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[BELLAMONT
(Charles Coote, 1738-1800, from 1767 1st Earl)]
'A Letter from the Bishop of C. to the Earl of Bellamont
on his late duel with Lord Townshend', printed article from the Westminster Magazine, being pp. 117-120 for February
Item Date: 1773
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Background
The Earl took an active part in quelling insurrection in Ireland. On 2nd February 1773 he fought a duel in Marylebone Fields with Lord Townshend (Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1767-1772, later 1st Marquess), and was badly wounded. A carefully reasoned and at times passionate plea against duelling, by making it unfashionable.
leaves separated and with remains of mount in margin, some light folding
Stock No. 50117
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