Record

Document Reference	Bu 46/80
Title	Letter from A. Buchanan, Madrid, Spain, to 3rd Earl of Malmesbury [J.Harris], Foreign Office, London; 6 Nov 1858.
Date	6 November 1858
Extent	1 f
Level	Piece
Content Description	Discusses the 'detention' of the British Schooner 'Amalia' at Valencia; refers to a letter received from the Minister of Finance stating that the vessel was to be returned to her owners; refers to a letter received from Mr Barrie which reveals that although a Royal Order has been issued which would allow the return of the vessel to her owners, the vessel and cargo were still in the hands of the Spanish authorities who appeared to be delaying the matter; reveals that Mr Barrie believes the vessel was carrying contraband cargo to Spain.
Term	foreign affairs, Great Britain and Spain
	Spanish affairs, government
	maritime vessels, merchant, 'Amalia'

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA6263	Barrie; Charles (fl 1858-1862); Mr; British Consul Spain	fl 1858-1862
NA136	Buchanan; Andrew (1807-1882); 1st Baronet; diplomat	1807-1882
NA6098	Harris; James H. (1807-1889); 3rd Earl of Malmesbury	1807-1889