John E. Hilary Skinner to George Finlay. 19 Aug 1868
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/GF/B/06/152 |
| Level | Sub-item |
| Dimensions | 12 x 19 cm |
| Dates | 19 August 1868 |
| Donor/Creator | |
| Scope and Content | John E. Hilary Skinner to George Finlay. Mylopotamo, Crete, 19 August 1868. Lands during blockade; description of Sphakia; strength of insurrection; some hospital relief given. |
| 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. |