Mason's, and to him the General submitted the correspondence, desiring his opinion relative to the advantage one had obtained over the other.

Dr.Bruno decided against his friend, which probably exasperated him still more, and the General expressed his determination to fight his antagonist.

Dr.
Bruno wrote to M'Carter to come to Washington, and he came immediately, and was as readily waited upon by the Doctor, who inquired if he would receive a communication from his friend, Gen.Mason.

M'Carter replied, that he "would receive no communication from Gen.

Mason, except a challenge to fight." The challenge was therefore sent, and accepted, and the Doctor appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the duel.