10 sept. 1781 - Skirmish near Moncks Corner

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The day after the battle of Eutaw Springs, Major General Nathanael Greene ordered Lt. Col. Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee (VA) to chase after Lt. Col. Alexander Stewart and to do as much damage to the enemy as possible before they made it back to the safety of Charles Town. With Lt. Col. Lee was Lt. Col. Hezekiah Maham (SC) and what was left of his unit. Patriots successfully attacked the rear guard and wagon train. Lt Col Lee allowed the wagon train carrying severely wounded to continue to Charles Town.

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