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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PREFACE. xi   of Lord Byron in a rhyming letter to his London bookseller,  written from Venice in the summer of 1818.

PREFACE. xi of Lord Byron in a rhyming letter to his London booksell...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" PREFACE. xi of Lord Byron in a rhyming letter to his London bookseller, written from Venice in the summer of 1818. '... More

Ellesmere, and it was published in the avowed hope that it might  ' induce one of the Scotch clubs

Ellesmere, and it was published in the avowed hope that it might ' in...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" xil PREFACE. Ellesmere, and it was published in the avowed hope that it might ' induce one of the Scotch clubs, or t... More

xiv PREFACE.   himself sharing the privileges of nobility,'^ can lament the weariness  of a court life,^^ tell of the large measure of favour and familiarity  which he enjoys with the Czar,

xiv PREFACE. himself sharing the privileges of nobility,'^ can lamen...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" xiv PREFACE. himself sharing the privileges of nobility,'^ can lament the weariness of a court life,^^ tell of the l... More

10 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653   conceit that this fellow had brought me out of the way, and intended to

10 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653 conceit that this fellow had broug...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 10 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653 conceit that this fellow had brought me out of the way, and intended to lead me in... More

18 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1655   to me Gordon. He told me he was a ruitmaster, a very pretty discreet man

18 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1655 to me Gordon. He told me he was a ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 18 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1655 to me Gordon. He told me he was a ruitmaster, a very pretty discreet man. In the t... More

1660] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 31   take ship for Scotland. Ou his way back to the camp, he waited on the commandant of Pillau

1660] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 31 take ship for Scotland. Ou his way...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1660] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 31 take ship for Scotjand. Ou his way back to the camp, he waited on the commandant of... More

36 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661   I should have had by my officers, who must have furnished

36 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 I should have had by my officers, ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 36 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 I should have had by my officers, who must have fm'nished so many horse- men accor... More

50 DIARY OF PATKICK GORDON. [1661   pretending themselves affronted, began to convoy the writer with the Streltsees

50 DIARY OF PATKICK GORDON. [1661 pretending themselves affronted, b...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 50 DIAEY OF PATKICK GORDON. [1661 pretending themselves affronted, began to convoy the writer with the Strelt- sees ... More

62 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   purpose to convoy

62 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 purpose to convoy

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 62 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 purpose to convoy uie further and stay with me all night, came to me ; for whose s... More

98 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667   poles to keep off the ice.

98 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 poles to keep off the ice.

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 98 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 poles to keep off the ice. So wee continued working the whole night, and, notwiths... More

104 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667   The following dayes, I received the visitts and gratulations of my  ffriends.

104 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 The following dayes, I received t...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 104 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 The following dayes, I received the visitts and gratulations of my ffriends. Be... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 125   stuiver. From thence to Workum

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 125 stuiver. From thence to Workum

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 125 stuiver. From thence to Workum, four houres, in the common boat. Payed for fraugh... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 135   delivered of a daughter ; wlierefor, the King

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 135 delivered of a daughter ; wlieref...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 135 delivered of a daughter ; wlierefor, the King", who Intended not to have gone thi... More

1686] DIAKY OF PATRICK GORDON 139   passed the river Wherf by a stone bridge, at Wethersby

1686] DIAKY OF PATRICK GORDON 139 passed the river Wherf by a stone ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIAKY OF PATRICK GORDON 139 passed the river Wherf by a stone bridge, at Wethersby, where wee lodged. Being W... More

142 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1Q8Q   to be fed in the Parke. I did writt to the Earle of Middleton

142 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1Q8Q to be fed in the Parke. I did wri...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 142 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1Q8Q to be fed in the Parke. I did writt to the Earle of Middleton, the Yiscount of Me... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 143   Gordon, and as much to the Lord Chancellour

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 143 Gordon, and as much to the Lord C...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 143 Gordon, and as much to the Lord Chancellour. I dined in the towne with some noble... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 145   ffriends ; and in the evening, were merry with my Lord Dumferling

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 145 ffriends ; and in the evening, we...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 145 ffriends ; and in the evening, were merry with my Lord Dumferling, Licvcteunaut C... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 149   I went and see the Colledge in the Old Towne,

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 149 I went and see the Colledge in th...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 149 I went and see the Colledge in the Old Towne, and was very well July received, an... More

1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 169   regiments in line three deep

1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 169 regiments in line three deep

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 169 regiments in line three deep, the first rank kneeling, the second stooping, the th... More

202 APPENDIX.   bus masculis quibus omnibus deficientibus heredibus masculis dicti Johannis

202 APPENDIX. bus masculis quibus omnibus deficientibus heredibus ma...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 202 APPENDIX. bus masculis quibus omnibus deficientibus heredibus masculis dicti Johannis quibuscunque terrarum de P... More

206 APPENDIX.   Instrument of sesing gewin to George Ogiluie

206 APPENDIX. Instrument of sesing gewin to George Ogiluie

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 206 APPENDIX. Instrument of sesing gewin to George Ogiluie, elder of Carnowses, of auclit oxingait of the touue and ... More

INDEX OF PERSONS.   Abercromby, Domina Margarita

INDEX OF PERSONS. Abercromby, Domina Margarita

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PERSONS. Abercromby, Domina Margarita, 142. Abercorn, James, first Earl of, 143. Aberdeen, Countess of, ... More

INDEX OF PERSONS. 223    Coventry, Sir William, secretary to tlie   Admiralty,

INDEX OF PERSONS. 223 Coventry, Sir William, secretary to tlie Ad...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PERSONS. 223 Coventry, Sir William, secretary to tlie Admiralty, 89, 93, 95. Cooke, Mr.; 88, 89, 154, 16... 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

INDEX OF PLACES.   235   Ballielvy Boneville

INDEX OF PLACES. 235 Ballielvy Boneville

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" INDEX OF PLACES. 235 Ballielvy Boneville, 107. Baltrinsj. the island, 97. Balquhaiiie, 29, 213. Balwery, 200. ... More

The Spalding Club, Aberdeen, Scotland

The Spalding Club, Aberdeen, Scotland

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

University of California label, Russian Empire

University of California label, Russian Empire

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

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"

PREFACE. The soldier of fortune, whose memoirs are now introduced to the  Spalding Club

PREFACE. The soldier of fortune, whose memoirs are now introduced to t...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" PREFACE. The soldier of fortune, whose memoirs are now introduced to the Spalding Club, had been but a short while ... More

xxii PREFACE.   James, the second son of General Patrick Gordon, was at the  Jesuit College at Memel in 1686

xxii PREFACE. James, the second son of General Patrick Gordon, was a...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" xxii PREFACE. James, the second son of General Patrick Gordon, was at the Jesuit College at Memel in 1686, when his ... More

xxviii CONTENTS.   The Swedish levies. Gordon engages to serve as a trooper in the company of his   countryman, Rittmaster Gardin

xxviii CONTENTS. The Swedish levies. Gordon engages to serve as a tr...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" xxviii CONTENTS. The Swedish levies. Gordon engages to serve as a trooper in the company of his countryman, Rittmas... More

38 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDOl^. [1661   such service againe ; with which the ambassadour was very much moved,

38 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDOl^. [1661 such service againe ; with which ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 38 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDOl^. [1661 such service againe ; with which the ambassadour was very much moved, Steelhand a... More

60 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   that it was doubted here whither any intercourse or correspondence

60 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 that it was doubted here whither a...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 60 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 that it was doubted here whither any intercourse or correspondence should be herea... More

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 69   evening, wee sailed by it, and Bornholme

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 69 evening, wee sailed by it, and Bor...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 69 evening, wee sailed by it, and Bornholme, three miles distant from it. These belon... More

76 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   the cart was ready

76 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 the cart was ready

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 76 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 the cart was ready, I gott the same people to put our baggage on the cart, and, fo... More

1666] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 85   Mr. Skein came from Bruges, and brought my note from Mr. Colleson

1666] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 85 Mr. Skein came from Bruges, and br...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 85 Mr. Skein came from Bruges, and brought my note from Mr. Colleson for the money I ... More

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 103   to me, desireing me to let him have him

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 103 to me, desireing me to let him ha...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 103 to me, desireing me to let him have him, and he would give me either money or ano... More

1678] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107   delivered to Gordon.

1678] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107 delivered to Gordon.

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1678] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107 delivered to Gordon. It was an order to evacuate the place, bringing away the ligh... More

1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. Ill   granted me two Strcltsees for a convoy

1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. Ill granted me two Strcltsees for a c...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. Ill granted me two Strcltsees for a convoy. Bnt, hearing that the Customer was gettin... More

122 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   flesh was torren out of their armes

122 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 flesh was torren out of their arm...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 122 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 flesh was torren out of their armes, and from thence ware carted to the place of ... More

128 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   I was, because of hireing chaires or coaches

128 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 I was, because of hireing chaires...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 128 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 I was, because of hireing chaires or coaches to and from the Court, I tooke up a ... More

1686] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 157   Vloizka,* where wee dined, and gott fresh horses

1686] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 157 Vloizka,* where wee dined, and go...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. 157 Vloizka,* where wee dined, and gott fresh horses, paying for each . . Wee came te... More

162 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON  [1686   the Hollands Resident, and the Chancellour Vinius

162 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON [1686 the Hollands Resident, and the Ch...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 162 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON [1686 the Hollands Resident, and the Chancellour Vinius, who gave me dubious and uncert... More

1689] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 165   memory, the younger Czar

1689] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 165 memory, the younger Czar

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1689] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 165 memory, the younger Czar went to all the prikases, gave money to some prisoners, a... More

1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 179   Patrick Gordon of Cults

1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 179 Patrick Gordon of Cults

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 179 Patrick Gordon of Cults, and they, or any two of them their discharges, to be suf... More

APPENDIX. 207   dene, vpone the tent day of Apryle, 1683.- (From the Particular Register of Seisins for Aberdeenshire

APPENDIX. 207 dene, vpone the tent day of Apryle, 1683.- (From the P...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. 207 dene, vpone the tent day of Apryle, 1683.- (From the Particular Register of Seisins for Aberdeen- shir... More

XX     PREFACE.     family debts, that Patrick Gordon makes his first appearance.

XX PREFACE. family debts, that Patrick Gordon makes his first ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" XX PREFACE. family debts, that Patrick Gordon makes his first appearance.^^ He was then a boy of fifteen, on t... More

PREFACE. xxi   grave, his grandson was a landless man, and another race of Gordons  dwelt in Auchleuchries

PREFACE. xxi grave, his grandson was a landless man, and another rac...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" PREFACE. xxi grave, his grandson was a landless man, and another race of Gordons dwelt in Auchleuchries.'"' Patric... More

PEEFACE. xxiil   The first nuptials of the second daughter of Patrick Iwanowitsch  were graced by the presence of the Czar Peter

PEEFACE. xxiil The first nuptials of the second daughter of Patrick ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" PEEFACE. xxiil The first nuptials of the second daughter of Patrick Iwanowitsch were graced by the presence of the C... More

CONTENTS.    Purpose and plan of the Diary 3   A.D. 1635.  The Author's birth and parentage

CONTENTS. Purpose and plan of the Diary 3 A.D. 1635. The Author'...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" CONTENTS. Purpose and plan of the Diary 3 A.D. 1635. The Author's birth and parentage 3 A.D. 1640-1644— aetat. ... More

42   DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661   misfortune

42 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 misfortune

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 42 DIARY OF PATEICK GORDON. [1661 raisfortuue I could not gett for any money horses to hire, and my owne be- ing w... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 43   Wee rose early, and, towards eveniug, came to Kokenliausen

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 43 Wee rose early, and, towards eveni...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 43 Wee rose early, and, towards eveniug, came to Kokenliausen, a towne and castle sit... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 47   good earnest to consider how I might ridd myself of this countrey

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 47 good earnest to consider how I mig...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 47 good earnest to consider how I might ridd myself of this countrey, so farr short o... More

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 79   I did writt to Sir John Hebden

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 79 I did writt to Sir John Hebden

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 79 I did writt to Sir John Hebden,* informing him of ray business and stay, September ... More

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 97   storme, wee could not gett over to Embden

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 97 storme, wee could not gett over to...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 97 storme, wee could not gett over to Embden as I intended, so stayed all night here... More

110 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   I gave up my petition

110 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 I gave up my petition

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 110 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 I gave up my petition to be lett out the countrey for a tyme ; and had orders to ... More

116 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   a third, on the way to Konigsberg

116 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 a third, on the way to Konigsberg

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 116 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 a third, on the way to Konigsberg, being wearying of tossing upon a waggon. I pay... More

126 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   religion* At night wee cast anchor

126 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 religion* At night wee cast ancho...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 126 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 religion* At night wee cast anchor in the rivers mouth, not fan* from Margat, S... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 131   Htle way, and being four, wee hired a coach

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 131 Htle way, and being four, wee hir...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 131 Htle way, and being four, wee hired a coach for eight shillings to Graves- end, w... More

136 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   Queens hand; whereat his Majestic smileing

136 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 Queens hand; whereat his Majestic...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 136 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 Queens hand; whereat his Majestic smileing, was pleased to conduct me to the Quee... More

146 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [168G   Haveing dyned, and hearing my trunks were come from Edinburgh

146 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [168G Haveing dyned, and hearing my tru...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 146 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [168G Haveing dyned, and hearing my trunks were come from Edinburgh, I tooke horse and ... More

150 DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   Nethermuir. I went thereafter to the Links

150 DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 Nethermuir. I went thereafter to ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 150 DIAEY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 Nethermuir. I went thereafter to the Links, and passed the tyme with inexpressibl... More

186 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1697   put out the white flag

186 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1697 put out the white flag

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 186 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1697 put out the white flag. Though this seems to he a very extraordinary and uncommon ... More

192 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1698   ' To-day, seventy men were hanged by fives and threes on one gallows

192 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1698 ' To-day, seventy men were hanged...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 192 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1698 ' To-day, seventy men were hanged by fives and threes on one gallows. Numbers more... More

1699] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 193   ' A number of Strelitzes were executed

1699] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 193 ' A number of Strelitzes were exe...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1699] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 193 ' A number of Strelitzes were executed. September 3 ' T was at Preobraschensk, a... More

APPENDIX.   AUCHLEUCHRIES CHARTERS

APPENDIX. AUCHLEUCHRIES CHARTERS

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. AUCHLEUCHRIES CHARTERS. When in Scotland in July, 1686, Gordon records that he ' caused draw up a registe... More

APPENDIX. 201   visnris vel audituris Franciscus Gordoane

APPENDIX. 201 visnris vel audituris Franciscus Gordoane

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. 201 visnris vel audituris Franciscus Gordoane partionarios de Kindrocht et Sathlee eternam in Domino salut... More

APPENDIX. 209   Sasine of Ardendraugbt and superiority of Auchleuchries

APPENDIX. 209 Sasine of Ardendraugbt and superiority of Auchleuchrie...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. 209 Sasine of Ardendraugbt and superiority of Auchleuchries.— (A.D. 1638. From the MS. Inventory of the E... More

APPENDIX. 213   Sasine, John Gordone, sone of Generall Patrick Gordone

APPENDIX. 213 Sasine, John Gordone, sone of Generall Patrick Gordone

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. 213 Sasine, John Gordone, sone of Generall Patrick Gordone, in the lands of Auchlewchriea and others, pres... More

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

SEAL. Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchri...

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

viii OFFICEBEAEEHS OF THE CLUB, Russian Empire

viii OFFICEBEAEEHS OF THE CLUB, Russian Empire

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" viii OFFICEBEAEEHS OF THE CLUB. The Earl of Erroll. The Lord Forbes. Colonel Jonathan Forbes. James Giles, R.S.... More

PREFACE. xiii   King Charles Gustavus of Sweden was mustering for the invasion  of Poland.

PREFACE. xiii King Charles Gustavus of Sweden was mustering for the ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" PREFACE. xiii King Charles Gustavus of Sweden was mustering for the invasion of Poland. The next,^ a single leaf f... More

Gordon prefaces his Journal with a short explanation of its  plan and purpose.

Gordon prefaces his Journal with a short explanation of its plan and ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" REFACE. XV Gordon prefaces his Journal with a short explanation of its plan and purpose. But he forgets to tel... More

PREFACE. xvii   sixpence a-day ;^^ and that the northern nobles, from the Duke of  Gordon downwards

PREFACE. xvii sixpence a-day ;^^ and that the northern nobles, from ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" PREFACE. xvii sixpence a-day ;^^ and that the northern nobles, from the Duke of Gordon downwards, dined daily in tav... More

CONTENTS. xxxlii   Dinner at Lord Perth's. Earls of Erroll, Airly, and Dunfermline. Dukes of Hamil-  ton and Quecnsberry. Srarquis of Athole

CONTENTS. xxxlii Dinner at Lord Perth's. Earls of Erroll, Airly, and...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" CONTENTS. xxxlii Dinner at Lord Perth's. Earls of Erroll, Airly, and Dunfermline. Dukes of Hamil- ton and Quecnsberr... More

DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1651   ■wards nl<::lit, notwithstanding it was calme and misty, wee weighed anchor

DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1651 ■wards nl<::lit, notwithstanding it w...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" (^ DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1651 ■wards nl<::lit, notwithstanding it was calme and misty, wee weighed anchor, and, ... More

1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 9   body should see me in such a plight. However, keeping" on my way

1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 9 body should see me in such a plight...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 9 body should see me in such a plight. However, keeping" on my way, I beg;an to recol... More

14 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653-5-t   continent. Below, towards the river, and all along the side of the hill,  towards Grandents

14 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653-5-t continent. Below, towards the ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 14 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1653-5-t continent. Below, towards the river, and all along the side of the hill, towar... More

DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1659    One of Gordon's first duties, in his second campaign with the Poles

DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1659 One of Gordon's first duties, in his...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1659 One of Gordon's first duties, in his second campaign with the Poles, was with a party... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 45   been one of the three greatest market cittyes of Europe

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 45 been one of the three greatest mar...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 45 been one of the three greatest market cittyes of Europe, giveth name to a large du... More

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