Espagne, 1757-1758 421 
1757, Nov., [n.s.]. Memoir on attitude of Spain 
towards France and England; mention of American affairs; 
unfriendly attitude of Spain relative to trade in Gulf of 
Mexico; Ensenada's management of Texan affairs (ff. 455- 
462) [see MVC] . 
523 (1758. Jan. -Aug.) 
Aubeterre 
To Bernis 
Jan. 9. No. 40, has thanked Ferdinand VI for 
reception given French fleet at Carthagena; news that 
viceroy of Mexico has allowed French from La. to purchase 
powder in Mexico (f. 11). 
Feb. 22. No. 46, intends to utilize threat to 
Louisbourg; Wall is anxious about Louisbourg and Canada; 
will try to work with Wall to influence King to decide 
(f. 87). 
Mar. 4. No. 48, substance of letter he planned 
to propose that King of France write to King of Spain, 
asking for Spanish cooperation in protecting Louisbourg 
from English; Wall fears such a proceeding would spoil 
chances of Spanish cooperation; necessary for Spain to take 
initiative without request from outside (f . 108) . 
Mar. 20. No. 50, Wall told king of his own and 
Aubeterre f s anxiety about Louisbourg and importance of that 
place to Spain; king did not reply; Aubeterre suggests that 
Spanish minister in Paris be told of anxiety over Louisbourg; 
his explanation to Wall of France* s unfavorable situation 
as regards Louisbourg (f. 145). 
Mar. 27. No. 51, conversation with Wall on 
Louisbourg; focal importance of America in war (f . 152) . 
Apr. 17. No. 54, Spanish indifference to danger 
threatening colonies; conversation with Wall respecting 
English plans against Louisbourg and lie Royale (f . 178) . 
May 22. No. 59, does not expect help from Spain, 
who seems interested only in safe arrival of treasure fleet, 
due in Aug., and in preservation of Indies; Spanish belief 
that fall of Louisbourg will force France to meet English 
terms of peace; is spreading idea that such a loss will 
force France to abandon all American continental possessions, 
in hope that Spain will be alarmed (f. 239). 
June 6 [8?]. No. 61, Spain is awaiting result 
of English attempt on Louisbourg; it will determine war; 
suggestion that fleet at Conflans be sent at once to destroy 
English fleet (f. 265). 
June 12. No. 62, Spain awaiting result of attack 
on Louisbourg, convinced that its loss will mean loss of 
French possessions on North American continent; Spain will 
try to secure favorable peace for France (f. 278). 
June 21. No. 63, interview with king and queen 
of Spain and presentation of letter from Louis XV asking 
for aid: king spoke of importance of holding Louisbourg 
(f. 293). 
