When was it published?

November 19, 1867 in Staunton Spectator

Story November 19, 1867

Staunton Spectator

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Edward A. Pollard, John Wise, Douglas Wise, Henry A. Wise

Q: What keywords are associated?

Shooting Affray, Edward Pollard Wounded, Wise Family Assault, Baltimore Incident, Published Letter Dispute, Arrest Custody

Staunton, Virginia

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In Baltimore, historian Edward A. Pollard was shot and wounded in the arm by John Wise and Douglas Wise, relatives of Gov. Henry A. Wise, in retaliation for a letter Pollard published responding to Wise's criticism of his book 'Lee and His Lieutenants.' The assailants were arrested pending examination.

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Shooting Affray in Baltimore-Edward A. Pollard Wounded.-On Thursday last, the 14th inst., at about 12 o'clock, as Edward A. Pollard, the historian of "Lee and His Lieutenants," was passing in front of the Maltby House, he was approached by a son and nephew of Governor Henry A. Wise, named John Wise and Douglas Wise, each of whom fired at Mr. Pollard, one of the balls passing through his right arm, he having his wife on the left arm at the time. Mr. Pollard drew his pistol but was unable to raise it on account of his wound, and his ball struck the pavement.

The assailants came here this morning from Richmond to obtain satisfaction from Pollard for a letter recently published by the latter in reply to one of Henry A. Wise's on Pollard's History of the War, and had previously declared their intention to shoot him on sight. Both were taken into custody for examination.

[The above account is printed as it comes from the agent of the Associated Press. The public will withhold its judgment of the facts until the matter has undergone a judicial examination.- EDITOR E. AND E.]

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Revenge Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Shooting Affray Edward Pollard Wounded Wise Family Assault Baltimore Incident Published Letter Dispute Arrest Custody

What entities or persons were involved?

Edward A. Pollard John Wise Douglas Wise Henry A. Wise

Where did it happen?

Baltimore, In Front Of The Maltby House

Story Details

Key Persons

Edward A. Pollard John Wise Douglas Wise Henry A. Wise

Location

Baltimore, In Front Of The Maltby House

Event Date

Thursday Last, The 14th Inst.

Story Details

Edward A. Pollard was approached and shot at by John Wise and Douglas Wise, who fired in retaliation for a letter Pollard published responding to Henry A. Wise's criticism of his war history book; one bullet wounded Pollard's arm while he held his wife, his return shot missed, and the assailants were arrested.