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Robert Townsend (November 25, 1753 – March 7, 1838) [1] was a member of the Culper Ring during the American Revolution. He operated in New York City with the aliases "Samuel Culper, Jr." and "723" and gathered information as a service to General George Washington.
Sep 29, 2021 · Robert Townsend was the second primary piece of the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War that operated around New York City after the British took control. He operated under the alias Samuel Culper Jr. and held a position within the city that allowed him to gain accurate intel.
Revolutionary War. The Culper. Spy Ring. In October 1778, with the Continental Army encamped outside British-occupied New York City, George Washington and Benjamin Tallmadge masterminded what would become the most successful and enduring espionage network of the war.
The leaders of the spy ring were Abraham Woodhull and Robert Townsend, using the aliases of "Samuel Culper Sr." and "Samuel Culper Jr.", respectively; Tallmadge was referred to as "John Bolton". While Tallmadge was the spies' direct contact, Washington often directed their operations.
Apr 30, 2014 · Robert Townsend was believed to have patriot leanings, but was that really inspired him, or convinced him to join, the Culper Spy Ring? Well, Robert Townsend is a complicated guy. He had patriot ...
Woodhull went on to choose Robert Townsend as his principal spy, and he was given the nickname “Culper Junior.”. Robert Townsend was the main conduit of information in New York City. From 1778 to 1781, he would receive all news coming from his agents on Long Island and get the information to General Washington.
Dec 31, 2014 · The Culper Spy Ring was headed by Robert Townsend, a Quaker merchant and reporter, but the group members' identities were shrouded in secrecy, even from each other. From a tavern keep to a young longshoreman, these ordinary people carried out extraordinary—and extremely dangerous—work.
