January 19, 1899
I went on outpost duty at 9 p.m., and arrived at the firing line at 10 pm. I was there until 5 a.m. next morning… Read More »January 19, 1899
California Volunteer Infantry
January 18, 1899
The weather has started to get warmer.
January 15, 1899
We received cots after sleeping on floors since August 15th last. Stanton and Cunningham went to Iloilo.
January 14, 1899
Peculiar things happened; firstly, Williams loaded his rifle during the night for no reason and. secondly, Fales chased a coloured man from the ‘Cazadero’ with… Read More »January 14, 1899
January 11, 1899
We were called to arms at 3 pm. but were stood down at 3.30.
January 10, 1899
We were back in our old quarters where I felt pretty sick and closed myself with bismuth and quinine.
January 9, 1899
We received orders to go ashore at 1.30 p.m. and completed the operation by 3.30 p.m.
January 7, 1899
We have now been six days on board ship.
January 3, 1899
Following breakfast at 6 am. we were ready to move. We left our quarters at 4 pm. and had our supper on the sidewalk at… Read More »January 3, 1899