Sunday, August 28th, 1898
This has being a beautifull day all the Boys attended Service at the Opera House and some went to the catolic services this day we… Read More »Sunday, August 28th, 1898
August 1898
August 28, 1898 (Sunday)
Church services were held by the Chaplain in the afternoon. I took a walk around the town and went out to see the fort that… Read More »August 28, 1898 (Sunday)
Saturday, August 27th, 1898
Weather is pretty we had a nice Shower during the night wich settlet the dust nicely this being my Birthday I had an invitation from… Read More »Saturday, August 27th, 1898
Saturday, August 27, 1898
“United States Supremacy Must Be Absolute” On August 18, Admiral Dewey, through his aide-de-camp, informed his squadron that as a result of the preliminary talks… Read More »Saturday, August 27, 1898
August 27, 1898 (Saturday)
We drill from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. every morning and also from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. We all get up at 4:30 a.m. Breakfast… Read More »August 27, 1898 (Saturday)
Friday, August 26th, 1898
Weather is fine but terrible hot we have no Dressparade this day I went down the Beach and gathered up some Shells and watched the… Read More »Friday, August 26th, 1898
August 26, 1898 (Friday)
We were kept busy all day fixing our quarters, arranging a suitable place outdoors for cooking.
Thursday, August 25th, 1898
The Weather is pretty we are still doing Guard duty but have no drilling except Dressparade in the Evening for it is too hot we… Read More »Thursday, August 25th, 1898
August 25, 1898 (Thursday)
Soon after dinner, we went aboard a small steamer boat and were taken to a small town called Cavete (Cavite). Our two [battalions] were quartered… Read More »August 25, 1898 (Thursday)