Manila, P.I., July 25, 1901.
My DEAR FATHER: I am writing this in the quarters of Aguinaldo, where I am acting as officer of the day. Captain Palmer has general… Read More »Manila, P.I., July 25, 1901.
Edward Avery Bumpus
BAMBAN, P.I., December 28, 1899
My DEAR Mother: That California wine goes to the right spot, and I have to thank you for it. I got the box Christmas morning… Read More »BAMBAN, P.I., December 28, 1899
BAMBAN, P.I., November 25, 1899
DEAREST CHRISTINE: Thank you many times over for your wishes. I can imagine how the weather is at home this time of the year. The… Read More »BAMBAN, P.I., November 25, 1899
ANGELES, P.I., November 2, 1899
DEAR CHRISTINE: You must be at home now and enjoying golf, bicycling, and the theatre. The amusements are limited here, and the only entertainment (if… Read More »ANGELES, P.I., November 2, 1899
ANGELES, P.I., October 26, 1899
DEAR FATHER: I left the hospital the 2oth of this month and have been with the Ninth since then. Things are quiet here as far… Read More »ANGELES, P.I., October 26, 1899
ANGELES, P.I., October 3, 1899.
DEAR MOTHER: Father wrote to me from the Royal Hotel, Edin- burgh, September 9, and I also have your letter of September 19, so that… Read More »ANGELES, P.I., October 3, 1899.
ANGELES, P.I., October 3, 1899.
DEAR AUNT LAURA: This is a pleasant day here and there is enough breeze to offset the rays of the sun. The days are never… Read More »ANGELES, P.I., October 3, 1899.
Monday, October 2, 1899.
It has been cool and cloudy and I am beginning to get back my strength. The day in the hospital usually starts in at 6… Read More »Monday, October 2, 1899.
1st RESERVE HOSPITAL, MANILA, P.I., October 1, 1899.
DEAR MOTHER: The letter heading is not as pleasant looking as some I have sent to you. I have been sick with a fever for… Read More »1st RESERVE HOSPITAL, MANILA, P.I., October 1, 1899.