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sep 7, 1780 - Kingstree

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British Maj James Wemyss was sent to Wiliamsburg Township to establish a Loyalist militia and sieze Patriot arms and ammunition. Maj John James sent by Gen Marion ambushed the rear guard of the British forces. James killed 30 British troops but lost a like number of Patriots before he withdrew.

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Date:

sep 7, 1780
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~ 244 years ago