town delivering intelligence. His usual ride was a ten-day trek from Philadelphia to Boston. His greatest accomplishment is his famous “Midnight Ride.” His trip was not all on horseback though. Before he could start his ride, Revere had to cross the Charles River. He had to be deathly quiet, so as not to alert the British ship ever so close. When he reached shore, he rode to his girlfriend’s house, and she threw him a warm, freshly sewn coat. Then he began his ride to Lexington, awaking everyone in his path to alert the coming of British forces. For the early Revolutionary War this action was critical. If not for Paul Revere, there would be no Battle of Jaynes 3 Lexington, and the war would have began somewhere else, if ever (Foley 15-30)Nathan Hale is also another Revolutionary War spy. Hale became a martyr to the war cause. Hale was the captain in the colonial army. Word was sent from George Washington to Hale’s commander expressing his need for intelligence. No one would volunteer for the job. Hale decided it was his duty as an officer and to his country to take on the responsibility. He volunteered in front of his squad, which soon lead to his downfall. Hale had previously been a schoolteacher, and had very strong legs because of it. In turn he was a very athletic and handsome. But looks couldn’t save Hale from his fate. Washington himself instructed Hale of his orders. Today, still, no one knows what Hale learned. After three days into his mission, Hale was captured and eventually killed for treason. This led to the super secret development of the Culper Ring by George Washingto...
