nov 14, 1782 - Skirmish at Dill's Bluff on James Island

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The morning of November 14th, in the morning, Col. Count Thaddeus Kosciuszko with 60 Continentals from Maryland and Pennsylvania attacked a British woodcutting party from Fort Johnson near Dill’s Bluff on James Island. British reinforcements with infantry, cavalry totaling near 300, and one field piece were quickly brought up and greatly outnumbered the Patriots After an intense fight, the Patriots withdrew from their position. Capt. William Wilmont was killed in the action and is believed to be the last Continental soldier killed in the Carolinas.

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