The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-19
ANOTHER GEORGE GORDON.
Genuine Branch OF the Aberdeen
Family.

Genuine Branch OF the Aberdeen
Family.
We have received the following letter, dated ST.
Louis May 10, 1872
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
man calling himself James G. Fisher enlisted
in the United States Army in December last. Soon
after he was attacked with pulmonary consumption,
which terminated his existence on the 18th inst.
From paper in the possession of his wife and in
formation given to friend before his death 1t is
ascertained his right name was George Gordon
Murray, Of Scotland, who for some time past has
been looked for.
Any further information, which may be desired
by parties interested may be had by addressing
DR.. James J. Purcell, Post Surgeon, United States
Arsenal, st. Louis, Mo-
From the ST. Louis Republican NAV 1871
There died In the hospital at the Arsenal on Sun
day, soldier named James G. Fisher, about whose
history there is somewhat Of mystery. He was ex-
tremely reticent, but 1t is evident he had seen
better days. He was a man OF culture and con-
nected with family OF birth and distinction in
Scotland. or his recent history it is known that he
served during portion Of the war for the Union
and was honorably discharged.
He was married, while stationed at Fort Leaven-
WORTH to sprightly intelligent young girl, who
an inmate of the family OF General Easton, of the
saHe his name as Henry George Gordon MuryaV W.
W1hch name is in the marriage certificate in posses
80 81 his wife, He seldom alluded to his past his
tory or to his parents or kinsfolk, even to his
bosom companions, and weight and mystery
seemedto enshroud his mind whenever the subject
After his discharge from the army he was en-
ployed in General Sheridans Office as clerk, until
his habits of dissipation such to lead to his
dismissal He came to ST. Louis in search Of EN-
ployment, and falling In securing position, he re-
enlisted in the army in December last. His wife
less than two years OF age. resided at Bellevile
short time, and she is now with Mrs. Gibson at the
dissolution he was Visited by his wife, who
told him she was DESTROYS of knowing
whether lr.o her name EVA. was Murray or Fisher.
heaven your name is Murray Before his death
he called Dr. Purcell the surgeon at the Arsenal to
his bedside and informed him that his name was
not James G. Fisher, but George Gordon Murray,
and that he was member of the Aberdeen family
the head of which was supposed to have been
versation he manifested anxiety that the interests
Of his child should be looked after Shortly before
Mother" and directing that it be sent to the ad-
dress Of "Mrs. Agnes Fisher, Dunked House, Scot
land" In the letter to his mother he writes that
he does Is his dying o request a she g s
it to his child Agnes and dear wife Ellen Several
letters directed to Fisher are in possession of his
ance and throw very little light on the subject of
his Scottish connections. One written in February
purports to be from his sister, and Is signed agnes
fairgreve.n 1t is dated from Duncrub Garden.
Duncrub, Perth, Scotland. The letter mentions
family. The writer states that she went to Dunkeld
and saw mother, who is getting old and losing her
strength. letter states that 1.-The Duchess" sup
posed to refer to his mother, sis quite unwell and
affected with bronchitis ''The gentry--sO the
letter goes on TO state-"are all in England for the
winter season.
letter from Mr.. Fairgreve, brother-in-law of
Fisher, dwells on the pleasant associations at
home, and reves in the labyrinths of the groves
and parks, respondent with flowers, which he
would name had he space. The most anxious in
quires are made as to his prospects, and congratl-
iatng his departure from Chicago before the great
fire. The inierences from the posthumous CORE
spondence are that Mr. Murray or Fisher a
young to the world lived a fast life, fell into
habits OF dissipation, and that his pride prevented
his return and he was forced to become a soldier as
the readiest means of obtaining subsistence. He
was about thirty years OF age, with striking fea
lures, prominent forehead, and manner evincinp
culture and a well-bred man of the world. At Fort
Leavenworth he was General Sheridan's chief clerk
position which he filed with credit.
His remains are laid at rest in the old buryinp
ground at Jefferson Barracks