ANGELES, P.I., October 26, 1899
DEAR FATHER: I left the hospital the 2oth of this month and have been with the Ninth since then. Things are quiet here as far… Read More »ANGELES, P.I., October 26, 1899
Calamba
Monday, Oct. 23d, 1899
[2d. Battle of Lecheria Hill or Calamba.] Left here with Company at 3.45 fording San Juan. Crossed bridge 4.30 a.m. Struck & surprised enemy little… Read More »Monday, Oct. 23d, 1899
Sunday, Oct. 22d, 1899
B, I (Rose’s) & D (Eltonhead’s) of 21st and 3 Cos of 37th. V. Inf. under Major Cheatam which arrived from Pasig today go on… Read More »Sunday, Oct. 22d, 1899
Friday, Oct. 20th, 1899
Rebels made strong attack on right of our line and feeble one on our left at 9.30 tonight. By 11.30 everything had quieted down and… Read More »Friday, Oct. 20th, 1899
Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1899
The Napidan hailed today near Santa Rosa by two Spanish Filipino officers who desired to know why troops had not been sent to receive surrender,… Read More »Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1899
Saturday, Oct. 14th, 1899
Spanish Filipino officer & 4 men under arms came through lines this morning offering to surrender themselves and the garrison at Santa Rosa, about 15… Read More »Saturday, Oct. 14th, 1899
Wed, Oct. 4th, 1899
Loss yesterday, 2 killed, 7 wounded. Reports say 60 of enemy killed.
Monday, Oct. 2d, 1899
Hall with L. Co. made reconnaissance this morning to Lecheria Hill & S. & W. of same; discovered positions of various entrenchments, some new, and… Read More »Monday, Oct. 2d, 1899
1st RESERVE HOSPITAL, MANILA, P.I., October 1, 1899.
DEAR MOTHER: The letter heading is not as pleasant looking as some I have sent to you. I have been sick with a fever for… Read More »1st RESERVE HOSPITAL, MANILA, P.I., October 1, 1899.