George Finlay to William M. Leake, 31 Jul 1841

Department Archive
Collection George Finlay Papers
Reference No. FIN/GF/B/07/021
Level Sub-item
Dimensions 18 x 21 cm
Dates 31 July 1841
Donor/Creator Finlay, George
Scope and Content Athens, 31 July 1841. Failure of Cretan insurrection. Criticism of pro-Turk conduct of 'Ponsonby Pasha'. English and French ships assist Cretans to emigrate. Deterioration in Greek political situation; rapacity of Bavarian officials. Civil war or formation of national assembly imminent.