Feb. 20, 1900
the Padre reported to Capt Bishop an intended insurgent attack but either our preparations scared them off or the whole thing was a fake. Get guard duty… Read More »Feb. 20, 1900
February 1900
February 15th, 1900
Left Sili for Banabá; night was spent in open camp; continuing the journey the following day, we found Banabá deserted. We, therefore, continued to Balinsugan… Read More »February 15th, 1900
February 11th, 1900 (Sunday)
About 3:30 o’clock a.m., we left camp at Oscaris. At night, after fording a little river, we slept in open camp. Continuing the journey the… Read More »February 11th, 1900 (Sunday)
Feb. 10th, 1900
Day before yesterday I went to San Fernando–(took my first long ride in a “carrometa” [carromata]) and laid in a stock of supplies to last… Read More »Feb. 10th, 1900
Feb. 9, 1900
House on the outskirts of town set on fire lots of yelling by niggers but no shooting.
Feb. 7th, 1900
Wednesday–The niggers have threatened a little but done nothing more in the last few days. I was on guards Sunday nights and last night. Monday… Read More »Feb. 7th, 1900
Feb. 6, 1900
Hiked to a small river about 3 mi West of town and Captured a proa loaded with rice for the insurgents. She carried an insurgent… Read More »Feb. 6, 1900
February 5th, 1900 (Monday)
We rose early; the day was gloomy, the sky cloudy, rain threatened, and there was also quite a wind.
February 4th, 1900
Sunday. About midday, we were informed that the Americans were in Camarag; so we placed ourselves on the alert. Later, this was contradicted. We were… Read More »February 4th, 1900