apr 29, 1779 - Beck's Ferry

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British Gen Augustine Pre'vost sent 300 men of the Provincial Light Infantry and 1st Battalion 71st Highlander regiment across the Savannah River just north of Purrysburg. After the crossing and a brief skirmish, Patriot Lt Col Alexander McIntosh with 100 Continentals and a few militia withdrew from Purrysburgs up the Old Charles Town Road to Coosawhatchie.

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