| The
Battle of Dorchester
May 28, 1782 at Dorchester, South Carolina
| Americans
Commanded by Lt. Col. John Laurens
| Forces | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
| - |
- |
3 |
- |
Royalists
Commanded by Capt. George Dawkins
| Forces | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
| - | - |
- |
8 |
*Killed
or Wounded
Conclusion: American Victory |  |
On May 28, a group of Patriot cavalry, commanded by Lt. Col. John Laurens, discovered a Loyalist force, commanded by Capt. George Dawkins, at Dorchester. Laurens attacked and quickly defeated the Royalists. |