Battle of Coosawhatchie

Coosawhatchie

Jasper County, South Carolina

Commanders: Colonels William Moultrie, John

Laurens; Gen. Augustine Prevost

Casualties: 3 Americans killed, 8 wounded

"Despite the defeat at Port Royal Island, General

Prevost was determined to make a second

attempt to capture Charleston. Instead of a

small detachment of 150 men, ...