Record

Document Reference	Bu 44/35
Title	Copy despatch from A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain, to Lord John Russell [later 1st Earl Russell], Foreign Office, London; 15 Sep 1859.
Date	15 September 1859
Extent	2 ff
Level	Piece
Content Description	Reports on public opinion in Madrid, stating that there would be a desire for action against Morocco if Spanish demands were not met; informs him of the Queen's attitude which was 'pro Spanish' and states he had written to Calderon Collantes on the subject; feared there may be a serious war in Morocco. PS Informs him the Spanish government wished to gain territory to provide for the security of Ceuta.
Term	Moroccan affairs, 'Moroccan Question'

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA6259	Isabella II (1830-1904); Queen of Spain; ( reigned 1833-1868)	1830-1904
NA6255	Collantes; Saturnino Calderón- (1799-1864); Señor; Spanish Foreign Minister 1853-63	1799-1864
NA136	Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat	1807-1882
NA139	Russell; John (1792-1878); 1st Earl Russell	1792-1878