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James Shields

Person Multiple Sources Backed by 1 source 1 connection Score: 1/10 (Very Low) 1806-12-10 Also known as: General James Shields
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Irish-American politician whom Lincoln ridiculed in published letters; a planned duel between them ultimately did not take place.

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Person Nancy Hanks Lincoln

Connected via: Abraham Lincoln

Document Hurd v. Rock Island Bridge Company

Connected via: Abraham Lincoln

Person Roger Taney

Connected via: Abraham Lincoln

Organization Conspiracy Museum

Connected via: Abraham Lincoln

Person William Berry

Connected via: Abraham Lincoln

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📖 Wikipedia - Deep Research (Abraham Lincoln)
“He was criticized in the press for a planned duel with James Shields”
Accessed: 2026-02-21
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Added: 2026-02-21 · Updated: 2026-02-21
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