This person had proved invariably true to the American cause; had supplied the partisans secretly with the munitions of war, with cattle and provisions.

He was an invalid, however, suffering from a mortal infirmity, which compelled his removal for medical attendance to Georgetown, then in possession of the enemy.* During the absence of the family, Marion placed a sergeant in the dwelling-house, for its protection.

From this place the guard was expelled by two officers of the brigade, and the house stripped of its contents.

The facts were first disclosed to Marion by Col.

P.Horry, who received them from the wife of Crofts.