L29/568/32

Grantham, St. James's to Fitzherbert (private, copy) The terms of Spanish Memorial are "injurious & Consequences ridiculous". Gibraltar is the main concern of Spain. Spain would have to pay a great price for it. Possible that some arrangements about the logwood may take place. Necessary to insist highly on Dominica and to be as strict as possible regarding Newfoundland. Grantham uneasy about the Grenada edicts. Papers regarding St. Eustatia are under consideration. Speculation in the funds must be prevented. Fitzherbert to find out whether the Spanish Ambassador's powers are sufficient for him to conclude without sending to Spain. Americans should be informed that Spain is obstructing a conclusion. Dutch ought to give in their "Pretensions".

21 Oct 1782

From: 1782 To: 1782

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Lucas,
Grantham, Thomas Robinson, 2nd Baron,
Fitzherbert, Alleyn

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