Duels
Information about Duels in Richmond, VA during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1861-12-12, Richmond Dispatch; duel takes place at the Broad Rock Race Course
1862-06-28, Richmond Whig; J. M. Daniel, editor of the Examiner, had his arm “shattered” by a ball at Gaines’ Mill.
1862-07-26, Charleston Mercury; notes that the stench of "suppurating wounds" from Chimborazo Hospital can be smelt upon approaching Richmond on the train; notes on the military situation and local feeling
1864-02-08, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s appeal for a new trial is denied, and sentence of 18 years reiterated. More appeals to follow. Forde addresses the court, explaining his action – interesting details
1864-07-16, Richmond Dispatch; An honor fight with two hundred spectators
1864-08-17, Richmond Dispatch; A duel between John M. Daniel of the Richmond Examiner and E. C. Elmore, Treasurer of the Confederate States
1864-08-17, Richmond Sentinel; a duel was fought yesterday between John M. Daniel of the Richmond Examiner, and R. C. Elmore, of the Treasury department. Daniel was wounded in the right leg
1864-08-17, Richmond Whig; description of the duel between J. M. Daniel and E. C. Elmore
1864-08-18, Richmond Dispatch; Dueling case witnesses examined in Mayor's Court, transferred to county magistrate
1864-08-18, Richmond Sentinel; details of the trail of R. C. Elmore, for duelling with J. M. Daniel. Dr. Peticolas, the physician at the duel, refuses to testify on the grounds that he might incriminate himself.

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