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Sometime before 1775, Honeyman moved to Philadelphia and supposedly met [[George Washington]] who was attending meetings of the [[Continental Congress]]. Although Honeyman had served the British well during the French and Indian War, he was sympathetic to the American cause and promptly presented his services to Washington. Washington, astute at finding good talent, accepted Honeyman's services. In the early part of 1776, Honeyman moved with his family to [[Griggstown, New Jersey|Griggstown]], in [[Somerset County, New Jersey|Somerset County]], [[New Jersey]]. It is unknown, however, whether this move was a result of his meetings with Washington.
When Washington's [[Continental Army]] was retreating across New Jersey in 1776, Washington wanted to "get some person
Posing as a Tory, Honeyman, continuing his trade as a butcher and weaver, commenced his trade with the British. He was instructed to continue trading as much as possible behind the American lines in Griggstown and, if necessary, to flee to Trenton on the pretext of the danger posed to his family due to his double-dealing. The deceptive plan was so believable that a mob of angry American [[Patriot (American Revolution)|patriots]] raided Honeyman's house in Griggstown. Fortunately, his family were saved from certain harm by a signed letter from Washington guaranteeing its safety, but nevertheless calling Honeyman "a notorious Tory".
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