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Noted Duel Recalled Between Jackson and Sevier on Knoxville Road
The account describes General Andrew Jackson and Colonel Sevier meeting on a May morning on the Knoxville road. After tense exchanges and a staged pistols duel arranged by Tipton, Jackson and Sevier fire without injury, ending with Sevier withdrawing and a whitehaired jest from Jackson. The scene highlights Jackson’s temper and hidden religious seriousness, as observed by an ancestor. The piece closes noting Attorney General Trancroft’s opinion on the New York City Police Chief’s civil service exemption.
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Globe-Democrat
Jackson
Sevier
Knoxville
Knoxville Road
Qray
Val A’ Arno
General Jackson
Dalking
Colonel Tipton
Jackson Tank
Tennessee
Swift
Ioan
Gen. Jackson
Jim
N. Sevier
Col Bevier
Gen
Inet Son
Col. Sevier
Jon Shore
Horseshoe Bend
North America
Col. Tipton
Cen. Jackson
Oul
Den
Dehone
Pipton
Cenenal Jackson
Seyler
Jacksn
Tipton
Jevier
Tranecorck
Chick
Police
New York City