Charles A. Wickliffe
1788–1869Charles A. Wickliffe won his friends' money in a card game despite their cheating scheme and then agreed to quit gambling.
Particulars
Duval and Judge John Pope Oldham invited Charles A. Wickliffe to a card game, using a secret signal system to signal the strengths and weaknesses of their cards, intending to win his money and return it for a promise to stop gambling.
Charles A. Wickliffe won all the money wagered by Duval and Oldham, learned of their scheme, and agreed to give up gambling.
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