March 4, 1899
We sailed for Negros at 3.30 a.m., arrived at 10.45 a.m. and landed at 2 p.m.
We sailed for Negros at 3.30 a.m., arrived at 10.45 a.m. and landed at 2 p.m.
We left for Iloilo, our first port of call, at 1 a.m. and arrived there at noon.
I was on guard duty again today. The Company’s equipment was put on board ‘Cascou’ and we boarded ‘St. Paul’ for Negros at 5 p.m.… Read More »March 1, 1899
I was posted on guard duty at Quarter del Fortin [Cuartel de Fortin]. Orders came for the Company to assemble at 11 p.m. and it is… Read More »February 28, 1899
I went on guard to relieve Sergeant Kaye, although I felt very sick with pain in my back, the result, I believe, of 11 days… Read More »February 27, 1899
There was heavy skirmishing on the other side of the river, 13 soldiers were killed including a Captain and a Lieutenant.
The church at Guadaloupe [Guadalupe] was blown up. A gunboat engaged the Insurgents at Guadaloupe [Guadalupe] with heavy fire from their rapid-fire guns.
During the night we were attacked and fired 65 rounds at the Insurgents.