We find so far that the native population are not willing to give us this assistance as promptly as required.

But we must have it, and if it becomes necessary we will be compelled to send out parties to seize what we may need.

We would regret very much to do this, as we are here to befriend the Filipinos.

Our nation has spent millions in money to send forces here to expel the Spaniards and to give good government to the whole people, and the return we are asking is comparatively slight.
"General Anderson wishes you to inform your people that we are here for their good, and that they must supply us with labor and material at the current market prices.

We are prepared to purchase five hundred horses at a fair price, but cannot undertake to bargain for horses with each individual owner." Aguinaldo sent this letter by a staff officer to General Anderson inquiring whether it was sent by authority of the latter, who then indorsed on it in a statement that it was.