Episode 188: Benjamin Tallmadge with Richard Welch

The Long Island-born, Yale-educated Benjamin Tallmadge seized his moment to shine in the American Revolution. Whether fighting the British on horseback with the 2nd Continental Dragoons or uncovering their secrets through his agents in the Culper Spy Ring, Tallmadge kept up a hectic pace. You can also throw in maritime battles on the Long Island Sound and daring raids behind enemy lines.
Historian Richard Welch documented Tallmadge's eventful life in his 2014 book General Washington's Commando: Benjamin Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War. On today's episode he explains the significance of this important figure in Long Island and American history. He also helps illustrate the nature of British activity in the New York region, the documentary trail he followed, and what questions were left unanswered.
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Outro music: Capering by Blue Dot Sessions CC BY-NC 4.0

[@ohok393]

My mother's maiden name was tallmadge and I'm with SAR and OFPA through my tallmadge line. My 5 th ggfather was Capt Daniel tallmadge who fought in the 2nd Continental light horse dragoons in the battles of white plains NY and New Haven. Benjamin tallmadge is a 3rd cousin to me as we share ggrandparents. Great interview, enjoyed.

[@longislandhistoryproject6132]

Thanks for listening! And that's a lineage to be proud of for sure.