[41] See the British figures regarding the ransom money, post. [↑]
[42] The admiralty archives in England may have various data regarding this. [↑]
[43] With Cornish also went Auditor Pedro Calderon and his daughter, who went to Spain, and some missionaries, officers, and soldiers (Sitio y conquista, p. 77). [↑]
[44] More than four hundred houses were ruined in the barrios of Santa Cruz and Binondo by the British after the assault (Sitio y conquista, pp. 72, 73). [↑]
[45] The British found some copper on the “Filipino,” and before setting fire to the vessel, spiked the cannon (Sitio y conquista, p. 72). [↑]
[46] In order to secure the release of Villacorta, it was alleged that he was insane; but his release was only accomplished after a money payment (Sitio y conquista, p. 75). [↑]
[47] In the province of Panay, the alcalde was corrupted by the English, but was prevented from surrendering the province, as he was seized and imprisoned by the Augustinians there, an act approved by Anda. In Cebú, quiet was restored after the alcalde was hanged with the aid of the loyal Augustinians. See Mas, i, pp. 161, 162. [↑]
[48] See synopses and excerpts of these letters, ante, pp. 153–160. [↑]