Patriot Brigadier General Daniel Morgan dispatched Lieutenant Colonel William Washington's dragoons and mounted militia to harass and antagonize the Loyalists attacking the backcountry villages of Winnsborough and Ninety Six. On December 30, Washington and his dragoons overtook the 250 Loyalist militia unit along the road leading near to Hammond's Store, only 25 miles from the British post at Ninety Six. The Loyalist losses were more than 100 men killed or injured beyond recovery. The Patriots took 40 prisoners and captured 50 horses, without loss. Washington’s men sought vengeance for the outrageous treatment inflicted on Patriot settlers.
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“William Washington.” Painting by Pamela Patrick White.
