WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
The Journals of Major-Gen. C. G. Gordon, C.B., at Kartoum. cover

The Journals of Major-Gen. C. G. Gordon, C.B., at Kartoum.

Chapter 17: APPENDIX B.
By Charles George Gordon
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - Modern (1750+)

About This Book

A set of first-person journals and appended documents records daily reports, tactical observations, and formal correspondence during a tense period in a Sudanese provincial capital. Entries combine administrative proposals (including river transport and transhipment plans), reflections on local conditions such as slavery and governance, and exchanges with local and foreign authorities. Maps, sketches, and numerous letters in appendices expand on negotiations, military positioning, and civic measures, producing a chronological, documentary account of efforts to manage a complex political and logistical crisis.

APPENDIX B.

Letter from George Calamantino.

Kartoum, 10th September, 1884.

Mr. N. Leontides and B. Georgopulo.

Accept our salutes.

I beg (beseech) you on behalf of myself and that of the other fellow-countrymen of mine, of Kordofan and Darfour, to try and induce by any means Mr. Gordon for me to be permitted to see him, as it is of great need and of good to yourselves and of the Government my entering Kartoum; and if Mr. Gordon is not satisfied (with the news I propose to communicate to him), let him imprison me and prevent me going out again. If he permits my entering, do send me a European suit (of clothes), but if he does not, then send out a Greek to meet me; there is no fear whatever his doing so, and he may go back at once. I am waiting for a reply close to the entrenchments.

Your friend,

George Calamantino.

His Excellency Gordon Pasha,

I beg you to give me permission to enter into Kartoum, because I have important matters in regard to all the Europeans who are slaves with the Prophet. If you are not disposed to let me return, I should be disposed and content to remain with your Excellency.

George Calamantino.

Arabic Encampment at Kartoum.

Sept. 10th, 1884.

His Excellency Gordon,

I beg you to accept my most cordial respects. It displeases me that you are irritated; I hope to see you in better moments, and I hope soon for a favourable issue. Health to all and my respects to you.

G. Cuzzi.

Answered.

Received your letter, asking to come to Kartoum, to tell me important matters concerning all Europe. I do not want to see you.

10/9/84.

C. G. G.