John Deausenberry and James Townsend, Deposition, March 23, 1780
- John Deausenberry and James Townsend, Deposition, March 23, 1780
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John Deausenberry and James Townsend, Deposition, March 23, 1780
Subject
Washington, George, 1732-1799--Career in espionage.
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Military intelligence.
Description
This deposition reflects the capture of James Townsend, Robert Townsend's relative who briefly served as courier when the Culpers tried a new route. James was arrested by the Americans and Washington had to intervene to secure his release.
Creator
James Townsend
John Deausenberry
Source
George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799: Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799, Image 172, 173,
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Date
1780-03-23
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Language
English
Type
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http://memory.loc.gov/mss/mgw/mgw4/065/0100/0176.jpg
http://memory.loc.gov/mss/mgw/mgw4/065/0100/0177.jpg
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Citation
James Townsend, "John Deausenberry and James Townsend, Deposition, March 23, 1780 ," in The Culper Spy Ring and Benedict Arnold, Item #821, http://culperspyring.com/items/show/821 (accessed February 27, 2021).