S1.E4: Duels, Ghosts and Nose-Pulling in Newfoundland
Season 1, Episode 4
Time: 11:19
Death by Duel
In March 1826 two soldiers stationed in St. John’s, NL squared off in a pistol duel. One of them died. This is the story of that event… and the ghost story it spawned.
Read the Blog Post
Read the blog post for more information, references and images.
HERE: Newfoundland's Last Death By Duel
Sources & Further Reading
The Last Duel, Encyclopedia of Newfounald and Labrador
The Mercantile Journal, April 20, 1826
Customs of the Past, James Murphy
Notable Events in the History of Newfoundland, M.A, Devine