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  • Lot# : 5724 Sudan

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    1876 (Oct 20): General Charles Gordon autographed letter written from Sobat in north eastern Southern Sudan, datelined at top "Saubat 20 Oct 1876" and written to McKillop Pasha requesting McKillop to pursue a gentleman called Tomson over an outstanding £17 and explaining the financial trouble (being overdrawn over non-payment of £800) Tomson has caused him, he also asks for his papers to be retrieved from said Tomson and to be placed 'in charge of the Manager of Shepherd's Hotel'. A fine and clear letter with full signature 'C. E. Gordon'.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF