When was it published?

June 22, 1808 in Alexandria Daily Advertiser

Domestic News June 22, 1808

Alexandria Daily Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Joseph Hansborough, Junior, Mr. William Webb

Q: What keywords are associated?

Duel, Students, Virginia, Gunshot, Expulsion, Academy

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On Thursday, the 25th ultimo, a duel occurred between Mr. Joseph Hansborough, junior, of Culpepper, and Mr. William Webb, of Orange, students at Stephansburg Academy, Virginia. Hansborough was shot in the left thigh but the ball was extracted with hopes of no serious injury. Both were expelled for violating academy laws.

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DUEL—On Thursday, the 25th ultimo, a duel took place between Mr. Joseph Hansborough, junior, of Culpepper, and Mr. William Webb, of Orange, two students of Stephansburg Academy, Virginia. The former received the ball from his adversary's pistol in his left thigh, from which however it is hoped no serious danger will result, as the ball has been happily extracted. For this offence, committed in open violence of the laws of the academy, the young gentlemen have both been expelled. The secrecy with which this preposterous affair was conducted, deprived both the professors and trustees of the power of preventing it by a timely interference.

(Vir. Her.)

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Accident Education

What keywords are associated?

Duel Students Virginia Gunshot Expulsion Academy

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Joseph Hansborough, Junior Mr. William Webb

Where did it happen?

Stephansburg Academy, Virginia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Stephansburg Academy, Virginia

Event Date

Thursday, The 25th Ultimo

Key Persons

Mr. Joseph Hansborough, Junior Mr. William Webb

Outcome

mr. joseph hansborough, junior, received a ball in his left thigh, which was extracted; no serious danger expected. both students expelled from the academy.

Event Details

A duel took place between Mr. Joseph Hansborough, junior, of Culpepper, and Mr. William Webb, of Orange, two students of Stephansburg Academy, Virginia. The duel was conducted in secrecy, preventing intervention by professors and trustees. It violated academy laws.