June 18, 1899
The Reg was put in Hills – Lawton’s division for a trip through Mariquina battery and around lake [Laguna de Bai] tomorrow [June 2] we… Read More »June 18, 1899
Diary of Chriss A. Bell
May 25, 1899
Was not at custom house today. Bothered with diarrhea. Seven regiments came in and a more sunburned blacker dustier looking lot of boys one could… Read More »May 25, 1899
May 24, 1899
Typhoon been raging for several days. For now calmer today. About 700 niggers attacked McArthur in the forenoon* when the artillery Montana’s and Dakotas [Dakotas’] get… Read More »May 24, 1899
May 14, 1899
Lay around quarters all AM. At two met Miss Dunne who took me for a drive. Out out toward the waterworks as far as Deposit… Read More »May 14, 1899
May 13, 1899
Saturday. 21st Infantry start for lines near Waterworks also some regulars start for Lawton’s division to relieve Oregon. In afternoon get Carmetta [and] get Miss… Read More »May 13, 1899
May 7, 1899
Sunday. Lay around quarters reading all day. About 5 Miss Dunn called for me in her cart we went out on Luenetta [Luneta] listened to… Read More »May 7, 1899
May 3 & 4, 1899
[Aguinaldo’s Peace] Commissioners [and Gen.] Otis could not agree so they left & we are advancing. Nothing of note occurred. Mail leaves in a few… Read More »May 3 & 4, 1899
May 2, 1899
Mail came today. Received one letter from home & one from Mary S. & Cleona. Most of the boys received a large mail. Am still… Read More »May 2, 1899
April 29, 1899
Saturday only work 1/2 day at custom house. Philippine Commissioners left for lines at noon. They asked for armistice of 3 weeks so as to… Read More »April 29, 1899