Monday, Sept. 11th, 1899
September 11, 1899
Went to Manila Thursday to see Genl. Snyder & Romayne. Remained there till yesterday, getting back at 4 p.m. Had a glorious time. Fine weather
William Herman Wilhelm
(1867 — 1901), Captain, Company B, 21st U.S. Infantry. Killed in action in the Philippines.
Friday, Sept. 15, 1899
September 15, 1899
Conley took detachment from E. Co. about dawn to within 20 paces of rebel outworks. Killed one insurrecto, returning without loss but occasioned considerable excitement
Monday, Sept. 18th, 1899
September 18, 1899
Ordered to expect attack from about 400 gugus on L. Co. & mine.
Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 1899
September 19, 1899
Very heavy rains yesterday, last night & today, first for a long time.
Friday, Sept. 22d, 1899
September 22, 1899
Rains continue bet. B. & L. Cos. will exchange with C. & K. in Calamba, as soon as possible. Haskell went to Hospital yesterday. I
Sunday, Sept. 24th, 1899
September 24, 1899
My company rel’d by “K” today. Have good location in town. Self & men in houses.
Monday, Oct. 2d, 1899
October 2, 1899
Hall with L. Co. made reconnaissance this morning to Lecheria Hill & S. & W. of same; discovered positions of various entrenchments, some new, and
Tuesday, Oct. 3d, 1899
October 3, 1899
[Battle of Lecheria Hill or Calamba.] Heavy firing began about 10.45 this morning on right of our line. While at dinner the firing began from
Wed, Oct. 4th, 1899
October 4, 1899
Loss yesterday, 2 killed, 7 wounded. Reports say 60 of enemy killed.
Thursday, Oct. 5th, 1899
October 5, 1899
Learned today of death on Monday is fight at Imus of Capt. Eldridge, 14 Inf., my old 1st Lt. in 10th.
Thursday, Oct. 5th, 1899
October 5, 1899
Learned today of death on Monday in fight at Imus of Capt. Eldridge, 14 Inf. my old 1st. Lt. in 10th.
Saturday, Oct. 14th, 1899
October 14, 1899
Spanish Filipino officer & 4 men under arms came through lines this morning offering to surrender themselves and the garrison at Santa Rosa, about 15
Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1899
October 15, 1899
The Napidan hailed today near Santa Rosa by two Spanish Filipino officers who desired to know why troops had not been sent to receive surrender,
Wednesday, Oct. 18th, 1899
October 18, 1899
Notified of expected attack tonight at bridge and trench fronting Lecheria but have received so many similar notifications in the past that no one places
Friday, Oct. 20th, 1899
October 20, 1899
Rebels made strong attack on right of our line and feeble one on our left at 9.30 tonight. By 11.30 everything had quieted down and
Sunday, Oct. 22d, 1899
October 22, 1899
B, I (Rose’s) & D (Eltonhead’s) of 21st and 3 Cos of 37th. V. Inf. under Major Cheatam which arrived from Pasig today go on
Monday, Oct. 23d, 1899
October 23, 1899
[2d. Battle of Lecheria Hill or Calamba.] Left here with Company at 3.45 fording San Juan. Crossed bridge 4.30 a.m. Struck & surprised enemy little
Tuesday, Oct. 24th ’99
October 24, 1899
One man killed & four wounded in scrap yesterday. Elliott’s wound probably very severe as it is in right shoulder joint.
Friday, Oct. 27th ’99
October 27, 1899
Formed Company 4 a.m. and marched to right of line in expectation of attack. Nothing unusual occurred and Co. returned at 9.20 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 2d ‘99
November 2, 1899
Received telegram Saturday night to appear Monday in Manila as witness before G. C. M. & returned last evening, after entirely uneventful trip.
Friday, Nov. 17th ’99
November 17, 1899
Moved out on line on 14th relieving G Co. raining heavily all day. Co. paid yesterday. Rain broken yesterday, but rained during night. Today prospects fair.
Wednesday, Nov. 22d ’99
November 22, 1899
Rebels fired on working party across San Cristobal without effect – were quickly silenced by several volleys from K Co. – first excitement for [a]
Thursday, Dec. 7th ’99
December 7, 1899
Dynamite gun arrived on casco night before last. Shelled trenches to west yesterday, and to north this morning, but received no reply. Insurrectos practically ended
Thursday, Dec. 8th ‘99
December 8, 1899
Papers of last night tell of several severe fights at Vigan and other places on North line, so we may yet have a campaign from
Friday, Dec. 15th ‘99
December 15, 1899
Attack expected by C.O. today failed to materialize. 4 Cos. of 39th Vol. Inf. & their Hdqrs. come today. We are to be transferred to other
Saturday, Dec. 16th ’99
December 16, 1899
Saw Ballard, (Col. of 39th) today & had long talk. If left in command here, he will give the Insurgents a run worth seeing.
Wednesday, Dec. 20th ’99
December 20, 1899
Learned this afternoon of Gen’l Lawton’s death of San Mateo yesterday morning. Great loss to our forces in his death. Believe it will cause revival
Sunday, Dec. 24th ’99
December 24, 1899
Orders for my Batt’n and one other to go to San Pedro Macati, Tuesday. Lt. Meade & E. Co. surprise Filipino outpost at daylight this
Friday, Dec. 29th ’99
December 29, 1899
Nothing of interest occurred Xmas day. Left Calamba 11 a.m. Dec. 26th reached Manila 7 P.M., orders having been received just before embarking to proceed to