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• J. Coyle and P. G. Johnson sailed from New York August 29th on board the steamship Servia en route to the River Nile, on what will doubtless be termed a wild goose chase. Coyle is familiar with portions of Egypt, having served there several years in the British A rmy. He says, •• When I was in Cairo I had interviews with three French nuns and four priests, who expressed a belief that General Gordon is still alive. Upon their - statements, which were consistently linked together, and obtained front sources which for prudential reasons; I am not at liberty to reveal, I believe that General Gordon is not dead, but held as captive. The object of this, journey is to ascertain whether he is dead or alive. I will disguise myself as a native, and enter Khartoum, or else lose my head in the attempt."
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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 17 October 1891, Page 2
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149Another Search Fair General Gordon. Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 17 October 1891, Page 2
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