May 23, 1898
May 23, 1898
Broke camp at 7 am. and marched to the steamer ‘Peking’ at Folsom Street Wharf at 11.30 :i.m. The ship pulled out and anchored in
James J. Loughrey
(July 4, 1869 — August 28, 1965), Sergeant in ‘A’ Company of the United States California Volunteer Infantry.
May 25, 1898
May 25, 1898
Sailed for Manila at 5 p.m. There was great excitement and hundreds of steamers followed us up to the Heads. The cruiser ‘Charleston’ with the
June 2, 1898
June 2, 1898
We arrived at Honolulu today where we received a splendid reception, with several steamers and crowds accompanied by a number of bands.
June 3, 1898
June 3, 1898
We were given a splendid banquet by the city officials and introduced to President and Mrs. Dale [Dole]. Later drove all round the island and
June 4, 1898
June 4, 1898
We left the wharf at 6.30 a.m. and anchored in the stream where we saw an enormous shark alongside. We sailed out of the harbour
June 5, 1898
June 5, 1898
Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. We received canvas suits in the afternoon, followed by inspection.
June 6-9, 1898
June 9, 1898
School for non-commissioned officers under Major Boxton. Weather very hot.
June 11, 1898
June 11, 1898
No June 10! We lost one day crossing the 180° meridian around midnight. Reveille at 6 a.m. Buns and coffee at 7 a.m. Lunch 1
June 12, 1898
June 12, 1898
Reveille at 6.45 a.m. Mass and Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m. I went on guard at 10.30 a.m. Weather fine with showers.
June 13, 1898
June 13, 1898
Off guard at 11 a.m. Breakfast — roast beef. squash, buns and coffee. Dinner 5 p.m. — pork and beans, squash, bread and soup. Inspection
June 14, 1898
June 14, 1898
Reveille at 6 am. 2 biscuits and coffee 6.15 a.m. Exercise — school 10.30 a.m. Lunch — roast beef, pickles, potatoes, biscuits and coffee. Guard
June 15, 1898
June 15, 1898
p at 5 a.m. Drill and school. Lunch — boiled beef, brown rice, water. Supper – salt pork, squash, bread and coffee. Slept on deck.
June 17, 1898
June 17, 1898
Reveille at 5 a.m. Drill and school. Breakfast — hot cakes and coffee. Lunch – rice, biscuits and coffee. 12 noon ‘Charleston’ clearing decks for
June 18, 1898
June 18, 1898
Sighted land at 6 a.m. Ordered below at 8 a.m. until 9.30. Weather squally and showery.
June 19, 1898
June 19, 1898
Mass at 8. a.m. At noon we were 160 miles from Agana (Guam). Heavy showers. Fleet stopped at 4. p.m. and Father McKinnion went on
June 20, 1898
June 20, 1898
Land sighted at 5 a.m. Ordered below at 6.30 off Agana. Hove to at 7.30. ‘Charleston’ went ahead and sneaked into the harbour entrance. Heavy
June 21, 1898
June 21, 1898
Reveille at 5 am. Breakfast, exercise and school. The weather was squzilly. The Spanish Governor came aboard ‘Charleston’ at 9 am. Fourteen small boats full
June 22, 1898
June 22, 1898
Natives came alongside with coconuts, limes, pineapples, pigs and chickens. We bought them for a song finding that old brass coins were considered more valuable
June 23, 1898
June 23, 1898
Inspection 8 to 9.30 am. I saw two sharks about 40 feet long which followed the ship for over two hours. A soldier from H
June 25, 1898
June 25, 1898
Off guard at 2.30 p.m. Inspection, where we received heavy marching orders. Fire drill 5. p.m. Boat lowered from ‘Peking’ to bring Fr. McKinnion aboard.
June 26, 1898
June 26, 1898
Mass at 8 am. Service for non-Catholics at 9 am. Weather showery.
June 27, 1898
June 27, 1898
The weather was windy and rainy throughout the afternoon followed by heavy storms with thunder and lightning.
June 28, 1898
June 28, 1898
The weather was calm and fair. Drill and school 11.30 am. We sighted land and a steamer off the coast at 2 pm. At 3
June 29, 1898
June 29, 1898
At 6 a.m. we sighted a British tramp steamer. There were heavy seas running all day. Around midnight it became very stormy, which was great
June 30, 1898
June 30, 1898
Reveille at 6 a.m. The weather was still stormy. Dan Nichols fell down the hold and strained his back. ‘Charleston’ and ‘Baltimore’ chased a steamer
July 1, 1898
July 1, 1898
Reveille at 6 am. Everything packed and awaiting orders to land at Cavite at 1 p.m. We received 50 rounds of ammunition last night. Heard
July 2, 1898
July 2, 1898
We were up at 5 am. preparing to go shore and left the steamer at 3.30 p.m. We landed at Cavite at 4.30 p.m. and
July 3, 1898
July 3, 1898
Off guard at 1.30 p.m., all well. The Insurgents have charge of Spanish prisoners in the town who are a dejected looking lot. I visited
July 4, 1898
July 4, 1898
Independence Day. Reveille at 6 a.m. The brigade was reviewed by General Anderson at 9.30 am. Dewey came over to Cavite. He was a fine