General Elbert and Colonel M'Intosh were among the latter.

But the loss sustained by the American army was much more considerable.

The dispersed militia returned to their homes; and not more than four hundred and fifty of them could be reassembled.
This victory was supposed to give the British such complete possession of Georgia, that a proclamation was issued the succeeding day by General Prevost, establishing civil government, and appointing executive and judicial officers to administer it.
These disasters, instead of terrifying South Carolina into submission, animated that state to greater exertions.

Mr.John Rutledge, a gentleman of great talents and decision, was elected governor; and the legislature passed an act empowering him and the council to do every thing that appeared to him and them necessary for the public good.

All the energies of the state were drawn forth.