Talk:Israel Putnam

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Epilogue

Putnam died in Brooklyn, Connecticut ten years later in 1790 and was buried in an above-ground tomb in the Brooklyn town cemetery. Within a few years, however, the site became so overrun with hero-worshipping, that the badly-mutilated marble marker was removed for safe keeping to the Capitol Building in Hartford.

In 1888, Putnam’s remain were removed from the Brooklyn cemetry and placed in a sarcophagus built into the foundation of a monument, newly erected on a plot of ground near the Brooklyn town green.--Fibulator 13:51, 22 August 2005 (UTC)

Hi Fibulator, won't it be easier if you just key in the missing "s"? PM Poon

He was captured by the Caughnawaga Indians during a New York State campaign, and was saved from being roasted alive, after being bound to a tree, only by the last-minute intervention of a French officer.

This was a typical ploy of French officers in that position. They would allow the natives to torture all the noncoms to death while the officer was made to watch. Then when it was the officers turn, the French officer would negotiate a release. If a deal was made, the officer go home, raise the money and would send the Frenchman his negotiated fee. Officers were more likely to produce a nice ransom and could be trusted to send the money.

There is no mention of Put's ride in Greenwich except for the painting depicting the ride. That is a great shame because that event really distilled the man in a nut shell.

Israel an old married man escorts a young widow to a ball. It is likely spies sent word to NYC that Putnan would be unavailable that night. The troops departed at about the time it would take to ride to King's Bridge and quickly get ready. Troops leave King's Bridge at 11 PM and arrive in Greenwich by 10 AM. The troops were detected by scouting parties in New Rochelle about half way in their journey. That would have been about 2 or 3 AM. It is likely while some stayed to observe they must have sent word back to Greenwich but the commanding officer was now where to be found. Israel left the ball with his escort then disappeared. Israel shows up at about 9 or 10. His men are poorly prepared for the attack and everything is in disarray. This is quite deplorable. However, the old portly man proves his metal! After almost being captured by the British and escapes by galloping down a cliff with steps cut into the side he makes great decisions. None of the British dare follow the reckless old man. After he escapes he makes no more mistakes and makes the most of what he has. The British burn some whale boats and some salt works and declare a victory. Putnam fights and falls back preserving his troops and waits for reinforcements then counter attacks. Tyron has already left town knowing that soon he will be out manned. Tyron is also careful not to lose troops without cause. Putnam's troops catch looters that stayed too long so we know Tyron left more quickly than his victory statement implied. Putnam rightly claims he drove the British out of Greenwich with no real losses of men or materials. Militarily it was a draw but both sides claim victory. Putnam man was very inconsistent. ~~Oldtimer~~

[edit] External Links

I am not certain that the link to the candy makers that happen to be descended from dear Putnam really belongs here; I suspect it is closer to a spam link than anything else. Any agreement? --Matthew K (talk) 06:48, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

It's my impression that any links that don't directly pertain to the subject should get the ax. If the candy company is notable enough for them to have their own Wikipedia page, then a "see also" with a link to it would be appropriate, though. EvilCouch (talk) 05:36, 12 December 2007 (UTC)