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Pistol Involving Martin And Wilkes At Hyde Park
An account details a duel influenced by honour between Martin and Wilkes in Hyde Park. Pistols misfired twice. a third shot struck Wilkes in the belly. Martin urged escape and later offered aid, insisting the affair remain private. Wilkes later sent a letter of defence, while Parliament debated privilege and seditious writings, with No. 45 being condemned and burnt.
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Mr. Wilkes
Lord Talbot
Mr. Martin
Hyde Park
Wilkes
Martin
Doctor Brocklesby
Graves
House of Commons