The Two Spies: Nathan Hale and John AndréLossing, Benson John
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The Two Spies: Nathan Hale and John André
Lossing, Benson John
André, John, 1751-1780; Hale, Nathan, 1755-1776
His Acquaintance with Anna Seward and her Literary Friends 38
His Betrothal to Honora Sneyd 40
His Correspondence with Miss Seward 41
Enters the Army 42
Presaging Omens 42, 43
André goes to America 43
Made a Prisoner 44
At Philadelphia--his Accomplishments and Captivating Manners 45
Lord Howe entertained 45
CHAPTER II.
The Mischianza described by André 46-59
CHAPTER III.
The Mischianza and the Character of General Howe criticised 59, 60
The British fly from Philadelphia toward New York, General Clinton in
Command.--Battle of Monmouth 60
Expedition to Rhode Island 61
André's Genius and Social Position 62
His Letter to Benedict Arnold's Wife 63
Arnold's Career in Philadelphia 63, 64
His Treasonable Correspondence with Sir Henry Clinton and André 64, 65
André a Spy in Charleston 66
Arnold's Premeditated Treason.--Occasion of "The Cow-Chase" 67
CHAPTER IV.
"The Cow-Chase" 68
CHAPTER V.
Gloomy State of Public Affairs.--Proposed Personal Meeting between
Arnold and André 79
Arrangements for such a Meeting 79, 80
André at a Dinner-Party 80, 81
Goes to meet General Arnold 81
The Meeting 81, 82
They go to Smith's House 83
The Terms of Treasonable Service agreed upon.--André compelled to
attempt a Return to New York by Land 84
Receives Papers from Arnold.--His Journey.--The Neutral Ground 85
André arrested 86
Patriotism of his Captors 88
Their Reward 89
André discovered to be a Spy 90
His Confession 91
His Letter to Washington 91-93
CHAPTER VI.
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