June 28, 1898
The weather was calm and fair. Drill and school 11.30 am. We sighted land and a steamer off the coast at 2 pm. At 3… Read More »June 28, 1898
California Volunteer Infantry
June 27, 1898
The weather was windy and rainy throughout the afternoon followed by heavy storms with thunder and lightning.
June 26, 1898
Mass at 8 am. Service for non-Catholics at 9 am. Weather showery.
June 25, 1898
Off guard at 2.30 p.m. Inspection, where we received heavy marching orders. Fire drill 5. p.m. Boat lowered from ‘Peking’ to bring Fr. McKinnion aboard.… Read More »June 25, 1898
June 23, 1898
Inspection 8 to 9.30 am. I saw two sharks about 40 feet long which followed the ship for over two hours. A soldier from H… Read More »June 23, 1898
June 22, 1898
Natives came alongside with coconuts, limes, pineapples, pigs and chickens. We bought them for a song finding that old brass coins were considered more valuable… Read More »June 22, 1898
June 21, 1898
Reveille at 5 am. Breakfast, exercise and school. The weather was squzilly. The Spanish Governor came aboard ‘Charleston’ at 9 am. Fourteen small boats full… Read More »June 21, 1898
June 20, 1898
Land sighted at 5 a.m. Ordered below at 6.30 off Agana. Hove to at 7.30. ‘Charleston’ went ahead and sneaked into the harbour entrance. Heavy… Read More »June 20, 1898
June 19, 1898
Mass at 8. a.m. At noon we were 160 miles from Agana (Guam). Heavy showers. Fleet stopped at 4. p.m. and Father McKinnion went on… Read More »June 19, 1898