I've been reading and writing.

[alexander-the-ham-man]

I am back home in Italy for a few days. The amount of insults and abuse I am getting from my grandmother and aunt is disgusting. I will never understand why they think I can live like this, without love or a kind word.

I am 25, I have done many things but they make me feel like the 17 years old girl that cried in her room at night.

[d3monicas]

RUN RABBIT RUN

[betryl]

Today I discovered that a couple of TSH characters were based on actual people Donna Tartt knew at Bennington College- amongst them were students Todd O'Neal and Matt Jacobsen, who were the inspiration for Henry and Bunny respectively.

AND JUST—

There's even their own comments about it and it's so funny wait:

Here's the source

[mollafer]

"The Birth of American Intelligence Operations" by Marc Wolfe

BEHOLD! Another amazing work of art I have been recently introduced to!

This scene portrays the final meeting of Nathan Hale and George Washington as they planned the mission Hale would ultimately be killed during. Being an MI officer, we train so that moments like these never happen again. Every decision we make, we keep the soldiers in mind who will be out there risking their lives for us. I know Ben Tallmadge felt this same duty, as he not only lost a fellow MI officer, but his best friend that day.

I received this painting as a gift for my recent graduation from Military Intelligence School in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. And along with this painting came a certificate of authenticity with a little history of the origin of this painting, which I will include below the cut :)

During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington, Commander in Chief of the United States Continental Army wrote, "The necessity of procuring good intelligence is apparent and need not be further urged..." Military Intelligence has since been an important part of Army operations in each of the nation's conflicts.

This scene depicts the planning for one of the first known U.S. Army intelligence missions. In September 1776, General George Washington, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton, and Captain Nathan Hale met at Army headquarters in New York City to finalize the plan for CPT Hale's covert mission to Long Island to ascertain British Army movements and intentions.

Following the July 4th, 1776, U.S. Declaration of Independence, the New York campaign was critical to the newborn republic. After defeat at the Battle of Long Island in late August, General Washington needed to determine the location of a British invasion of Manhattan Island and one method to do so was to send a spy behind enemy lines. CPT Nathan Hale was the sole volunteer for this important but dangerous mission.

On September 1, 1776, General Washington organized "Knowlton's Rangers," the first Continental Army unit dedicated to tactical reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. During the Boston Campaign, LTC Knowlton served courageously at the battle of Bunker Hill and led the successful raid on Charlestown to capture British soldiers for questioning. Subsequently on September 16, 1776, during the Battle of Harlem Heights, LTC Knowlton commanded the reconnaissance force that found, engaged, and repulsed the initial British advance. After rejoining the fight later that day, LTC Knowlton was killed in action bravely leading his regiment in the American victory. The loss of this experienced, dynamic, and able leader impacted the young Continental Army. For his gallant exploits, leadership, and command of the first U.S. Army unit designed for intelligence operations, the MI Corps designated LTC Knowlton as its "MI Hero" in 1995. The Knowlton Award recognizes distinguished professionals who contribute significantly to the promotion of Army intelligence.

From Knowlton's Regiment, CPT Nathan Hale stepped forward to conduct intelligence missions against British forces on Long Island, ultimately giving his life for his country. A 21-year-old Yale College graduate and teacher, Nathan Hale had not seen action in the Boston or Long Island Campaigns and felt compelled to contribute to the Continental Army he had joined a year earlier. He saw this mission as a crucial opportunity to serve the patriotic cause. Thus, Nathan Hale dutifully volunteered to collect information against the British Army. According to a subordinate, CPT Hale met with General Washington on two occasions prior to departing. This scene portrays the final meeting.

Dressed in the guise of a school teacher, Nathan Hale crossed Long Island Sound from Connecticut and began his mission. After the British captured New York City, it was set ablaze under suspicious circumstances after midnight on September 21. The British immediately began to arrest local civilians for questioning. Nathan Hale was detained, found to have notes on the British Army, and immediately charged as a spy. According to the standards of the time, undercover spies were hanged as illegal combatants. Without a trial, Nathan Hale was executed on September 22, 1776. His last words were believed to be, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Nathan Hale was the first American executed for conducting intelligence operations.

General George Washington's use and staunch advocacy of intelligence operations coupled with the distinguished service and sacrifice of LTC Knowlton and CPT Nathan Hale serve as a constant reminder to all MI Corps Soldiers of our significant heritage as well as the hazards of the Military Intelligence profession.

[alexander-the-ham-man]

Yesterday night I must have been very drunk, because I was cleaning my room before class this morning and found a fucking fried sausage in my porchette. What the hell happened?

[deadgirlwalkinginadream]

I have no idea if there’s an audience for this, but I thought I’d share anyway!

One of my absolute FAVORITE things to do is to study characters, and within that, make playlists for characters I feel fly off the screen or the page. So of course I had to make playlists for the characters of TURN: Washington’s Spies. I haven’t done everyone yet (I’m currently working on Robert Rogers and Abigail) and I plan on doing everyone. However, I have a decent amount completed for what seems fit right now as I’m constantly adding. I try my best to have the songs I select reflect either the overall vibe of the character or reflect a particular season. Every song I select I pick carefully because I take my hobbies maybe a little too seriously lol.

PLEASE feel free to listen or message me any songs you think would be great for any characters. I love having conversations about these things, and first and foremost, enjoy the playlists!! :)

Abraham Woodhull: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iByUsDcRu9GjQcfvtnLdW?si=XK9OQ0BLQoWWVFXYMnvH7Q

Benjamin Tallmadge: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15fYfqx0ExRHhJDlZTaBuz?si=0ySQRGY6RLO_jX65LHOmgQ

Caleb Brewster: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24hoFWxfVcPTcCVCvTUiea?si=fzZdSXbcRKaNZkPEmzavJw

Anna Strong: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cXreA0yqR4Mo3ZWGEspwg?si=Z8oWH-HISFilLWHenVm_kA

Mary Woodhull: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YeaY6uiYzoLIjtuSnGUuC?si=I8DjEkW2SwS70fVlFFcKyA

Robert Townsend: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5kr9hW1LtX4l62sAVDIeJ6?si=l222D8AcTOSEZ9ONPpiQ0A

Edmund Hewlett: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XTMfE0kibKrFmTfaKkJeP?si=oMAmADM6SBaW-bKWGNxM8w

Peggy Shippen: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yt566k4fwcPCplbm0JIMc?si=DWFyIyrdTc26LK9Iuw7zdQ

John André: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6klYkrMhrmi3PPNvrnHZmY?si=jO3-dISlTPmt-5DWUwroeg

[alexander-the-ham-man]

This post feels like home💕

[alexander-the-ham-man]

I miss writing about the Culper Ring so much, I miss being totally immersed in the American Revolution. I just need to know more, to write more, to get lost over and over again in a time that fascinates me like no others.

[alexander-the-ham-man]

I might have started a sort of club as a joke. I told one of my classmates "we should have a little meeting with few selected people, read extremely controversial books while drinking wine".

He said yes, now there are three of us and we are planning a Bacchanalia.

[alexander-the-ham-man]

Guys lmao I was just joking, and one of my classmates texted me this morning saying: "I think you should not invite all people from our class, just a few. Perhaps 10 or less. And how controversial do you mean? Because I have a list."

I....Okay 😂

[alexander-the-ham-man]

I might have started a sort of club as a joke. I told one of my classmates "we should have a little meeting with few selected people, read extremely controversial books while drinking wine".

He said yes, now there are three of us and we are planning a Bacchanalia.

[incorrectpoldarkquotes]

Geoffrey Charles: You know, Uncle George, in Tibet, when they want something, they give something away.

George: Oh, do they really? That must be why they're such a dominant global power.

[alexander-the-ham-man]

No but I can totally see George saying this

[alexander-the-ham-man]

100 posts!

I started this account just to share my thesis, it turns out I fell even more in love with the Culper Idiots and this app!!

[mollafer]

Alright, guys! I got another awesome discovery to post (courtesy of my cousin...again)!

My cousin stayed at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. We actually drove past it in 2017 when I visited Setauket, but I never went inside. So my cousin just recently was staying there and sent me pics...the cottages are all named after members of the Culper Spy Ring!!!

She made sure to send me a pic of the Tallmadge cottages sign XD

But anyway, I thought this was too cute NOT to share. I want to stay here so badly! The pictures on Google of the place are beautiful! Have any of you fine Tumblr folk stayed here before?

[alexander-the-ham-man]

I want to go there NOW. OMG. Imagine if each cottage is haunted by the ghost of the spy. I want Townsend to haunt me so badly, but I feel like he would just stare at me asking me to leave.

[alexander-the-ham-man]

Hey everyone! I just thought of bringing the Culper Ring and my passion for the American Revolution to Tiktok. I will try to post more videos related to the spy ring and the war itself.

If you want, here is the link to my account ♥️💖

https://www.tiktok.com/@ariramblings?_t=8fiBF2PwKw5&_r=1

[alexander-the-ham-man]

So my dad is a doctor and sometimes he visits people who live in farms far away from the city. At times these are low income families who can't pay him with money, so they gift him their tomatoes/wine/sauces etc...I kid you not, this old lady after gifting him some eggs wanted to give him a chicken. She tried to gift him a chicken...like...an alive chicken.

[alexander-the-ham-man]

Washington as Gandalf Is Canon.

This means Clinton is Saruman

Tallmadge is Legolas

Caleb is Frodo

Robert Townsend as Sam

Caleb is Merry

Please collaborate with me in this madness.

Sauron Is Simcoe (at least in the Turn AMC universe).

[alexander-the-ham-man]

Okay but hear me out The Culper Idiots x The Fellowship of the Ring.

[urimaginarygirlfriend]

elizabeth is so sexy i need her so bad

[alexander-the-ham-man]

I love her and George so much Jesus 😮😍