Tench Tilghman

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Espionage and Cryptography, People, The War Years (1775-1783) April 1, 2019 March 30, 2019

The Double Spy: The Service and Suffering of Caleb Bruen

by Charles Dewey

“But while a confidence trickster, a play actor or a gambler can return from his performance to the ranks of his admirers, the secret…

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Features, Letters and Correspondence, People December 4, 2018 December 3, 2018

Stephen Moylan: More than a War Hero

by Jeff Dacus

Serving on George Washington’s staff were many talented young men, including some who became famous later. Alexander Hamilton served on the staff ably for…

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People January 27, 2016 August 28, 2016

Colonel Tench Tilghman: George Washington’s Eyes and Ears

by Jeff Dacus

In the Old Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House hangs a painting commissioned by the Maryland Legislature often called the “Annapolis Portrait” of…

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1. Barbara Hobens Hamilton Versus Wall Street: The Core Principles of the American System of Economics

Sounds very in-depth but not mentioning General/President George Washington's first choice for Treasurer, the Founding Father Robert Morris, is puzzling.
2. Steve Darley Tapping America’s Wealth to Fund the Revolution: Two Good Ideas that Went Awry

Excellent article. Good to be reminded how John Laurens was in the forefront of the effort to free some slaves even though he did not succeed. Thanks Tom.
3. Chris Hamilton Versus Wall Street: The Core Principles of the American System of Economics

What an excellent review by Geoff Smock. It's hard to know what Hamilton would think of a modern Wall St. but I believe he would see more good than bad.…