[GORDON CHARLES GEORGE]: (1833-1885) British Army officer, known as Chinese Gordon. Unusual Chinese ...

[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