Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863 [Confederate dueling challenge to James T. Hay]

GLC04023

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GLC#
GLC04023
Type
Broadsides, posters & signs
Date
30 May 1860
Author/Creator
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
Title
[Confederate dueling challenge to James T. Hay]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 14 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Printed broadside put out by Semmes concerning a controversy between himself and Hay, the editor of the Southern Spy. Semmes calls James T. Hay a "grand liar." He argues "I do not profess to be a 'bully,' as he has pleased to call me; but at the same time, I do not intend to be frightened by an expression of my opinion, by that potent Engine - of wind, and Cowardice." He ends by stating, "Indeed to notice him farther, would but disgrace; unless he offers an insult in person - which he will not dare to attempt."

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