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Day Twenty-five

Today I heard the news that General Braddock’s crew blundered into an enemy force composed of French and Native Americans near Fort Duquesne.” After several hours fighting the British were defeated and forced to retreat with Braddock dying shortly afterwards his awful wounds. The remainder of his force returned to Philadelphia and took up quarters intending no further action that year. “ That is what the newspaper told me this morning. My friend picked it up for me. I was shocked when I heard it. I have received word from soldiers that my brother wasn't in his General Braddock's group of men. I was relieved yet at the same time I feel bad for the family members of the soldiers who had lost their lives in battle. Today is a rough day for everyone in Pennsylvania, all over the state.