In the year 1776, I again entered into the service, on an Expedition against the Cherokee Indians, as a Lieutenant in a volunteer company under Captain Thomas in Colonel Thomas’ Regiment, Genl Williamson [Andrew Williamson] having the command, and served a tour of six months; during which we had two Battles with the Indians, one at Tomassee [Tamassee, August 12, 1776] and the other at the Black Hole [September 19, 1776]