The Life of Israel Putnam, Major-General in the Army of the American Revolution pub. 1850 1970 ed. William Cutter

Israel Putnam (January 7, 1718 – May 29, 1790), popularly known as "Old Put", was an American army general officer who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). He also served notably as an officer with Rogers' Rangers during the French and Indian War (1754–1763), when he was captured by Mohawk warriors. He was saved from the ritual burning given to enemies by the intervention of a French officer with whom the Mohawk were allied.