Item #2401 [Manuscript Letter, Signed, from the Spanish Consulate in Gibraltar to the Governor General of Cuba Discussing Cargo and Shipping]. Cuba, Trade.
[Manuscript Letter, Signed, from the Spanish Consulate in Gibraltar to the Governor General of Cuba Discussing Cargo and Shipping]

[Manuscript Letter, Signed, from the Spanish Consulate in Gibraltar to the Governor General of Cuba Discussing Cargo and Shipping]

Gibraltar: 1828. [3]pp., on a bifolium. Previously folded, with separations. Tanned, somewhat brittle. Good. Item #2401

An interesting example of official communications concerning trade between colonial Cuba and the Spanish mainland. In this manuscript letter, date March 14, 1828, the new Spanish Vice Consul in Gibraltar writes to the Governor General of Cuba concerning several topics. These include the regulation of shipping to Cuba, and by implication the rest of the Caribbean, through Gibraltar, particularly of French ships leaving Mediterranean ports. Also discussed is keeping track of individuals, particularly merchants going to Cuba by means of identification papers and other documents. The consul also reminds the colonial government of the importance of documenting duties and tariffs paid for shipping cargo and goods.

Price: $500.00