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Athens, 28 March 1850. Thanks L for his letters to English newspapers and on affair of islands [see (30)]. The Times rather severe towards George Finlay and he has sent it a statement of his position; copy enclosed (FIN/GF/B/6, no. 51, 28 March 1850). Hopes for satisfactory settlement of his claim. Criticism of Palmerston's bombastic handling of Pacifico and George Finlay affair. If desired can purchase casts of western frieze of Parthenon for a museum. With note predating Joan Hussey on the placement of two letters from Leake to Finlay, and later writing by Hussey. |
