[2] Townsend's brother Robert was recruited to gather intelligence inside the city under the alias "Culper Jr."[3] Washington placed special emphasis on the true identities of agents remaining secret and using aliases, and none were able to meet him in person.
[5] According to legend, Sarah told Robert about how she overheard Simcoe and André discussing plans to capture West Point thanks to Benedict Arnold's treachery.
/ Shall no fair maid with equal fire awake the flames of soft desire: / My bosom born, for transport, burn and raise my thoughts from Delia’s urn?
/ “Fond Youth,” the God of Love replies, “Your answer take from Sarah’s eyes.”[8] Townsend, who was about 18 at the time of this proposal, did not choose Simcoe to be her valentine, likely due to greatly differing political sentiments, however it is believed the two had a brief flirtation.
According to Rose, her nephew Peter drew a sketch of her at age 65, where she shows significant similarities to her brother such as a slim long nose, a firm chin, and small, round glasses.