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Putnam's escape - whaleboat raids. Tier 2 - One sourced story.

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[Verified] In February 1779, Putnam narrowly escaped a British raiding party by riding his horse down a steep embankment near the Put's Hill area - an episode that became legend. - ConnecticutHistory.org

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