Jan. 7, 1900
Went down to Manila. Saw Lawton taken to the transport from Paco cemetery. Entered city from Malate where the Am assault took place at the capture of… Read More »Jan. 7, 1900
Henry Ware Lawton
Dec. 20th, 1899
Word was received by telegraph this morning than Gen Lawton and several men had been killed. Corp. Icles came in from Frisco and says there… Read More »Dec. 20th, 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
Oct. 19, 1899
Today has been the hardest and most trying day I have ever exeprienced shortly after we left Cabias [Cabiao], we encountered the enemy, and from… Read More »Oct. 19, 1899
September 7, 1899
Spent the morning at Gen. McArthur’s headquarters tracing a map. It seems that that ladrone captured yesterday belonged to the native regiment that deserted Spain… Read More »September 7, 1899
Sunday, Sept. 3d, 1899
Considerable firing last evening and early this morning by rebels on our left centre. We replied last evening by a few volleys and a number… Read More »Sunday, Sept. 3d, 1899
July 3d, 1899.
My DEAR CHRISTINE: In spite of the fact that you owe me several letters, I am going to write you on a piece of Spanish… Read More »July 3d, 1899.
Thursday, June 15th, 1899
The day is awfull hot & B Co was ordered out at 230 am an taken with them 100 Rounds of Amunition and 24 hours… Read More »Thursday, June 15th, 1899
Tuesday, May 30th, 1899
San Fernando, Luzon Island – Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Manila Decoration Day. The first service of this character was… Read More »Tuesday, May 30th, 1899