Translation of article on election of Prince Alfred
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/GF/E/49/002 |
| Level | Sub-item |
| Dimensions | 21 x 32 cm |
| Dates | 9 December 1862 |
| Scope and Content | Translation of an article concerning the election of Prince Alfred to the throne of Greece from the Greek journal L'Avenir de l'Orient (no. 34), Athens 27 November/ 9 December 1862) (in French). |
| Notes | Letters that reference two dates 12 days apart, eg. 24 April/6 May 1828, are referring to both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Greece was one of the last European countries to adopt the Gregorian calendar. At this time, the Julian calendar was 12 days behind the Gregorian. |