Espagne , 1820 535 
Jan. 28. No. 9, sincerity of U.S. spirit of 
conciliation; letter from Hyde de Neuville (ff. 70-71). 
Feb. 12. No. 11, publication by U.S. of docu- 
ments relative to negotiation with Spain; explanatory note 
from Hyde de Neuville respecting his opinion on Art. 8; 
sends copy of this note (ff. 91-92). 
From Cabres 
Jan. 3. No. 1, San Fernando y Quiroga says 
successful negotiation with U.S. lies in support by France; 
doubts if Vivls leaves before news is received of presi- 
dent's message to Congress; negotiation to be resumed on 
ground that U.S. has no right as owner of La. to West 
Florida or Texas; what Spain desires from France - a firm 
declaration; U.S. and Buenos Aires (ff . 6-10) . 
Jan. 6. No. 2, Vives still in Madrid; Spain 
desires support of England; views of Sir Henry Wellesley 
on this point; Amelie Island, Buenos Aires, and U.S. (ff. 
19-20) . 
Jan. 17. No. 5, read part of president's mes- 
sage to San Fernando y Quiroga; its moderation; endeavor 
to secure modification of Vives' instructions (ff . 39-43) . 
Jan. 27. No. 8, Vives left yesterday; cabinet; 
president's message (ff. 63-67). 
Feb. 3. No. 13, mission of Vives; his journey 
to England; delay in reaching U.S. (ff. 80-82). 
From Montmorency-Laval 
Mar. 27. No . 35 , mention of Florida in decree 
convening the Cortes; question addressed to Jabat respecting 
mission of Vives; suspects that Vives had powers to ratify 
treaty (ff . 197-203) . 
Apr. 22. No. 3, confidential, views of England 
on colonies well served by bill in U.S. Congress to author- 
ize occupation of Florida and invasion of Texas; believed 
here that garrisons of Pensacola and St. Augustine will 
defend themselves and that war will occur (ff . 320-333) . 
Apr. 27. No. 44, intention of Forsyth to re- 
turn to Madrid; will probably not make use of his conge; 
conciliatory spirit of Jabat (ff . 344-349) . 
706 (1820. May- Aug.) 
Pasquier 
To Montmorency-Laval 
May 17. No. 21, government and congress of 
U.S. and question of Floridas ; arrival of Vives in U.S. 
(ff. 61-62). 
July 7. No. 30. status of Vives' negotiation 
at Washington (ff. 204-207). 
From Montmorency-Laval 
July 6. No. 63, despatches from Vives; nature 
of his mission; attitude of congress; intention of govern- 
ment to send Vives letter of ratification (ff. 198-202). 
