Skirmish at Fort Williams (Mudlick, Roebuck's Defeat) (29 dic 1780 anni – 31 dic 1780 anni)

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Capt. John Ridgeway's company was a detachment under Lt. Col. William Washington in the hard battle at Hammond's Store. The following day, his detachment pursued Loyalists to the William's Plantation, where the Loyalists surrendered. Brigadier General Robert Cunningham with about 100 to 150 Loyalists occupied Fort Williams, situated a few miles northwest of the main fort in the region, Ninety-Six. When they arrived, Col. Hayes demanded the fort's surrender. Brigadier General Cunningham asked for some time to consult with his officers. During this time, some of the Loyalists slipped out of the back of the fort and into the woods. A few of them were spotted and killed, but most escaped. According to one account, Brigadier General Cunningham and most of his men were able to slip out a rear exit, though a few Loyalists were taken.

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