French force the English to abandon work on Fort Prince George. French work on completed fort now renamed Fort Duquesne. Washington is at Wills Creek when he receives news of the surrender of Fort Prince George. May 25 Washington assumes command of the expedition on the accidental death of Colonel Fry. May 27 Washington orders an attack on a French scouting party near Great Meadows.
Construction begins on Fort Necessity.
July 3 French force Washington to surrender Fort Necessity. July 17 Washington returns to Williamsburg. October Washington resigns his commission. February Major General Edward Braddock arrives in Virginia. July 8 French defeat Gen. Braddock near Fort Duquesne.