. The borough of the Bronx, 1639-1913; its marvelous development and historical surroundings. . CHAPTER XIII NATHAN HALE 'I regret That I Have But One Life to Lose for My Country"—Capt. Hale, the Patriot, Scholar and Soldier, Whose Mission Brought Him Death But Spread His Name on the Living Pages of History. |HE "LOCUSTS" was another famous Revolutionary dwelling which stood upon the Faile property near Hunt's Point Road. It is said that Nathan Hale stopped here over night while reconnoitering in the neighbor- hood at the time the British were crossing at Hell Gate and Washingto
. The borough of the Bronx, 1639-1913; its marvelous development and historical surroundings. . CHAPTER XIII NATHAN HALE 'I regret That I Have But One Life to Lose for My Country"—Capt. Hale, the Patriot, Scholar and Soldier, Whose Mission Brought Him Death But Spread His Name on the Living Pages of History. |HE "LOCUSTS" was another famous Revolutionary dwelling which stood upon the Faile property near Hunt's Point Road. It is said that Nathan Hale stopped here over night while reconnoitering in the neighbor- hood at the time the British were crossing at Hell Gate and Washington had moved his troops to Harlem Heights. It was shortly after this incident that Capt. Hale started on his ex- pediton as spy. The story of Hale's heroic death, and the memorable words he uttered when he was standing on the fatal ladder, will ever re- main an inspiration to American hearts. Hale was only twenty-one years old when he died. He was born in Coventry, Connecticut, June 6, 1755, and was the sixth child of a family of twelve. He entered Yale College in 1770 and was graduated with the highest honors three years later. After leaving college he became a teacher in New London, Connecticut, intending eventually to enter the ministry. Hardly had his career begun when tidings arrived of the outbreak at Lexington. His spirit was fired, and at a mass meeting of his townspeople in Minery's Tavern, he dedicated his life to the cause of American liberty. "Let us march immediately, and not lay down our arms until we have gained our independence!" he said in most ardent tones. Before the meeting closed, a company had been formed, and at daybreak it was on its way to Boston. It was during the siege of Boston that Hale displayed his great ability as a leader. In consideration of the services rendered there, he was commissioned a Captain. During the summer of 1776, the American army suffered most. 112. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images t
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