Manila, August 30, 1901
From the very first. enlisted men from the near-by Cuartel de España have come over to our quarters to fraternize and assist in “putting us… Read More »Manila, August 30, 1901
August 1901
29th of August 1901
This afternoon, Don Pablo returned with Mr. Gerona. These two men told me that the soon-to-be Judge of Batangas promised to talk to Mr. Taft… Read More »29th of August 1901
Aug. 27, 1901
Last night was the evening of the reception given by the Manila teachers. We had arranged a farewell meeting of the Metaphysical Society so we… Read More »Aug. 27, 1901
Sunday, August 25, 1901, Manila
Last night was a night of horrors. Apparently something I had eaten at Ah Gong’s filthy restaurant, or something I had eaten at a cafe… Read More »Sunday, August 25, 1901, Manila
August 24, 1901*
*Provisionally dated Peggy and I went down to the Escolta Monday Saturday in a stunning rig. Wherever the paint on our carromata was visible it… Read More »August 24, 1901*
Friday, August 23, 1901, Manila
We came ashore this morning. Rain, rain, rain, but cool withal. All of us bachelors are quartered in the old bamboo barracks at the Exposition… Read More »Friday, August 23, 1901, Manila
August 23, 1901*
*Provisionally dated Friday morning the crowd from the Thomas arrived and a freaky set they are. They are the clubbiest kind of club. At chow… Read More »August 23, 1901*
Manila, August 23, 1901
IN MANILA AWAITING ASSIGNMENT For the vast two days, We have had a chance to observe to some ‘extent the practicsl workings of typhoon weather.… Read More »Manila, August 23, 1901
August 21, 1901
Yesterday, we sighted the truculent island of Samar off to our left and soon afterward steamed into the straits of San Bernardino. Then Luzon on… Read More »August 21, 1901