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George Finlay to William M. Leake, 18 Jul 1836 [FIN/GF/B/7/9], Sub-item, George Finlay to William M. Leake, 18 Jul 1836, 18 July 1836

Athens, 18 July 1836. Sends a plan of Hieron of Juno [Temple of Hera] near Mycenae made by Robertson, General Gordon's secretary. Armansperg's plans for reorganizing army. His use of frontier klefts as captains; they now shake hands with A, an honour George Finlay never had, though a major, 'which is not my fault as I have twice sent my resignation which the king will not accept'. Increased taxes and discontented peasantry.

Greek documents from 1821 [FIN/GF/E/9], Greek documents from 1821, 1821-1829

Blue mottle board, faded cloth spine, gilt lettering on spine 'Greek Documents from 1821', bound, unpaginated. This contains documents, notes, and letters all loose. George Finlay never pasted up any of these and they have been placed in a separate green manilla folder 26 X 37 cm
(1) Nikolaos Laspas, Secretary (grammatikos). Ioannina, 29 April 1821.
Circular to Greek captains re Sultan's order (firman) punishing Greek population for revolutionary activities (in Greek). 2 pp.
(2) Patriarch Gregory of Constantinople. 1821.
Excommunicates Michael Soutso and Alexander Ipsilantis and condemns Greek revolution; appreciation of Turkish privileges to Greek population (in Greek). 6 pp.
(3) E. Trelawny to George Finlay. The Cavern of Ulysses, Mount Parnassus, 27 May 1824.
T's arrival at Parnassus with supplies for Odysseus. Criticism of Mavrocordatos and his activities at Mesolonghi. Mention of Fenton, Byron, Gordon, Millingen. 4 pp.
(4) S. G. Howe to George Finlay. 6/18 December 1829.
Discusses mutual plans. Comments on Capodistrias's policy. 3 pp.
(5) E. Trelawny to George Finlay. n.d.
To arrange to meet George Finlay. 1 p.
(6) E. Trelawny to George Finlay. Argos, 1824.
Comments on arrival of Colocotronis and Mavrocordatos. Invites George Finlay to visit Fenton on Parnassus. 2 pp.
(7) Col. Fabvier to Capt. F. A. Hastings. Ambelakia, 23 October 1826. Regrets inability to supply H with men and money (in French). 1 p.
(8) Col. Heideck to F. A. Hastings [1826].
Heideck's project for defence of Athens; need to cut off Turkish supplies from Euboia; Greek control of sea essential (in French). 1 p.
(9) J. C. Hobhouse to F. A. Hastings. London, 12 December 1826.
Promises support. False accusations against members of Greek committee by ex­ deputies Orlando and Luriotis. Dispatch of assistance to Greece. Cochrane's plans. 4 pp.
(10) Capt. T. Sackville Crosbie. Enterprise, Plymouth Sound, 22 April 1827. Reports on state of his ship Enterprise. 3 pp.
(11) T. Gordon to Capt. F. A. Hastings (of the Karteria). Cairness, 18 November 1827. Appreciation of Hastings's military qualities and activities. Satisfaction at Battle of Navarino. G regrets having left Greece. 3 pp.
(12) Col. T. Gordon to Capt. F. A. Hastings. n.d. Memorandum on Phaleron expedition. 2 pp.
(13) n.d.
Notes (or extracts from a letter) on activities of Odysseus. 1 p.
(14) n.d.
Notes on treacherous activities of Odysseus. 1 p.
(15) Mytica, 30 September 1828 and 4 October 1828. Reports on entrance of Gulf of Preveza. 2 pp.
(16) Odessa, 25/27 October 1828.
'Extracts.' A report on blockade of Varna and position of Russian army. 3 pp.
(17) S. G. Howe to George Finlay. Egina, 4 December 1828.
Topographical and archaeological information on Tomb of Agamemnon at Mycenae and other Mycenaean ruins in Argolis. Political events at Poros; Capodistrias's unfair policy. Comments on Cochrane's retention of Hastings's property. 2 pp.
(18) S. G. Howe to George Finlay. Egina, 5 January 1829.
Offers George Finlay hospitality in Egina until his house there is free; suggestions for im­proving port of Egina. 3 pp.
(19) J. Hane to George Finlay, Egina. Vaffé, 15/27 March 1829.
Anarchy in Crete and situation of Candia; his acceptance of the Presidency of the Cretan symboulion [in place of Rheineck, who was recalled by the Greek government]. 2 pp.
(20) J. Cartwright to George Finlay. H.M. Rifleman, off Tenedos, 14 June 1829.
Invitation to visit him in Constantinople. Comments on Capodistrias's role in Greek affairs. 4 pp.
(21) K. Kyrouras (?). 14 June 1829.
Description of Turkish attack on Greeks at Anephoriti (?) (in Greek). 2 pp.
(22) (Sent to George Finlay) June 1829.
Instructions given by electors of Corinth to their deputies, said to have been written by Capodistrias (in Greek). 2 pp.
(23) June 1829.
Note by Fridericus Bialloblotzky on German colonists in Greece (in Latin). 1 p.
(24) G. Lee to George Finlay. Argos, 12 August 1829.
c/o J. Cartwright, H.B.M.'s Consul-General, Constantinople.
Details of Greek Assembly and Senate; Capodistrias's salary; new Greek coinage. Personal news of philhellenes. George Finlay's house during his absence. 3 pp.
(25) S. G. Howe to George Finlay, Egina. Isthmos, 10/22 November 1829.
Discusses Greek political situation and Capodistrias. Difficulties of the 'colony'. 4 pp.
(26) S. G. Howe to George Finlay. Isthmos of Corinth, 25 November 1829.
Offers George Finlay superintendency and administration of 'colony' and property at Corinth; optimism re future revenues of estate. [In March 1829 Capodistrias had granted Howe land at the Hexamilion near Corinth, in order to found a settlement for refugee Greeks.] 3 pp.
(27) S. G. Howe to George Finlay, Athens. Isthmos, 14 December 1829.
Account of plundering activities of pallicaria in Roumeli. H's measures to protect colony's estate from irregular troops. 3 pp.
(28) S. G. Howe to George Finlay, Egina. Nauplion, 20 December 1829.
Re affairs of colony; needs priest and schoolmaster; present disorders; public criticism of Capodistrias. 3 pp.
(29) S. G. Howe to George Finlay, Egina. Isthmos, 15 January 1830. Near disaster off Salamis. Activity of pallicaria. 2 pp.
(30) 9 April 1830.
Views of senator Tatzi Manginas on Greek national policy (in Greek). 3 pp.
(31) Nauplion, 10/22 April 1830.
Reply of Greek Senate to Capodistrias's communication re protocol of 3 February 1830 (in Greek). 8 pp.
(32) Clonaris to Col. T. Gordon. Argos, 28 April/4 May 1831.
Political situation in Greece; activities of Maniates; restriction on liberty of press; position of islands; Mavrocordatos at Hydra; Zaimes's submission to Capodistrias (in French). 4 pp.
(33) 10 May 1830.
Congratulations to Prince Leopold from Chiots at Syra (in Greek). 2 pp.
(34) B. Chales, A. Manoussayiannes, and G.Tsouderos to Capt. Perronel, 14 May 1830.
Answer of Cretan chiefs to Perrone! expressing their faith in Cretan cause and decision to fight for liberty (in Greek). 3 pp.
(35) S. G. Howe to George Finlay, Liverpool. Boston, 13June 1831.
Requests information on Greece and 'colony'. Rejoices in Capodistrias's fall. He is now editor of new daily paper in Philadelphia; political situation in the U.S.A. 4 pp.
(36) Athens, 14 May 1854.
Statement of king of Greece confirming Greek neutrality towards Turkey. Sir Thomas Wyse's reply (in French). 1 p.
(37) G. Gropius's memorandum on new monetary system for Greece (in French). 3 pp.
(38) n.d.
Approximate calculation of Greek revenues (in French). 3 pp.
(39) George Finlay's jottings on various offences committed against Greece, 'Greece, July 1831'.

Mycenae: Sword blade [Inlaid] with Lions [BSA SPHS/1/0093.0693], Mycenae: Sword blade [Inlaid] with Lions, Latest 1913

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Sword blade from Mykenae: lions".

Mycenae: Jewellery from Tomb 515, Kalkani Cemetery [BSA SPHS/1/0020.A61], Mycenae: Jewellery from Tomb 515, Kalkani Cemetery, 1922

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae: (BSA excav. 1922) Tomb 515. Jewels." Listed as a Colour Slide in the SPHS negative register (A series), but the negative is black and white.

Mycenae: Jewellery from Tomb 529, Kalkani Cemetery [BSA SPHS/1/0021.A62], Mycenae: Jewellery from Tomb 529, Kalkani Cemetery, 1922

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae: (BSA excav. 1922) Tomb 529. Jewels". Listed as a Colour Slide in the SPHS negative register (A series), but the negative is black and white.

Knossos: Little Palace with Roman House and Fresco above [BSA SPHS/1/0217.1431], Knossos: Little Palace with Roman House and Fresco above, Latest 1906

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cnossos: little palace with Roman house and fresco above".

Mycenae: Doorway of the Treasury of Atreus [BSA SPHS/1/0219.1433], Mycenae: Doorway of the Treasury of Atreus, Latest 1900

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Treasury of Atreus: doorway".

Mycenae: Vases from Tomb 518, Kalkani Cemetery [BSA SPHS/1/0018.A59], Mycenae: Vases from Tomb 518, Kalkani Cemetery, 1922

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae: (BSA 1922) Tomb. 518. Vases 427.267". Listed as a Colour Slide in the SPHS negative register (A series), but the negative is black and white.

Mycenae: Vase from Tomb 529, Kalkani Cemetery [BSA SPHS/1/0019.A60], Mycenae: Vase from Tomb 529, Kalkani Cemetery, 1922

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae: (BSA 1922) Tomb. 529. Vases 434". Listed as a Colour Slide in the SPHS negative register (A series), but the negative is black and white.

Mycenae: The Present State of the Megaron (1901-4) [BSA SPHS/1/0259.1484], Mycenae: The Present State of the Megaron (1901-4), 1901-1904

Part of a group of images donated by the Argonaut Camera Club, taken on excursions and cruises in Greece and Asia Minor. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae: the Megaron, present state".

Tiryns: General View from W. [BSA SPHS/1/0360.1671], Tiryns: General View from W., 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Tiryns: general view from W., near view".

Tiryns: Great Portal on the E. Side [BSA SPHS/1/0361.1672], Tiryns: Great Portal on the E. Side, 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Tiryns: Great Portal on E. east. (W.L. Enlargement No.17)".

Tiryns: Sallyport and Ancient Staircase in the W. Wall [BSA SPHS/1/0362.1673], Tiryns: Sallyport and Ancient Staircase in the W. Wall, 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Tiryns: Sallyport and Ancient staircase in W. wall (W.L. Enlargement No. 16)".

Tiryns: W. Wall looking N. [BSA SPHS/1/0363.1674], Tiryns: W. Wall looking N., 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Tiryns: West Wall looking north".

Tiryns: Anta Base from the Great Propylaea showing Saw Marks [BSA SPHS/1/0364.1676], Tiryns: Anta Base from the Great Propylaea showing Saw Marks, 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Tiryns: Anta base from Great Propylaea showing sawcuts".

Mycenae: Interior of the Treasury of Atreus [BSA SPHS/1/0365.1677], Mycenae: Interior of the Treasury of Atreus, 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Treasury of Atreus, Interior".

Mycenae: General View of Citadel from S. [BSA SPHS/1/0366.1678], Mycenae: General View of Citadel from S., 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: General view of citadel from S. (W.L. Enlargement No. 12)".

Tiryns: Gallery leading down to Well in N. Wall [BSA SPHS/1/0367.1679], Tiryns: Gallery leading down to Well in N. Wall, 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Tiryns: Gallery leading down to well in North wall".

Mycenae: "Mrs Schliemann's Treasury" (Tomb of Clytemnestra) showing latest Excavations [BSA SPHS/1/0368.1680], Mycenae: "Mrs Schliemann's Treasury" (Tomb of Clytemnestra) showing latest Excavations, 1891-1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: "Mrs. Schliemann's Treasury" showing the latest excavations. (W.L. Enlargement No.13)".

Arcadia, Megalopolis: Theatre, foundations of (the theatre) Scena looking E. [BSA SPHS/1/0370.1683], Arcadia, Megalopolis: Theatre, foundations of (the theatre) Scena looking E., 1891

An image probably of the BSA excavations at Megalopolis 1890-1893. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Megalopolis: Theatre foundations of scena looking east".

Arcadia, Megalopolis: View of the foundation of the stage of the theatre [BSA SPHS/1/0371.1684], Arcadia, Megalopolis: View of the foundation of the stage of the theatre, 1891

An image probably of the BSA excavations at Megalopolis 1890-1893. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Megalopolis: One view".

Rhodes (town): Gate of Saint John [BSA SPHS/1/0607.2064], Rhodes (town): Gate of Saint John, 1909

Part of a collection of images from the travels of Hasluck and Woodward to Rhodes, Telmessos, Attaleia [Adalia], Perge, Sillyon, and Aspendos in 1909. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Rhodes: gate of St. John".

Mycenae: Inside View of the Lion Gate [BSA SPHS/1/0609.2065], Mycenae: Inside View of the Lion Gate, Latest 1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: lion gate, inside view".

Mycenae: Shaft Graves [BSA SPHS/1/0640.2165], Mycenae: Shaft Graves, Latest 1913

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae:shaft graves".

Mycenae: Roof of the Treasury of Atreus taken from below [BSA SPHS/1/1287.3274], Mycenae: Roof of the Treasury of Atreus taken from below, Latest 1904

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: roof of great tresuary, taken from below".

Mycenae: General view at dawn [BSA SPHS/1/1321.3385], Mycenae: General view at dawn, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: general view at dawn".

Mycenae: View from W. [BSA SPHS/1/1322.3386], Mycenae: View from W., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: from W.".

Mycenae: View from N.E. [BSA SPHS/1/1323.3387], Mycenae: View from N.E., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: from N. E.".

Mycenae: Lion Gate from inside with the Granary to the W. [BSA SPHS/1/1324.3388], Mycenae: Lion Gate from inside with the Granary to the W., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Lion gate from inside with granary to W.".

Mycenae: E. side of Grave Circle A, showing facing slabs [BSA SPHS/1/1325.3389], Mycenae: E. side of Grave Circle A, showing facing slabs, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Grave circle. E. Side showing facing slabs".

Mycenae: Entrance to Grave Circle A, showing facing slabs [BSA SPHS/1/1326.3390], Mycenae: Entrance to Grave Circle A, showing facing slabs, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: entrance to grave circle & showing facing slabs".

Mycenae: Granary and Shaft Grave VIII [BSA SPHS/1/1327.3391], Mycenae: Granary and Shaft Grave VIII, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Granary. The VIII th shaft grave".

Mycenae: Threshold of the Palace Megaron, Prodromos, Aithousa (portico) and Court [BSA SPHS/1/1328.3392], Mycenae: Threshold of the Palace Megaron, Prodromos, Aithousa (portico) and Court, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Palace. Threshold of megaron, Prodromos, Aithousa & court".

Mycenae: Palace Court and Aithousa (portico), showing the stairs to the N. or Prodromos [BSA SPHS/1/1329.3393], Mycenae: Palace Court and Aithousa (portico), showing the stairs to the N. or Prodromos, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Palace. court & aithousa, Showing stairs to N. or Prodromos".

Mycenae: Palace Court looking into the Aithousa (portico), Prodromos and Megaron [BSA SPHS/1/1330.3394], Mycenae: Palace Court looking into the Aithousa (portico), Prodromos and Megaron, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Palace. court looking into Aithousa, prodromos & megaron".

Mycenae: House of the Warrior Vase from the E. [BSA SPHS/1/1331.3395], Mycenae: House of the Warrior Vase from the E., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: House of Warrior Vase from E".

Mycenae: House of the Warrior Vase and the South House [BSA SPHS/1/1332.3396], Mycenae: House of the Warrior Vase and the South House, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: House of Warrior Vase & south House".

Mycenae: South House from N.W. [BSA SPHS/1/1333.3397], Mycenae: South House from N.W., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: South House from NW".

Mycenae: The closed door of the South House [BSA SPHS/1/1334.3398], Mycenae: The closed door of the South House, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: South House the closed door".

Mycenae: Wall and towers below the Lion gate [BSA SPHS/1/1353.3428], Mycenae: Wall and towers below the Lion gate, Latest 1897

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: wall & towers below Lion Gate".

Mycenae: Postern in the N. wall from within [BSA SPHS/1/1401.3565], Mycenae: Postern in the N. wall from within, Latest 1901

Part of a group of images donated by the Argonaut Camera Club, taken on excursions and cruises in Greece and Asia Minor. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: postern in N. Wall from within".

Mycenae: Lion gate [BSA SPHS/1/1521.3944], Mycenae: Lion gate, Latest 1913

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: lion gate".

Mycenae: Acropolis wall from the N.E. showing the Postern [BSA SPHS/1/1695.4225], Mycenae: Acropolis wall from the N.E. showing the Postern, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Acropolis wall from N. E. shewing postern".

Mycenae: Acropolis wall and the wall supporting Grave Circle A [BSA SPHS/1/1696.4226], Mycenae: Acropolis wall and the wall supporting Grave Circle A, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: between Acropolis wall & wall supporting grave circle".

Mycenae: Unsculptured grave stelae from Grave Circle A [BSA SPHS/1/1697.4227], Mycenae: Unsculptured grave stelae from Grave Circle A, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Grave circle. Unsculptured grave stelae".

Mycenae: Plan of Grave Circle A [BSA SPHS/1/1698.4228], Mycenae: Plan of Grave Circle A, Latest 1915

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: plan of grave circle ( Att. Mitt. Vol. XL.)".

Mycenae: Restoration of pavement in the Palace [BSA SPHS/1/1699.4229], Mycenae: Restoration of pavement in the Palace, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Palace. Restoration of pavement".