Putnam, the Iron Son of '76 is an 1844 American play by Nathaniel Bannister, and his most popular play.
The play is about American Revolutionary War hero Israel Putnam. Starting on August 5, 1844, it played for 78 consecutive nights (not counting Sundays) in New York at the Bowery Theatre, produced by Thomas S. Hamblin, an astounding success for its time, and likely the longest New York run of its time. It featured the live horse "Black Vulture", which was a big audience draw.Paterson, Alexander D. (August 24, 1844). "The Drama". The Anglo American, Vol. 3., No. 18. p. 429. (via Google Books).(October 19, 1844). The Drama. p. 618 (noting that Putnam is still playing). It enjoyed revivals for years, and was also performed in other cities.Quinn, Arthur Hobson. The Literature of the American People: An Historical and Critical Survey, p. 500 (1951)Ireland, Joseph Norton. Records of the New York stage, from 1750 to 1860, Vol. II, p. 417 (1867)
Original New York cast Oneactah by John R. Scott Major Putnam by George Milner General Washington by William Alexander Vache General Cadwallader by Mr. Reeve General Greene by Mr. Jackson Major Sapling by E.L. Davenport Starkham by Thomas Hadaway William by Mr. Sutherland Lord Cornwallis by Mr. Fleming Lord Rawdon by Mr. Lewis Talbot, the Renegade by Junius Brutus Booth Jr. Indian Boy by Mr. Yeoman Kate Putnam by Mrs. Sutherland Therese by Mrs. McCluskey Mrs. Starkham by Mrs. Stickney Violetah by Mrs. Phillips
External links Putnam, the Iron Son of '76 (Samuel French, New York)(full text, via Google Books)
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