Attempted rescue of Abraham Woodhull

Attempted rescue of Abraham Woodhull Conflict American Revolutionary War Objective To free Abraham Woodhull from a sugar house prison. Date 1778 Place Sugar house prison, New York Outcome Abraham Woodhull refuses to be rescued Factions United States Great Britain Commanders Caleb Brewster Casualties At least 2 soldiers killed [Source]

The attempted rescue of Abraham Woodhull (1778) was a rescue attempt by Caleb Brewster to free Abraham Woodhull during the American Revolutionary War.

Behind the Scenes

Appearances

• Turn: Washington's Spies - "Providence" (first appearance)
• Turn: Washington's Spies - "Many Mickles Make a Muckle" (archive footage only)
• Turn: Washington's Spies - "The Black Hole of Calcutta" (mentioned only)