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General Orders Issued by Major-General Israel Putnam: When in Command of the Highlands, in the Summer and Fall of 1777 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from General Orders Issued by Major-General Israel Putnam: When in Command of the Highlands, in the Summer and Fall of 1777 Early in May, Washington, governed by his anxiety for the safety of the Highlands, and harassed by the uncertainty of the enemy's movements, wished to place a Major-General in command on the Hudson. Arnold was first appointed; but he was too much engaged in seeking a "vindication" from a slight passed upon him by Congress in some recent promotions. Putnam was then selected. On May 24th, Washington wrote to the President of Congress: "I have sent General Putnam to command in that quarter;" but the choice was determined upon some time before. For McDougall, who was in command at Peekskill, was informed of it as early as the 16th, and the wish expressed that he would find his command "a happy one." General Parsons, then superintending the recruiting in Connecticut was also ordered to Peekskill, to remain there until further orders. Exactly when Putnam assumed command, I have been unable to determine; but it must have been about June 1st, and on that day he issued an order constituting a court martial. The interest of the campaign of 1777 centered on the incursion from Canada under Burgoyne, and the Highlands were the pivotal point. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1332014356
- ISBN 13 9781332014354
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages92
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book comprises the orderly book of General Israel Putnam spanning from 1 June â" 22 July, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, offering readers a unique glimpse into the daily operations and challenges faced by the Continental Army in the Hudson Valley. The entries provide invaluable insights into military strategy, troop movements, punishments, and the complexities of managing an army during a time of great uncertainty and upheaval. The author, an unknown sergeant, meticulously recorded orders, punishments, and troop movements, providing historians with a rich source of information about the daily life of soldiers during the war. Through these orders, we witness the challenges of maintaining discipline, the importance of maintaining morale, and the human toll of war. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the American Revolution, military history, or the life of General Putnam. It sheds light on the complexities of managing an army during a time of great uncertainty and upheaval, making it a valuable contribution to our understanding of this pivotal period in American history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332014354_0
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