January 1, 1899
We received orders to pack up everything and were confined to quarters.
California Volunteer Infantry
December 31, 1898
We mustered and were inspected. Later we had a big time celebrating the New Year with ‘Taps’ at 12.30 a.m.
December 25, 1898
Christmas Day. We celebrated with High Mass at 9.30 a.m. and later had a big dinner. We had a fairly good time.
December 24, 1898
We assisted in raising the flag over the first public school in Manila. A runaway buffalo ran down the street and was poleaxed by Moore… Read More »December 24, 1898
December 20, 1898
I came off guard at 8.10 am. only to have an immediate call to arms. The regiment formed up where we changed clothes, got ammunition,… Read More »December 20, 1898
December 5, 1898
We were inspected by a US Regular Army Officer.
December 2, 1898
A National Salute was fired at 11.50 am. We received new khaki uniforms and boots, gratis.
November 30, 1898
There was an earthquake at 6.10 a.m., but we only felt a slight shock. There were three days of continuous rain. We saw transport ships… Read More »November 30, 1898
November 11, 1898
I wrote to my mother and replied to the other mail received yesterday.