Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_12562214_1 ( notes VARCHAR, date__from_ VARCHAR )

### Question ###
what are the notes for date (from) 12 august 1897?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT notes FROM table_12562214_1 WHERE date__from_ = "12 August 1897"