31st Oct. 1899
We stayed on board all day. Stuff still unloading. We had muster this A.M. and turned in our bayonets this P.M.
October 1899
Oct. 30, 1899
We left Santa Rosa today Was advance guard again the same as usual. the Cav. always takes the rear Arrived at Cabanatuan about 10 A.M.… Read More »Oct. 30, 1899
Monday Oct. 30th 1899
We anchored in Manilla Bay about midnight last night. The bay is full of boats of all kinds and sizes. Those nearest us are four… Read More »Monday Oct. 30th 1899
Oct. 27, 1899
After waiting several days for rations etc, to come up, the entire command left San Isidro this morning and started northward. About 6 miles marching… Read More »Oct. 27, 1899
Friday, Oct. 27th ’99
Formed Company 4 a.m. and marched to right of line in expectation of attack. Nothing unusual occurred and Co. returned at 9.20 a.m.
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
Tuesday, Oct. 24th ’99
One man killed & four wounded in scrap yesterday. Elliott’s wound probably very severe as it is in right shoulder joint.
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