March 2, 1899
We left for Iloilo, our first port of call, at 1 a.m. and arrived there at noon.
We left for Iloilo, our first port of call, at 1 a.m. and arrived there at noon.
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Clear beautiful day — Weather not too cold nor too warm.… Read More »Wednesday, March 1, 1899
Confession and Communion at St. Ignatius Church. Reports state that Iloilo has surrendered without loss of life.
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Our troops are now taking a respite from the tempest. The… Read More »Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1899
Last night American forces captured two small towns & California [was] fighting in left was severe but insurgents were licked. At one place center of… Read More »Feb. 10, 1899
This day was spent waiting for orders which came and were revoked several times. The Tenns. [First Tennessee Volunteer Infantry] left for Iloilo and in… Read More »Febr. 8, 1899
We had a nice Shower during the Night but the Skie is clear and the Sun is out as hot as ever I sent one… Read More »Monday, January 23rd, 1899
Took it easy all day. Co. I buried their first man today. We are in command of a new outpost, “The Knoll,” between b.h.’s 11&12.… Read More »Tuesday 1-17-99
This has been a beautifull day the Company is going through regular Routine of duty we have 7 men on Guard on 15 on Outpost… Read More »Monday, January 16th, 1899