Jacinto Lumbreras

“ In this regard, we have realised that their actions towards us are not those of true brothers, and we have agreed to distance ourselves from them so that our Presidency cannot be made subordinate, whatever happens. ”

“ But thanks to the mercy of God, not one of the towns under our jurisdiction has been captured by the said enemy. Fourth: Not once have we solicited any kind of aid from them, whereas they have from us. Fifth: Our people have been fighting practically day and night in order to defend them, as well as contributing greatly in other ways, and the reward has been an attempt to take our Presidency away from us by fraud. ”

“ But they are the ones who should submit and be put to right, because they caused all the trouble. We ratify this document under a binding oath to commit our lives and wealth to the defence and support of our said Presidency. All of us, other affiliates and those who wish to become affiliates, will abide by this document. Should any amongst us come to suffer misfortune, openly or secretly, or be wickedly killed, we shall all investigate and shall not rest until the perpetrator, if such there be, is found and duly punished. ”