The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-01-05

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year he took his young wife, Hannah Pope,
whose frat ancestors in America had been
among the earliest settlers in the town.
Soon afterward Putnam arranged TO re-
move TO another colony, reports having
reached him of the value Of lands in the
eastern part of Connecticut. The records
show that for the portions Of his inheritance
which he sold about 174o he received 81 900.
Partly by pay ment Of cash down and partly
by means Of q bond and mortgage he Sc
cured in 1889 a tract Of land In a district
then known as. "Mortlake,' which twelve
years later was formally annexed 10 the
town Of Pomfret by the General Assembly
of Connecticut, and in 1855 became a
part Of the town of Brooklyn. From
the beginning Of his life In Connecticut
Putnam applied himself 70 farming with 50
much industry that he became unusually
prosperous. Within two years he had
bought out a brother-in-law's share in the
property. and had paid of the mortgage.
Putnam had been living on his farm
Of upward of 600 acre for two or more
years when the wolf hunt occurred which
has always been associated with his name.
A she wolf that had killed about seventy
of his sheep and goats took refuge In a
lair from which tho bloodhounds could
not dislodge her. The entrance to the cavo
In which the wolf had taken refuge was
about two feet square. The passage de-
scended ~obliquely fifteen feet, next ran
horizontally about ten feet more and then
assembled gradually sixteen feet TO tho
end Of the opening, 1t was not moro than
a yard wide in any part, and 1t was so low
overhead that in no place could a man raise
himself from his hands and knees. Crawl
ing through this passage with a gun In one
hand and a torch in the other, Putnam
killed the wolf. The exploit gained him
a local reputation for great bravery. To
this day the wolf den is one Of the most
interesting spots in Pomfret, and is an
nuslly visited by many patriotic pilgrims.
The routine Of Putnsm's farming Nfo
at Pomfret continued without intorrnp.
ton until 1885. In that year be Joined
n band Of Connecticut Volunteers who
were to take part in an attack on Crown
Point. He received from the General
Assembly Of his colony the appointment
of Second Lieutenant In the Third ConLe-'
cut Regiment after the Battle Of AXE
George, which took place on Dec. 8, 100,
in which the French COMMANDER.
Baron Dieskau, was beaten by the English
forces under Gen. William johnson. Sub
sequently, as one of the corps Of Rangers
or scouts, commanded by Robert Rogers
OF New Hampshire, the subject of his
biography had opportunities OF winning
distinction in the French and Indian Wal.
Having been promoted TO the rank OF
Captain, he was sent as a spy TO llcon-
deroga. His own account OF his expeI.-
ences is eItant, as well as the official re-
port signed by Rogers. On May 80, 1870,
he received from the General Assembly
Of Connecticut a grant OF hity Spanish
milled dollars as q gratuity for his extracr-
binary services in ranging ana scouting
during the preceding winter, In the cam
paign OF 1857 tho Connecticut COMPANY
Of which Putnam was captain was stationed
at Fort Edward. After the capture Of
Fort William Henry by the French Putnam
and his rangers were the first English
soldiers 70 reach the scene OF the massacre.
In the winter Of 1853 Putnam sue
ceeded in saving Fort Edward from fire
at the imminent risk Of his own life. By the
General Assembly which met al New Have
in March, 1858, Putnam was promoted 10
the rnnk OF Major. As such he took part
in the abortive expedition under Aher-
crombie against Ticondcroga. After the
return Of the British army from the dis
astrous assault upon that fortress, Putnam
was again employed upon the ranging
service. In August, 1888, he was captured
by Indians not far from tho present town
of Whitehall. An account Of lis adventures
in captivity was taken down from his wi
lips by his b~iographer. Humphreys. The
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alive. For this purpose, they led him to
a forest, stripped him naked, bound lin
TO a tree and piled dry bruShwood with
o,hcr fuel IN a circle around him Then
tAey set the piles on fire. Al the moment
when death seemed inevitable, IA French
officer rushed through the crowd. s,ut-
tered the burning braLus and unbound
tho victim. Putnam Was conducted D."
the officer 20 Ticonderoga, whence he WAS
sent by Montcalm TO Montreal lie was
exchanged in November. 1883 NotwitA-
standing his severe experiences Putnam
in the following year accepted the appoint
mont Of Leutondut-tulona IN the Fourth
Connecticut Regiment. which was To- b"
employed by Gen Amherst IN another oN-
p.ditlOn against Hcuudrfuga n Crown
Point II IL well known tia this cap, D.
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fortrcs-ss nam-i. 10 Proceeded iu 400 10
capture MlHtreal within a wora ltrs i."
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