Fieldwork & careers
Connecticut Teenager David Maltbie: The Forgotten Spy Who Outlived Nathan Hale
Newly uncovered documents reveal the story of David Maltbie, a 17-year-old Connecticut teenager who successfully spied on the British during the American Revolution in 1776, narrowly avoiding execution. While Nathan Hale's failed mission is well-known, Maltbie's contributions to Washington's intelligence efforts remained hidden until recently.
