Medal in honor of Gen. Charles George "Chinese" Gordon [manuscript] 1885.

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Medal in honor of Gen. Charles George "Chinese" Gordon [manuscript] 1885.

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A note from William Wyllie to John Cook Wyllie explains that the pattern was made by a sculptor named McGilvary, of Glasgow, for the McInnes Brothers in 1886, shortly after Gordon's death at Khartoum. Wyllie was an apprentice in the firm at that time and notes that not a great many were struck.

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Wyllie, William, fl. 1886-1941.

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Gordon, Charles George, 1833-1885

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Epithet: Major-General; of Add MS 44147 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000766.0x0000f0 British general who became a national hero for his exploits in China and his ill-fated defense of Khartuom against Sudanese rebels. From the description of Letter, 1877. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 363531820 "Chinese" Gordon. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Southampton, t...

Wyllie, John Cook, 1908-1968

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Description of this Albemarle Co. lawyer. From the description of Biographical sketch of George Carr [manuscript] / drafted by J.C.W. for his grandson Mr. Charles Carr, 1967. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647936052 Wyllie was Director of Libraries, University of Virginia, and Book Review Editor of The Richmond News Leader. From the description of Letters : concerning his book reviews in The Richmond news leader, 1952-1963. (University of Virginia)...