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Bu - Buchanan Collection; 1755-1982
A - Papers of Sir Andrew Buchanan, first baronet; 1747-1976
10 - Letters from British Legations to A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain; 1858-9.
Document Reference
Bu 10/63
Title
Letter from J. Baker, Barcelona, Spain, to A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain; 27 May 1859.
Date
27 May 1859
Extent
2 ff
Level
Piece
Content Description
Writes in addition to his official despatches; four French vessels had passed through the port in search of coal; Tuscan vessels had taken down the Tuscan flag and hoisted the colours of Italy; there had been celebrations and fireworks; the authorities expressed some doubt as to the legality of changing nationality; the locals had sympathy for the Italian cause; the customs officer at Barcelona had been attempting to keep vessels separate from their consuls to prevent fraud; this had reduced consular fees, as documents no longer required the consul's signature; has reported the loss of revenue to Lord Malmesbury but has received no reply; may send a more formal notification to Lord Malmesbury through him.
Term
unification, Italy
maritime vessels, ships, Tuscan
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA6098
Harris; James H. (1807-1889); 3rd Earl of Malmesbury
1807-1889
NA6268
Baker; James (fl 1859-60); Mr; diplomat
fl 1859-60
NA136
Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat
1807-1882
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