At this point, known formally known as "The Hook", on the 3rd October 1781 a fierce engagement took place between the British Forces under the command of Tarleton, and the Continentals under command of Lauzun. This was the last engagement of the opposing forces before the surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown, on the 19th October 1781.
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