Note 18 — Chapter III · Insurgent “Coöperation”
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On August 26, 1898, Aguinaldo was still ready to consider annexation if necessary.18 He was apparently not sanguine at this time as to the result of a continued struggle with Spain. At all events, he wanted the help of the Americans if such a struggle was to come, and desired to know on what terms it could be had.19