Gordon, Charles George, 1833-1885
Gordon, Charles George, 1833-1885
Dates
- Existence: 1833 - 1885
Biography
Charles George Gordon was born on January 28, 1833 in London, England. He was a British Army officer and administrator who so action in the Crimean War and China as commander of the "Ever Victorious Army" putting down the Taiping Rebellion. Gordon died on January 26, 1885.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
State Department, [Washington] City
Webster Mss 849257
Collection
Identifier: Mss 849257
Date(s):
1849-04-07
Abstract
Letter of recommendation for Charles Gordon witnessed by Daniel Webster.