This manuscript was possibly from the collection of David Laing (d 1878). It was bought by Herbert Somerton Foxwell from Richard Cameron of Edinburgh in 1891.GB 0096 MS 149 [1805] Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 28 leaves Unknown This manuscript was possibly from the collection of David Laing (d 1878). It was bought by Herbert Somerton Foxwell from Richard Cameron of Edinburgh in 1891. Part of the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature, initially collected by Herbert Somerton Foxwell and presented by the Goldsmith's Company to the University of London in 1903. Manuscript volume containing a tract entitled 'A concise account of the present state of the Spanish American colonies', [1805]. The manuscript appears to be a copy of a document written by a Spanish American, and is written with a view to invoking English intervention as a means of escape from the oppressive colonial policy of Spain, which it describes. Single item. Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details. Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests. English Manuscript folio. Bound in cloth. Collection level description. Compiled by Sarah Smith as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. ISAD(G) 2nd edition, and NCA rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997). Aug 2000 Colonial administration Colonial countries England Europe Latin America Political systems Spain Spanish America UK Western Europe London