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Domestic News
June 17, 1803
Event 1 of 2
Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A duel was fought between Mr. George Tucker and Mr. James Huges, both of this town. They shot each other the first fire.
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PETERSBURG, June 7
On Saturday last a duel was fought on Battersea plantation, between Mr. George Tucker and Mr. James Huges, both of this town. They shot each other the first fire—the former received a wound thro' the leg just below the knee, which, it is supposed, will prove very injurious; the latter was shot through the body, and it is believed he is mortally wounded.
Yesterday morning another Duel was fought near this town, between Mr. Thomas K. Harris, and Mr. James Trezvant. At the second fire the latter received a wound in the body, of which he now lies very ill, but there are flattering hopes of his recovery.
The quarrels which produced these unhappy interviews we are well assured were not of a political nature.
On Saturday last a duel was fought on Battersea plantation, between Mr. George Tucker and Mr. James Huges, both of this town. They shot each other the first fire—the former received a wound thro' the leg just below the knee, which, it is supposed, will prove very injurious; the latter was shot through the body, and it is believed he is mortally wounded.
Yesterday morning another Duel was fought near this town, between Mr. Thomas K. Harris, and Mr. James Trezvant. At the second fire the latter received a wound in the body, of which he now lies very ill, but there are flattering hopes of his recovery.
The quarrels which produced these unhappy interviews we are well assured were not of a political nature.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Duel
Petersburg
Tucker
Huges
Wounding
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. George Tucker
Mr. James Huges
Where did it happen?
Battersea Plantation
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Battersea Plantation
Event Date
Saturday Last
Key Persons
Mr. George Tucker
Mr. James Huges
Outcome
mr. george tucker received a wound through the leg just below the knee, supposed to be very injurious; mr. james huges was shot through the body and believed mortally wounded.
Event Details
A duel was fought between Mr. George Tucker and Mr. James Huges, both of this town. They shot each other the first fire.