The Daily Dispatch: November 2, 1863., [Electronic resource]

Fatal duel.

‘ The parties fought with Colt's repeaters, to fire at the word, and to advance and fire at will after the first shot. Neither party, however, availed himself of this privilege, but each kept his original position. Copeland was struck at Red's second fire, the ball entering the body at the upper end of the breast bone, and passing out under the left arm. We are told it was a fair stand up fight, both parties evincing great coolness. Mr. C. fired two shots and exploded one cap after being struck. He expired in a few minutes after he fell. Mr. Red's first ball passed through his opponent's hat. We do not know the origin of the difficulty.--There were about seventy-five spectators of the scene.

Copeland hailed from Maryland, but was a native of Washington city, and left a dying request that his body might be sent there for interment.

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