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March 24, 1814
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A duel near Bladensburg on Saturday last between Lieutenants Hall and Hopkins of Col. Carberry's Regiment resulted in Hopkins being fatally shot in the breast at the second fire. The young officers' fatal 'affair of honor' is lamented, with older men aiding it.
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A DUEL.
Was fought on Saturday last near Bladensburg, between Lieutenants Hall and Hopkins, of Col. Carberry's Regiment.—At the second fire Lieut. Hopkins received the ball from his antagonist's pistol in the breast, and expired immediately. What led to this unfortunate occurrence we have not learnt—The parties are represented to be quite youths—It is much to be lamented that there was to be found men more advanced in years, to aid and abet in this affair of honor—but such is the fact.
Spirit of 76.
Was fought on Saturday last near Bladensburg, between Lieutenants Hall and Hopkins, of Col. Carberry's Regiment.—At the second fire Lieut. Hopkins received the ball from his antagonist's pistol in the breast, and expired immediately. What led to this unfortunate occurrence we have not learnt—The parties are represented to be quite youths—It is much to be lamented that there was to be found men more advanced in years, to aid and abet in this affair of honor—but such is the fact.
Spirit of 76.
What sub-type of article is it?
Death Or Funeral
Crime
Military
What keywords are associated?
Duel
Bladensburg
Lieutenant Hall
Lieutenant Hopkins
Col Carberry Regiment
Fatal Shooting
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Hall
Lieutenant Hopkins
Col. Carberry
Where did it happen?
Near Bladensburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near Bladensburg
Event Date
Saturday Last
Key Persons
Lieutenant Hall
Lieutenant Hopkins
Col. Carberry
Outcome
lieut. hopkins received a ball in the breast and expired immediately
Event Details
A duel was fought between Lieutenants Hall and Hopkins of Col. Carberry's Regiment; at the second fire, Hopkins was shot and died instantly. The cause is unknown; both were youths, with older men aiding the affair of honor.