1881 Holograph letter from Major General Charles George Gordon AKA Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, & Gordon of Khartoum

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On offer is an autographed letter dated 15 April 1881. Authenticating another letter, Gordon writes: My dear Henry One of the reasons formy thinking B… B…’s letter genuine is hisre quest for the Watch, it is so like him. Believe me. Your… C G Gordon Major General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon of Pasha and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British army officer and administrator who became a national hero for his exploits in China and his ill-fated defense of Khartoum against the Mahdists. While General Gordon is mostly remembered now in connection with Khartoum, long before that ill-fated campaign, he had become renowned for his personal bravery, his sterling service to the Empire around the world and his work for the poor in Britain. As a young man, Winston Churchill shared in the national consensus that Gordon was one of Britain's greatest heroes. This letter was folded, now flat and demonstrates some wrinkles with several tears on edges. One page, 7 x 4-½ inches. In Good condition. Show more