Major-General MERRITT,
_United States Army, Manila_:
In my own behalf and for the nation I extend to you and the officers
and men of your command sincere thanks and congratulations for the
conspicuously gallant conduct displayed in your campaign.
WILLIAM McKINLEY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _Washington, August 21, 1898_.
Admiral DEWEY,
_Manila_:
Receive for yourself and for the officers, sailors, and marines of your
command my thanks and congratulations and those of the nation for the
gallant conduct all have again so conspicuously displayed.
WILLIAM McKINLEY.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE, _Washington, December 4, 1898_.
General OTIS,
_Manila, Philippine Islands_:
By direction of the Secretary of War, following from the President is
sent you for your early consideration.