Robert Townsend (spy)
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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. He is one of the least-known operatives in the spy ring and once demanded Abraham Woodhull ("Samuel Culper") never to tell his name to anyone, even to Washington.[2]
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Robert Townsend | |
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Born | (1753-11-25)November 25, 1753 |
Died | March 7, 1838(1838-03-07) (aged 84) Oyster Bay, New York |
Burial place | Townsend Cemetery |
Children | Robert Townsend, Jr. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service branch | Culper Ring |
Service years | 1779–1782 |
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