Espagne, 1760 427 
Subjects Treated 
Practical difficulties in way of fitting out vessels 
for French colonies and having them touch at Cadiz to 
assume character of Spanish vessels destined for Spanish 
colonies (f . 7) . 
Spanish concern for colonies in America (ff. 174-175, 
188, 200) . 
Unwillingness of Spain to consent to peace that would 
destroy balance of power in America (ff . 174-175, 188, 
200) . 
Spanish opinion on terms of peace in America (ff . 188, 
200) . 
French policy towards Spain and mediation (ff . 200, 
216) . 
Desirability of peace in order to prepare for future 
war with Britain (ff. 200, 216). 
529 (1760, July-Sept.) 
Ossun 
To Choiseul 
July 4. No. 78, pleasure of Charles III at 
news of French recapture of Quebec; Fuentes interview with 
Pitt as reported to Ossun by Wall; Ossun' s interview with 
Charles III, who declares that France and Spain are natural 
allies in Europe and America; Charles Ill's proposal to 
exchange something for La. after peace (ff. 22-34). 
Aug. 4. No. 91, Spanish claims to fishing 
rights on Newfoundland banks (f . 123) . 
From Choiseul 
July 15. No. 75, French surprise at Spanish 
suggestion regarding exchange of La.; France could not 
consider it (f . 73) . 
Aug. 19. No. 82, France does not know of any 
right in Newfoundland fisheries accorded to Spain (f . 180) . 
[See MVC, July 4, 15, 1760.] 
530 (1760, Oct. -Dec.) 
Choiseul 
To Ossun 
Oct. 13. No. 92, has just learned that Montreal 
has surrendered; all of Canada thus lost; no details yet 
known (f . 46) . 
From Ossun 
Oct. 23. No. 113, loss of Canada; danger to 
La. and Mexico; necessity of sending supplies and rein- 
forcements to La.; aid to be expected from Spain (f. 111). 
Oct. 27. No. 114, loss of Canada has not caused 
great sensation in Spain (f . 122) . 
Oct. 30. No. 115, interview with Charles III; 
representation of danger to Spain from English conquests in 
