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February 4, 1832
Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A duel on January 23 at Fort Mitchell between Major Camp and General Woolfolk resulted in Woolfolk's death from a gunshot wound above the heart; Camp was wounded but likely not fatally.
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Augusta, Jan. 28.
Duel.—A friend in Columbus writes us, under date of the 23d inst. "A duel took place to day, at Fort Mitchell, at half past 11 o'clock, between Major Camp and General Woolfolk, both of this place, which terminated in the death of the latter." The former received a wound, but I believe not a dangerous one. The mail closes directly, and I have not time to give particulars."
Since writing the above, a gentleman of this city handed us the following extract of a letter on this subject, received from a friend in Columbus:
"On yesterday, (23d inst.) I witnessed the duel between Maj. Camp and Gen. Woolfolk. They had but one shot each. Gen. Woolfolk shot first, and his ball passed through the flesh of Maj. C. an inch above the navel. The wound, by many, is thought slight, but his surgeon thinks it dangerous. After Maj. Camp received the wound, he shot Gen. Woolfolk. His ball passed through W. above the heart. Woolfolk walked several steps towards the crowd of spectators, and said "he has killed me." The blood gushed out of his mouth; he viewed it attentively—laid himself upon the ground and expired immediately, without having again spoken."
Duel.—A friend in Columbus writes us, under date of the 23d inst. "A duel took place to day, at Fort Mitchell, at half past 11 o'clock, between Major Camp and General Woolfolk, both of this place, which terminated in the death of the latter." The former received a wound, but I believe not a dangerous one. The mail closes directly, and I have not time to give particulars."
Since writing the above, a gentleman of this city handed us the following extract of a letter on this subject, received from a friend in Columbus:
"On yesterday, (23d inst.) I witnessed the duel between Maj. Camp and Gen. Woolfolk. They had but one shot each. Gen. Woolfolk shot first, and his ball passed through the flesh of Maj. C. an inch above the navel. The wound, by many, is thought slight, but his surgeon thinks it dangerous. After Maj. Camp received the wound, he shot Gen. Woolfolk. His ball passed through W. above the heart. Woolfolk walked several steps towards the crowd of spectators, and said "he has killed me." The blood gushed out of his mouth; he viewed it attentively—laid himself upon the ground and expired immediately, without having again spoken."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Duel
Death
Gunshot Wound
Major Camp
General Woolfolk
Fort Mitchell
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Camp
General Woolfolk
Where did it happen?
Fort Mitchell
Story Details
Key Persons
Major Camp
General Woolfolk
Location
Fort Mitchell
Event Date
23d Inst.
Story Details
Duel between Major Camp and General Woolfolk at Fort Mitchell; Woolfolk shot first, wounding Camp above the navel; Camp then shot Woolfolk above the heart, causing his immediate death after he declared himself killed.