May 23, 1898
Broke camp at 7 am. and marched to the steamer ‘Peking’ at Folsom Street Wharf at 11.30 :i.m. The ship pulled out and anchored in… Read More »May 23, 1898
Diary of James J. Loughrey
May 25, 1898
Sailed for Manila at 5 p.m. There was great excitement and hundreds of steamers followed us up to the Heads. The cruiser ‘Charleston’ with the… Read More »May 25, 1898
June 2, 1898
We arrived at Honolulu today where we received a splendid reception, with several steamers and crowds accompanied by a number of bands.
June 3, 1898
We were given a splendid banquet by the city officials and introduced to President and Mrs. Dale [Dole]. Later drove all round the island and… Read More »June 3, 1898
June 4, 1898
We left the wharf at 6.30 a.m. and anchored in the stream where we saw an enormous shark alongside. We sailed out of the harbour… Read More »June 4, 1898
June 5, 1898
Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. We received canvas suits in the afternoon, followed by inspection.
June 6-9, 1898
School for non-commissioned officers under Major Boxton. Weather very hot.
June 11, 1898
No June 10! We lost one day crossing the 180° meridian around midnight. Reveille at 6 a.m. Buns and coffee at 7 a.m. Lunch 1… Read More »June 11, 1898
June 12, 1898
Reveille at 6.45 a.m. Mass and Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m. I went on guard at 10.30 a.m. Weather fine with showers.