Fort Duquesne
a French fort that stood on the site of Pittsburgh, Pa.: captured in 1758 by the British in the French and Indian War.
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No one believed that Fort Duquesne, far away in the forests beyond the mountains, could hold out against this formidable array.
Historic Highways of America (Vol. 5) | Archer Butler HulbertThe most westerly fort in Virginia was fifty miles further west than Fort Duquesne.
Historic Highways of America (Vol. 5) | Archer Butler HulbertFor before Fort Duquesne was reached it was decided not to attempt to continue the campaign further.
Historic Highways of America (Vol. 5) | Archer Butler HulbertThe remainder at Fort Duquesne were glad now to hurry away into their winter quarters in their distant homelands.
Historic Highways of America (Vol. 5) | Archer Butler HulbertIn a few hours three prisoners were brought into camp who reported the true condition of affairs at Fort Duquesne.
Historic Highways of America (Vol. 5) | Archer Butler Hulbert
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