For The Tribune.

Gen. Putnan.
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In Saturday Tribune noticed an article, taken
from the Hampshire Gazette, signed BY John H..
Winthrop, ON the long mooted question in respect
to the conduct of Gen. Putnam at the Battle OF
Bunker Hill Mr.. Wis doubtless man of ve-
racty, and relates what he believes to be true
He says Z" | arrived on the ground just in time
to see the retreat saw Gen. Putnam in the
rear of his men, giving command. / saw him form
his men into columns" Now, it is admitted by
those who contend that Gen. 2. took no part in the
action. that he made considerable hustle in the re-
treat 10 no manner of use. That he "formed his
men into columns is doubtful, it appears the
retreat was precipitatc, and that no stand was
made after its commencement. The cause OF the
contradictory statements in this matter evidently
arises from Gen. Putnams having been seen 10 the
redoubt and likewise at the rai-fence just before
the action began; and it might naturally be sup
posed by many of the Soldiers, who were too muck
occupied to take particular notice, that ne re-
mained at one of those places during the engage
ment But surely Col. Prescott who commanded
in the redoubt, and Col. Stark, whose regiment
occupied the railfence, knew whether or not Gen.
p. at either of those stations in the time OF
action; and we have seen what they say on the
subject


For due estimate of the evidence given by the
persons referred to by Mr. Winthrop, it would be
necessary to cross-eSaiaine them. "A bELiEvhR
In the Testimony of Col Prescott, Geis Oearoo'' ana


St1rk. Ind Pu7ker,