Rare Legacy

Talk about a long time coming !
George Washington appointed Israel Putnam commander of the US troops in New York March 29th 1776. Old Put as he was called served notably as an officer with during the French and Indian War. Mohawk warriors captured him, but he was saved from the ritual burning given to enemies by intervention of a French officer,
with whom the Mohawk were allied. ( see pic)

During the American Revolutionary War his reckless courage and fighting spirit became known far beyond Connecticut's borders through the circulation of folk legends in the American colonies and states celebrating his exploits.

Own a piece of French and Indian war history at https://www.rarelegacy.com/collections/historical-medals

Speaking of the Louisiana Territory prior to the US acquisition the territory was controlled by the Spanish and the French. The Spanish made alliance with the Native Americans in the territories. This is an Indian Peace Medal that was used by the Spanish with the Natives.

Just updated and finished the research and description of this very important Civil War communication. General Sherman warns of a possible attack. A seriously cool piece of history.

William Tecumseh Sherman - September 29, 1864 - Warning of Enemy Attack - to General John... September 29, 1864 telegraph from General William Tecumseh Sherman to General John McArthur.  Recipients copy.  Quarto.  In this incredibly poignant communicati

Thomas Jefferson reported to U.S. President George Washington as the new secretary of state today in 1790. No doubt an interesting conversation between these two Founding Fathers.

Happy B-Day to the "Father of our Constitution" James Madison.
On this day in 1751, James Madison, drafter of the Constitution, recorder of the Constitutional Convention, author of the Federalist Papers and fourth president of the United States, is born on a plantation in Virginia.