Representative Preston Brooks, Butler's nephew, was infuriated, intended to challenge Sumner to a duel, and consulted with fellow South Carolina Representative Laurence M. Keitt on dueling etiquette.
Representative Preston Brooks was infuriated. Representative Preston Brooks was intended to challenge Sumner to a duel. Representative Preston Brooks was consulted with fellow South Carolina Representative Laurence M. Keitt on. Representative Preston Brooks was dueling etiquette. Representative Preston Brooks was Butler's nephew.