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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hanging Rock , action at. (search)
Hanging Rock, action at.
After his unsuccessful attack on Rocky Mount, Colonel Sumter crossed the Catawba, and fell upon a British post at Hanging Rock. 12 miles east of the river, Aug. 6, 1780, commanded by Major Carden.
A large number of British and Tories were there.
Among the former were the infantry of Tarleton's Legion.
Sumter soon dispersed them, when his men scattered through the camp, seeking plunder and drinking the liquors found there.
Intoxication followed.
The British rallied, and attacked the disordered patriots, and a severe skirmish ensued.
The British were reinforced, and Sumter was compelled to retreat: but the British had been so severely handled that they did not attempt to pursue.
With a few prisoners and some booty, Sumter retreated towards the Waxhaw, bearing away many of his wounded men. The battle lasted about four hours. Sumter lost twelve killed and forty-one wounded. At the same time Marion was smiting the British and Tories with sudden and fie
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States , the frigate (search)