The History of Duelling. Vol. 2 (of 2)Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
Philosophy
The History of Duelling. Vol. 2 (of 2)
Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
Dueling
At six this morning, the Hon. Colonel Cosmo Gordon and Lieut.-Colonel
Thomas met at the Ring in Hyde Park, to fight a duel. It was agreed upon
by their seconds, that, after receiving their pistols, they should
advance, and fire when they pleased. On arriving within about eight
yards of each other they presented, and drew their triggers nearly at
the same time, when only the Colonel’s pistol went off. The
Lieut.-Colonel having adjusted his pistol, fired at the Colonel, who
received a severe contusion on the thigh. Their second pistols were
fired without effect, and their friends called to reload them; after
which they again advanced to nearly the same distance, and fired, when
the Lieut.-Colonel fell, having received a ball in his body. He received
immediate assistance from a surgeon, who attended the Colonel in case of
need, and who extracted the ball on the field; the wound notwithstanding
proved mortal.
BETWEEN MR. MONRO, OF THE 16TH REGIMENT OF DRAGOONS, AND MR. GREEN.
October 17, 1783.
This morning, about seven o’clock, Mr. Monro, of the 16th Regiment of
Dragoons and Mr. Green, with their seconds, met in a field near
Battersea Bridge, for the purpose of settling a dispute which took place
a few evenings ago. They took their ground at the distance of about six
yards. They then fired three pistols each, the last of which wounded Mr.
Green in the side. The seconds interfered, and asked Mr. Green if he was
satisfied. He said, “Not except Mr. Monro made him a public apology.”
“That,” Mr. Monro said, “he _now_ would not do.” Mr. Green replied,
“Then one of us must fall.” They again took their ground, and fired each
two pistols more. One ball entered Mr. Monro’s knee, and Mr. Green
received a shot which has since proved fatal, the ball entering a little
above the groin.
BETWEEN LIEUT. HARRISON AND M. H. VAN BERKENSHAM.
October, 1783.
This afternoon a duel was fought behind the Foundling Hospital, between
Lieut. Harrison, of the Marines, and M. Harman Van Berkensham, an
officer in the Dutch service. When, after marking out the distance of
eight paces, Mr. Berkensham fired first and missed. Lieut. Harrison’s
bullet grazed the cheek of his antagonist, who insisted on firing again,
which he did without effect; and Lieut. Harrison fired his second pistol
into the air. The seconds interposed, the parties were reconciled, and
both went home good friends.
BETWEEN SIR J. LOWTHER AND SERGEANT BOLTON.
April, 1784.
A duel was fought in this month between Sir James Lowther, and Sergeant
Bolton, when three pistols were discharged on each side, but no material
injury was done to either of the combatants; and the seconds
interposing, they were reconciled.
BETWEEN AN OFFICER OF THE NAVY AND A GERMAN OFFICER.
August, 1784.
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