British general (1833-1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname 'Chinese.' Siege of Khartoum currency issued in 1884 by Gordon as governor of Sudan, 4.25 x 2.5, signed in ink, "C. Gordon." Denominated in piastre, these promissory notes were personally guaranteed with the backing of the Egyptian government, and accepted by merchants and soldiers. In fine condition.
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