G. BORROW.

To the Rev. G. Browne

(_Endorsed_: recd. Oct. 7, 1839)
CADIZ, _Sepr._ 21 [1839].

REVD. AND DEAR SIR AND EXCELLENT FRIEND,--I arrived at Cadiz this morning
by a small coasting-vessel, after undergoing a quarantine of four days at
Tarifa. On calling at Mr. Brackenbury's I received your kind
communication of the 29th July, acquainting me with the resolution of the
Committee.

Had I been aware of that resolution before my departure for Tangiers, I
certainly should not have gone. My expedition, however, was the result
of much reflection. I wished to carry the Gospel to the Christians of
the Barbary shore who were much in want of it; and I had one hundred and
thirty Testaments at San Lucar which I could only make available by
exportation. The success which it has pleased the Lord to yield me in my
humble efforts at distribution in Barbary will, I believe, prove the best
criterion as to the fitness of the enterprise.

I stated in my last communication to Mr. Brandram the plan which I
conceived to be the best for circulating that portion of the edition of
the New Testament which remains unsold at Madrid, and I scarcely needed a
stimulant in the execution of my duty. At present however I know not
what to do; I am sorrowful, disappointed, and unstrung.

I wish to return to England as soon as possible; but I have books and
papers at Madrid which are of much importance to me and which I cannot
abandon. This perhaps alone prevents me embarking in the next packet. I
have moreover brought with me from Tangiers the Jewish youth who so
powerfully assisted me in that place in the work of distribution. I had
hoped to have made him of service in Spain; he is virtuous and clever.
My servant Antonio I was compelled to send back to Madrid ere my
departure from Seville on account of his many irregularities.

I am almost tempted to ask whether some strange, some unaccountable
delusion does not exist. What should induce me to stay in Spain, as you
appear to suppose I intend? I may, however, have misunderstood you. I
wish to receive a fresh communication as soon as possible either from
yourself or Mr. Brandram; in the meantime I shall go to Seville, to which
place and to the usual number pray direct.

I enclose the last letter which I received from the firm of O'Shea, from
whi