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Bulacan

May 7th 1899

We crossed the Ipo River today and entered Baliway [Baliuag] with but slight resistance We found lots of fine old wine at this place.

May 6th 1899

Bustos is taken after a hard fight, the day was so hot and sultry that several men were exhausted and are in a pitiful condition.

May 5th 1899

The treaty is off and today we advanced toward Bustos a stronghold of insurrectos. Will take it tomorrow perhaps with a sharp “scrap.”