British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname ‘Chinese.’ Ink signature, “Believe me. Yours sincerely, C. G. Gordon,” on an off-white 2.5 x .75 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition, with a vertical fold to the left border. RR Auction COA.
