Letter, 1880.

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Letter, 1880.

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 6 June 1880, and addressed to Major-General Dillon of the Horse Guards in London, England. Gordon writes about his resignation as secretary to the Marquis of Ripon.

1 item (6 pages).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8222248

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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...

Ripon, George Frederick Samuel Robinson, 1st Marquess, 1827-1909

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George Frederick Samuel Robinson, Marquess of Ripon, was a British statesman who served as viceroy of India. He chaired the commission to negotiate settlement of the Alabama claims with the United States in 1871. He also held the title Earl de Grey. From the description of George F. S. Robinson letter to Mr. Field, 1871 May 10. (University of California, Santa Barbara). WorldCat record id: 746079940 ...