apr 22, 1779 - Skirmish at Black Swamp

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A party of 30 Loyalists, disguised as Indians, attacked and captured a six-man guard post belonging to the 6th SC Regiment without firing a single shot. The Loyalists then burned the guard buildings and fled the area. Afterwards, this post at Black Swamp was reinforced with one hunded men of the SC 5th Regiment under Col. John Stewart. When Brigadier General Augustine Prevost landed 300 men nearby on April 28, Col. Stewart abandoned the post.

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