[1] The word "Armenian" is not altogether indicative of race, it refers
more particularly to those who are Christians. Any who have forsaken
the faith and become Mohammedans are no longer regarded as Armenians,
but are Turks.
[2] The above description is taken literally from a report of the
British Vice-Consul of Erzeroum. Copies are in possession of the
diplomatic representatives of the powers at Constantinople. The scene
occurred in the Village of Semal before the massacres, during the
normal condition of things.
[3] Extracts from letters are left unsigned for fear of endangering
the writers' lives.