December 26, 1898
Before ten o’clock in the morning the tricolor was hoisted from the Casa Real and the Tribunal. This event happened without any formalities and without… Read More »December 26, 1898
December 1898
Sunday, December 25th, 1898
This is another fine day but the Sun is out hot. The Nights are cold and we can make use of our woolen Blanket the… Read More »Sunday, December 25th, 1898
Sunday, Christmas, Dec. 25, 98
Awake late as I do not have to report at reveille. Ate no breakfast. Natives all dressed in silks &c, and carry baskets of fruit,… Read More »Sunday, Christmas, Dec. 25, 98
Dec. 25, 1898
Christmas Day. Did but little. In afternoon Frank & I took a long walk. At seven in evening we had a company supper. It was… Read More »Dec. 25, 1898
December 25, 1898
Christmas Day. We celebrated with High Mass at 9.30 a.m. and later had a big dinner. We had a fairly good time.
Sunday, Dec. 25th, 1898
Cavite, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. 1898 is fast slipping into eternity. Only one more week and… Read More »Sunday, Dec. 25th, 1898
Saturday, December 24th, 1898
The Weather is delightfull and we all recieved Mail and good many of the Men some smal Boxes Mail leaves in the afternon by Hong… Read More »Saturday, December 24th, 1898
Saturday 12-24-98
A small box came from Miss Son. Half of regiment yet in trenches. Worked on plat all day. Sergt Burtt and I took walk in… Read More »Saturday 12-24-98
Dec. 19 to 24, 1898
Neglected to write each day so will lump it. Nothing of importance has happened except the arrival of mail and more wies [wires]. I received… Read More »Dec. 19 to 24, 1898