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| The
Battle of James Island
November 14, 1782 at James Island, South Carolina
| Americans
Commanded by Col. Count Thaddeus Kosciuszko
| Forces | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
| 70+ |
5 |
5 |
- |
British
Commanded by Maj. William Dansey
| Forces | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
| 300+ |
2 |
3 |
- |
*Killed
or Wounded
Conclusion: British Victory |  |
On November 14, in the morning, Col. Count Thaddeus Kosciuszko and his Patriots engaged the British escort of a woodcutting party on James Island. British reinforcements were quickly brought up and greatly outnumbered the Patriots.
After an intense fight, the Patriots withdrew from their position. Capt. William Wilmont was the last Continental soldier killed in the Carolinas.
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