American general (1718-1790) who played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed "Israel Putnam, B.G.," one page, 12.5 x 7, May 6, 1775. Scarce "Colony of Connecticut" warrant by which Israel Putnam appoints "Stephen Baker to be the 2d Sargent in the 10th Company in the 3d Regi't of foot raised by s'd Colony," instructing him to "obey the Command of your Superior Officers according to the rules and Discipline of War." In very good to fine condition, with overall backing, scattered foxing, and small areas of paper loss to the intersecting folds.
The 3rd Connecticut Regiment was raised on the first call for troops by the Legislature at a special session of April-May, 1775, to provide for national and continental defense, with General Israel Putnam placed in command. The regiment marched in May to Boston, and a detachment of the officers and men was engaged at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June. The regiment remained stationed during the siege in Putnam's Center Division at Cambridge until expiration of term of service on December 10, 1775.
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