Letter, George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 1779.
Celebrate “Culper Spy Day: Our Revolutionary Story” with us on Saturday, September 16! A collaboration of more than 15 local institutions and organizations, an activity-filled day of community events will highlight the amazing history behind George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring.
To purchase tickets and read about the events, please visit the website of the Three Village Historical Society. A ticket is required to access the participating venues. Special Collections will have on view its two George Washington letters and letters written by Nathaniel Woodhull and James Jay.
Kristen Nyitray
Associate Librarian; Director, Special Collections and University Archives; and University Archivist at Stony Brook University Libraries
Contact her for research assistance with rare books, manuscript collections, historical maps, and SBU history. E-mail: kristen.nyitray@stonybrook.edu.
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