September 11, 1899
I think the rainy season must be near its last stages. In the last week it has only rained occasionally, mostly at night. The roads… Read More »September 11, 1899
September 1899
September 10, 1899
Was on outpost last night. Outpost is an easy guard, from 6 P.M. to 6 A.M., four hours off, two hours on, and the next… Read More »September 10, 1899
September 9, 1899
Guagua and Santa Rita were attacked last night. They are only three or four miles away and the firing, rifles, machine and field guns, was… Read More »September 9, 1899
September 8, 1899
Forenoon, drew. Had pie for dinner. Have had it several times now. It is curious how good it tastes. Afternoon, drew.
September 7, 1899
Spent the morning at Gen. McArthur’s headquarters tracing a map. It seems that that ladrone captured yesterday belonged to the native regiment that deserted Spain… Read More »September 7, 1899
September 6, 1899
On guard at Gen. Wheaton’s headquarters. Gen. Wheaton being at Collulit [Calulut], the guard was only three men, myself acting Corporal. By a curious coincidence… Read More »September 6, 1899
September 6th Wednesday 1899
Airs, with glassy sea to light breeze with dimpled surface, until taps. Filipinas Islas 30 mi to eastward, high & rugged. Lost smoke of S.S.… Read More »September 6th Wednesday 1899
September 5, 1899
Was on the early morning “hike” that goes three and one-half miles down the track to meet the patrol coming up. Was waked at 4… Read More »September 5, 1899
September 5th Tuesday 1899
7 months ago I was receiving my “baptism” of fire. Watched the signaling of the fleet in eve.
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