GREGORIO DE LA PEŅA TO CELESTINO GUBATAYA, SEPTEMBER 1, 1900

Exhibit 1295.

[Original in Spanish. D . S. P . I.R., 1171.2.]

SEPTEMBER 1, 1900.

INSTRUCTIONS.

1st. If the concealed band should accidentally meet the enemy, and if the latter commit no outrages of any kind, it shall endeavor to withdraw a short distance without losing sight of the enemy, first advising these headquarters that proper action may be taken.

2nd. If the enemy commit any kind of outrage, the concealed party is obliged to attack them, and may deliver as many as five volleys, if possible, and retreat, endeavoring always not to lose sight of the enemy.

3rd. Let this camp be settled upon as a point of concentration, if the enemy is uncertain, otherwise among the mangrove trees of Catunayan.

4th. The following shall be considered as outrages: Burning houses, shooting men and animals, such as cattle and horses, appropriating the property of others; outraging women; assaulting residents of the barrio and other similar acts causing public indignation.

5th. If the patrol that meets the enemy has no time to withdraw as prescribed in article 1, it will deliver one or two volleys and retreat, advising these headquarters in every instance. But if in place of Americans, outlaws are met with, the method to be pursued is left to the discretion of the commander of the patrol-endeavoring, if possible, to capture them.

6th. All other forces in quarters, or that is to say, off duty, instantly upon hearing or learning of the volleys fired by the patrol, are to put themselves under arms, while awaiting orders from these headquarters. But if prior to receiving orders, any danger is encountered, the officer or commander thereof shall act in accordance with the prescriptions of the preceding articles.

CAMP LAPUS-LAPUS, September 1, 1900.

(Signed) GREGORIO DE LA PEŅA,
Guerrilla Chief.

To Seņor CELESTINO GUBATAYA,
Guerrilla Chief, Present.