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032-003955486 Collection Area Western Manuscripts

11. Add MS 89471/5/3

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Title:
Gordon family wax seals
Scope & Content:
Several examples of wax seals marked with the Gordon family crest, which consists of a gauntlet holding a spear above the motto “Semper Fidelis” This file also includes: - the name "Gordon" written in Mandarin Chinese characters - two seals showing the personal crest and initials of Colonel L...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1880s-1900s
Extent:
1 folder

12. Add MS 89471/5/2

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Title:
Press cuttings relating to Charles George Gordon
Scope & Content:
Articles cut from newspapers concerning C G Gordon and his demise. This file consists of: - an article from the Standard, dated 18 Sep 1884, entitled Telegrams from General Gordon - Important Demands, publishing copies of telegrams sent by C G Gordon from Khartoum requesting reinforcements -...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1884-1900
Extent:
1 folder (5 pages)

13. Add MS 89471/5/4

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Title:
Copy of Dream of Gerontius
Scope & Content:
A pocket-sized copy of the book Dream of Gerontius, written by Cardinal John Henry Newman, with an accompanying black fabric case embroidered with initials in golden thread. This volume is marked with annotations in facsimile of those present on a copy of the book given by Charles George Gordo...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1888
Extent:
1 folder [1 volume and fabric cover]