The American Revolution in South Carolina

Three Sisters Ferry

June 23-24, 1782


Patriot Cdr:

Major General
Anthony Wayne
Indian Cdr:

Chief Emisitsiguo
Killed:

Unknown
Killed:

15
Wounded:

Unknown
Wounded:

Unknown
Captured:

Unknown
Captured:

2
Old District: 

Beaufort District
Present County:

Jasper County

Skirmish, Major General Anthony Wayne vs. Chief Emisitsiguo.


The primary battle was conducted at Ebenezer, GA on this date. Skirmishing spilled over to the Three Sisters Ferry on both sides of the Savannah River.

A party of Creek Indians, with a British officer at their head, made an attack on Major General Anthony Wayne in the night. They conducted the affair with so much spirit that they got possession of two field pieces that were in the rear. The troops rallied and recovered the two field pieces.

This was a smart action, in which the Patriots fought hand-to-hand with tomahawks, swords, and bayonets. The Indians were routed, losing one of their chiefs and fourteen warriors killed. The Patriots took a British standard and a number of horses.

Major General Wayne's men interrupted the intercourse between the Indians and Savannah. A party with a large number of skins were taken. Two were detained as hostages, the remainder were sent home with provisions and a friendly talk. This kind treatment detached the Indians from their friendship with the British.



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