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Bu - Buchanan Collection; 1755-1982
A - Papers of Sir Andrew Buchanan, first baronet; 1747-1976
46 - Copy despatches from A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain, to 3rd Earl of Malmesbury [J. Harris] and Lord John Russell [later 1st Earl Russell], Foreign Office, London; 1858-61.
Document Reference
Bu 46/16
Title
Letter from A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain, to 3rd Earl of Malmesbury [J.Harris], Foreign Office, London; 25 Oct 1858.
Date
25 October 1858
Extent
2 ff
Level
Piece
Content Description
Refers to a communication between Calderón Collantes and General Almonte; refers to crimes committed against Spanish subjects residing in Mexico; reveals that Spain will 'seek redress' herself as mediation from Great Britain and France has so far proved unsuccessful; discusses a letter which will be sent to General Almonte outlining the demands made by Spain upon the Mexican Government; reveals the Spanish Government insists upon the re-establishment of the treaty of 1853 and reveals they may be willing to modify the treaty if necessary.
Term
foreign affairs, Spain and Mexico 1858
Spanish affairs, government
Mexican affairs, government
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA7422
Almonte; - (fl 1858-1859); General
fl 1858-1859
NA6255
Collantes; Saturnino Calderón- (1799-1864); Señor; Spanish Foreign Minister 1853-63
1799-1864
NA136
Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat
1807-1882
NA6098
Harris; James H. (1807-1889); 3rd Earl of Malmesbury
1807-1889
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