The refugees of these massacres came to the American compound for help, but Ussher had them treated at another hospital instead.[46] As the siege continued, the Armenians held their positions well after two weeks of fighting.[47] Knapp notes that despite the ongoing bombardment, the Armenians had succeeded in creating a government, though it was relatively ineffectual.[47] On 8 May, the Varagavank Armenian monastery was set on fire and "priceless ancient manuscripts also went up in smoke."[48] The house Knapp was staying in was bombarded heavily by artillery.