This index to the Despatches from United States Consuls in Buenos Aires, 1811-1906, collection provides the dates each reel covers. Government Information MAY NOT hold all of these reels. The record in the library catalog describes the extent of our holdings. For help, or to make an appointment to view a reel, email rad@colorado.edu
Consular dispatches consist of reports to the Department of State from U.S. consular representatives abroad. The dispatches reply to consular instructions and report on a wide range of subjects dealing with economic, political, and social conditions abroad in addition to routine matters. Many of the dispatches are accompanied by enclosures, such as copies of correspondence between consuls and local government officials, U.S. diplomatic representatives, other consuls, U.S. naval officers commanding naval vessels or squadrons stationed in foreign waters, and U.S. citizens abroad.
Some dispatches relate to commercial and other regulations, navigation law, exports and imports, duties and tariffs, censuses, cases of U.S. citizens tried abroad and appeals help, and the reaction of foreign people to U.S. policies.
The spreadsheet attached below contains a reel-by-reel description of the complete collection.