Dondukov-Korsakov, Alexander Mikhailovich

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Alexander Mikhailovich Dondukov-Korsakov

(24 September 1820 − 27 April 1893)

Russian general and administrator (1820-1893), imperial commissioner in Bulgaria in 1878 and commander of the Caucasian military district in 1882-1890. De Zirkoff describes him as a close friend of H. P. Blavatsky and her family. (BCW 6:432).

H. P. Blavatsky’s letters to him from India were published in the second volume of H. P. B. Speaks. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 2:354)

The second volume of H. P. B. Speaks was published in 1951. (Theosophical Society Netherlands library: H.P.B. Speaks II, 1951; University of Chicago Library: box 36, folder 4, volume II (1951))

At H. P. Blavatsky’s request, helped obtain a certificate from the Tiflis police concerning her conduct in the Caucasus; the document is dated 7/19 June 1884. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 6:xxxii)

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Дондуков-Корсаков, Александр Михайлович

Mentions

Mentioned in: The History of a “Book” (BCW 2:354) Chronological Survey & Key to Abbreviations (BCW vol.6) (BCW 6:xxxii)

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