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April 30, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Biographical sketch of Major Thomas Pinkney's Revolutionary War service, from his 1775 captaincy in South Carolina regulars to his heroic leadership at the 1779 Battle of Stono, where his tactics routed British forces.
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FROM THE GEORGIA CHRONICLE
MAJOR GEN. THOMAS PINKNEY.
In June 1775, Major Pinkney, brother to General Charles Cotesworth, was appointed a captain in the first regiment of S. Carolina regulars; he continued in service in the same regiment until the end of the war. He was always known to be active, zealous, industrious in discipline, enterprising and brave in the field, and a humane, careful, as well as severe officer in well ordering his men—He was highly beloved and respected by the officers and men of the whole regiment.
Major Pinkney was second in Command of a light infantry corps of 114 men, on the 20th of June, 1779, on the left of the American army, at the battle of Stono; two companies of Highlanders, commanded by captain Colin Campbell, of 108 men, attacked this light infantry; when by a spirited mode of attack made on the said two companies, recommended by Major Pinkney, (which was to charge bayonet with loaded arms, and to fire when coming into contact)—the British force was in an instant overturned, and only eight of the two Companies escaped. Major Pinkney's talents are well known, and his character both public and private, is without blemish.
ONE OF HIS OLD SOLDIERS.
MAJOR GEN. THOMAS PINKNEY.
In June 1775, Major Pinkney, brother to General Charles Cotesworth, was appointed a captain in the first regiment of S. Carolina regulars; he continued in service in the same regiment until the end of the war. He was always known to be active, zealous, industrious in discipline, enterprising and brave in the field, and a humane, careful, as well as severe officer in well ordering his men—He was highly beloved and respected by the officers and men of the whole regiment.
Major Pinkney was second in Command of a light infantry corps of 114 men, on the 20th of June, 1779, on the left of the American army, at the battle of Stono; two companies of Highlanders, commanded by captain Colin Campbell, of 108 men, attacked this light infantry; when by a spirited mode of attack made on the said two companies, recommended by Major Pinkney, (which was to charge bayonet with loaded arms, and to fire when coming into contact)—the British force was in an instant overturned, and only eight of the two Companies escaped. Major Pinkney's talents are well known, and his character both public and private, is without blemish.
ONE OF HIS OLD SOLDIERS.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Thomas Pinkney
American Revolution
Battle Of Stono
Military Tactics
Bayonet Charge
South Carolina Regulars
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Pinkney
Charles Cotesworth
Colin Campbell
Where did it happen?
South Carolina, Battle Of Stono
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Pinkney
Charles Cotesworth
Colin Campbell
Location
South Carolina, Battle Of Stono
Event Date
June 1775 To 1779, Specifically 20th Of June 1779
Story Details
Major Thomas Pinkney served from 1775 as captain in South Carolina regulars, known for zeal and bravery; at Battle of Stono in 1779, his bayonet charge tactic routed two British companies, with only eight escaping.