Oct. 12, 1899
Today Co’s “F,’‘A,’“I,” and‘‘K,” left station in full marching order, and proceeded up the river to join Gen. [Samuel Baldwin M.] Young’s Brigade, and assist… Read More »Oct. 12, 1899
Diary of William R. Johnson
Oct. 5, 1899
It has ceased raining, and today we managed to get up the river about 5 miles and drive out a gang of rebels that were… Read More »Oct. 5, 1899
Sept. 20, 1899
Today we reconoitered in the direction of Santa Ana It was reported that a band of rebels were there, but after wading four miles through… Read More »Sept. 20, 1899
July 30th 1899
No excitement, regular duty rather monotonous. We envy the Volunteers as they are all going home.
July 20th 1899
I resigned today—Slight difficulty the cause. Four Corporals resigned together [Warren S.] Day, [William H.] Thomas, [William R.] Johnson and [Clemens] Newbaner.
July 12th 1899
The same routine of duty, Pvt. Hauck [U. I.] died in Manila of Dysentary.
July 10th 1899
Last night I was in command of outpost #15 along the river and was attacked just at taps (9). There were only four of us… Read More »July 10th 1899
July 4, 1899
Everthing is peaceful here. we have nothing but garrison duty. The natives are very friendly and delight in comparing us with the hated Spaniard that… Read More »July 4, 1899
June 1st 1899
The people are coming back rapidly to their homes they had left, upon the approach of the Americanos and are surprised to find us like… Read More »June 1st 1899