George Finlay to William M. Leake, 31 Jul 1841
Department | Archive |
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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. |