4. Haym Salomon Was Sympathetic To The Revolutionary Cause
Even though Salomon immigrated to New York from Poland right before the start of the American Revolution, he quickly joined in on the cause. He became a businessman and financial broker who helped fund many Sons of Liberty events and Revolutionary causes during the war.
While working as a spy in 1776, the British captured him and tortured him on a British vessel for 18 months. The British only released Salomon because he agreed to help their cause. Instead, he helped many American prisoners escape their confinement. He also continued to encourage people to join the purpose of the revolution.
