(and we jump to the present - will be more filling in back dates when I get them)
Agent 355 (identity unknown)
Agent 355 was the code name of a female spy during the American Revolution, part of the Culper Ring. Her information was critical in helping the American rebels and George Washington discover Benedict Arnold's plot with the British to capture West Point. The Culper Ring was George Washington's clandestine spy network that operated in the streets of British occupied New York. Little is known for sure about this mysterious lady. It is believed that Agent 355 was a member of a prominent Loyalist family, and within easy reach of British commanders, particularly Major John Andre.
355 helped expose Benedict Arnold's treasonous role in the proposed surrender of West Point and neighboring military outposts to Major Andre, an act that earned him a 20,000 pound gratuity from the British government. She also facilitated the arrest of Major Andre, who was eventually hanged as a spy on orders from General Washington. However, Benedict Arnold gave her up once he had defected to Great Britain following the arrest of Andre. 355 is believed to have been captured in October 1780 and ordered held in fetid conditions aboard the prison ship Jersey, which was moored in the East River. She died shortly thereafter.
"355" is often cited as an inspirational example of a trusted field agent, who was retained her anonymity even 233 years following her death. The young woman's contributions to America's War for Independence did not go unnoticed by the head of the fabled Culper Ring, Abraham Woodhull, who wrote that she "hat been ever serviceable to this correspondence" and could "outwit them all."
The Drink:
Agent 355 (identity unknown)
Agent 355 was the code name of a female spy during the American Revolution, part of the Culper Ring. Her information was critical in helping the American rebels and George Washington discover Benedict Arnold's plot with the British to capture West Point. The Culper Ring was George Washington's clandestine spy network that operated in the streets of British occupied New York. Little is known for sure about this mysterious lady. It is believed that Agent 355 was a member of a prominent Loyalist family, and within easy reach of British commanders, particularly Major John Andre.
355 helped expose Benedict Arnold's treasonous role in the proposed surrender of West Point and neighboring military outposts to Major Andre, an act that earned him a 20,000 pound gratuity from the British government. She also facilitated the arrest of Major Andre, who was eventually hanged as a spy on orders from General Washington. However, Benedict Arnold gave her up once he had defected to Great Britain following the arrest of Andre. 355 is believed to have been captured in October 1780 and ordered held in fetid conditions aboard the prison ship Jersey, which was moored in the East River. She died shortly thereafter.
"355" is often cited as an inspirational example of a trusted field agent, who was retained her anonymity even 233 years following her death. The young woman's contributions to America's War for Independence did not go unnoticed by the head of the fabled Culper Ring, Abraham Woodhull, who wrote that she "hat been ever serviceable to this correspondence" and could "outwit them all."
The Drink:
The Betsy Ross
1½ ounces brandy
1½ ounces ruby port
½ ounce Cointreau
2 - 3 dashes Angostura bitters
Drinkability 3.5
Drunkability 4
Taxic Diversity 3.5
Accessibility 3
Priority for Conservation 5
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