June 6, 1898
Cut down to 2 meals a day. Up at 6, coffee at 7, Dinner at 10, supper at 6 not half enough at either meal
Cut down to 2 meals a day. Up at 6, coffee at 7, Dinner at 10, supper at 6 not half enough at either meal
Up at 4 breakfast at 4:15 and aboard the Kwonghoi at 7. When we went out to fleet at about 9:15 fleet move towards Manilla
Played out with Lee in morning went over town and took in Philippine Circus saw some very fine tumbling
Chas Ruhl died today. He was sick but a few days, lasted with a boil turned to erysiphilis caused meningitis. He also had typhoid malaria.
Ruhl buried today. Wanted to embalm and send him home but it was not practicable. He was buried inManila vaults. Had charge of firing party
On guard at Recollecties [Recoletos]. Nothing of note happened. Saw the arrest of a Lieut. of Aguinaldo’s who was telling Spanish soldiers that we were
Busy all day with sedition case. It is an interesting trial. Last evening woke up with a gagging feeling throat finally threw up a worm
Thanksgiving. Rookies came up this A.M. Rumors some. They seem like an fine set of boys. In evening [had] banquet over in a American restaurant.
Have been working to get settled in quarters. Every thing is now running smoothly. I have changed quarter all the time. But little to do.
Sunday. Had a very fine dinner. Christmas boxes add greatly to our bill of fare. In afternoon Jim, Carr & I called on Launacia’s folks.
Sunday. Had a very fine dinner. Christmas boxes add greatly to our bill of fare. In afternoon Jim, Carr & I called on Launacia’s folks.
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
Christmas Day. Did but little. In afternoon Frank & I took a long walk. At seven in evening we had a company supper. It was
Had neglected to write for last 10 days although much has happened that is of interest. A few days ago in fact Jan 5, Lee Morse
Went to hospital to see Jim. He has blotches all over face but they will disappear in a few months. Jim will be in quarters
Pointdexter was tried before a summary court [in front of a] Lieut.Col. He was fined $10 making no defense. Think it was a surprise to
Capt. McDonald better. Went out in the forenoon to milk ranch to get him some genuine cow milk. Was told to come again at 3:30,
Nothing out of ordinary happened today. In evening Carr, Frank Holbart & I played billiards. James during day played Shorty 3 games chess Holbart [won
This morning reports show that our [troops] advanced driving natives before them. Most of the firing at night is by the natives answered by and
Nothing of importance happened during the day except arrest of all men who went to front without leave including Morrow, Watson, Clagget, & Pratt. In
On guard all day. Privates who left without leave were fined from $2 to $7. The non coms I think got a severe lecture because
Nothing had happened today. The usual round of work & guard duty. In evening put on extra guards as outbreak was expected. The non coms
Last night American forces captured two small towns & California [was] fighting in left was severe but insurgents were licked. At one place center of
Nothing happened but usual round of duty. Several boys are off ships so guard work is less heavy on me. No province boats are allowed
Went to left of our line today. Took 5 pictures. Was under fire nearly all day but was not allowed to return fire. Lieut. and
Valentines day. Miss Bowman sent me some candy, cigar case, and handkerchief. Have not sent hers yet. I am her orderly. Took pictures to Cheenu photo
Some round of duty for us the last few days. As little skirmishing At the front but nothing of great importance has happened. Have been
Have ben sick since last writing. Got pictures on 23rd. Nothing has happened except on the night of the 22nd when outbreak was made and
Big battle occurred today. Worst of war. Gen. Wheaton’s brig. [brigade] on left of line comprising Oregon & three other reg. [regiments] made a demonstration
More fighting on lines. Oregon boys lost several more men Freeman, Holbrook, 0 Neil[,] Jarman and others wounded. Did lots of charging but no firing.