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October 9, 1822
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
George M'Duffie issues a public letter accusing Col. Wm. Cumming of cowardice for refusing a duel under false pretenses to gain an advantage by practicing shooting.
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TO THE PUBLIC
"I gratuitously offered Col. Wm. Cumming satisfaction due to a gentleman, when he in the eyes of the whole community was disgraced and unworthy of notice--I appointed a day and place, and informed him I would meet him on no other.--He actually refused to meet me, under false pretences to obtain delay, to which he was not entitled;--I am perfectly convinced that from enquiries which no gentleman would make, he ascertained my mode of shooting, and refused to meet me, until he could have further time to practice. I have seen Colonel Cumming on the field of combat, bracing his coward nerves with artificial stimulants.--I know him to be a coward, who has been driven by desperation to the course he has pursued; and am satisfied he will meet no man, unless he supposes he has a decided advantage in the combat."
(Signed) GEORGE M'DUFFIE
"I gratuitously offered Col. Wm. Cumming satisfaction due to a gentleman, when he in the eyes of the whole community was disgraced and unworthy of notice--I appointed a day and place, and informed him I would meet him on no other.--He actually refused to meet me, under false pretences to obtain delay, to which he was not entitled;--I am perfectly convinced that from enquiries which no gentleman would make, he ascertained my mode of shooting, and refused to meet me, until he could have further time to practice. I have seen Colonel Cumming on the field of combat, bracing his coward nerves with artificial stimulants.--I know him to be a coward, who has been driven by desperation to the course he has pursued; and am satisfied he will meet no man, unless he supposes he has a decided advantage in the combat."
(Signed) GEORGE M'DUFFIE
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Duel Challenge
Cowardice Accusation
False Pretenses
Public Statement
What entities or persons were involved?
George M'duffie
Col. Wm. Cumming
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Key Persons
George M'duffie
Col. Wm. Cumming
Story Details
George M'Duffie publicly states he offered satisfaction to Col. Wm. Cumming in a duel, but Cumming refused under false pretenses to delay and practice shooting after inquiring about M'Duffie's method; M'Duffie accuses Cumming of cowardice and using stimulants in combat.