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Newspaper cutting from unknown publication reporting a duel fought on Kennington Common in 1762. The two participants were Captain James and Major Alderton, the former demanding 'satisfaction' on account of a quarrel three years earlier, prior to James being stationed in the West Indies. Alderton 'received a ball in his breast' and was fatally injured. Beforehand the two men had breakfast together in Chelsea before travelling to the Common.

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Details
Collection:	Cuttings Files
Image type:	Print
Artist:
Ref:	12128
Identifier:	Cuttings 593
Date:	1762