Benjamin Tallmadge was a classmate of Nathan Hale’s at Yale and his best friend. It has been said that Hale’s hanging (near present day 63rd and 3rd Ave in NYC) provoked Tallmadge to start the spy ring.
We recently toasted a pint in honor of Geo Washinton and Nathan Hale at Fraunces Tavern, in Manhattan.
“With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you....” and adding, “I have but one regret, that I only have one life to give for my country”.