Description: Charles George Gordon autograph letter signed from 1874 while serving in South Sudan. Dated 17 April 1874 from Gondokoro, letter marked "Private" references the passing of explorer David Livingstone, who died 1 May 1873. Letter to Sir Samuel Baker reads in part, "My dear Sir Samuel / On my arrival here yesterday I found some men from [?] had arrived the day before, they had two letters from [Verney Lovett] Cameron dated Unyanyembe Augt 21 and Nov 1, 1873, the former says his being at Unyanyembe when your letter to Dr. Livingstone arrived. He (Cameron) had opened it and the letter says 'Livingstone is dead'. As these letters are addressed to [?] Egyptian Govt in Central Africa, I have sent them to the Khedive. In one of the official letters was the enclosed small [?] which I opened but did not read. We got here in 48 days from Cairo including 8 days stay in Khartoum, and must admire the perseverance which took you through the Bahr [?] in a sailing boat. You know the [?] was opened about a month before I arrived…Yours very truly / C.G. Gordon". Two page letter on one sheet measures 4.875" x 7.75". Foxing, toning and folds, overall very good condition. We accept PayPal and Credit cards via Paypal. Please provide a daytime phone number to be used in case of any shipping difficulties. Customers are advised that they are responsible for payment of any international duties and/or taxes. California residents will be charged 9.5% for sales tax. Also, please note that shipping includes signature confirmation upon delivery, but not insurance. If you request insurance, let us know and we'll send a revised invoice. Thank you!
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