Record

Document Reference	Bu 44/2
Title	Copy despatch from A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain, to 3rd Earl of Malmesbury [J. Harris], Foreign Office, London; 4 Sep 1858.
Date	4 September 1858
Extent	1 f
Level	Piece
Content Description	Informs him that he had attempted to discover if there was any truth to rumours of Spanish intentions to invade Africa; refers to the fortress of Mellila, the taking of Spanish vessels by Rif pirates and General O'Donnell's desire to strengthen Spain's position in Africa.
Term	colonial affairs, Spanish
	architecture, fortifications
	Moroccan affairs, 'Moroccan Question'
	crimes, piracy

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA6258	O'Donnell; Leopoldo (1809-1867); Duke of Tetuan; general and politician	1809-1867
NA136	Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat	1807-1882
NA6098	Harris; James H. (1807-1889); 3rd Earl of Malmesbury	1807-1889