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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.
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Learn how Hercules Mulligan, an Irish immigrant and tailor, risked his life to save General George Washington twice during the Revolutionary War. Discover how he influenced Alexander Hamilton and became a founding member of the New York Manumission Society.
Learn about Hercules Mulligan, a Revolutionary War hero who used his clothing shop to gather intelligence for George Washington. Find out how he helped prevent British attacks on Washington and co-founded the New York Manumission Society.
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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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.
Jun 22, 2021 · With a colorful name like Hercules Mulligan, that can sometimes be difficult, especially if you are also a prominent businessman in British-occupied Manhattan during the American Revolution. Recent popular history has focused heavily on the Culper Ring, but Mulligan was not one of the Culpers.
Oct 18, 2023 · The County Antrim tailor, Hercules Mulligan, who stole secrets from New York's rich as a spy and saved America's first president George Washington's life twice.