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“Until the Civil War there was scarcely a man in public life in New Orleans or Louisiana who had not fought at least one duel; most of them had engaged in several.” New OrleansLouisianaDueling Book:The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld Source: The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld
“Brave men don't fight for nothing, like children.' protested Howell's (Major Joe Howell) friend. 'We want to know what we are fighting about. If we are wrong we may apologize.” ArgumentsNew Orleans French QuarterDuelsColonel HenryMajor Joe HowellMrs Jefferson Davis Book:The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld Source: The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld
“You pay your money and you takes your choice.” Southern Saying Book:The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld Source: The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld