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[GORDON CHARLES GEORGE]: (1833-1885) British Army officer, known as Chinese Gordon.
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[GORDON CHARLES GEORGE]: (1833-1885) British Army officer, known as Chinese Gordon. Unusual Chinese contemporary envelope, hand addressed to Charles George Gordon, in Chinese characters. The document bears a red paper stick, affixed all along the envelope centre, and states to the front cover `Your distinguished country - Gordon´s arrangement petition - Message to Colonel Gordon to implore for his respect - To remain honest and poor, to obey and worship your family´ in Chinese characters. Also written in another hand `Colonel Gordon´. Overall age wear. F £100-150
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[GORDON CHARLES GEORGE]: (1833-1885) British Army officer, known as Chinese Gordon. Unusual Chinese contemporary envelope, hand addressed to Charles George Gordon, in Chinese characters. The document bears a red paper stick, affixed all along the envelope centre, and states to the front cover `Your distinguished country - Gordon´s arrangement petition - Message to Colonel Gordon to implore for his respect - To remain honest and poor, to obey and worship your family´ in Chinese characters. Also written in another hand `Colonel Gordon´. Overall age wear. F £100-150
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