Record

Document Reference	Bu 2/73
Title	Letter from R. Woolley, Madrid, Spain, to A. Buchanan, St Petersburg, Russia; 3 Sep 1840.
Date	3 September 1840
Extent	2 ff
Level	Piece
Content Description	Refers to 'The Republican' mentioned in his despatch; the President is busy dealing with domestic politics to attempt to keep Douglas from being elected and is not concerned with foreign affairs; is anxious to leave 'this barbarous country'; does not wish to waste his time on 'Don Windbag de Valle'; concludes with his plans to visit Paris and London.
Term	politics, American, domestic

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA6125	Douglas; Stephen (Mr); A.	Mr
NA6126	Preston; William (1816-1887); Mr; American diplomat soldier and congressman	1816-1887
NA6127	Van Buren; Martin (1782-1862); Mr; 8th President of the U.S.A. 1837-1841	1782-1862
NA6128	Valle; - Blanco de (fl 1840-1861); Señor; Spanish politician	fl 1840-1861
NA6129	Woolley; R.W. (fl 1840-1860); Mr; American diplomat	fl 1840-1860
NA136	Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat	1807-1882