BRESNAHAN, MAY 12, 1902

Statement of John J. Bresnahan.

My name is John J. Bresnahan. I live at 101 Pearl street, Burlington, Vt. I am 25 years old. I entered the military service of the United States 27th July, 1899, and was a private in Company D, commanded by Captain Brownell, of Twenty-sixth U. S. Volunteers. I went to the Philippine Islands with my regiment. Discharged 13th May, 1901.

I remember the day the priest came, he was dressed as a sergeant of artillery, and was confined in a room alone. I think he was in camp at least nine days. On the afternoon of the last day on which I ever saw the priest I was ordered to take him up to headquarters. I took him up there. I saw him after the cure had been given that afternoon. He looked done up and the tears were running from his eyes. I stayed with him for three-quarters of an hour. I took him into a rear room by order of Captain Brownell and made him lie down on a ladder which was slanted up.

Captain Brownell wanted him to sign some papers and he refused to do so. Then the captain said he would give him fifteen minutes to decide whether to sign the papers or take the water cure again. He finally agreed to sign the papers. He then signed them. I then was told to take him back to his cell and I did so. I did not see him again until about 9.30 or 10. Then I saw him taken out of his cell by Sergeant Campbell and Private Branch. Sergeant Campbell blindfolded him and he was taken out to another building. I never saw him again. About one hour after Private Branch came to the guardhouse where I was for some picks and shovels. Later I saw a party of prisoners going in the direction in which the priest went.

JOHN J. BRESNAHAN.

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MAY 12, 1902.

Personally appeared the above John J. Bresnahan and made oath that the statement above subscribed by him is true, before me.

JULIAN CODMAN,
Justice of the Peace.