Sir Henry Ellis to George Finlay, 19 Feb 1852
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/GF/B/06/063 |
| Level | Sub-item |
| Dimensions | 20 x 25 cm |
| Dates | 19 February 1852 |
| Donor/Creator | |
| Scope and Content | Sir Henry Ellis, Principal Librarian, to George Finlay, Athens. British Museum, 19 February 1852. Acknowledges George Finlay's gift to British Museum of 24 amphora-handles found in Athens. |
| Notes | Greece was one of the last European countries to adopt the newer Gregorian calendar. For most of the nineteenth century, the Julian calendar was 12 days behind the Gregorian. British correspondents in the Finlay Collection tend to use the newer calendar. Letters with two dates 12 days apart, eg. 24 April / 6 May 1828, refer to both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. |