jul 11, 1781 - Skirmish at 15-Mile House Tavern

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Col. Wade Hampton was ordered by Brigadier General Thomas Sumter to ride towards Biggins Creek Bridge and harass any British posts in the area. He attacked 15-Mile House, so named because it was 15 miles from Charles Town. William Brotherton wrote in his pension "They had a skirmish at the 15-Mile House and took prisoners but no person was killed."

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