They must
select trustworthy women to carry correspondence, charging them to
hide the letters underneath their skirts, bearing in mind that the
Americans do not search them; and in sending to the towns for arms
or food, the orders must be sent by women and for small quantities,
so as not to attract attention."--P.I.R., 2035. 3.
[411] Simeon Villa, who accompanied Aguinaldo on his long flight,
kept a somowhat detailed account of events in the form of a diary.
[412] P.I.R., 869.
[413] _Ibid._
[414] P.I.R., 2035. 3.
[415] P.I.R., 886. 13.
[416] Exhibit 1233
(Original in Spanish. Contemporary copy. P.I.R., Books B. 4.)
"_General Headquarters, Santa Barbara_, Feb. 28th, 1899."
(Literal copy of telegram.)
* * * * *
"Casualties, Americans, on 6th, 2000 Colonels dead, one General;
all churches converted into hospitals full American wounded; total
American casualties 7000 confirmed by General Fullon just arrived
from Malolos; says also Iloilo quiet and not taken.
* * * * *
"A true copy
"By order of Chief of Staff.
"_Juan Beloso_."
[417] (Supplement to the _Filipino Herald_.)
"Thursday, Feb. 23rd, 1899.--4 P.M.
"The Filipino Army occupies the suburbs of Manila.
* * * * *
"The three columns commanded by Generals Pio del Pilar and Licerio
and Col.
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