oct 31, 1775 - Skirmish at Congaree River

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In hopes to avert an outbreak of Indian raids and to appease the Cherokees, South Carolina President Henry Laurens sent 1,000 pounds of gunpowder upcountry for them to use for hunting, and for good will. This powder and associated lead for making shot was escorted by a detachment of the SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers, under the command of Lt. Thomas Charlton. Loyalist Patrick Cunningham captured wagons with munitions and gunpowder. Some sources say the incident occurred on 3 NOv 1775 in Saluda County.

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