Arrived in this camp 2 years ago today from Camp O’Donnell Prison have been through a lot in these 2 years. Lots had happened, but very little that I am aware of. Went swiming [swimming] today while looking gravel for road in the woods. Was wonderful and theriver is quite deep. Came across a mangoes..
Read moreApril 7, 1943
I have been resting in bed for several weeks to regain some of my lost weight. I have gained eight pounds and am feeling fine. Coné is well and he, too, has regained his former weight. He has no more trouble with his stomach, but must watch his diet. The children are well and attending..
Read moreAugust 28, 1942
The latest news from Camp O'Donnell reported the death toll of some 30,000 prisoners to this date. This is the most stupid and criminal monstrosity we've ever heard of during the war. With a little hygiene and organization in the distribution of food, medicine and sanitary work, this mortality which cries out to high heavens..
Read moreJuly 10, 1942
I talked to some released prisoners. They recounted the treatment they had received at the concentration camp. They were not maltreated nor molested, nor even required to work, especially the Filipinos. Their release was undoubtedly an act of magnanimity, although the skeptics believe that it was due to the lack of food for their sustenance...
Read more9 June 1942
Wainwright & party arrived Tarlac. Meat issued for first time, the two issues at O'Donnell having been negligible.
Read more5 June 1942
Bide & Halstead arrive from O'Donnell with news of transfer of American prisoners from that place to Cabanatuan, including Cothran & Tisdelle.
Read more3 June 1942
Tomorrow is M's Birthday -- We are to be ready to move back to O'Donnell today. Moved to O'D.
Read more27 May 1942
Not much change in condition. Rain bad -- On detail in O'Donnell for wood ordered ready for outside detail.
Read more7 May 1942
Corregidor reported fallen.
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