The Code of Honor; or, Rules for the Government of Principals and Seconds
Charleston, (SC): Printed by James Phynney, 1858. Third edition (following those of 1838 and 1845). 8vo. 16 pp. Wilson (1784-1849) served as governor of South Carolina, 1822-1824 and was an ardent supporter of duelling; he argued "The Code of Honor" was "the means of saving life, but it seemed to..... More