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On the night of September 21, 1776, Hale was captured by the British when attempting to return to [[America (USA)|America]]n lines. He was carrying all the information he had collected during his stay with the British. When he saw the maps and information carried by Hale, [[General Howe]] ordered that he be hanged. Although no record was made at the time, Hale is said to have uttered the inspirational final words, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country" before being hanged. He is famous for those last words, which are thought to have been inspired by [[Joseph Addison]]'s "Cato," a play which Hale learned while in college.

On the night of September 21, 1776, Hale was captured by the British when attempting to return to [[America (USA)|America]]n lines. He was carrying all the information he had collected during his stay with the British. When he saw the maps and information carried by Hale, [[General Howe]] ordered that he be hanged. Although no record was made at the time, Hale is said to have uttered the inspirational final words, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country" before being hanged. He is famous for those last words, which are thought to have been inspired by [[Joseph Addison]]'s "Cato," a play which Hale learned while in college.

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