Revd. Henry D. Leeves to Helen Finlay, 25 Dec 1838
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/GF/B/09/007/01 |
| Dimensions | 12 x 18 cm |
| Dates | 25 December 1838 |
| Donor/Creator | |
| Scope and Content | The Revd. Henry D. Leeves to Helen Finlay. 25 December 1838. Sends The Picture Bible for the Young, London, 1834, as Christmas present to Helena (sic) Finlay (letter loose in book). |
| 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. |