Hastings to the primates of Idra and Spetsai, 19 Oct 1826
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/H/15/01 |
| Level | Sub-item |
| Dimensions | 18 x 22 cm |
| Dates | 19 October 1826 |
| Donor/Creator | |
| Scope and Content | Hastings to the primates of Idra and Spetsai. Karteria, Napoli, 19 October 1826. Refutes complaints that the Karteria is still inactive. He will sail when ready; the primates do not understand the art of naval warfare (in French). |
| 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. |