dec 5, 1780 - Skirmish at Sandy River

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In early December, Col. Thomas Brandon and Major Joseph McJunkin of the 2nd Spartan Regiment of Militia posted themselves at Love's Ford on the west side of the Broad River to prevent communications between Lt. General Charles, Lord Cornwallis and the Loyalists west of the Broad River. While there, a scouting party, under the command of Capt. John McCool, was ordered to cross the Broad River and attack the Loyalists, led by Capt. Manning Gose, on the Sandy River. Capt. McCool was defeated and Daniel McJunkin was captured and taken to Winnsborough.

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