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Document ReferenceBu 44/75
TitleCopy despatch from A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain, to Lord John Russell [later 1st Earl Russell], Foreign Office, London; 17 Feb 1860.
Date17 February 1860
Extent4 ff
LevelPiece
Content DescriptionDiscusses possible peace terms which would conclude the war between Spain and Morocco; discusses Spanish claims against Morocco and demands for the occupation of Tangier by the Spanish public and O'Donnell; reports the Spanish government were considering the cost of maintaining fortresses in Morocco with reference to Melilla.
TermMoroccan affairs, 'Moroccan Question'
architecture, fortifications

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Persons
CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA6258O'Donnell; Leopoldo (1809-1867); Duke of Tetuan; general and politician1809-1867
NA136Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat1807-1882
NA139Russell; John (1792-1878); 1st Earl Russell1792-1878
Places
CodeSet
PL2401/Tangier/Morocco
PL2397/Melilla/Spain
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