They were wretchedly deficient in all the materials of service.

His first effort to supply some of their wants, was in sacking the saw-mills.

The saws were wrought and hammered by rude blacksmiths into some resemblance to sabres, and thus provided, Marion set his men in motion, two days after taking the command.

Crossing the Pedee at Port's Ferry, he advanced upon a large body of Tories commanded by Major Gainey, who held a position upon Britton's Neck.

Gainey was considered by the British an excellent partisan officer, but he was caught napping.