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    1. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016

      In celebration of America: the story of our spy on the inside, that’s right, #Hercules Mulligan! #whotellsyourstory http://1.usa.gov/296cnrH 

      80 replies 2,936 retweets 6,929 likes
    2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
      Replying to @CIA

      #Hercules was born in Ireland in 1740. He and his family immigrated to New York when he was about 6 years old.

      9 replies 107 retweets 386 likes
      CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016

      1774: #Hercules opened a clothing emporium catering to wealthy British businessmen & high-ranking military officers.

      8:40 AM - 4 Jul 2016
      • 90 Retweets
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      6 replies 90 retweets 304 likes
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        2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          #Hercules married niece of an Admiral in Royal Navy, but was also running w the Sons of Liberty- secret society protecting colonist’s rights

          3 replies 100 retweets 314 likes
        3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          1773: #Hercules opened his doors to student named Alexander #Hamilton who was completing his studies @ King’s College (now @Columbia).

          4 replies 122 retweets 429 likes
        4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          #Hamilton developed his pro-Patriot views from a variety of sources, including #Hercules & New Jersey Governor William Livingston.

          3 replies 110 retweets 544 likes
        5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
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          1775: #RevolutionaryWar begins. After Washington was defeated @ Long Island #Hercules tried to leave New York but was stopped & dragged back

          4 replies 76 retweets 244 likes
        6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          When Gen. Washington mentioned to #Hamilton that he was looking for a spy in #NYC, Hamilton recommended his friend #Hercules Mulligan.

          8 replies 134 retweets 377 likes
        7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          #Hercules would ask officers seeking repairs when they needed them done, if enough gave the same date, he could surmise when they’d deploy.

          5 replies 133 retweets 565 likes
        8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          #Hercules would dispatch his slave, Cato, to Washington’s HQ in New Jersey to share information on the redeployment of a particular unit.

          5 replies 109 retweets 439 likes
        9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          Twice #Hercules was able to solicit info from British officers about ambushes. He & Cato were able to pass along info & save Washington.

          4 replies 124 retweets 508 likes
        10. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          After the war #Hercules feared tarring & feathering or some other revenge for appearing too close w British, despite his true loyalties.

          4 replies 82 retweets 239 likes
        11. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          Washington visited #Hercules after “Evacuation Day” parade easing any doubts as to which side Hercules had been on.pic.twitter.com/5DpW2UaVi2

          12 replies 130 retweets 386 likes
        12. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          While President, Washington updated his wardrobe through #Hercules who changed sign outside his shop to say: “Clothier to Genl. Washington.”

          6 replies 141 retweets 615 likes
        13. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          #Hercules & #Hamilton became founding members of NY Manumission Society, an early organization founded to promote abolition of slavery.

          4 replies 185 retweets 729 likes
        14. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          #Hercules died @ 85 & is buried @ Trinity Church, next to his friend Alexander Hamilton #whotellsyourstory #HISTINT http://1.usa.gov/296cnrH 

          14 replies 299 retweets 1,164 likes
        15. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 4 Jul 2016
          Replying to @CIA

          Interested in learning more about Revolutionary War Spies? Check out Intelligence in War of Independence: http://1.usa.gov/297Qm7o  #HISTINT

          16 replies 124 retweets 337 likes
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        1. Big Duke$$$‏ @BigDuke90561753 5 Jul 2016
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          It's not what you know it's who you know....Level4ink clothing.

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