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The Battle of Saltketcher Swamp
October ??, 1782 at Saltketcher Swamp, South Carolina

Americans Commanded by Capt. John Carter
ForcesKilledWoundedCaptured
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British Commanded by Capt. Tenison Cheshire
ForcesKilledWoundedCaptured
25 - - -
*Killed or Wounded
Conclusion: American Victory

In October, Capt. John Carter took his Volunteer Scout men to Dean's Swamp. Their mission was to break up an assembly of Loyalists. On their way, at Saltketcher Swamp, they were ambushed by a 25-man group of Loyalists, commanded by Capt. Tenison Cheshire. Despite several casualties, the Patriots were able to drive the Loyalists into the swamp.

 
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