British Occupation - the surrender of Charleston to the British in May 1780, General William Moultrie was held captive here.

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British Occupation - Following the surrender of Charleston to the British in May 1780, General William Moultrie and other patriots were held captive near here. His memoirs recount a June 1780 meeting in the upstairs drawing room of Jacob Motte's home with British officers, Lord Cornwallis and General Patterson.

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Location: United States of America, South Carolina, Mount Pleasant
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