In 1838, two U.S. congressmen, Representative Jonathan Silly of Maine and Representative William Graves of Kentucky, engaged in a high-profile duel at the Bladensburg dueling grounds, using rifles, which was a rare and unusual choice for a duel. The duel ended with Silly being struck in the thigh and succumbing to his injuries. This event highlights the complex history of dueling in America and the tensions leading up to the Civil War. [... more]

A duel between two US congressmen in 1838 highlights the complexities of dueling in America, where death was not always the result, and honor was a key factor. The story of Representative Jonathan Silly and Representative William Graves sheds light on the rules of dueling, the use of rifles, and the consequences of their actions. [... more]

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