may 28, 1782 - Skirmish at Fair Spring
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The British cavalry continued to make excursions north of Charles Town, and the following month Capt. George Dawkins was again involved in an action with the Patriots. On May 28th, he was defeated below Dorchester by a party under the command of Lt. Col. John Laurens. The Patriots had three men wounded and two horses killed, but they captured one lieutenant, seven dragoons, and ten horses of the enemy.Added to timeline:
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may 28, 1782
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~ 243 years ago