In 1755, George Washington was an aid to General Braddock as they built the road toward the Forks of the Ohio. It was a southern route from Virginia and more advantageous, as a future trade route, to Virginia's interests and to Washington's as well.
Therefore, as Washington accompanied General Forbes three years later; again in hopes of removing French forces from the Forks, Washington championed the southern route over Forbes developing a new inland passage. Forbes, however, did it his way and was successful in capturing Fort Duquesne.
The painting title, WET WAY..., in no way suggests Washington favoring water routes -- unless it was perhaps part of the old Braddock Road.
In 1755, George Washington was an aid to General Braddock as they built the road toward the Forks of the Ohio. It was a southern route from Virginia and more advantageous, as a future trade route, to Virginia's interests and to Washington's as well.
Therefore, as Washington accompanied General Forbes three years later; again in hopes of removing French forces from the Forks, Washington championed the southern route over Forbes developing a new inland passage. Forbes, however, did it his way and was successful in capturing Fort Duquesne.
The painting title, WET WAY..., in no way suggests Washington favoring water routes -- unless it was perhaps part of the old Braddock Road.
Reproductions of this painting were produced.