| The
Battle of Saltketcher Swamp
October ??, 1782 at Saltketcher Swamp, South Carolina
| Americans
Commanded by Capt. John Carter
| Forces | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
| - |
- | - |
- |
British
Commanded by Capt. Tenison Cheshire
| Forces | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
| 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. |
