aug 1, 1776 - Skirmish at Seneca Town (Essenecca)

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On August 1, Major Andrew Williamson was leading an expedition against a band of Cherokees, commanded by Alexander Cameron. Williamson's force was attacked in the early morning by a superior Indian force (?). The Patriots were forced to withdraw and would have been annihilated if not for Capt. Leroy Hammond. Hammond arrived with his mounted cavalry and made a charge into the Indians. This forced the Indian advance to halt. The Patriots were then able to retreat in good order. Col. Thomson, Col Williamson, and Major Pickens re-assembled the remaining men and pressed forward to burn the village of Seneca Town. They then fell back and established a base camp at 23 Mile Creek for future incursions against the Cherokee, which were soon forthcoming.

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