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Hercules Mulligan (September 25, 1740 – March 4, 1825) was an Irish-American tailor and spy during the American Revolutionary War. He was a member of the Sons of Liberty.
He was one of the first colonists to join the Sons of Liberty and later the New York Committee of Correspondence, two organizations that sought to undermine British authority in the colonies. When war broke out in 1775, Hercules Mulligan did his part to help the cause.
Jul 10, 2019 · Hercules Mulligan passed on intelligence gathered while he worked as a tailor during the American Revolution and helped change the course of history.
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The Legend of Hercules Mulligan. June 30, 2016. Intelligence and Operations. We’re all familiar with the legendary heroes who fought to secure our independence from the British: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere and his midnight ride.
Hercules Mulligan was an Irish immigrant who became a prominent tailor for the Redcoats in New York City. But he was no British Loyalist. Mulligan was an ardent supporter of the American Revolution and while he saw to the uniforms of British soldiers he covertly collected invaluable information.
Jul 20, 2020 · Hercules Mulligan was an early supporter of the patriot cause, and a major influence on the young Alexander Hamilton. A tailor, he gathered intelligence that helped save George Washington twice...
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Jun 29, 2018 · How an Irish tailor named Hercules Mulligan, and his accomplice, and enslaved man named Cato, twice saved George Washington from capture during the Revolutionary War.
