December 26, 1899
The soldiers had breakfast at 7 a.m. At 8 o’clock the honorable president ordered the companies formed, and he explained to all that the only… Read More »December 26, 1899
Diary of Simeon Villa
December 25, 1899
At daybreak we found ourselves at the foot of Mount Polis. We continued the ascent, although under painful difficulties, as our bodies were already weakened… Read More »December 25, 1899
December 24, 1899
We find ourselves still in Talubin. About 8 o’clock in this morning a report came saying the Americans had arrived at Bontoc, the provincial capital,… Read More »December 24, 1899
December 22, 1899
It was 7 a.m. when we arrived in Ambayuan. Here we found the women worn out from the painful journey they had suffered. They were… Read More »December 22, 1899
December 21, 1899
Yesterday afternoon about 5 o’clock news came through an Igorrote that many armed forces had arrived in Babuyan. He could not say for certain whether… Read More »December 21, 1899
December 19, 1899
Speaking of our life on this ranch—all get up at 6 o’clock in the morning, and afterwards breakfast is prepared. Breakfast takes from 9 to… Read More »December 19, 1899
December 16, 1899
At 6 p.m. the honorable president named the following as members of a council to take place this night, viz: Colonel Sytiar, Señor Barcelona, director… Read More »December 16, 1899
December 7, 1899
After commencing the ascent of Mount Polis we never stopped for rest, and we reached the summit of that lofty mountain at 8 o’clock in… Read More »December 7, 1899
December 6, 1899
We left this settlement at 10 o’clock p.m. and took up the march to Banane via Ambayuan. We reached Ambayuan at midnight, and we at… Read More »December 6, 1899