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The Camden Examiner June 15, 1781
Camden Still Ours! General Greene continues to defend the town of Camden against the British invaders, but it may be necessary for him to Retire temporarily to the north to seek reinforcements. British Victory at Cross Roads The British main field army, led by General O'Hara, in strength 1,500 men, and aided by the great Valor of the 84th Regiment of Highland Emigrants, has scored a signal Victory over General Greene at Cross Roads, a town 10 miles southwest of Camden. This victory did not prevent the resourceful Greene from destroying a large Depot of stores and munitions located at that Place, a sore blow to the Cause of the Oppressors. Another Victory at the Pedee Crossings The intrepid Colonel William Washington once more proved his Skill as a Leader of Men by fighting off the attack of Bloody Ban Tarleton at the Great Peedee Crossings north of Brunswick. Despite a fearsome charge by the British Legion cavalry, Col. Washington had no trouble driving off all British attacks. Long live our glorious cause of Liberty! Fort Mott Besieged Our agents south of Camden inform us that a strong Body of Over the Mountain Men had virtually sealed off Fort Mott from the outside world, shooting down any Red Coat who dares raise his hat over the stockade, and hanging three Tory spies caught lurking in the area of the Fort. Victory Points Amercians:
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