Israel Putnam (1718-1790) American patriot, born at Salem, Massachusetts. Captured by Indians in 1758 and freed by the French. General in the American army during the American Revolutionary War, also called the American War Independence (1775-1783). Distinguished himself at the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775). Engraving.

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Israel Putnam (1718-1790) American patriot, born at Salem, Massachusetts. Captured by Indians in 1758 and freed by the French. General in the American army during the American Revolutionary War, also called the American War Independence (1775-1783). Distinguished himself at the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775). Engraving.

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