AGUINALDO TO VELEZ, DECEMBER, 1898

Exhibit 1385.

[Original in Spanish. Rough draft. P. I. R., 1089.4.]

[DEC. 1898?]

Sr. MARCIAL VELEZ.

In view of the qualifications of Sr. Marcial Velez, I appoint him Chief of the Revolutionary forces of the province of Cebu.

In the said province all the organism which existed during the Spanish regime must be respected, both in regard to the government, general administration and of justice, as to that of the towns in particular, the offices being filled only by the appointment of persons really anxious for the independence of the Philippines and friendly to this Government.

All existing laws shall also be observed in so far as compatible with our cause, as also the contributions and taxes established by the former government. In a word, the status quo must be respected, as long as this temporary state of affairs continues.

God etc.

(Signed) E. A.