Godfather of Peter the Great

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699Created by: Romanov Empire - Империя РомановыхDated: 1670
Portrait of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries
Gordon was brought up and remained a lifelong Roman Catholic, at a time when the Church was being persecuted in Scotland. At age of fifteen, he entered the Jesuit college at Braunsberg, East Prussia, then part of Poland. In 1661, after many years experiences as a soldier of fortune, he joined the Russian army under Tsar Aleksei I, and in 1665 was sent on a special mission to England. After his return, he distinguished himself in several wars against the Turks and Tatars in southern Russia. In recognition of his service he was promoted to major-general in 1678, was appointed to the high command at Kiev in 1679, and in 1683 was made lieutenant-general.

In 1687 and 1689 he took part in expeditions against the Tatars in the Crimea, being made a full general. Later in 1689, a revolution broke out in Moscow, and with the troops under his command, Gordon virtually decided events in favor of Peter the Great against the Regent, Tsarevna Sophia Alekseyevna. Consequently, he was for the remainder of his life in high favor with the Tsar, who confided to him the command of his capital during his absence from Russia. In 1696, Gordon's design of a "moveable rampart" played a key role in helping the Russians take Azov.

One of Gordon's convinced the Tsars to establish the first Roman Catholic church and school in Muscovy, of which he remained the main benefactor and headed the Catholic community in Russia until his death. For his services his second son James, brigadier of the Russian army, was created Count of the Holy Roman Empire in 1701.

At the end of his life the Tsar, who had visited Gordon frequently during his illness, was with him when he died, and with his own hands closed his eyes.

General Gordon left behind him a uniquely detailed diary of his life and times, written in English. This is preserved in manuscript in the Russian State Military Archive in Moscow. Passages from the Diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries (1635–1699) was printed, under the editorship of Joseph Robertson, for the Spalding Club, at Aberdeen, Scotland, 1859.
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4 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1640-46 in Easter Achluichries, within the parisli of Crochdan and the shirefdome  of Aberdeen

4 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1640-46 in Easter Achluichries, within the...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 4 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1640-46 in Easter Achluichries, within the parisli of Crochdan and the shirefdome of Abe... More

1662-3] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 55   accept of him as a suitor. The answer was a blush, which satisfied Gordon

1662-3] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 55 accept of him as a suitor. The a...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1662-3] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 55 accept of him as a suitor. The answer was a blush, which satisfied Gordon that he... More

238 INDEX OF PLACES.   Haraell, the town of

238 INDEX OF PLACES. Haraell, the town of

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 238 INDEX OF PLACES. Haraell, the town of, 71. Hamm, in Westphalia, 70, 72. Harborg, 70, 122. Harelaw, 199. H... More

Portrait of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries

Portrait of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699"

TABLE OF CONTENTS.   Tee Officebeareks of the Club,, vi   Portrait of General Patrick Gordon   The Editor's Preface, , ix   The Contents, xxvii   Passages from the Diary of General Patrick Gordon, 1   Appendix, I95   Index of Names of Persons, 221   Index of Names of Places, 234

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Tee Officebeareks of the Club,, vi Portrait of ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" TABLE OF CONTENTS. Tee Officebeareks of the Club,, vi Portrait of General Patrick Gordon The Editor's Preface, , ... More

PREFACE.     XIX     in the Roman Catholic faith) he could claim kindred with the noble  house of Deskford and Findlater

PREFACE. XIX in the Roman Catholic faith) he could claim kindr...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" PREFACE. XIX in the Roman Catholic faith) he could claim kindred with the noble house of Deskford and Findlate... More

DIARY OF  GENERAL PATRICK GORDON

DIARY OF GENERAL PATRICK GORDON

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" DIAEY OF GENERAL PATEICK GORDON

24 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1656   in driving cattle was such

24 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1656 in driving cattle was such

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 24 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1656 in driving cattle was such, that Gordon's share of the booty in a short time amonnt... More

34 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661   hired it ; the lodging or house belonging to that family

34 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 hired it ; the lodging or house be...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 34 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 hired it ; the lodging or house belonging to that family not being built since its... More

58   DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   letter not haveing any character

58 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 letter not haveing any character

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 58 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 letter not haveing any character ; and that I should be look't upon as one In pu... More

22 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1656   route of a body of about 10,000 Poles

22 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1656 route of a body of about 10,000 Po...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 22 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1656 route of a body of about 10,000 Poles, who occupied certain heights from which they... More

PRESENTED     TO     THE SPALDING CLUB     BERIAH BOTFIELD     NORTON HALL.

PRESENTED TO THE SPALDING CLUB BERIAH BOTFIELD NORTON ...

PRESENTED TO THE SPALDING CLUB BERIAH BOTFIELD NORTON HALL.

CORRECTIONS.     Page 21. line 21. for ' monastery' read ' College'   „ 25. line 23. /or ' n' ~- read ' iu'   „ 27. note. col. 2. /i'nc 9. for ' regimini scolonello' read ' rcgiminis colonello'   „ 30. linen, for ^Grundenz' ^^read ' Gmudenz'   „ 57. KnelS. ./or 'Alexander' rearf ' George'   „ 184. line 5. /or ' rcsoh'cd' ^,^^,^^.^^read ' resolved'

CORRECTIONS. Page 21. line 21. for ' monastery' read ' College' ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" CORRECTIONS. Page 21. line 21. for ' monastery' read ' College' „ 25. line 23. /or ' n' ~- read ' iu' „ 27. not... More

8 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653   Latlne in the Colledge, only had enquired and written downe some words

8 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653 Latlne in the Colledge, only had en...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 8 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653 Latlne in the Colledge, only had enquired and written downe some words necessary fo... More

tymes fortify ed and garrisoned, to the g-rcat detriment of tlie adjacent  Countrey

tymes fortify ed and garrisoned, to the g-rcat detriment of tlie adjac...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 13 tymes fortify ed and garrisoned, to the g-rcat detriment of tlie adjacent Jountrey... More

DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON.     [1661     Lord Henry Gordon,t then a colonel in the Polish army

DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 Lord Henry Gordon,t then a colo...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 Lord Henry Gordon,t then a colonel in the Polish army, but died of his wounds a ... More

86 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667   burgh, the fourth of December

86 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 burgh, the fourth of December

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 86 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 burgh, the fourth of December, hi answer to myne of the twenty fourth past ; as al... More

88 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667   For entring the privy scale at Sir Robert Longs

88 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 For entring the privy scale at Sir...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 88 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 For entring the privy scale at Sir Robert Longs, and Poun<u. shmmg,. Penc the war... More

120 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   marish. Wee went a great mylle further to the villaire Marien Thale

120 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 marish. Wee went a great mylle fu...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 120 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 marish. Wee went a great mylle further to the villaire Marien Thale, where dyned,... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 129   tooke no effect. Expended this day, for tea, four pence

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 129 tooke no effect. Expended this da...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 129 tooke no effect. Expended this day, for tea, four pence ; for dinner, three shill... More

1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 171   Most Christian King

1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 171 Most Christian King

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 171 Most Christian King, which, perhaps, he will not send because he will not seeme t... More

1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. isi   allyes move us to enter upon any great action in hast

1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. isi allyes move us to enter upon any ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. isi allyes move us to enter upon any great action in hast. I am still in a cumbersome... More

224 INDEX OF PERSONS.   Ebler, Durick, shipmaster

224 INDEX OF PERSONS. Ebler, Durick, shipmaster

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 224 INDEX OF PERSONS. Ebler, Durick, shipmaster, 68. Egler, Christian, an apothecary, 113. Eglinton, the Earl of,... More

INDEX OF PERSONS.  229  Lesley, Franciscus Jacobus

INDEX OF PERSONS. 229 Lesley, Franciscus Jacobus

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PERSONS. 229 Lesley, Franciscus Jacobus, 29. Lesley, George, 29. Lesley, Patrick, 20. Lesley, Dame Isobel... More

xxxlv CONTENTS.   He is threatened with banishment to some remote part of the empire

xxxlv CONTENTS. He is threatened with banishment to some remote part...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" xxxlv CONTENTS. He is threatened with banishment to some remote part of the empire 159 He is ordered to be degraded... More

1651-53] DIARY OF TATRICK GORDON. 7   the citty, whltlicr wee arrived at iioone, and lodg-cd in a Scotsman's house

1651-53] DIARY OF TATRICK GORDON. 7 the citty, whltlicr wee arrived ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1651-53] DIARY OF TATRICK GORDON. 7 the citty, whltlicr wee arrived at iioone, and lodg-cd in a Scotsman's house in ... More

12 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653   to tell me, that it would be nyne or ten monetlis ere I should fynd

12 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653 to tell me, that it would be nyne ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 12 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653 to tell me, that it would be nyne or ten monetlis ere I should fynd an occa- sion ... More

16 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1654   Posna or Posen, of all the cittles in Polland, is the most pleasan

16 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1654 Posna or Posen, of all the cittles...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 16 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1654 Posna or Posen, of all the cittles in Polland, is the most pleasant, being very we... More

1655] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 21   and actions at home

1655] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 21 and actions at home

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1655] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 21 and actions at home), advanced money, for the which four regiments were levyed in ... More

66 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   wee had from Plesko

66 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 wee had from Plesko

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 66 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 wee had from Plesko, sounding, put the countrey in no small alarum. The Ruitmaster... More

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 75   carowsing, swearing, and blaspheming

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 75 carowsing, swearing, and blasphemi...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 75 carowsing, swearing, and blaspheming, so that it was a grleffe and vexation to hea... More

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. $8   perour, in the quality of Extraordinary Envoy

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. $8 perour, in the quality of Extraord...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. $8 perour, in the quality of Extraordinary Envoy, and, his suite not being ar- rived,... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 109   memorated him in mournful wise

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 109 memorated him in mournful wise

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 109 memorated him in mournful wise. On the thirtieth ot September, he received a circu... More

124 DIARY OF PATRICK GOEDON, [1686   through a pretty pleasant countrey, and, baiting half way to Apen,

124 DIARY OF PATRICK GOEDON, [1686 through a pretty pleasant countre...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 124 DIARY OF PATRICK GOEDON, [1686 through a pretty pleasant countrey, and, baiting half way to Apen, where payed fo... More

132 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   oares at Yorke Buildings

132 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 oares at Yorke Buildings

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 132 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 oares at Yorke Buildings. I convoyed my sonne neare the bridge, and then returned... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 133   for two servants to Scotland

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 133 for two servants to Scotland

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 133 for two servants to Scotland, forty shillings ; on the way to them, twelve shilli... More

1686] DIAEY OF PATHICK GORDON. ]4T   In the morning, I walked and tooke a view of some places

1686] DIAEY OF PATHICK GORDON. ]4T In the morning, I walked and took...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIAEY OF PATHICK GORDON. ]4T In the morning, I walked and tooke a view of some places which I had June 29. not... More

158 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   Being the Russes Newyeares day

158 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 Being the Russes Newyeares day

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 158 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 Being the Russes Newyeares day, I went into the towne, was very kindly welcomed b... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 159   My remonstrance, given in the twenty third, being translated, and read

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 159 My remonstrance, given in the twe...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 159 My remonstrance, given in the twenty third, being translated, and read Octobei ab... More

180 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692   countrey. I entreat you to gett Watertowne

180 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692 countrey. I entreat you to gett W...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 180 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692 countrey. I entreat you to gett Watertowne to do me justice. I rely upon your Lor... More

APPENDIX. 205   day of Februar, 1618

APPENDIX. 205 day of Februar, 1618

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. 205 day of Februar, 1618. — {From the Particular Eegiater of Seisins for Aherdeensliire, vol. i., foil. 11... More

228  INDEX OF PERSONS.   Ivan, Czar of Muscovy

228 INDEX OF PERSONS. Ivan, Czar of Muscovy

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 228 INDEX OF PERSONS. Ivan, Czar of Muscovy, 44. 45, 58, 108, 110, 150, 152, 158, 160, 162, 164, 166, 167. 169, 19... More

M.DCCC.LIX.   HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE CONSORT.   THE EARL OF ABERDEEN, K.G., K.T.   THE DUKE OF RICHMOND, K.G.  THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND, K.G.  THE EARL OF KINTORE.  THE EARL OF SEAFIELD.  THE LORD SALTOUN.

M.DCCC.LIX. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE CONSORT. THE EARL OF ABE...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" The Spalding Club M.DCCC.LIX. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE CONSORT. THE EARL OF ABERDEEN, K.G., K.T. THE DUKE O... More

xxxii CONTENTS.   i   Departure from Moscow. Affair with the customs' officers at Novgorod

xxxii CONTENTS. i Departure from Moscow. Affair with the customs' ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" xxxii CONTENTS. i Departure from Moscow. Affair with the customs' officers at Novgorod 110 Arrival at Eiga 113 ... More

1655] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 19   last night's engagement, I found myself in such a labirinth of perplexed  thoughts

1655] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 19 last night's engagement, I found m...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1655] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 19 last night's engagement, I found myself in such a labirinth of perplexed thoughts,... More

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 71   residence of Graffe Philip of Schawenborg and Lippe

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 71 residence of Graffe Philip of Scha...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 71 residence of Graffe Philip of Schawenborg and Lippe, where he hath a faire house,... More

74 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   go from hence. So here wee lodged, and the next morning came to Dort

74 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 go from hence. So here wee lodged,...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 74 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 go from hence. So here wee lodged, and the next morning came to Dort, two howres. ... More

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 95   After breakfast, I went to Greenwich, Sir John [Hebden]

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 95 After breakfast, I went to Greenwi...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 95 After breakfast, I went to Greenwich, Sir John [Hebden], with his whole January 29.... More

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 99   I went to Altenaw and heard devotion

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 99 I went to Altenaw and heard devoti...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 99 I went to Altenaw and heard devotion. Being returned, Collonell March lo. Maljson ... More

100 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667   Brandeburg. Writt also to Mr. AylofFe in Riga

100 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 Brandeburg. Writt also to Mr. Ayl...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 100 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 Brandeburg. Writt also to Mr. AylofFe in Riga, and to his care letters to Collone... More

1686]   DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON.   141   Being invited to devotion and dinner, by my Lord Chancellour

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 141 Being invited to devotion and...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 141 Beino invited to devotion and dinner, by my Lord Chancellour, I went May 3 th... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 163    and equity which I had on my syde

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 163 and equity which I had on my syd...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 163 and equity which I had on my syde, may appear from the many remon- strances whic... More

164 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1688   [A.D. 1687.   In a book quoted by the German editors— Korb's Diarium Idncris in Moscoviam

164 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1688 [A.D. 1687. In a book quoted by...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 164 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1688 [A.D. 1687. In a book quoted by the German editors— Korb's Diarium Idncris in Mo... More

170 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1690   delighted that he made the Boyars

170 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1690 delighted that he made the Boyars

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 170 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1690 delighted that he made the Boyars, counsellors, and officers stay with him and car... More

1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 189   ' I broke up in the morning, and pitched camp again on the Swidnja, a vcrst from Tuschina

1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 189 ' I broke up in the morning, and ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 189 ' I broke up in the morning, and pitched camp again on the Swidnja, a vcrst from T... More

190 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [leQS   ' Taking the six deputies with me, I went to their camp

190 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [leQS ' Taking the six deputies with me...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 190 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [leQS ' Taking the six deputies with me, I went to their camp, where I communicated the ... More

212 APPENDIX.   the twentieth day of May, 1674. — {From the Particular Register of Seisins for Aberdeenshire and  Kincardineshire

212 APPENDIX. the twentieth day of May, 1674. — {From the Particular...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 212 APPENDIX. the twentieth day of May, 1674. — {From the Particular Register of Seisins for Aberdeenshire and Kinca... More

216 APPENDIX.   Sasine, Alexander Gordon, on ane annualrent out of Easter Auchleuchries

216 APPENDIX. Sasine, Alexander Gordon, on ane annualrent out of Eas...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 216 APPENDIX. Sasine, Alexander Gordon, on ane annualrent out of Easter Auchleuchries, presented 20 February, 1724. ... More

APPENDIX. 217   Sasine of Alexander Gordon on Aiichleuchries,

APPENDIX. 217 Sasine of Alexander Gordon on Aiichleuchries,

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. 217 Sasine of Alexander Gordon on Aiichleuchries, presented on the 5th Angnst, 1730. — {From the Particula... More

INDEX OF PERSONS. 225   Golizyn, Boris Alexeiewitsch, a Boyar

INDEX OF PERSONS. 225 Golizyn, Boris Alexeiewitsch, a Boyar

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PERSONS. 225 Golizyn, Boris Alexeiewitsch, a Boyar, 169. Golizyn, Wassilij Wassiljewitsch, Prime Minist... More

242 INDEX OF PLACES.   Slino, the river

242 INDEX OF PLACES. Slino, the river

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 242 INDEX OF PLACES. Slino, the river, 156. Sloboda (Slabod, Slaboda) of the Strangers (a quarter of Moscow), 45,... More

xviii PREFACE.   wlien the news of the battle of the Boyne reached him at Moscow

xviii PREFACE. wlien the news of the battle of the Boyne reached him...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" xviii PREFACE. wlien the news of the battle of the Boyne reached him at Moscow, ' I am sorry from my heart that his ... More

XXIV     PREFACE.     at Auchintoul in 1752, in his eighty-second year, having amused

XXIV PREFACE. at Auchintoul in 1752, in his eighty-second year...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" XXIV PREFACE. at Auchintoul in 1752, in his eighty-second year, having amused his old age by writing a * Histo... More

XXX   CONTENTS.   A.D. 1663— aetat. 28.   His courtship and nuptials 54   The Earl of Carlisle lands at Archangel on an embassy to the Czar

XXX CONTENTS. A.D. 1663— aetat. 28. His courtship and nuptials 5...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" XXX CONTENTS. A.D. 1663— aetat. 28. His courtship and nuptials 54 The Earl of Carlisle lands at Archangel on an... More

44 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661   show, being environed with a stone wall, with many towers.

44 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 show, being environed with a stone...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 44 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 show, being environed with a stone wall, with many towers. Here are many churches ... More

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 67   Mosco, the fyfth of July

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 67 Mosco, the fyfth of July

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 67 Mosco, the fyfth of July, [16] 66 ; another dated the twenty ninth of June, tlie f... More

114 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   Shrudeus krue, three miles from Riga

114 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 Shrudeus krue, three miles from R...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 114 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 Shrudeus krue, three miles from Riga, and payed a third of a doller, and fom- pol... More

1686] DIARY OF PATEICK GOKDON. 115   miles. Here toll is gathered by these Jewes

1686] DIARY OF PATEICK GOKDON. 115 miles. Here toll is gathered by t...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATEICK GOKDON. 115 miles. Here toll is gathered by these Jewes, who pay a yearly summe for it. Here ... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 119   lages on the road, and on both sydes

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 119 lages on the road, and on both sy...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 119 lages on the road, and on both sydes, are many gentlemens houses, plea- sently si... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 121   wee hyred fresh horses, haveins

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 121 wee hyred fresh horses, haveins

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 121 wee hyred fresh horses, haveins: payed for those from Berlin eight dollers. Payed... More

156 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   In the morning, I came to Novogrod, and gave immediately notice to  the Governour

156 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 In the morning, I came to Novogro...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 156 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 In the morning, I came to Novogrod, and gave immediately notice to the Governour-... More

1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107   their arrival was announced. Gordon was at once admitted to His Majesty

1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107 their arrival was announced. Gord...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107 their arrival was announced. Gordon was at once admitted to His Majesty's presence... More

176 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692   just wages thrive. I think he may be summoned...

176 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692 just wages thrive. I think he may...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 176 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692 just wages thrive. I think he may be summoned, and constrained to deliver that bo... More

1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 177   I do this upon my unkles recommendation and advice

1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 177 I do this upon my unkles recommen...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 177 I do this upon my unkles recommendation and advice, albeit I know that this Laird... More

1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 191   an account of them taken. The next thing was to send an officer to Moscow

1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 191 an account of them taken. The nex...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 191 an account of them taken. The next thing was to send an officer to Moscow with an ... More

198 APPENDIX   de Ferendracht . Alexandre Fraser domino de Fillortht vicecomite de Abirdene

198 APPENDIX de Ferendracht . Alexandre Fraser domino de Fillortht v...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 198 APPENDIX de Ferendracht . Alexandre Fraser domino de Fillortht vicecomite de Abirdene . Johanne dc Keth domino d... More

INDEX OF PERSONS AND PLACES., Russian Empire

INDEX OF PERSONS AND PLACES., Russian Empire

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PERSONS AND PLACES.

222   INDEX OF PERSONS.   Bockhoven, Colonel von

222 INDEX OF PERSONS. Bockhoven, Colonel von

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 222 INDEX OF PERSONS. Bockhoven, Colonel von, 54. Bockhoven, Charles von, 74, 83, 84, 96, Bockhoven, Katharine vo... More

INDEX OF PLACES. 243   Ugoria, Russian Empire

INDEX OF PLACES. 243 Ugoria, Russian Empire

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PLACES. 243 Ugoria, 150. Ukraine, the, 31, 32, 33, 34, 104, 105, 108, 187, 188. Valsterboom, 6, 153. V... More

PASSAGES   FROM   THE DIARY   OF   GENERAL PATRICK GORDON   OF AUCHLEUCHEIES.   A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699.   ABERDEEN :  PRINTED FOR THE SPALDING CLUB.  MDCCCLIX.

PASSAGES FROM THE DIARY OF GENERAL PATRICK GORDON OF AUCHLEU...

PASSAGES FROM THE DIARY OF GENERAL PATRICK GORDON OF AUCHLEUCHEIES. A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699. ABERDEEN : PRINTED FOR THE SPALDING CLUB. MDCCCLIX.

xvi PREFACE.   versation, at Hamburg, with Queen Christina of Sweden,

xvi PREFACE. versation, at Hamburg, with Queen Christina of Sweden,

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" xvi PREFACE. versation, at Hamburg, with Queen Christina of Sweden, we are informed that it histed thirty minutes, b... More

CONTENTS.   XIX   Lieutenant Adam Gordon and other Scots

CONTENTS. XIX Lieutenant Adam Gordon and other Scots

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" CONTENTS. XIX Lieutenant Adam Gordon and other Scots 30 Gordon is promised a company of dragoons 31 A.D. 1660— ... More

CONTENTS. xxxi   Gordon dresses himself after * the new fashion,' and makes his farewell visits

CONTENTS. xxxi Gordon dresses himself after * the new fashion,' and ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" CONTENTS. xxxi Gordon dresses himself after * the new fashion,' and makes his farewell visits 88 Prince Rupert. The... More

CONTENTS. XXXV   Letter to the Earl of Melfort 171   Memorial of Gordon's services in Bussia from 1661 to 1690

CONTENTS. XXXV Letter to the Earl of Melfort 171 Memorial of Gordo...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" CONTENTS. XXXV Letter to the Earl of Melfort 171 Memorial of Gordon's services in Bussia from 1661 to 1690 172 A.... More

1655] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 17   who was, according to the custome of the Polonian nobility

1655] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 17 who was, according to the custome ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1655] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 17 who was, according to the custome of the Polonian nobility, f^oing- to visit forei... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON.     33     sence of the King

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 33 sence of the King

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 33 sence of the King, the collours being cariyed bcfor, and throwne downe on th... More

1666] DIARY OF PATEICK GORDON. 81   mariners aud souldlers

1666] DIARY OF PATEICK GORDON. 81 mariners aud souldlers

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIARY OF PATEICK GORDON. 81 mariners aud souldlers, being beastly drunk, would scarcely hear him, so that in t... More

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 87   Dined by Mr. Carril his father

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 87 Dined by Mr. Carril his father

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 87 Dined by Mr. Carril his father, who was a member of the Innes of January 7. Court ... More

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. lOl   with their officers, from which 1 diswaded them, that the Emperour

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. lOl with their officers, from which 1...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. lOl with their officers, from which 1 diswaded them, that the Emperour haveing dissmi... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 117   maides, 1 doller 1 floren 14 pence

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 117 maides, 1 doller 1 floren 14 penc...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 117 maides, 1 doller 1 floren 14 pence ; coach hire, 4 dollers ; drink money to the c... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 123   by the river, well fortifyed with a wall

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 123 by the river, well fortifyed with...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 123 by the river, well fortifyed with a wall, bastions, and moats, and belonged to th... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 127   with severall necessaryes, and having received from Mr. Meverell

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 127 with severall necessaryes, and ha...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 127 with severall necessaryes, and having received from Mr. Meverell seventy two pund... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 155   Crossing the Black River

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 155 Crossing the Black River

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 155 Crossing the Black River on a float, wee came tln-ough a litle more August i plea... More

166 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1669   The renewal of the war against the Crim Tartars

166 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1669 The renewal of the war against th...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 166 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1669 The renewal of the war against the Crim Tartars was now resolved upon ; and, in Fe... More

174 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692   be restored. As for Harie Gordon

174 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692 be restored. As for Harie Gordon

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 174 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692 be restored. As for Harie Gordon,* he is in Varsow in Polland, exspecting my advi... More

208 APPENDIX.   the pendicle called Murris Tack, and the milne of Auchleuchries

208 APPENDIX. the pendicle called Murris Tack, and the milne of Auch...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 208 APPENDIX. the pendicle called Murris Tack, and the milne of Auchleuchries, with the milne lands, etc. Sasine was... More

210 APPENDIX.   Instrument of seasing givin to James Gordoune brother german to John Gordoune

210 APPENDIX. Instrument of seasing givin to James Gordoune brother ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 210 APPENDIX. Instrument of seasing givin to James Gordoune brother german to John Gordoune off Auch- leuchries, off... More

APPENDIX. 211   IG 5.— (From the Particular Hegisler of Seisins for Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire

APPENDIX. 211 IG 5.— (From the Particular Hegisler of Seisins for Ab...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. 211 IG 5.— (From the Particular Hegisler of Seisins for Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire, vol. iv., foil ... More

INDEX OF PERSONS. 227   Grant, of Freuchie, Sir James

INDEX OF PERSONS. 227 Grant, of Freuchie, Sir James

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PERSONS. 227 Grant, of Freuchie, Sir James, 143. Grant, Elizabeth, eldest daiifi;Iitei' of the Laird of C... More

INDEX OF PLACES.   Aa, the river, 41, 112, 154.   Aberdeen

INDEX OF PLACES. Aa, the river, 41, 112, 154. Aberdeen

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PLACES. Aa, the river, 41, 112, 154. Aberdeen, 4, 5, 25, 31, 32, 83, 85, 86, 122, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148... More

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