The Library
with the section of Armenian manuscripts.
There
are some very curious Mss. in the monastery,
as well as books;
translations also from
Greek
originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac etc.
Byron
to Moore Dec. 5th, 1816.
|
he
present letter will be delivered to you by two Armenian friars, on their
way, by England, to Madras. They will also convey
some copies, of the grammar, which I think you agreed
to take. If you can be of any use to them, either
amongst your naval or East Indian acquaintances, I hope
you will so far oblige me, as they
and their order have been remarkably attentive
and friendly towards me since my arrival at Venice. Their
names are Father Sukias Somalian and
Father Sarkis Teodorosian. They speak Italian,
and probably French, or a little English. Repeating earnestly
my recommendatory request, believe me, very truly, yours,
Byron. Perhaps you can help them to their passage, or give or get
them letters for India. |