February 17, 1899
February 17, 1899
During the night we were attacked and fired 65 rounds at the Insurgents.
James J. Loughrey
(July 4, 1869 — August 28, 1965), Sergeant in ‘A’ Company of the United States California Volunteer Infantry.
February 19, 1899
February 19, 1899
The church at Guadaloupe [Guadalupe] was blown up. A gunboat engaged the Insurgents at Guadaloupe [Guadalupe] with heavy fire from their rapid-fire guns.
February 21, 1899
February 21, 1899
There was heavy skirmishing on the other side of the river, 13 soldiers were killed including a Captain and a Lieutenant.
February 27, 1899
February 27, 1899
I went on guard to relieve Sergeant Kaye, although I felt very sick with pain in my back, the result, I believe, of 11 days
February 28, 1899
February 28, 1899
I was posted on guard duty at Quarter del Fortin [Cuartel de Fortin]. Orders came for the Company to assemble at 11 p.m. and it is
March 1, 1899
March 1, 1899
I was on guard duty again today. The Company’s equipment was put on board ‘Cascou’ and we boarded ‘St. Paul’ for Negros at 5 p.m.
March 2, 1899
March 2, 1899
We left for Iloilo, our first port of call, at 1 a.m. and arrived there at noon.
March 4, 1899
March 4, 1899
We sailed for Negros at 3.30 a.m., arrived at 10.45 a.m. and landed at 2 p.m.
March 6, 1899
March 6, 1899
We attended a reception put on by our troops and the native population at 5 p.m.
March 19, 1899
March 19, 1899
A company of native police was despatchcd to the mountains to search for Ladrones. I was on outpost duty. There is trouble coming, we can
March 20, 1899
March 20, 1899
We have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment’s notice.
March 22, 1899
March 22, 1899
Lieutenant Jordan was robbed of $220 in gold and other currency. Two natives were later arrested and $175 recovered.
March 30, 1899
March 30, 1899
We received orders to pack up our gear and prepare for a ten-day period of duty. Reports stated that Malolos had fallen and that 1,500
March 31, 1899
March 31, 1899
Good Friday. We left Bacolod for Jiinamylan at 2.30 p.m. and arrived at 6 p.m.
April 2, 1899
April 2, 1899
We left our quarters at 3. a.m. for the mountains, a march of about 11 miles. We got back about noon having burned a lot
April 5, 1899
April 5, 1899
We left for Isabella at 3.30 pm. We arrived at a farm at 8.30 pm. and camped there for the night. I was on guard
April 8, 1899
April 8, 1899
We left Isabella at 6 a.m. and arrived at Jimamylan at 2.30 pm.
April 16, 1899
April 16, 1899
We left for Bacolod aboard a schooner at 11.30 a.m. and arrived at Iloilo the next day at 6 p.rn. We went alongside the steamer
April 18, 1899
April 18, 1899
We arrived at Bacolod at noon having had very little sleep for over 50 hours. Coffee supplies had been non-existent on board.
April 25, 1899
April 25, 1899
A telegram was received from Manila stating Colonel Smith had been promoted to Brigadier-General. The order was read out at dress parade. Someone in ‘B’
April 27, 1899
April 27, 1899
As a result of the action taken by the boys on the 25th we had an hour’s drill, double time, with 4 minutes to rest.
April 29, 1899
April 29, 1899
We had inspection and were mustered in heavy marching order.
May 1, 1899
May 1, 1899
I went to hospital. During my stay there the company went on a hike on May 5th expecting trouble which did not materialise and they
May 20, 1899
May 20, 1899
I left hospital and returned to my quarters. There was a terrible typhoon with very heavy rain.