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April 1, 1773
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Account of a duel series between a Lieutenant Colonel and a former Captain of the Lorrain Regiment, stemming from an insult in Strasburg, leading to fights in Lyons and Dunkirk, ending with the Lieutenant Colonel's death from pistol shots.
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We have an Account from Dunkirk of a Duel fought the 19th Instant between the Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment of Lorrain, in Garrison in that Place, and a Gentleman formerly a Captain in the same Regiment.
The Cause of their Quarrel was as follows: The Lieutenant Colonel, when at Strasburg, placed the Hat of the Captain properly on his Head whilst the latter was under Arms, but the Manner of doing it was attended with some Marks of Indignity; upon which some Words ensued, and the Captain was ordered under an Arrest.
As the Captain considered himself insulted by the Lieutenant Colonel, he threw up his Commission, called out the Lieutenant Colonel, and wounded him. They afterwards met at Lyons, where they again fought, and both were wounded.
The Regiment being ordered to Dunkirk, the Captain followed it, and again called out his Adversary. They agreed now to fight with Pistols; accordingly on Sunday Morning last they discharged seven at each other, but nothing happened decisive. It was agreed once more on Tuesday; the Captain then prevailed, the Lieutenant Colonel received two Shots, of which he died on Wednesday.
The Cause of their Quarrel was as follows: The Lieutenant Colonel, when at Strasburg, placed the Hat of the Captain properly on his Head whilst the latter was under Arms, but the Manner of doing it was attended with some Marks of Indignity; upon which some Words ensued, and the Captain was ordered under an Arrest.
As the Captain considered himself insulted by the Lieutenant Colonel, he threw up his Commission, called out the Lieutenant Colonel, and wounded him. They afterwards met at Lyons, where they again fought, and both were wounded.
The Regiment being ordered to Dunkirk, the Captain followed it, and again called out his Adversary. They agreed now to fight with Pistols; accordingly on Sunday Morning last they discharged seven at each other, but nothing happened decisive. It was agreed once more on Tuesday; the Captain then prevailed, the Lieutenant Colonel received two Shots, of which he died on Wednesday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Duel
Military Insult
Pistol Fight
Regiment Quarrel
Fatal Wound
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Colonel Of The Regiment Of Lorrain
Former Captain In The Regiment Of Lorrain
Where did it happen?
Dunkirk, Strasburg, Lyons
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieutenant Colonel Of The Regiment Of Lorrain
Former Captain In The Regiment Of Lorrain
Location
Dunkirk, Strasburg, Lyons
Event Date
19th Instant
Story Details
An insult over a hat adjustment in Strasburg leads a captain to resign, challenge, and wound the lieutenant colonel; they duel again in Lyons with mutual wounds; in Dunkirk, pistol duels on Sunday and Tuesday end with the lieutenant colonel's fatal shooting.