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Ohio archæological and historical quarterly (1887)

Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society · Columbus : Published for the Society by A.H. Smythe · leaf 430

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OLD BETSY. Old Fort Sandoski of 1745. 417 who happened to be in the fort, was entrusted with the manage-ment of the 6-pounder. Late in the evening when the smoke of the firing had com-pletely enveloped the fort, the enemy proceeded to make the as-sault. Two feints were made toward the southern… … ATTACK ON FORT STEPHENSON. of musketry was now opened upon them from the fort whichthrew them into confusion. Colonel Shortt, who headed the prin-cipal column soon rallied his men and led them with great braveryto the brink of the ditch. After a momentary pause he leapedinto the ditch, calling to…

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