Regret to inform you
that
# General Gordon died yesterday",
2. General Gordon was on his way to England at the time of his death, having left this port only on the 11th inst. in the P&O Steamer "Adera"
News of General Gordon's death reached us by telegraphic advice from Singapore.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
William Robinson,
Governor.
No. 57
Date: 20 Feb 1893
(Subject.)
"Challenger" Report
Last previous Paper.
Requests loan of
2 destructor
G.O. 4327 &c of 15 MAR 93
DESPATCH.
I ask whether we may have the use of an Observer in preparation of Pilot Charts for China Seas and adjacent waters.
I think we had better...
(Minutes.)
M. Fairfield
We had better, in sending to the Admiralty, say we will not give the book but they will not loan it - it is rather absurd. They are not likely to comply.
C.P.L.
25 March
Copy to Captain
28 March.
Also 27 and may be seen by W.E.
WB & L (75-51716–DEA6-12-02)
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