August 25, 1899
The steamer went alongside the wharf at 6 a.m. and we disembarked. We had spent 43 days on the ‘Sherman’ and 3? days on the… Read More »August 25, 1899
Diary of James J. Loughrey
July 22, 1899
We went ashore while the heavy artillery was loaded on board.
July 19, 1899
The ship took on supplies in continuous rain. The rain lasted two whole days.
July 18, 1899
We arrived in Manila Bay at 4 a.m.
July 16, 1899
‘Sherman’ sailed at 4 p.m., arrived at lloilo at 6 and left there for Manila at 8 pm.
July 15, 1899
We left Bacolod at 6.30 pm. on a schooner and boarded the ‘Sherman’ at 1 a.m.
July 10, 1899
We left for Bacolod at midnight and arrived at 9.30 a.m. We were nearly wrecked when we were caught in a squall and had the… Read More »July 10, 1899
July 9, 1899
We were relieved by the 6th US Infantry.
June 30, 1899
I signed the payroll and received a clothing allowance of $28.