The Life of George Borrow

by Herbert George Jenkins

[234c] It was subsequently stated that the arrest was ordered because Borrow had refused to recognise the Civil Governor’s authority and made use “of offensive expressions” towards his person. The Civil Governor had no authority over British subjects, and Borrow was right in his refusal to acknowledge his jurisdiction.

[235] The Bible in Spain, page 547.

[238a] Dispatch from Sir George Villiers to Viscount Palmerston, 5th May.

[238b] Ibid.

[239a] Despatch from Sir George Villiers to Viscount Palmerston, 12th May 1838.

[239b] Ibid.

[240a] Despatch from Sir George Villiers to Viscount Palmerston.

[240b] Letter to Rev. A. Brandram, 17th May 1838.

[241a] Despatch from Sir George Villiers to Viscount Palmerston, 5th May 1838.

[241b] In a letter to the Rev. A. Brandram, 17th May 1838.