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e and Gen.
Canteybeen reconciledwhich appeared at first sight impossible. --
Although so weak after the affair at HobkirkGen. Greenehad sent a
reinforcement to Marion under Major Eaton with a six-pounderand on
the 8th of MayMarion and Lee commenced firing upon Fort Motte. As
soon as Gen. Greene heard of the retreat of Lord Rawdon from Camden
he decamped from Cornal's creekand moving down on the west bank of
the Watereetook a position near M`Cord's ferryso as to cover the
besiegers. Fort Motte stood on a high hill called Buckheada little on the
right of the Charleston roadwhere it leaves the Congaree below M`Cord's.
Within its walls was included the house of Mrs. Mottewho had retired to
that of her overseer. -- When told it was necessary to burn the housein
order to take the fort expeditiouslyshe at once requested it should be done
andas the means of effecting itfurnished an Indian bow and arrows. On
the night of the 10ththe fires of Lord Rawdon's camp were seen on the
Santee hillsin his retreat from Camdenand encouraged the garrison for a
while; but on the 12th the house was set on fireand the commander Lieut.
Life of Marion.
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