Friday 2-17-99
Made our “forts” stronger & had a little rest. Yet the sharpshooters were very annoying. At sunset we were advanced under Col. Smith into the… Read More »Friday 2-17-99
Diary of Alfred Burton Welch
Thursday 2-16-99
Last night we had a hot time, for the niggers charged us four times. Co. D bore the brunt of these attacks & they came… Read More »Thursday 2-16-99
Wednesday 2-15-99
Lay down at Sn Pedro, tired out, for I had carried Sgt Burtt’s traps besides my own. Fighting was on all night along the outposts.… Read More »Wednesday 2-15-99
Tuesday 2-14-99
Fighting at Pasig on the Laguna de Bahia [Bai]. Reg. called out and went directly to San Pedro de Macati, where we rested & had… Read More »Tuesday 2-14-99
Sunday 2-12-99
Started early for San Pedro Macati.
Saturday 2-11-99
Buried some Filips. The 14th were pressed on Pasa [Pasay] and we were called out to help, but were not needed. Maloban [Malabon] was taken… Read More »Saturday 2-11-99
Friday 2-10-99
At Santa Anna. A battle raged to the east last night –could hear the volleys. Wrote to Gypsy.
Thursday 2-9-99
Wrote home to Tops. In Santa Anna.
Wednesday 2-8-99
In Santa Anna. Other Wn CO’s on line beyond San Pedro.