Record

Document Reference	Bu 10/73
Title	Letter from J. Powles, London, to A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain; 10 Oct 1859.
Date	10 October 1859
Extent	4 ff
Level	Piece
Content Description	Writes regarding the appointment of a chaplain for Spain; asks if Lord Russell is leaving the matter with him as he is unsure how to treat enquires made to the Foreign Office; Lord Malmesbury's handling of the situation has been 'extraordinary', especially with regard to the loss of Mr Child's testimonials; the Spanish Certificates question has again been raised; mentions the involvement of the U.S.A. in European stocks; discusses the right of individuals to purchase foreign debts; there was a suggestion that American citizens may purchase the Spanish debt to Britain; he will discuss the matter with Lord Russell on his return from Scotland.
Term	religions, Church of England
	appointments, clerical, Spain
	financial affairs, investments, foreign government debt

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA139	Russell; John (1792-1878); 1st Earl Russell	1792-1878
NA6098	Harris; James H. (1807-1889); 3rd Earl of Malmesbury	1807-1889
NA6354	Child; Alfred (fl 1859); Mr	fl 1859
NA6264	Powles; J.D. (fl 1858-1861); Mr	fl 1858-1861
NA136	Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat	1807-1882