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Document ReferenceBu 46/143
TitleLetter from Sir A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain, to Lord John Russell [later 1st Earl Russell], Foreign Office, London; 6 Apr 1860.
Date6 April 1860
Extent2 ff
LevelPiece
Content DescriptionConcerns claims made by British subjects against the Spanish Government for duties levied on goods imported into Cuba in 1845; explains that if Spain agrees to pay, in full, an amount equal to the duties levied, there will be no further claims for interest; discusses claims made by the owners of the 'Caledonia' and the 'Lady Falkland'; reveals there is a dispute concerning the claim of the 'Lady Falkland' but that Mr Collantes has agreed to re-examine correspondence on the subject.
TermSpanish affairs, government
imports and exports, customs and excise
foreign relations, Spain and Great Britain
maritime vessels, ships, Caledonia
maritime vessels, ships, Lady Falkland

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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA6255Collantes; Saturnino Calderón- (1799-1864); Señor; Spanish Foreign Minister 1853-631799-1864
NA136Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat1807-1882
NA139Russell; John (1792-1878); 1st Earl Russell1792-1878
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