Over the creek which empties into the Sampit, there is a bridge, two miles from Georgetown.

In the rear of these swamps, Marion concealed himself with the main body of his force, sending out two parties to reconnoitre.

One of these parties was commanded by Col.

P.Horry, the other by Capt.Melton.These officers both encountered the enemy, but they were not both equally fortunate in the result.

Horry may be allowed to tell his own story.