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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On May 21, Lieut. Swan and Mr. Elliott dueled near Harper's Ferry after a uniform-related arrest, wounding each other in the thigh and breast respectively; both are recovering.
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On Wednesday the 21st inst. a duel was fought at the cantonments near Harper's ferry, between Lieut. Swan and Elliott. The cause of difference is said to have originated in Mr. Elliott's arresting Mr. Swan, in consequence of his having come on parade out of uniform. At this arrest Mr. Swan took umbrage and gave a challenge, which was accepted by Mr. Elliott.
On receiving the word. Mr. Elliott fired and the ball entered the thigh of his antagonist, who fell to the ground, on observing which he walked up and inquired of Mr. Swan if he was badly hurt, who, without giving an answer ordered him back to his post, and said that he must also have his fire.--He went back, and Mr. Swan being unable to stand, discharged his pistol in a sitting posture—his ball penetrated the right breast of Mr. Elliott, and (it is supposed) lodged in the left shoulder. The life of Mr. Elliott was for some time despaired of, but it is now said, that they are both on the recovery.
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Cantonments Near Harper's Ferry
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Wednesday The 21st Inst.
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mr. elliott's ball entered the thigh of lieut. swan; lieut. swan's ball penetrated the right breast of mr. elliott and lodged in the left shoulder. both are on the recovery.
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A duel was fought between Lieut. Swan and Mr. Elliott at the cantonments near Harper's ferry. The cause originated in Mr. Elliott's arresting Mr. Swan for coming on parade out of uniform, leading Mr. Swan to challenge him. Mr. Elliott fired first, wounding Lieut. Swan in the thigh. Lieut. Swan then fired while sitting, wounding Mr. Elliott in the breast.