February 5( Sunday) 1899
Our lines commenced a systematic advance on the enemy this morning at daybrek. The California and Washington regiments advanced from Paco. We are still kept… Read More »February 5( Sunday) 1899
California Volunteer Infantry
February 5, 1899
We were called to arms at 4 a.m., had our breakfasts and then left for the 6th Artillery Battery and then on to Paco Cemetery… Read More »February 5, 1899
February 4 (Saturday) 1899
Some Filipino soldiers landed near our quarters in a boat to day. The boat, an old antidiluvian affair was being towed up river and ran… Read More »February 4 (Saturday) 1899
February 4, 1899
We were called to arms at 8.35 pm. and recalled at 9.15 p.m. There was a second call to arms at 9.45 p.m. when the… Read More »February 4, 1899
Feb. 3, 1899
Nothing out of ordinary happened today. In evening Carr, Frank Holbart & I played billiards. James during day played Shorty 3 games chess Holbart [won… Read More »Feb. 3, 1899
January 31, 1899
Reveille at 4.15 am. We were prepared in light marching order at 5.15 a.m., but recalled at 6.15 a.m., which was followed by inspection by… Read More »January 31, 1899
January 28, 1899
I returned to quarters at I 1.45 p.m. I heard a shot and 2 white rockets were sent up from the mole on our right.
January 27, 1899
I was on outpost duty again today from 8.45 p.m.
January 23, 1899
I started the day on guard, everything was very quite. We received our Christmas boxes from home rather belatedly! I was paid $46.00 and $3.40… Read More »January 23, 1899