Calamba

…they opened up with several stiff volleys at the point where they tho’t we held, but we were elsewhere and their shots flew high. Rained… Read More »August 7th Monday 1899

This is our fighting day. Went out on outpost at 7 a.m. Had a fine dinner –roasting ears, potatoes, bacon and h. tack. 21st scouting… Read More »August 6th — Sunday 1899

…and forded the river back to city. I have the most loathing disease known, I believe –the “dobe itch”– caused from being wet, clothes drying… Read More »August 4 — Friday 1899

Took eight man out to outpost No. 3 on the old paved Spanish military road. This post is the farthest out and connects with the… Read More »Aug 3rd Thursday 1899

–in town.

Slept uneasily last night and dreamed of friends. I awakened; the Outpost pickets were firing sharply and a sentinel pacing slow in the street was… Read More »July 31st Monday 1899

Hot. City is under very good control now. Several ins sympathizers caught burning houses, and some were shot by sentries. A few more 21st &… Read More »July 29th Saturday 1899