[BRITISH ADVENTURERS]. GORDON, Charles George. British General. Autograph letter signed (C.G. Gordon") to Dr. Boulger, Southampton, 24 November 1882. 1¼ pp., 8vo. Three years before his death at Khartoum, Gordon responds to recent criticism: "I am not better if praised, I am not worse if blamed...I do not care much what is said." -- STANLEY, Henry M. Explorer. Autograph letter signed ("Hen Stanley") to Madame Norikoff, London, 20 August 1872. 1 p., 8vo, framed. Stanley accepts an invitation to dinner. Together 2 items. (2)