Espionage played a vital role during the American Revolution in Rhode Island.
Disguised as.
Metcalf Bowler became a traitor on the order of Benedict Arnold, as he spied for the British while serving as a Patriot leader in Providence.
Continental navy lieutenant John Trevett dressed as an ordinary sailor, grew out his beard and went from tavern to tavern in Newport gathering intelligence.
The British and Americans each employed Spies to discover the secrets, plans and positions of their enemy.
Espionage played a vital role during the American Revolution in Rhode Island