When was it published?

September 8, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 8, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Charles Powel, Capt. Henry Newton

Q: What keywords are associated?

Duel, London, Green Park, Charles Powel, Henry Newton, Foot Guards, Wounds

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On Tuesday morning in London, Charles Powel, Esq., dueled Capt. Henry Newton of the Second Regiment of Foot Guards behind the Ice-House in Green Park. Powel suffered mortal wound to left breast plus injuries to right breast and shoulder; Newton slightly wounded in groin and hand. They fought without seconds.

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London, April 29. On Tuesday Morning, between Four and Five o'Clock, a Duel was fought behind the Ice-House in the Green Park, St. James's, between Charles Powel, of Shrewsbury, Esq; a Gentleman of a plentiful Fortune, and Capt. Henry Newton, of the Second Regiment of Foot Guards, wherein the former was wounded in the Left Breast, the Right Breast, and Shoulder, the first of which is judged to be mortal; the Captain was slightly wounded in the Groin, and the Right Hand. They met without Seconds, so that Mr. Powel walk'd to the End of the Mall, and desired the Centinel to lead him to St. James's, where he got a Chair, and was carried to his Lodgings in King-street, St. James's. The Captain went thro' the Gate towards Hyde-Park; but soon after paid a Visit to his Antagonist.

What sub-type of article is it?

Duel Personal Conflict

What keywords are associated?

Duel London Green Park Charles Powel Henry Newton Foot Guards Wounds

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles Powel Capt. Henry Newton

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Tuesday Morning, Between Four And Five O'clock

Key Persons

Charles Powel Capt. Henry Newton

Outcome

charles powel wounded in left breast (judged mortal), right breast, and shoulder; capt. henry newton slightly wounded in groin and right hand.

Event Details

A duel was fought behind the Ice-House in the Green Park, St. James's, between Charles Powel of Shrewsbury, Esq., and Capt. Henry Newton of the Second Regiment of Foot Guards. They met without seconds. After the duel, Powel walked to the end of the Mall, asked a sentinel to lead him to St. James's, took a chair to his lodgings in King-street. Newton went towards Hyde-Park but later visited Powel.