The Tragic Death of Jonathan Cilley
by
Roger Ginn
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2016
On February 24, 1838, Maine Congressman Jonathan Cilley was killed in Maryland by another Congressman from Kentucky in one of the last duels to take place in the United States. At the time, dueling was not illegal, but still Cilley’s death was a shock to the nation. Before the duel, fought with...