Skirmish at McCord's Ferry (McCant's Ferry) (aug 3, 1781 – aug 15, 1781)

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On August 3rd, the British seized control of McCord’s Ferry on the Congaree River. Lt. Col. Henry Lee (VA) had been ordered by Major General Nathanael Greene to strike at the enemy’s lines of communications from Orangeburgh to Charles Town. McCord’s Ferry was along that line.

Lt. Col. Lee circled around the British camp at McCord’s Ferry and crossed the river. His cavalry dispersed thirty-two (32) wagons with an escort of three hundred (300) men within sight of the garrison at Orangeburgh. The lead elements of the escort fell back, but Lt. Col. Lee’s men had to break off their attack when the main body of the British refused to yield. Lt. Col. Lee was able to capture twenty (20) of the enemy.

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