538 Espagne, 1821-1823 
means to maintain intimate relations between Spain and 
Mexico, if necessary, by placing Spanish prince on throne 
of Mexico (f . 227) . 
[This volume contains nothing on U.S., and very little 
else on Spanish America.] 
716 (1822. May-Aug.) 
Montmorency to La Garde 
May 9. No. 19, message of president of U.S. 
to Congress, Mar. 8, 1822, respecting recognition of 
independence of Spanish colonies; probable effect (f. 26). 
May 23. American affairs; effect of U.S. 
recognition on action by France (f . 30) . 
718 (1822. Jan. -Mar.) 
[Miscellaneous documents, including reports of debates 
in Cortes, some concerning American affairs (see ff. 123, 
132, 138, 141) , and extracts from Spanish newspapers (see 
especially f. 148).] 
Mar. 1. Martinez de la Rosa, report read in 
session of Cortes, Mar. 3, on relations with U.S., and 
ratification of treaty (f. 175). 
Mar. 4. Analysis of statement concerning con- 
dition of Spanish Army read to Cortes by Minister of War 
(f. 186). 
Mar. 4. Altamira, memoir read to Cortes in 
session of Mar. 6, on American affairs (ff . 213-226) . 
719 (1822. Apr. -Aug.) 
Miscellaneous documents, including reports of debates 
in Cortes (see Apr. 14, f. 21, respecting American affairs), 
and extracts from Spanish newspapers. 
720 (1822. Sept. -Dec.) 
Miscellaneous documents, including reports of debates 
in Cortes and extracts from Spanish newspapers, but nothing 
of importance for America. 
721 (1823. Jan. -May) 
Mention of capture of British vessels in West Indies 
(f. 12); no other material concerning America. 
722 (1823. June-July) 
June 9. Chateaubriand to Talaru, formal in- 
structions on mission to Spain; consideration of situation 
of Spanish colonies and of possibility and desirability of 
establishing in America monarchical governments headed by 
Bourbon princes; this would afford a check on growing republi- 
can system; further instructions on this subject will be 
sent, but the ambassador already is acquainted with attitude 
of France (ff. 52-59). 
