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Foreign News
September 20, 1770
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Drogheda, two gentlemen nearly dueled over an imaginary affront; the married man conditioned acceptance on the bachelor supporting his family if killed, resulting in reconciliation and friendship.
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DUBLIN. June 28.
A few days ago two Gentlemen of Drogheda, falling out on an imaginary affront, the one a married man, who had a large family, the other a bachelor, the bachelor challenged the married man, on which he received for answer that if he would sign a bond to support his wife and family, if he should be killed, he would immediately fight him, as then he would be upon equal terms, otherwise he must excuse him; which precaution was the means of making up the affair, and now not any two are greater friends.
A few days ago two Gentlemen of Drogheda, falling out on an imaginary affront, the one a married man, who had a large family, the other a bachelor, the bachelor challenged the married man, on which he received for answer that if he would sign a bond to support his wife and family, if he should be killed, he would immediately fight him, as then he would be upon equal terms, otherwise he must excuse him; which precaution was the means of making up the affair, and now not any two are greater friends.
What sub-type of article is it?
Duel Challenge
Reconciliation
What keywords are associated?
Drogheda Gentlemen
Duel Challenge
Family Support Bond
Reconciliation
Where did it happen?
Drogheda
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Drogheda
Event Date
A Few Days Before June 28
Outcome
reconciliation and friendship
Event Details
Two gentlemen of Drogheda fell out over an imaginary affront. The bachelor challenged the married man with a large family. The married man agreed to fight only if the bachelor signed a bond to support his wife and family if killed, putting them on equal terms. This precaution led to making up the affair, and now they are greater friends.