Note 15 — Chapter IV · The Premeditated Insurgent Attack
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“Most urgent. According to despatch from Captain detached at Batangas, American divers are working unceasingly. He says that he ordered them to be fired on in case they try to land. Await your reply.”
Aguinaldo’s reply ran as follows:—
“I do not mind their working at sea, but you must under no conditions allow them to land troops; be brave for the sake of your Tagálog heart. Approve your action.”—P.I.R., 1179. 2.