George Finlay to William M. Leake, 27 Feb 1849
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/GF/B/07/028 |
| Level | Sub-item |
| Dimensions | 21 x 27 cm |
| Dates | 27 February 1849 |
| Donor/Creator |
Finlay, George |
| Scope and Content | Athens, 27 February 1849. Agrees with L on site of Amphiareion. Activity of bandits in Attica. Recall of Lyons and his reactionary and unpopular diplomacy. Comments on Greek political situation and unfortunate state of English consulates in Greece. Criticism of Grote's History; his failure to visit Greece. Wishes to dedicate his History of Greece under the Romans to L. Asks for information on value of Byzantine money. |