Saturday, November 19th, 1898
November 19, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Since my blood has become thin from constant warm weather a
John E.T. Milsaps
(January 3, 1852 –- November 29, 1932). Bibliophile, collector, Salvation Army officer and missionary.
Sunday, November 20th, 1898
November 20, 1898
Cavite, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Weather comparatively cool when one refrained from exertion. Cooked breakfast and
Monday, November 21st, 1898
November 21, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Clean day; slight drizzle early part of forenoon. Took breakfast with
Tuesday, November 22d, 1898
November 22, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. A busy day of sight seeing & other work. Up early
Wednesday, November 23d, 1898
November 23, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Days are cool now, but a little exertion makes underwear wet
Thursday, November 24th, 1898
November 24, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. THANKSGIVING. So far as eating is concerned this has not been
Friday, November 25th, 1898
November 25, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Another cool day. Cloudy, but little rain. Made 2 visits to
Saturday, November 26th, 1898
November 26, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Busy day. Cool in the shade but hot when out in
Sunday, November 27th, 1898
November 27, 1898
Cavite, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Weather comparatively cool – Heavy clouds but no rain to amount
Monday, November 28th, 1898
November 28, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Rainey and cool. No heat to trouble us, but still the
Tuesday, November 29th, 1898
November 29, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Gloomy day. Slow falling, steady rain. Remained at home. Spent considerable
Wednesday, November 30th, 1898
November 30, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Rainy weather. Cool, but a little exertion covers one’s body with
Thursday, Dec. 1st, 1898
December 1, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. First clear day in a long time. Heat. No rain. Bright
Friday, Dec. 2d, 1898
December 2, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Cool breeze tonight. Hot during the day especially when doing anything.
Saturday, Dec. 3d, 1898
December 3, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Clear hot day. Feel tired tonight with a sluggish body &
Sunday, Dec. 4st, 1898
December 4, 1898
Cavite, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Worked hard. Night finds me tired and sleepy. Up & out
Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 1898
December 6, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Feel better today physically than yesterday. Sky cloudy and weather cooler.
Wednesday, Dec. 7th, 1898
December 7, 1898
San Roque, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Clear weather & comparatively cool. Up early. Cooked breakfast hastily
Friday, Dec. 9th, 1898
December 9, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. In spite of a storm breeze the heat was uncomfortable. Cooked
Saturday, Dec. 10th, 1898
December 10, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Cool, cloudy weather. Want rain bad, because my water jars are
Sunday, Dec. 11th, 1898
December 11, 1898
Cavite, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. The air is full of rumors on impending war with the
Monday, Dec. 12th, 1898
December 12, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Time is slipping by remarkably fast. Well I would like to
Tuesday, Dec. 13th, 1898
December 13, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Much rush. Prayer & bible reading to start the day as
Wednesday, Dec. 14th, 1898
December 14, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Cloudy and cool. Quite agreeable. Cooked breakfast and supper. Bro. Devine
Thursday, Dec. 15th, 1898
December 15, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. War rumors fill the air. The signal corps or part were
Friday, Dec. 16th, 1898
December 16, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Yesterday was exciting because of expected fight with the Filipinos; less
Saturday, Dec. 17th, 1898
December 17, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Weather reminds me of the temperate zone – cloudy all day,
Sunday, Dec. 18th, 1898
December 18, 1898
Santa Mesa Camp, Luzon – Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Weather cool, but my underwear was wet with perspiration
Monday, Dec. 19th, 1898
December 19, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Cool & hot alternatively. Light shower. Cooked breakfast & washed dishes,
Tuesday, Dec. 20th, 1898
December 20, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Another day of rush, thank God. Have had to work at