ON TO MANILA, U.S.S. Hancock, April 18, 1899.
April 18, 1899
Tuesday. Left San Francisco about five o’clock in the morning and passed through the Golden Gate an hour or two afterwards. The early morning was
Edward Avery Bumpus
(June 24, 1875 — September 28, 1901). Lieutenant in the U.S. Army from Massachusetts. Killed in action in the Philippines.
Monday, May 1, 1899.
May 1, 1899
We did not hang up any May baskets, although it was such a fine day when we first got up that I was tempted to.
TUESDAY, May 2, 1899, to WEDNESDAY, May 10, 1899.
May 2, 1899
There was a bad break in the machinery to-day and we were delayed until the following morning. One of the pistons broke, and the ship
May 10, 1899 150 miles from Manila.
May 10, 1899
The diary, or anything else an unhappy reader may name it, has been sadly neglected lately. We are so close to Manila that it is
In Camp, MANILA, P.I., May 16, 1899.
May 16, 1899
DEAR MOTHER: Buenas dias ! (good morning), Como la va ? (how are you). My last note was written just before I received orders to
MANILA, P.I., June 27, 1899.
June 27, 1899
DEAR CHAUNCEY: Your letter dated June the 7th reached me on June 23, while we were camped near Blockhouse number Cinco, not far from the
CALOOCAN R.R. STATION, MANILA, P.I., July 3d, 1899.
July 3, 1899
My DEAR PADRE: Your letter came with several others, and I could picture to myself the circumstances and surroundings under which it was written. The
July 3d, 1899.
July 3, 1899
My DEAR CHRISTINE: In spite of the fact that you owe me several letters, I am going to write you on a piece of Spanish
1st RESERVE HOSPITAL, MANILA, P.I., October 1, 1899.
October 1, 1899
DEAR MOTHER: The letter heading is not as pleasant looking as some I have sent to you. I have been sick with a fever for
Monday, October 2, 1899.
October 2, 1899
It has been cool and cloudy and I am beginning to get back my strength. The day in the hospital usually starts in at 6
ANGELES, P.I., October 3, 1899.
October 3, 1899
DEAR AUNT LAURA: This is a pleasant day here and there is enough breeze to offset the rays of the sun. The days are never
ANGELES, P.I., October 3, 1899.
October 3, 1899
DEAR MOTHER: Father wrote to me from the Royal Hotel, Edin- burgh, September 9, and I also have your letter of September 19, so that
ANGELES, P.I., October 26, 1899
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
ANGELES, P.I., November 2, 1899
November 2, 1899
DEAR CHRISTINE: You must be at home now and enjoying golf, bicycling, and the theatre. The amusements are limited here, and the only entertainment (if
BAMBAN, P.I., November 25, 1899
November 25, 1899
DEAREST CHRISTINE: Thank you many times over for your wishes. I can imagine how the weather is at home this time of the year. The
BAMBAN, P.I., December 28, 1899
December 28, 1899
My DEAR Mother: That California wine goes to the right spot, and I have to thank you for it. I got the box Christmas morning
Manila, P.I., July 25, 1901.
July 25, 1901
My DEAR FATHER: I am writing this in the quarters of Aguinaldo, where I am acting as officer of the day. Captain Palmer has general