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Domestic News
July 10, 1818
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
On Wednesday last, a duel at Castle Pinckney, S.C., between U.S. Navy Lieutenants Caldwell (schooner Lynx) and Taylor (brig Prometheus) resulted in Caldwell sustaining a flesh wound; noted as the third or fourth such incident in six months on the southern station.
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SAVANNAH (Geo.)—June 28.
On Wednesday last, a duel was fought at Castle Pinckney (S. C.) between Lieutenant Caldwell, first of the United States' schooner Lynx, and Lieutenant Taylor, second of the brig Prometheus, in which the former received a flesh wound in the body. It is to be lamented (says the Charleston Courier) that gentlemen who have on all occasions displayed the utmost bravery when engaged with the enemies of their country, should conceive it necessary, so frequently, in vindication of their character, to resort to this murderous expedient—this being the third or fourth instance, within the last six months, on the southern station. Nothing, probably, short of cashiering both the principals engaged in a duel will put an end to the barbarous custom.
On Wednesday last, a duel was fought at Castle Pinckney (S. C.) between Lieutenant Caldwell, first of the United States' schooner Lynx, and Lieutenant Taylor, second of the brig Prometheus, in which the former received a flesh wound in the body. It is to be lamented (says the Charleston Courier) that gentlemen who have on all occasions displayed the utmost bravery when engaged with the enemies of their country, should conceive it necessary, so frequently, in vindication of their character, to resort to this murderous expedient—this being the third or fourth instance, within the last six months, on the southern station. Nothing, probably, short of cashiering both the principals engaged in a duel will put an end to the barbarous custom.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Military
What keywords are associated?
Duel
Lieutenant Caldwell
Lieutenant Taylor
Castle Pinckney
Us Navy
Southern Station
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Caldwell
Lieutenant Taylor
Where did it happen?
Castle Pinckney (S. C.)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Castle Pinckney (S. C.)
Event Date
Wednesday Last
Key Persons
Lieutenant Caldwell
Lieutenant Taylor
Outcome
lieutenant caldwell received a flesh wound in the body
Event Details
A duel was fought between Lieutenant Caldwell, first of the United States' schooner Lynx, and Lieutenant Taylor, second of the brig Prometheus