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1982 BCP Combahee Ferry
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Own Bicentennial Cover Commemorating the Battle of Combahee Ferry
This Fleetwood cover is part of the Bicentennial Cover collection. Each cover in this collection recalls a major event in America’s fight for independence. The cover bears a patriotic stamp and Beaufort, Sout Carolina, postmark paying tribute to the 200th anniversary of the featured event.
In August 1782, British forces occupied Charleston, South Carolina, and were running low on food. General Leslie sent excursions to raid the surrounding plantations for food. Nathanael Greene, the American commander of the Southern Army wanted to stop the raids.
On August 26, a British fleet headed up the Combahee River in search of provisions. Greene was informed the enemy force had landed near Combahee Ford. He dispatched a force under the leadership of Brigadier General Gist to bombard the British ships when they returned. Gist’s men couldn’t get to the British soldiers because of the enemy ships, and the ships couldn’t access supplies because of Gist’s men.
Lieutenant Colonel Laurens headed to Combahee Ferry to aid Gist. He arrived on the 26th and took a small force to nearby Cheeha Neck. The British received word of the plan and attacked Laurens and his men early the next morning. During the battle, Laurens died and the Americans were defeated.
If you’re a history buff or a cover collector, this Bicentennial cover is for you. Order yours today.
Own Bicentennial Cover Commemorating the Battle of Combahee Ferry
This Fleetwood cover is part of the Bicentennial Cover collection. Each cover in this collection recalls a major event in America’s fight for independence. The cover bears a patriotic stamp and Beaufort, Sout Carolina, postmark paying tribute to the 200th anniversary of the featured event.
In August 1782, British forces occupied Charleston, South Carolina, and were running low on food. General Leslie sent excursions to raid the surrounding plantations for food. Nathanael Greene, the American commander of the Southern Army wanted to stop the raids.
On August 26, a British fleet headed up the Combahee River in search of provisions. Greene was informed the enemy force had landed near Combahee Ford. He dispatched a force under the leadership of Brigadier General Gist to bombard the British ships when they returned. Gist’s men couldn’t get to the British soldiers because of the enemy ships, and the ships couldn’t access supplies because of Gist’s men.
Lieutenant Colonel Laurens headed to Combahee Ferry to aid Gist. He arrived on the 26th and took a small force to nearby Cheeha Neck. The British received word of the plan and attacked Laurens and his men early the next morning. During the battle, Laurens died and the Americans were defeated.
If you’re a history buff or a cover collector, this Bicentennial cover is for you. Order yours today.
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