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https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/5-lessons-in-spying-courtesy-of-george-washington/
https://x.com/cia/status/2024581386594615805?s=61
5) Cultivate a circle of trust
Washington soon became the full Colonel in charge of Virginia’s militia. For a third time, he led his men alongside the British to confront the French at Fort Duquesne. When the French got word of the British and colonial advance, they abandoned their fort after burning it to the ground. Fort Pitt was built in its place, and Washington returned to Virginia.
Over the next few years, Washington became disillusioned with the British Army. Despite his heroic service and sacrifice with the militia, the British looked down on his colonial command and refused to allow him to join their ranks. He resigned from the militia in 1758 to focus on civilian life.
Many more years passed and the American colonies were in flux. Grievances built up against British rule, increasing calls from the colonies to become independent. Washington agreed. On the other hand, many colonists remained diehard loyalists. If relations between the colonies and the British deteriorated to the point of conflict, the colonies needed more than their militia. The Continental Congress in 1775 unanimously appointed Washington to build and command a new Continental Army.
From an intelligence standpoint, Washington understood that not all colonists opposed the British. He was mindful of who he trusted to further the American cause for independence.
"The necessity of procuring good intelligence is apparent and need not be further urged—all that remains for me to add, is, that you keep the whole matter as secret as possible. For upon secrecy, success depends…"