The Philippines: Past and Present (Volume 1 of 2) by Dean C. Worcester
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Pratt adds:-- "I received it late at night, and at once communicated to General Aguinaldo, who, with his aide-de-camp and private secretary, all under assumed names, I succeeded in getting off by the British Steamer _Malacca_, which left here on Tuesday the 26th. "Just previous to his departure, I had a second and last interview with General Aguinaldo, the particulars of which I shall give you by next mail. "The general impressed me as a man of intelligence, ability, and courage, and worthy the confidence that had been placed in him. "I think that in arranging for his direct cooperation with the commander of our forces, I have prevented possible conflict of action and facilitated the work of occupying and administering the Philippines. "If this course of mine meets with the Government's approval, as I trust it may, I shall be fully satisfied; to Mr. Bray, however, I consider there is due some special recognition for most valuable services rendered. "How that recognition can best be made I leave to you to decide. "I have, etc." [20] |
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