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103 1754

"The English, viewing the operations of the French of the preceding year as infringements upon their rights, were resolved to counteract them. Orders are accordingly despatched to the Governors of the British provinces, directing them to resort to force in defence of their rights & to expel the French from their station on the Ohio. The illustrious Washington now commenced his military career with the rank of Colonel. In the meantime, French troops are sent to Canada; & the posts in that province, as also in Louisiana, are put in the best possible state of defence." Lings Chs: 93