| Description |
1 online resource (18 pages). |
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History of Espionage anthology |
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History of Espionage anthology.
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BiblioBoard Core module.
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Reprinted from the New England historical and genealogical register, for January, 1861. |
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Original document: Book. |
| Summary |
Col.ℓThomas Knowlton was an American patriot who served during the American Revolutionary War. Knowlton is considered America's first intelligence professional (or professional spy)ℓand his unit, Knowlton's Rangers, made a significant contribution to intelligence gathering during the early days ofℓthe war. The modern U.S. Army’s intelligence service seal contains the date 1776, a reference to his unit.ℓUnfortunately,ℓKnowlton was killed in action at the Battle of Harlem Heights. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Knowlton, Thomas, 1740-1776.
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