Charles GORDON (1833-1885), British general, successively ni - Lot 289

Lot n° 289
Go to lot
Estimation :
400 - 500 EUR
Charles GORDON (1833-1885), British general, successively ni - Lot 289
Charles GORDON (1833-1885), British general, successively nicknamed "chinese Gordon", "Gordon pasha" and "Gordon Khartoum", he distinguished himself particularly in China in 1860 in the service of the Qing Empire. Autograph letter signed to "my dear Mr Russell". 1 p. in-8 on mourning paper (edges slightly frayed. [Egypt, January 1874]. "I only get your note tonight at 6 PM. I have been away at south'tre. Ial glad of Khadive's answer. I leave on Wednesday next for Alexandria and do not know how I can see you [...]". [In 1874, he entered the service of Egypt and was appointed Governor of Sudan]. Rare.
My orders
Sale information
Sales conditions
Return to catalogue