Pierre de Riel, marquis of BEURNONVILLE. L.A.S., Madrid October 31, 1805; 4 pages in-4, small cracks from disinfection. About a debt not honored by the Spanish government. He has received the letters of MM. de Talleyrand and de Montmorency de Robecq, but, in spite of his two interventions, has not yet received an answer from the ministry. He speaks about the finances of Spain. "I am of the opinion that even before the death of Charles III, it will be necessary to declare by another schedule that his debts will not be paid [...] all the royal coffers suspended their payment [...] the royal papers are in the highest degree of loss". He adds: "I gave your letter to Mr. Ouvrard. He cannot do anything in your case", not being able to finish his own business, "because of the financial situation of this country, it is really deplorable".