Journal of John Finlay - vol. I
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/JF/01 |
| Level | Item |
| Dimensions | 12 x 20 cm |
| Dates | 1 January 1775- 28 June 1782 |
| Donor/Creator | |
| Scope and Content | vol. I, pp. 1-368, 1 January 1775-28 June 1782 (short preface on his family and early life, pp. 1-7). Grey mottle board, leather spine and corners, handwritten, bound. Volume from the Journal of John Finlay, which is paginated continuously pp. 1-1863. In addition to autobiographical matter the Journal contains many observations on the topography and flowers of England, the Channel Islands, and certain West Indian islands. |
| 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. |