In September 1842 who challenged Abe Lincoln to a duel with swords?

Answer 1

James Shields

Answer 2

First answer is correct..............and since Lincoln was the one that was challenged he had the choice of weapons. In his acceptance of the challenge the chose "cow pies (cow poop) at twenty paces".....the duel never took place.

Answer 3

sound,s like Andrew Jackson but the time frame don,t sound right ????