The Dueling Pistols of the Late General Meagher
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The Dueling Pistols of the Late General Meagher
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October 14, 1868
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THE DUELING PISTOLS OF THE LATE GENERAL MEAGHER. – It may be interesting to our readers, civil and military, and also the Irish section of the American population, to know that the dueling pistols taken from the person of T. F Meagher, in the year 1848, when he was arrested in Ireland by the British Government, are now in this city, and in the possession of a Mr. O’Hanlon, residing here, and who has exhibited them in our office. They are formidable weapons of very superior make and finish, silver mounted and with silver crest plates, on which are inscribed the words “Memor el Fidelis.” They were made by Scott. of London. A short time before the death of the Earl of Carlisle, then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, he ordered a sale of many things lying for a long time in the Castle of Dublin, among which were these pistols. The announcement and attracted a large attendances of the patriot’s admirers. When the knight of the hammer put them for a visible sensation was noticeable to all present. The bidding was brisk and spirited, reaching a high figure. However, a gentleman, a townsman of the patriot, became possessed of the pistols and made a present of them to Mr. O’Hanlon. – Boston Herald
