The American Revolution in South Carolina - The Loyalists and Their Militias




The American Revolution in South Carolina

Provincial Light Infantry

Engagements:

1781 - Nelson's Ferry

1781 - Canty's Plantation

1781 - Fort Watson

1781 - Hobkirk's Hill

1781 - Siege of Ninety-Six

1781 - Eutaw Springs

Captain Morris Robinson's company was detached to the corps known as the Provincial Light Infantry under British Lt. Colonel John W. Watson of the Brigade of Foot Guards. Thomas Barclay, the Major for the Loyal American Regiment, served as the Major of the Provincial Light Infantry.