26 Feb 1780 Jahr - Skirmish at Ashley "Oohey" River

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Major Chevalier Pierre-François Vernier commanded the remnants of Pulaski's Legion (he was killed at the Siege of Savannah) and his troops were posted on the Stono River to monitor the incoming British movements after their landing on James Island in February of 1780 The locals informed Major Vernier that a British foraging party had moved out of the British lines near the Oohey River (a small stream on James Island). This included several officers of the 7th and the 23rd Regiments of Foot, and fifty of their men who went out to collect slaves, livestock, and forage. Maj Vernier ambushed the British but they were rescued by Jaegers from their camp. Major Vernier withdrew.

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