RICE, DECEMBER 1, 1902

A.

Malabang, Mindanao, P. I., December 1, 1902.

I, George D. Rice, chaplain, Twenty-seventh Infantry, certify that I know nothing concerning the alleged application of the "water cure" to Father Augustine de la Pena, parish priest at Dumangas, Isle de Panay, P. I., supposed to have been administered at Banate, Isle de Panay, P. I., during the month of December, 1900, presumably resulting in the death of said father.

I was in my proper station (Tigbuaun [Tigbauan], Isle de Panay, P. I.) during the month of December, 1900, and never heard of this case. I do not recollect any of the circumstances. The name seems familiar, but I never knew that this father died.

Very respectfully,

George D. Rice,
Chaplain, Twenty-seventh Infantry,
Late First Lieutenant, Twenty-sixth Infantry, U. S. Volunteers.