Document Reference | Bu 10/18 |
Title | Letter from W. Stuart, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain; 5 Feb 1859. |
Date | 5 February 1859 |
Extent | 4 ff |
Level | Piece |
Content Description | Reports that he has received a letter from Georgiana; their uncle was generous in his legacies; the new Brazilian Foreign Minister is easier to deal with than his predecessor; refers to disagreement between Uraguay and Argentina over the River Plate; has urged Brazil to remain neutral; the American expedition has aborted its efforts in the region; Mr Howard of Lisbon is an excellent friend and colleague; asks to be remembered to Middleton; hopes he has recovered from the political effects of 'Salamanca's disease'; mentions a treaty which would guarantee the independence of Uraguay; complains about the heat. |
Term | climate, Brazilian |
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Code | PersonName | Dates of existence |
NA6233 | Buchanan; Georgiana E. (-1904); Lady Buchanan; née Stuart 2nd wife of Andrew Buchanan | -1904 |
NA6083 | Howard; Henry F. (1809-1898); Sir; British Diplomatic Service | 1809-1898 |
NA6313 | Middleton; Robert T.C. (-1902); Mr; diplomat | -1902 |
NA6234 | Stuart; William (1824-1896); Sir; diplomat | 1824-1896 |
NA136 | Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat | 1807-1882 |
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