| The
Battle of Dorchester
January 14, 1782 at Dorchester, South Carolina
| Americans
Commanded by Lt. John Kelty
| Forces | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
| - |
- | - |
8 |
British
Commanded by Maj. John Coffin
| Forces | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
| 46 |
- |
- |
- |
*Killed
or Wounded
Conclusion: British Victory |  |
On January 14, Maj. John Coffin and a 45-man detachment of his New York Volunteers surprised a group of the 3rd Regiment of Continental Light Dragoons, commanded by Lt. John Kelty. The Continentals were quickly routed, with Kelty and 7 others captured. |
