Life of Captain Nathan Hale, the martyr-spy of the American revolution.

Hale's birth, family, and birth place -- The Lexington Alarm -- Hale leaves the vicinity of Boston for New York -- Circumstances of the American and British armies when Hale undertook his fatal mission -- After receiving instructions from General Washington, he starts upon his expedition -- He starts on his return to the American camp -- A reflection -- Effect of Hale's death -- Appendix. Genealogy of the family of Nathan Hale -- Sketch of the lady to whom Hale was betrothed -- Hale's diary -- Remarks on Hale by Hon. H.J. Raymond of New York.