February 4th, 1899
February 4, 1899
It was a beautiful day, Saturday, February 4, 1899.[1] There was peace and happiness everywhere in Malolos because on this day the (peace) Commissioners were
Santiago Barcelona
(May 23, 1863 — March 25, 1937), represented Butuan as an appointed delegate to the Malolos Congress.
February 5th, 1899
February 6, 1899
It was a terrible day. From 6 in the morning the fighting began by sea and land. In the afternoon our forces were unable to
May 16th, 1899
May 16, 1899
Paterno, upon assumption to power, as President of the Council of Secretaries, made the following appointments: Felipe Buencamino…………………………. Foreign Affairs Hugo Ilagan………………………………….. Finance Severino de
November 2nd, 1899 (Thursday)
November 2, 1899
Departed this morning for San Carlos, Pangasinan, from the capital, as physician to the President’s daughter, in the company of a distinguished family.
November 7th, 1899
November 7, 1899
Departed by train from San Carlos at midnight for Bayambang; to Villasis by banca, then to Asingan, Urdaneta, Villasis [sic], where we met the Honorable
November 10th, 1899
November 10, 1899
The whole family left Villasis at night for Bayambang. On reaching the ford before Alcalá, the President’s daughter, Flora Victoria Aguinaldo y del Rosario, died
November 13th, 1899
November 13, 1899
About 5 in the afternoon, we left Bayambang with the President, his family, and escort for Calasiao and Santa Barbara, where we joined General Gregorio
November 15th, 1899
November 15, 1899
In the morning the Americans attacked us. We departed for Alava, then for the ranchería of Famy, where we stopped for the night. We were
November 16th, 1899
November 16, 1899
Departed for Tubao, where we rested in the evening; then to Aringay, Cava and Bauang, where we took our meal; then to Naguilian. We intended
December 2nd, 1899
December 2, 1899
Headed for Bontoc at 10 o’clock at night and reached it at 4 on the afternoon of the following day, the 3rd.
December 5th, 1899
December 5, 1899
Left for Talubing, through Ambayoan, and Banawe, arriving there at 7 in the evening.
December 21st, 1899
December 21, 1899
The family departed for Ambayoan at 7:30 am., followed by us at the summit of Mount Polis. The following rooming we joined them at Ambayoan.
December 26th, 1899
December 26, 1899
Left Banawe at 8 a.m. for Ambayuan; arrived at noon.
December 27th, 1899
December 27, 1899
Left Ambayuan with my guide; arrived at Nagani, near Kiangan, in the afternoon. In the evening we rested on the way to Ayangan, on the
December 28th, 1899
December 28, 1899
We continued our trip; but stopped in the evening at a house by the road. On the afternoon of the following day, the 29th, we
December 31st, 1899
December 31, 1899
We proceeded towards Alimit, reaching it in the afternoon. We spent the night in this place. From here we went to Oscaris on January 1,
January 7th, 1900
January 7, 1900
Between 8 and 9 p.m. we arrived at the barrio of Oscaris, a town of Echague, Province of Isabela of Cagayan, coming from the ranchería
January 30th, 1900
January 30, 1900
About three o’clock this afternoon, a divided column of Americans entered the barrio of Oscaris. In order to avoid a fight, and as a measure
February 1st, 1900 (Thursday)
February 1, 1900
Yesterday Turdes Bonlad was sent as a scout to check on the presence of the Americans. He sent us word during the night that the
February 4th, 1900
February 4, 1900
Sunday. About midday, we were informed that the Americans were in Camarag; so we placed ourselves on the alert. Later, this was contradicted. We were
February 5th, 1900 (Monday)
February 5, 1900
We rose early; the day was gloomy, the sky cloudy, rain threatened, and there was also quite a wind.
February 11th, 1900 (Sunday)
February 11, 1900
About 3:30 o’clock a.m., we left camp at Oscaris. At night, after fording a little river, we slept in open camp. Continuing the journey the
February 15th, 1900
February 15, 1900
Left Sili for Banabá; night was spent in open camp; continuing the journey the following day, we found Banabá deserted. We, therefore, continued to Balinsugan
May 14th, 1900
May 14, 1900
We received letters from Manila; from [illegible] dated April 6. From General Tinio’s letter, I was informed of the death of Miguel Aguinaldo. Without any
May 17th, 1900
May 17, 1900
When we woke up this morning, an Igorot told me that the Americans were to be found in Sumadell, the next ranchería. Upon being informed
May 20th, 1900
May 20, 1900
The President visited Major Panel in his military installation this morning. While we three were gathered together, we suddenly heard the sound of slapping. I