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British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname 'Chinese.' ALS signed “C. G. Gordon,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, August 4, 1880. Handwritten letter to J. Sanderson Lyster, written from Tientsin, China. In full: "I have just received your of 13 May. Sorry not to have seen you, however we will meet again, for as I have lost my comm'n and cannot stay in this country more than three months I shall have to go to colonies." In fine condition.
From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades.
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