Louis Coulon de Villiers Tells of his Revenge Against George Washington, for his Brother

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My name is Louis Coulon de Villiers, a name you may not be as familiar with as that of George Washington, but our stories are intertwined in ways you may find surprising. I was born in 1710 in New France, what you now know as Canada, to a family with a proud military tradition. My life was shaped by the conflicts between France and Britain, particularly the struggle for control of North America. But what truly defined my story was a vendetta—a personal one—against a young British officer named George Washington.

The tale begins with my younger brother, Joseph Coulon de Jumonville. In 1754, as tensions between France and Britain escalated, Jumonville was sent on a diplomatic mission to warn the British to leave the territory that was claimed by France. He and his men were ambushed by a group of British soldiers led by none other than George Washington. Jumonville was killed—some say murdered—under questionable circumstances. The details of that day are murky, and history often remembers what is convenient, but to me and my family, it was a grave injustice.

When I heard the news of my brother’s death, I was filled with grief and anger. It wasn’t just about revenge; it was about honor. In our culture, family honor was paramount, and my brother’s death demanded a response. I vowed to avenge him and restore our family’s name.

Later that same year, I was given command of a force of French soldiers and Native American allies. We were tasked with driving the British out of the contested territory, and more specifically, I had my sights set on the very man who led the attack on my brother—George Washington.

In July 1754, I led my men to Fort Necessity, where Washington and his troops had taken refuge. The fort was poorly constructed, and the British were outnumbered. After a day of intense fighting in pouring rain, Washington realized he was in a hopeless position. He had no choice but to surrender. As part of the surrender terms, Washington was forced to sign a document—written in French—that admitted to the "assassination" of my brother Jumonville. This document, though Washington later claimed he didn’t understand what he was signing, was a significant victory for me and my family.

But my story does not end there. The incident at Fort Necessity was one of the sparks that ignited the larger conflict known as the French and Indian War, or the Seven Years' War as it was called in Europe. This war engulfed the world in conflict, and though I played my part on the side of France, the war ultimately ended in Britain’s favor, with France losing much of its territory in North America.

Despite the victory at Fort Necessity, my vendetta against Washington was never fully satisfied. He went on to become a revered leader in the American colonies, eventually playing a crucial role in the American Revolution. My own fate, however, was less glamorous. I continued to serve in the French military, but the defeat in the war was a bitter pill to swallow. The lands my ancestors had fought for were now in the hands of the British.

As I reflect on those days, I see how personal and national rivalries can shape the course of history. My story is a reminder that history is not just about grand events and great leaders, but also about the personal vendettas and emotions that drive men to action. I sought justice for my brother, and while I achieved a measure of it at Fort Necessity, the broader war was lost.

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