12 jul 1780 año - Skirmish at Cedar Springs

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On July 12, Col. John Thomas, Jr was commanding the 1st Spartan Regiment of the South Carolina Patriot Militia. He was warned by his mother that the Loyalists planned to attack his camp. When the attack began at Cedar Springs, the Loyalists ran into a prepared ambush and were beaten back by the Patriot Militia. The Loyalists quickly retreated back to friendly territory after losing several killed.

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