The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Gordon, Francis Frederick
Gordon, Francis Frederick, Bombay; b. 1866; joined the staff of the Gazette, 1890; purchased the Advocate of India, 1894; commenced agitating for the introduction of the anna nickle coin in the Indian currency; took an active part in preaching and putting in force measures calculated to prevent the spread of plague; succesfully induced the authorities to abolish the quarantine imposed on Indian Moslem pilgrims to Mecca; owns and edits the Advocate of India, Bombay, and also the Mahratti Journal known as Jagad Vritta. Address: Bombay, India.