June 28, 1937
a. General has directed me to get up estimates on total needs in mobilization equipment for next two years, to end of 1939. This amount,… Read More »June 28, 1937
Douglas MacArthur
July 31, 1937
Have begun a campaign to instill in Philippine Army, particularly in officers, a higher regard for regulations, orders, and care of government property. Recently two… Read More »July 31, 1937
October 1, 1937
The General, a few days ago, put in his application for retirement, effective Dec. 31. Possibly that will dispose of the question of his immediate… Read More »October 1, 1937
October 8, 1937
At 12:15 today the General had a conference (called a conference by courtesy. It was nothing but a monologue –since even when given “2 minutes”… Read More »October 8, 1937
December 13, 1937
We had considerable excitement recently due to forced landings by three of our airplanes while they were returning from a southern island trip. On eastern… Read More »December 13, 1937
Tuesday, October 4, 1938
Col Garcia and myself reported to Pres Q t 10:00 AM –we did not leave until 11:30. He told us of the same thing he… Read More »Tuesday, October 4, 1938
November 10, 1938
Arrived in Manila from the States on Nov. 5, and found a vastly different situation, so far as it affects me and my work, than… Read More »November 10, 1938
November 15, 1938
As a result of my inspection of American Armament Equipment, and of the information we’ve received from the U.S. Ord (Ord. mortars & amm.) will… Read More »November 15, 1938
December 12, 1938
I’ve played bridge recently with Pres. Q: once for a weekend on the Casiana; once for an afternoon at Malacañan. He’s a peach of a… Read More »December 12, 1938