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Joseph K. Taussig

Joseph K. Taussig

(August 30, 1877 – October 29, 1947), American naval officer.

October 10, 1899

We have received orders to go to Manila as soon as we can get ready. Consequently work is being resched so that we can get

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November 25, 1899

Cavite, P.I. Entered Manila Bay by the south channel and anchored off Cavite near the Baltimore at 11:20 A.M. We have been just 37 days

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December 5, 1899

Vigan is the second city in size on the Island of Luzon. It is situated in the NW part of the island about four miles

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December 6, 1899

The next morning at 6:30 I was sent ashore with the field piece ammunition and two barrels of water. I had with me an escort

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January 29, 1900

Steamers Romulus and Union arrived. The telegraph line between here and Manila has been cut. General Young left on the Samar for a place 15

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