Saturday July 26, 1861
Early morning walk in the streets of the “walled city” with a ferry man for guide and return to the ship for breakfast the rest… Read More »Saturday July 26, 1861
Early morning walk in the streets of the “walled city” with a ferry man for guide and return to the ship for breakfast the rest… Read More »Saturday July 26, 1861
Land from the ship’s boat. Present letter to Messrs. Russell and Sturgis. “Prospect” for quarters at the French and San Fernando hotels. First one full,… Read More »Friday, July 25, 1861
Ship visited by health officer, “Capitan del Puerto,” compradors +c. Capt. Johnson on board in the morning. “Make ready” for shore.
Head wind until the last day or two when it hauled free, and at day light this morning we were in sight of the Luzon… Read More »Wednesday, July 23, 1861