832 Correspondence Politique, Supplement 
1749, Feb. 9. Instructions to Vaulgrenant, concerning 
in part commerce with Spanish America (ff. 235-244). 
1752, Sept. 23. Instructions to Duras, containing 
references to trade, French colonies in America, and Great 
Britain (f . 372) . 
15 (1753-1765) 
[n.d., c. 1753]. Saint-Contest to Duras, concerning 
negotiations with Spain as proposed by Duras; observations 
on complete understanding with Spain and hostility of 
Britain; England admits Braddock was ordered to attack 
French settlements on Ohio (f. 27). 
1755, May 12. Louis XV to Ferdinand VI, on relations 
with Britain, referring particularly to situation in North 
America (ff. 82-97). 
1757, Feb. 27. Instructions to Aubeterre, relations 
with Britain; observations on Spanish refusal of defensive 
alliance (ff. 141-174). 
1758, Feb. Bernis, memoir on qualifications of abbe 
Beliardi for post as French agent of marine and commerce 
at Madrid (f . 179) . 
1759-60, [n.s.]. Extract from political memoir on 
relations with Britain; demand of Spanish mediator; danger 
from British aggression in America (ff. 187-209). 
1762, Nov. 23. Louis XV, ratification of Charles 
Ill's acceptance of gift of La. from France (ff. 244-245). 
[1802, June 9], 20 Prair. X, [n.s.]. Note on cession 
of La. to Spain by France in 1762; concerns signature, 
ratification, and execution of act of cession of La. (f. 
243) . 
[This volume also contains various documents relating 
to Portuguese colonies of South America; ransom of Manila.] 
[See MVC, without date, 1753, May 12, 1755, Nov. 23, 
1762, June 9, 1802.] 
16 (1766-1767) 
Correspondence of Choiseul, Grimaldi, Ossun, Praslin, 
Rochford 
Subjects Treated 
Franco-Spanish commercial agreement in elucidation 
of article 24 of Family Compact (f. 51). 
Ransom of Manila (f. 4). 
News from Mexico (f. 297). 
French trade with La.; passports issued by Spain; 
requirements for their issuance; growing reluctance of 
Spain to grant passports to French vessels; no need for 
powder in La. (ff . 101, 102, 107, 108, 110, 128-130, 142, 
146, 151-155, 162-164, 166, 167, 173, 271, 287, 292, 320, 
360) . 
[See MVC, Dec. 19, .22, 1766, Jan. 6, 17, 31, Feb. 1, 
16, Apr. 4, 20, May 5, July 21, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 17, Sept. 
21, Oct. 4, Dec. 13, 1767.] 
