Wars were fought on the battlefield, but they were won in the shadows. Spies and counterintelligence efforts on both sides of the American Revolution were a key component of the war, and led to seismic shifts in power as America fought for its independence.

Joining the show to talk about the life and legacies of colonial spies is Cheney J. Schopieray, Curator of Manuscripts for the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, which is home to the Sir Henry Clinton Collection.

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

1. For more information about the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan or to connect with our guest, visit https://clements.umich.edu.

2. To see the "Spy Letters of the American Revolution" online exhibit, visit https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/

3. For a look at the original July 17, 1777 "quill pen" letter from British Army Commander-in-Chief William Howe to John Burgoyne, featured in "Outlander" Season 7, visit https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/stories-of-spies/howe-goes-his-own-way/

For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit BurgwinWrightHouse.com.

Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

Wars were fought on the battlefield, but they were won in the shadows. Spies and counterintelligence efforts on both sides of the American Revolution were a key component of the war, and led to seismic shifts in power as America fought for its independence.
Joining the show to talk about the life and legacies of colonial spies is Cheney J. Schopieray, Curator of Manuscripts for the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, which is home to the Sir Henry Clinton Collection.
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
1. For more information about the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan or to connect with our guest, visit <a href="https://clements.umich.edu">https://clements.umich.edu</a>.
2. To see the "Spy Letters of the American Revolution" online exhibit, visit <a href="https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/">https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/</a>
3. For a look at the original July 17, 1777 "quill pen" letter from British Army Commander-in-Chief William Howe to John Burgoyne, featured in "Outlander" Season 7, visit <a href="https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/stories-of-spies/howe-goes-his-own-way/">https://clements.umich.edu/exhibit/spy-letters-of-the-american-revolution/stories-of-spies/howe-goes-his-own-way/</a>
For more information about the Burgwin-Wright House and to learn how to support the house, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/">BurgwinWrightHouse.com</a>.
Cover art design by Rachel Ross.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Burgwin-Wright Presents...

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.

Each season focuses on a new topic. Season 1, 3 and 5 are devoted to examining the real history of "Outlander" in the Cape Fear, while Season 2 is all about the fact and fiction of Cape Fear Legends & Lore. Season 4 will explore the ghost stories of the Cape Fear.

Burgwin-Wright Presents... explores the riveting stories of North Carolina's Cape Fear region through the history of one of its oldest Colonial historic sites – the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens in Wilmington. Focusing on history that spans the formation of the American Colonies to the modern day, Burgwin-Wright Presents... will explore the fact vs. fiction within the stories that have defined the Cape Fear region for three centuries.
Each season focuses on a new topic. Season 1, 3 and 5 are devoted to examining the real history of "Outlander" in the Cape Fear, while Season 2 is all about the fact and fiction of Cape Fear Legends &amp; Lore. Season 4 will explore the ghost stories of the Cape Fear.

"Burgwin-Wright Presents... Outlander in the Cape Fear" explores the history of spies and espionage in the American Revolution.

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