That officer marched from Wynnsborough at the head of a regiment of infantry and about forty dragoons, reached the camp of Sumpter several hours before day, and immediately charged the out piquet, which made but a slight resistance.

Only five shots are said to have been fired, but from these Wemyss received two dangerous wounds which disabled him from the performance of his duty.

The assailants fell into confusion, and were repulsed with the loss of their commanding officer and about twenty men.

After this action, Sumpter crossed Broad River, and, having formed a junction with Clarke and Branan, threatened Ninety Six.
Alarmed for the safety of that post, Earl Cornwallis recalled Tarlton, and ordered him to proceed against Sumpter.

So rapid was his movement that he had nearly gained the rear of his enemy before notice of his return was received.