Gonzalez Bravo, Luis., 01/30/1844-01/30/1844

File — Box: 1, Folder: 84

Identifier: 71682

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

One series only.

Dates

01/30/1844-01/30/1844

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/08/06

Container Summary

1 AL (copy) dated 1/30/1844 from Washington Irving (1783-1859), U.S. Minister to Spain (1842-1846), to Luis Gonzalez Bravo (1811-1871), Spanish First Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, urging modification of the quarantine laws in the Canary Islands. Irving requested that the U.S. African Squadron be permitted to use the Canary Islands as a station for rest and supplies. Irving mentioned that Commodore Matthew C. Perry (1794-1858), commanding the "Macedonian," recently was forced to perform a quarantine of 8 days in Santa Cruz. Sent from Madrid. Pages 167-168.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

IRVING, WASHINGTON - CORRESPONDENCE TO GONZALEZ BRAVO, LUIS (1844): Other Types

GONZALEZ BRAVO, LUIS - CORRESPONDENCE FROM IRVING, WASHINGTON (1844): Other Types

CANARY ISLANDS - CORRESPONDENCE ABOUT QUARANTINE REGULATIONS IN (1844): Other Types

PERRY, MATTHEW C. - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING (1844): Other Types

"MACEDONIAN" (U.S. SHIP) - REFERENCE (1844): Other Types