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William Washington, Cavalryman of the RevolutionWilliam Washington, Cavalryman of the Revolution. Stephen E. Haller. Paperback, 2001, New, Biblio., Illus., Index, 237 pp.
The story of the Revolutionary War in the Carolinas has been incomplete without a biography of Lt. Col. William Washington, cousin of George Washington. William Washington belonged to a small cadre of key field officers who served with distinction in the Continental Army through the entire war. Washington distinguished himself as an infantry officer at Trenton (1776), but he transferred to the Continental Light Dragoons and served in the Middle States (1777-1779). He is best remembered as a cavalry commander in the South (1780-1781), where he fought in all of the major battles of Gen. Nathaniel Greene�s campaign to drive the British from the Carolinas. So valuable were his contributions to the Carolina campaign, that Greene referred to Washington as his �arm.� Washington demonstrated his courage and tactical sense at Rugeley�s Farm and Hammond Stores, and led decisive charges at Cowpens and Guilford Court House. His impetuous drive to bring an action to conclusion caused him trouble at Hobkirk�s Hill and Eutaw Springs (where he was wounded and captured). H1803 |