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Who is Robert Townsend?
In short, Robert Townsend was a significant member of the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution. He lived in Oyster Bay, New York which was heavily occupied by British officers at the time. He worked as a merchant and was solely dedicated to making a good living for himself. He became a spy in June, 1777 and other common aliases associated with Townsend are also “Samuel Culper Jr,” and “723.”
Townsend’s Most Memorable Discovery
In the late 1770s, the British constructed a plot to flood the American economy with fraudulent money. They were planning to print loads of fake dollars, get them to circulate through the economy, and cause severe inflation. In addition, Townsend learned that the British had found "several reams [large quantities] of paper made for the last emission struck by Congress." Meaning, the counterfeit money would be made with the same product as the official money, thus making the distinction between the real and the fake impossible. If the British arrangement worked, the American financial system would’ve been so fractured, the war would’ve been surely over.
Early 1780, Robert Townsend picked up on the British plan. It is unknown how or where he picked up the plot. However, knowing Townsend was a merchant and lived among British soldiers, it can be assumed he heard the counterfeiting arrangement while trading commodities with an officer. He sent a dispatch to the higher ups in the Continental Army and the news reached Congress. As a result of Townsend’s discovery, Congress recollected all of its bills in circulation (which was a major deal and probably a pain to do) and saved the war effort.
This piece of information Townsend found has been deemed one of the most memorable and important discoveries of the Culper Spy Ring.
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*if you are interested in learning more about the Culper Spy Ring and its members, feel free to look at my page!
Meteor Man is still my favorite super hero movie. No work agenda. Has a real message of hope. Has real portrayal of criminals and real portrayal of street level heroes. The message is beautiful. Our super power is our vulnerability. Our super power is our ability to work together and bridge our communities. We do not need an ultra powerful authority in the form of a federal government or a super hero. We need to come together and stand strong for one another. I highly recommend watching this film 5 stars. #meteorman #eddiegriffin #roberttownsend #comedy #superhero (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfPwn-PvfV3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Celebrating Black History Month: Movie. "The 1993 superhero comedy, "The Meteor Man," man have been a little clunky in some places for some people, but this film by Robert Townsend cannot be denied for its inspirational messages. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #movie #blackmovies #blackhistorymonth2022 #meteorman #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #hollywood #roberttownsend #blackpeople #dos #fba #foundationalblackamericans #blackexcellence (at Huntsville, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ7nky5phm-/?utm_medium=tumblr
OK BET with the musical throwback. My office hours are from 9to5. #thefiveheartbeats #bet #betmovie #roberttownsend #movie https://www.instagram.com/p/CVYajsXJtWY/?utm_medium=tumblr
A recap @iamroberttownsend @wwwjustleon of the #bicoastal #screening for the #MakingTheFiveHeartbeats 👉🏾 If you’re a fan of the film you’re going to love the #documentary when it starts streaming, It’s a roller coaster ride! #masterclass #BTS #arrivals #afterparty #RobertTownsend #MichaelWright #HarryLennix #TicoWells #FathomEvents #5Heartbeats #HawthorneJames (at Amc Century City)
In addition to performing the superior version of "I Can Dream About You," The Sorels feature Stoney Jackson, Grand L. Bush, Mykelti Williamson, AND Robert Townsend! #streetsoffire #walterhill #thesorels #stoneyjackson #grandlbush #mykeltiwilliamson #roberttownsend #icandreamaboutyou (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRDCSHQMyG0/?utm_medium=tumblr
#suzzanedouglas🙏🏿 #roberttownsend #blackqueen #activist #actress #humble #godsent Rip Suzanne Douglas. You are and always will be one of the greatest actresses this world has ever known. I grew up watching you in "The Parenthood" with co-star Robert Townsend and you have been a big impact in my life and one of the reasons I want to be an actor. The legacy you left will continue to move from generations to generations. Give Cicely Tyson a big hug for all of us. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://www.instagram.com/p/CRCF1zeAmaL/?utm_medium=tumblr