Drafts of letters on the state of Greece
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | George Finlay Papers |
| Reference No. | FIN/GF/E/19 |
| Level | Item |
| Dimensions | 19 X 23 cm |
| Dates | 18 July 1838 |
| Donor/Creator |
Finlay, George |
| Scope and Content | Drafts of letters on the state of Greece 1841 : (1) George Finlay to Robinson, Patras. Athens, 26 July 1841. Relations between King Otho and Mavrocordatos; the position of Melas; criticism of dictatorial policy of Otho (loose). 4 pp. (2) George Finlay to Sir Edmund Lyons. 1841. Views re Tricoupis's nomination as Greek Minister in England; comments on Lyons's attitude. 8 pp. (3) George Finlay to the Editor of Spectator. 27 August 1841. Appeals for support for civil liberty in Greece; comments on English support of Otho; king's dictatorial conduct; Greek political and administrative anarchy. Measures proposed by George Finlay (unfinished copy ofletter). 6 pp. (4) George Finlay to Goss. n.d. Pernicious foreign influence fails to foster genuine interests of Greece, particularly local communal development. Effect of Cretan insurrection. Provincial hatred of Bavarian Government. Otho and Mavrocordatos. Cretan position and need for support. George Finlay's house at Liossia (copy ofletter). 18 pp. |