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Memoirs of the American Revolution as Relating to the State of South Carolina, V2

William Henry Drayton portraitPublished in 1821 by John DraytonMemoirs of the American Revolution was based on original papers, documents, and writings collected by his father, William Henry Drayton. Two volumes of his work focused specifically on memoirs relative to South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. William Henry Drayton preserved many historical documents that otherwise would have been lost to time.

Memoirs of the American Revolution as Relating to the State of South Carolina, Volume 2

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Memoirs of the American Revolution as Relating to the State of South Carolina, V1

William Henry Drayton portraitPublished in 1821 by John Drayton, Memoirs of the American Revolution was based on original papers, documents, and writings collected by his father, William Henry Drayton. Two volumes of his work focused specifically on memoirs relative to South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. William Henry Drayton preserved many historical documents that otherwise would have been lost to time.

Memoirs of the American Revolution as Relating to the State of South Carolina, Volume 1

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Memoir of Major Thomas Young

Thomas Young was only sixteen when he joined the Little River Regiment, intent on avenging the death of his brother at the hands of the infamous Tory, Bloody Bill Cunningham. By the time he was seventeen he had risen to the rank of Major. Thomas fought in several battles and skirmishes, including Kings Mountain and Cowpens. His is one of the most interesting and detailed memoirs written by a backcountry Patriot during the war.

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Memoirs of Major Joseph McJunkin

In 1775, at the age of 20, Joseph McJunkin volunteered for service in the Spartan Militia Regiment commanded by Colonel John Thomas, Sr. He rose to the rank of Major in the 2nd Spartan Regiment and fought at the battles of Cowpens, Kings Mountain, Cedar Springs, Hanging Rock, and Musgrove Mill.

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