The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Sunday Morning, a little after seven o'clock, a Duel was fought in a Field near Kennington Common, between Capt. James, and Major Alderton, when the latter received a Ball in his Breast, which came out at his Side: The wounded Gentleman was carried home, when several eminent Surgeons were sent for, who declared the wound to be extremely dangerous. After the above fatal affair Capt. James made his Escape, though closely pursued.

Major Alderton is a Gentleman about 26 Years of Age. The Cause of this Quarrel occurred three Years ago, soon after which the Captain was stationed in the West-Indies, and returned to England only about ten Days ago: On Saturday Morning last he sent a Challenge to the Major, demanding Satisfaction on account of the old Quarrel, at which he was greatly surprised, as not imagining any Man would retain a Grudge so long after. The Major employed himself in Writing all Saturday last, and, as is conjectured made his Will; the next Morning the Captain called on him; soon after they went away in a Hackney-coach, breakfasted together at Jenny's Whim, Chelsea, and then drove to Kennington common, where the affair was determined as above related.