We were all very plant-conscious, my father had a vast knowledge of trees and shrubs, and my mother did the flower garden — so I was just brought up in that element.

Mark Rudkin

Captain Mark Rudkin was a member of the British Army stationed at St. John's, Newfoundland. He was the last person to duel in Newfoundland, and caused the loss of life to Ensign John Philpot of the Royal Veteran Companies also stationed at St. John's. Rudkin, an Irish native a 22-year veteran of the British Army who had served in the Peninsular War in the Low Countries and in America was no stranger to combat, having been wounded various times and had also been a prisoner of war, was considered by many a good officer and a perfect gentleman.

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