January 2, 1942
The looting is terrible, the disarmed police powerless. The Japanese are expected in the city this afternoon or evening. Wish to get it over with… Read More »January 2, 1942
Diary of Albert Klestadt
October 24, 1942
Crisscross safety arrangements have been made, i.e. if one party tries to back out, or double-cross, the other chops his head off. Sounds ugly but… Read More »October 24, 1942
July 9, 1942
Returning to this diary today with a heavy heart, for I must now face the possibility of being delayed for three more months until the… Read More »July 9, 1942
June 14, 1942
Prayed in the morning, and sailed out with the ebbing tide at 9.30 a.m., after saying goodbye to faithful Patron. As I raised the anchor… Read More »June 14, 1942
June 11, 1942
Aboard sailing sloop “Maring’. Patron and I left Nueva Valencia and anchored in a snug cove in Igang Bay to obtain firewood, stow everything and… Read More »June 11, 1942