Note 38 — Chapter II · Dewey and Aguinaldo
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The Philippine people * * * have seen in your nation, ever since your fleet destroyed in a moment the Spanish fleet which was here * * * the angel who is the harbinger of their liberty; and they rose like a single wave * * * as soon as I trod these shores; and captured in ten days nearly the whole garrison of this Province of Cavite in whose port I have my government—by the consent of the Admiral of your triumphant fleet.38