The whaleboat glided quietly and effortlessly through the calm water, concealed by the dark night sky. He was able to maintain his cover while working as one of at least several agents employed by John Jay as part of his counterintelligence operations in the lower Hudson River Valley. His accurate, timely information significantly undermined Loyalist efforts in the region. “Inclosed (sic) you will find a return of the troops fit for duty under my immediate command. In mid-September 1776, the American officer Nathan Hale was hanged without trial in New York City. State # 3. Tallmadge also created a concise but effective code book that improved the tradecraft, secrecy and plausible deniability of the entire ring, including himself as well as his boss, General Washington. Failed to report flower. Elijah Hunter was a valuable double agent for Washington, having the trust of New York City British military and civilian leaders. Daigler describes how McLane juggled overt and covert roles as a cavalry officer who also debriefed his informants. Note from Ye OLD BURYING GROUND OF FAIRFIELD, CONN. by Kate Perry, p. 27: Captain Brewster was a large powerful man. He did have very close calls while living mostly in what is now South Street Seaport in southeastern Manhattan. He also travelled in his small craft along the coast of Connecticut, sending dispatches from shoreline locations such as Norwalk. He wrote and published The Spy Unmasked: Or Memoirs of Enoch Crosby, Alias Harvey Birch. GREAT NEWS! Tallmadge recruited Abraham Woodhull as his initial primary agent or spy. Caleb Brewster’s Espionage on Long Island Sound. He was buried on month day1690, at burial place, Connecticut. In order to obtain the key information that Washington desired, he enlisted in the British Army, specifically, the American Legion, the combined infantry and a cavalry unit commanded by Brig. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. with impunity. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Both Joshua and John were born on nearby Staten Island, and provided important intelligence several years before the Culper Ring even existed. During the war, Brewster also ran smuggling missions from a whaling ship. Sorry! Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Failed to remove flower. Bissell served in the war as a corporal in the 5th Connecticut Regiment and then as a sergeant in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment in the Continental Army. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Tallmadge and his wife, Mary Floyd Tallmadge, are buried in the town center’s cemetery just down the hill from his house and the center of town. Hamilton recommended Mulliganas a patriot spy after the Continental Army was forced to withdraw from New York. He and his wife are buried in a historic cemetery across the street from the childhood home of this author. Some of them were forgotten before the war ended, as was the case during World War II and the Cold War when these secretive figures, and everyone in the intelligence community, acquired the sobriquet “spooks.” Many of them faded into obscurity. Try again later. Reverend Nathanial Brewster's (great-great grandfather of Caleb Brewster) grave. Sadly, much like the Cold War and today, the true exploits of this patriot hero did not sell nearly as well as the fictional account by the famous novelist. He was also a delegate to the Assembly of Westchester County. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. ” I have had a good deal of conversation with Mr. H-——. 27 Sept 1713 d. 14 March 1782and Sarah BriggsBenjamin Brewster was the son of Daniel Brewster and Anna JayneHe served on a whaling vessel when very young. Find this Pin and more on American Revolutionary War by Matthew Macsisak. 27 Sept 1713 d. 14 March 1782. Much of the correspondence between Arnold in Philadelphia and Andre in New York passed through New Jersey, perhaps on the Mersereau stagecoach line. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. After the Revolutionary war he settled in the Town of Mt Pleasant where the Village of Ossining now stands and he died on December 22, 1815 in New York City. Before the famous Culper Ring could be created at General Washington’s request, it needed a handler or case officer to supervise the spies and couriers as well as filter and transmit their intelligence to General Washington. In one Washington (in part) wrote:“The Recommendations given in your favor by Mr. Jay then President of Congress and Major General McDougall were such as induced me to repose great confidence in you, and to my own knowledge, after being employed in the manner abovementioned you obtained such intelligence, either by yourself or your Correspondents, of various things which passed within the British Lines, as was of considerable consequence to us. Townsend also informed Tallmadge and Washington of the British seizure of reams of special paper used by U.S. Congress to produce money. “…do not conceive it would be expedient in you to drop the smallest hint by which he could discover the tendency of these inquiries, much more the time and manner of execution, if these should be the result of them, considering him as a double character, ( emphasis added) it is more than possible he would give some intimation by which the project would be ruined, if otherwise it bid fair for success. Tallmadge's informants consisted of friends he made at school on Long Island, including Austin Roe, Caleb Brewster, Abraham Woodhull, and Anna Strong. Unfortunately, that “Purple Heart” was lost in his house fire in upstate New York in 1813. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He worked on his farm and did some black smithing. He based his leading character, Harvey Birch, on the exploits of Crosby as told to Cooper in many stories by his friend, John Jay, years after the war. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and well-written narratives from expert writers. Gen. Benedict Arnold. He would return to Setauket to send the new intelligence by letters using his alias and later included some numerical codes based on Tallmadge’s code system. Born: October 3, 1849 Mystic, CT . An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. We have set your language to There is more on the green afterwards making it a great patriotic day. He never married. If you may be considering doing a follow-up article, perhaps you can discover the final resting place of Mr. Kinnicutt. In the Rev. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Failed to delete memorial. Son of Benjamin Brewster b. Note from Ye OLD BURYING GROUND OF FAIRFIELD, CONN. by Kate Perry, p. 27: Captain Brewster was a large powerful man. For the reasons I mentioned to you the other day I have not the least objection to our real strength being known, and it will be well for you to inform that you came by the knowledge of it from inquiry and your own observations of the troops when under arms upon which you formed an average estimate of the force of each regiment in the different Brigades; to give your account, the greater air of probability you may observe that the Officers are very incautious in speaking of the strength of their regiments. The First Efforts to Limit the African Slave Trade Arise in the American Revolution: Part 1 of 3, The New England Colonies, This Week on Dispatches: Brian Gerring on “La Petite Guerre” and Native American Irregular Warfare, All at Sea: Naval Support for the British Army During the American Revolution, The Most Unlucky Man: Patrick Ferguson’s Early Years, A Chink in Britain’s Armor: John Paul Jones’s 1778 Raid on Whitehaven. Thanks for your help! Most importantly, McLane was later able to warn Washington of British movement towards Washington’s main army encampment at Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania. One has to wonder how many officers and soldiers got away with plundering and faced no consequences? Thank you, A system error has occurred. Washington would simply be referred to as 711, while Tallmadge numbered himself 721 and went the extra step for protection by listing himself with the alias “John Bolton” in case any of the three code books should fall into enemy hands. He was raised like many on Long Island at that time as a Quaker, who were overwhelmingly pacifist. Please try again later. Saved from findagrave.com. In a follow up letter to General Robert Howe who would later confront Burgoyne at Saratoga, NY and environs, Washington refers to Hunter as number “95” in some correspondence and as “Mr. According to the WMHO’s website, Joseph Brewster operated the house as a tavern and general store during the American Revolution, entertaining British troops. Later in the war, McLane served as a soldier, intelligence officer and spy in two battles—Stony Point in July 1779 and Paulus Hook a month later. Each 4th of July their well-maintained gravesite is part of a celebration of the heroic deeds of patriots in the American Revolution. His intelligence responsibilities were personally charged, as he had lost his best friend and classmate at Yale, Capt. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. McLane and his wife Rebecca are marked by their original tablestone monument only a few feet from the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in downtown Wilmington. Like his friend Alexander Hamilton, Mulliganlater served as a founding member of the New York Manumission Society in their efforts to end slavery in New York. Father: Simeon Haley, Groton, CT Obituary from Hartford Courant John’s gravesite is unknown, but Joshua has a well-marked grave in rural Presho Cemetery, along Interstate 99 and the Tioga River in the upstate town of Lindley, New York. 128, 129-30 and 244 for information on the Honeyman story. This prepared him with an expert knowledge of the waters. There is also an adjacent, modern headstone, along with grave markers from five different patriotic organizations including the S.A.R., D.A.R., American Legion and Purple Heart Association. We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. His dispatches would arrive in Tallmadge’s hands, often in Fairfield, Connecticut, via his couriers Caleb Brewster and, later, Austin Roe. Capt Caleb Brewster (1747 - 1827) - Find A Grave Photos - Burial: Old Burying Ground Fairfield Fairfield County Connecticut, USA. Visiting Anna Strong's Gravesite - Culper Spy Ring - YouTube × The Cutter Service later became known as the U.S. Coast Guard. 13, p. 161, New England Historic Genealogical Society (Online Database) . Everyone raefing this is welcome to visit Litchfield on Independence Day starting at the East Cemetery on Route 118 at noon. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He finally retired to his farm at Black Rock where he lived out the remainder of his life. According to Daigler, that was a rare combination. Add to your scrapbook. In Plymouth Colony, by virtue of his education and existing stature with those immigrating from the Netherlands, Brewster, a Brownist (or Puritan Separatist), became senior elder and … The original headstone of Crosby’s grave in the small, rural Gilead Cemetery in Carmel, New York, fell into disrepair over a century ago. In addition to carrying British instructions to subordinate commanders, he also fed false information on Continental Army strength and locations to British commanders. Caleb eventually enlisted in the Continental Armyand by the autumn of 1776, he was a Lieutenant. Amazingly, Joshua lived to age ninety-seven, dying in 1857. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Benjamin Tallmadge (1754-1835) proved a very capable case officer, recruiting trusted friends from his childhood spent in Setauket, Long Island. His original headstone is embedded into one side of the brick facades of a simulated table stone grave marker that was probably constructed in the early twentieth century; the site is well-maintained. Oops, something didn't work. Damien, I thoroughly enjoyed your article because I learned something new about a subject that is of great interest to me. Woodhull initially gathered information by traveling into New York City to visit his sister and brother-in-law’s boarding house where British officers often stayed. It was then passed to Austin Roe for transportation to Setauket, Long Island. Once the novel sold so well, Crosby decided to disclose himself. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Oops, we were unable to send the email. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. His children and grandchildren convinced him to write his memoir, which was not published until 1858, thirty-three years after his death. Note from "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND OF FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Kate Perry, p. 27: "Captain Brewster was a large powerful man. Please select a county or city to continue. Brewster did not join the Intelligence Service until 1778, but joined the Revolutionary War effort in 1776. His godfather was an admiral. She and her husband led a quiet life in Setauket and they are buried together in Setauket under a fine, Federal-era monument, marked by the D.A.R., at St. George’s Manor Cemetery, within view of one of the several coves Brewster likely entered during the war. Caleb Brewster was essential to the communication of the Culper Spy Ring, as he coordinated the exchange of intelligence and instructions between Major Benjamin Tallmadge and General George Washington and the spy ring. This was not his original gravestone, nor do we know the exact location of his grave site. Tallmadge approached him in August 1778, recruiting him as his primary agent for intelligence on British military planning and operations in and around New York City. Brewster would later serve as captain commanding of one of several cutters—small, fast vessels designed for quick intervention—for the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service created in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton. The cove where he very likely came and went in his whaleboat to operate as a courier and spy is next to where he lived later in life, and came to be called Brewster Cove. According the Ken Daigler, General Washington waited until the summer of 1779 to allow Tallmadge and Woodhull to add an intelligence agent. Hannah Caldwell’s Death: Accident or Murder? ALS, DNA: RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters.. A descendant of Mayflower passenger William Brewster, Caleb Brewster (1747–1827) was born at Setauket, N.Y., and had sailed on a whaler to Greenland and on a merchant ship to London before the Revolutionary War. A lengthy letter from General Washington on October 29, 1777 included twenty-seven military intelligence questions for McLane. Although their identity is not known for sure, Agent 355 would have made a fascinating addition here, given that he/she is sometimes credited with unmasking Benedict Arnold. In part the letter says: Try again later. A skilled boat captain, he navigated through hard-to-reach coves and channels to pick up information gathered by the other members, and deliver it to Tallmadge. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? His vertical wide headstone is difficult to read but is structurally sound and well-marked and maintained. GREAT NEWS! When I hosted a conference a year ago on spies in the American Revolution, there was not enough time to talk about each of the known patriot spies, or speculate on the identities of anonymous agents or unproven spies. Also reporting to spy master John Jay was another Westchester County resident, Elijah Hunter. Note from "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND OF FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Kate Perry, p. 27: "Captain Brewster was a large powerful man. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. It was replaced sometime in the late 1800s with an impressive monument. Meanwhile, Benjamin Tallmadge, … Spies. He resided in Black Rock." He may have saved General Washington’s life not once but twice, including thwarting a British plot to capture him in Connecticut in 1781. Each of them has a story and contributed in different, heroic ways. Interesting article! relict of Caleb Brewster ae 73 yrs He was born on August 4, 1749 in the Town of Cortlandt Manor on a farm near the Village of Bedford. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Mulliganserved a dangerous role as a “stay behind agent” in the British-occupied city. Finally, Washington sent McLane into New York City in the fall of 1781 to meet with James Rivington, the important intelligence agent and Tory newspaper printer. Selah and Abe were taken into British custody, but after the intercession of Abe's father, Abe was released by … Captain Brewster also made his own independent, direct reports to General Washington regarding British naval activities in New York and Long Island Sound, so he also performed as an agent himself. I am a descendant of the Caldwells…, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION © 2018. Nathan Hale, to the dangers of the spy trade. He later worked for the American side as a spy and double agent in New York City and there exists a number of letters and other related documents in the George Washington papers that reference Hunter’s role as a secret agent. Woodhull agreed to serve, and he sent his first dispatch as “Samuel Culper” on October 29, 1778 after he had sworn an oath of loyalty to the British King, which helped maintain his cover as an agent. Under direct orders from General Washington, Bissell posed as a deserter in New York City from August 14, 1781 all the way until September 29, 1782. The 40+ year old annual ceremonies were held by the Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter NSDAR and the Oliver Wolcott Senior Branch S.A.R. We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. based on information from your browser. The Mersereau brothers might have played a role in exposing Maj. John Andre as Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold’s handler because of Andre’s use of the alias, John Anderson. His cousin, Israel Bissell, was the courier who rode several horses all the way from eastern Massachusetts down to Philadelphia to alert locals and then Congress that British troops had confronted residents and regional militia at Lexington and Concord. Caleb Brewster of Setauket was an important member of the American spy ring that operated out of Setauket during the Revolutionary War under the direction of Major Benjamin Tallmadge. Honeyman’s story is open to question since primary documents supporting it are not present. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. Robert Townsend (alias: Samuel Culper, Jr.) gathered intelligence in British occupied New York City by Abraham Woodhull (alias: Samuel Culper, Sr.). Upon his return to America in 1776, he accepted a commission as an ensign in the 4th New York Regiment. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Captain Caleb Brewster then carried the spy information across Long Island Sound to Fairfield, Connecticut. Much like Col. Elias Dayton’s (case officer of the Mersereau-Dayton Ring) crypt in downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey, their gravesite is unfortunately not marked with either a U.S. flag or patriot society markers. As it turned out, Hunter led an eventful life particularly during the Revolution. They lived in the shadows playing a very dangerous, life-or-death game while they served in various roles of espionage for the patriot cause during the American Revolution. The cove where he very likely came and went in his whaleboat to operate as a courier and spy is next to where he lived later in life, and came to be called Brewster Cove. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He rowed his whaleboat back and forth from Black Rock (Bridgeport) CT to Setauket (Long Island) NY to carry intelligence to Benjamin Tallmadge. He would either give or get information from Major Tallmadge in Fairfield, Connecticut or Abraham Woodhull in Setauket. This eastern section of Fairfield, called Black Rock, became part of Bridgeport in 1836. Elijah Hunter is buries at Dale Cemetery in Ossining, NY. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He helped create Phoenix Bank down the street, and he later served several terms as a Federalist U.S. Thankfully, his original grave remains at his gravesite in rural Allens Hill Cemetery in upstate Richmond, New York. Your local library should have a copy of the book. The stone is structurally sound and regularly memorialized with flowers, flags and markers from organizations such as the S.A.R. Examples of Brewster’s intelligence reports to Washington between 1778 and 1781 remain in the Washington Papers at the Library of Congress. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Journal of the American Revolution also produces annual hardcover volumes, a branded book series, and the podcast, Dispatches. He resided in Black Rock. He would slip past the British ships and hide in one of the coves in the bay. Providing timely intelligence while living as a stay-behind agent inside British-held New York City was particularly dangerous work. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. He was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati in Connecticut. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Their mostly undocumented, heroic efforts are lost to history, much like many patriotic efforts of female spies during both World War II and the Cold War. Thankfully, Crosby’s house and gravesite both remain and are in excellent condition. This demonstrated Washington’s dependence on reliable information from McLane and his paid sources. It was he, who ferried messages about the British, generally between Sautaket on Long Island across to Conn.. there they were realyed on to Benjamin Tallmage and then to General George Washington.He was able to avoid British detection as he used various coves in the area of Setuaket in his small whale boat, as he made dangerous night trips back and forth.After the war he settled down marrying Anna Lewis. He and his crew would secretly row whaleboats across the Long Island Sound to and from Connecticut. Townsend was given the alias of “Culper, Jr.” and the Tallmadge code book number 723, while Woodhull revised his alias to “Culper, Sr.” That alias helped provide some cover, as Townsend and Woodhull were not related. A view of the grave of Caleb Brewster, a member of the famous Culper Spy Ring, seen during Fairfield Museum's Fairfield “Old Burying Ground” … CATHERINE HALEY. Try again. I always think it necessary to be very circumspect with double spies.” This discovery helped prevent British counterfeit money from flooding the U.S. market. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Sources for Caleb Brewster 1 Find A Grave , (accessed 03/31/2014). After the war Townsend ended his business in New York and returned to Oyster Bay to lead a quiet life. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). A profile sketch in ink of Townsend reading a book survives, as well as his family’s house “Raynham Hall” in Oyster Bay. Caleb Brewster, Circa 1791 - 1827CalebBrewster17911827. Son of Benjamin Brewster b. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. The grave of spy Abraham Woodhull can be found in the cemetery of the Setauket Presbyterian Church. While some historians have attributed more accomplishments to the Culper Ring than they actually performed or achieved, the tradecraft proved fascinating, including the use of aliases, the Tallmadge code book, the occasional use of invisible ink, and the dramatic dynamics of the ring spread over a very large geographic area. However, in a letter to Washington, the only time that numbered agent is mentioned in correspondence, the context seems to indicate that Anna Strong has that identity. Caleb Brewster was a member of the Culper spy ring during the American Revolutionary War. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I am &c.’ He resided in Black Rock. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. His gravesite includes a large, twentieth-century replacement of his long-gone original headstone. Tallmadge became a prominent local merchant, opening a shop adjacent to his home. Austin Roe of Setauket, brought the secret messages from the chief spy in New York, Robert Townsend (alias Culper, Jr.). Woodhull was courting Anna [Smith] Strong’s niece, Mary Smith, at that time and the Smith family was very influential on L.I. Resend Activation Email. Caleb Brewster Hackley 1815 – 1894 Gravesite Details First burial at Old Village Cemetery, reinterred at Oak Hill 1897. The popular story that cannot be proven is that Anna, a native of Setauket, would hang her laundry in different patterns to dry—hidden in plain sight as a coded signal known only to Caleb Brewster, primary courier for the Culper Ring, telling which cove in the Setauket area to enter to retrieve the latest dispatches from Woodhull or Townsend. Journal of the American Revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the American Revolution and Founding Era. His cover was maintained by his own cunning and by his being captured several times by patriot soldiers. The Old Burying Ground is located behind the Old Town Hall, near the corner of Beach Road and Old Post Road. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. (Author) Following the war Brewster married Anne Lewis of the Connecticut coastal town of Fairfield and moved there. In the autumn of 1776, Simcoe was a Lieutenant and stationed in Setauket, serving under Captain Charles Joyce. This account has been disabled. Caleb Brewster of Setauket. This author held a special ceremony there in September of 2019 as part of his American Revolution Spy Symposium to help celebrate the town of Litchfield’s three hundredth birthday. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This allowed Washington to prepare his army for what he hoped would be another large battle with patriots holding the high ground, similar to Bunker Hill. Make sure that the file is a photo. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. We’ve updated the security on the site. Some were solitary agents—others were part of a ring of spies managed by a military officer. There is a problem with your email/password. GREAT NEWS! Your email address will not be published. Richard, see “Spies, Patriots, and Traitors: American Intelligence in the Revolutionary War”, pp. (The family surname is spelled with either an s or a c, depending on the family member.) Mulliganalso received information from his brother, Hugh, a merchant. Between 1793 and 1816, when he retired he was in the employment of the new government serving in the capaicity on a ship that was working on preventing smuggling. "Son of Benjamin Brewster b. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Our work has been featured by the New York Times, TIME magazine, History Channel, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian, Mental Floss, NPR, and more. Tallmadge also served as a brave cavalry officer who personally trained the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons on the town green in his temporary hometown of Wethersfield, Connecticut during the early part of 1777. GREAT NEWS! Also, my pet theory on “Agent 355” is that the Culper Code Book identified “355” to mean “lady” [as opposed to “701” = woman] so the “agent” was clearly a woman of substance/influence. William Brewster (1568 – 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. Hale’s death illustrated the grave dangers inherent in spying for the rebels during the Revolutionary War, especially in the British stronghold of New York. American Revolution Brewster ) grave you added, click on the flowers tab after. His slave, who were overwhelmingly pacifist no animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics ( borders embellishments. Cemetery across the Sound by Caleb Brewster ( 1568 – 10 April 1644 ) was born into the prominent. 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