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Domestic News
April 25, 1809
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Canada, Boston merchants Blake and Dix fought a fatal duel on Tuesday last week after Blake discovered Dix's affair with his wife. Dix was killed instantly; his remains were interred in Swanton on Thursday.
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FATAL DUEL.
We have received information, in such a way as to obtain belief, that on Tuesday of last week, a Duel was fought, in the bounds of Canada, by two young men from Boston, who left that place for the express purpose of KILLING OR BEING KILLED. The particulars of this unhappy affair as related to us are, That the men were partners in trade, under the firm of Blake & Dix; that Blake was a married man; and suspected a criminal intercourse between Dix and his wife, which he afterwards found to be true. The injured husband irritated beyond measure, immediately informed Dix there was but one course to be pursued—To repair to Canada, and abide the event of a Duel, or be exposed to death, by assassination wherever found. Dix preferred the former. They immediately left Boston, and arrived St. Albans by different routs; from whence they proceeded across the line, where the business was Honorably settled. Dix was instantly killed, and Blake returned to Boston. On Thursday following the remains of Dix were carried to Swanton, and interred.
We have received information, in such a way as to obtain belief, that on Tuesday of last week, a Duel was fought, in the bounds of Canada, by two young men from Boston, who left that place for the express purpose of KILLING OR BEING KILLED. The particulars of this unhappy affair as related to us are, That the men were partners in trade, under the firm of Blake & Dix; that Blake was a married man; and suspected a criminal intercourse between Dix and his wife, which he afterwards found to be true. The injured husband irritated beyond measure, immediately informed Dix there was but one course to be pursued—To repair to Canada, and abide the event of a Duel, or be exposed to death, by assassination wherever found. Dix preferred the former. They immediately left Boston, and arrived St. Albans by different routs; from whence they proceeded across the line, where the business was Honorably settled. Dix was instantly killed, and Blake returned to Boston. On Thursday following the remains of Dix were carried to Swanton, and interred.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Fatal Duel
Boston Merchants
Adultery Suspicion
Canada Duel
Swanton Burial
What entities or persons were involved?
Blake
Dix
Where did it happen?
Bounds Of Canada
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bounds Of Canada
Event Date
Tuesday Of Last Week
Key Persons
Blake
Dix
Outcome
dix was instantly killed; remains interred in swanton
Event Details
Duel fought by Boston partners Blake and Dix after Blake discovered Dix's affair with his wife; they traveled separately to St. Albans and crossed into Canada to settle honorably