A stable, meat house and dairy were also constructed close to the main building, all fortified by Governor Dinwinddie of Virginia.
New Store became an important role for the military on operations regarding the French and Indians early in the conflict.
Dinwiddie also reported that he had directed the building of a breastwork on the company property and had authorized cannon to be mounted for its defense.
The Ohio Company had employed many frontiersmen to trap the fur animals, and these riflemen were expected to defend the fort if it was to be attacked by Indians.
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