Upon the advance of the 71st all the infantry again moved on; the continentals and back Woodsmen gave ground; the British rushed forwards; an order was despatched to the cavalry to charge; an unexpected fire at this instant from the Americans who came about, stopped the British and threw them into confusion.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
The American commander had formed a front line of about one thousand militia; his reserve of five hundred continental infantry, one hundred and twenty of Washington's cavalry, and three hundred back Woodsmen.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
There was a pounce, a screech, a ripping of cloth, a wild yell for help; then the answering shout and rush of two Woodsmen with their axes.
"A Little Brother to the Bear and other Animal Stories"
William Long