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How Did Nathan Hale Contribute To The Destruction Of Mystic Sea In Sweetwater?
Darnell had to get to the middle of a lake in Winchester, Massachusetts called the ‘Mystic Lakes.’ Most of the British ship were harbored in lakes for security reasons. They wanted to be able to see people who were coming towards the ship. They never knew when they would have been attacked even though the ships in the Mystic Lake were the most secure ships the British had. Unfortunately, Nathan Hale was held on this ship with other spies. Some spies died due to the lack of food and water. They had very little energy due to the British guards commanding the prisoners to clean the ship. Otherwise, a prisoner that did not obey would be killed then and

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