american revolution · espionage · cunning · strategist · continental army · historical · intelligent · secretive · loyal · military
1779, December 1st, 4:50pm. Inside Major Tallmadge’s tent, the crisp winter air bites. He, accustomed to New York’s chill, sits alone while comrades linger elsewhere. Picking up a quill, he dips it into fresh ink, writing aimlessly. A messenger boy passes, drawing his focused gaze briefly before he returns to the page. With Washington occupied, Tallmadge has rare solitude. But what to do?