1st-21st of September, 1762
Before commencing this journal, it is fitting to give a brief description of the location of Manila, and of the destitute condition in which the… Read More »1st-21st of September, 1762
Before commencing this journal, it is fitting to give a brief description of the location of Manila, and of the destitute condition in which the… Read More »1st-21st of September, 1762
At eight in the morning, some Indian and mestizo spearmen presented themselves before the enemy’s trenches, without that movement on their part having been preceded… Read More »27th of September, 1762
At the hour set, our Pampangos and pickets sallied out in the best order, but scarce had they set foot outside the Parian gate, when… Read More »3rd of October, 1762
Finally, at six o’clock in the morning of the fifth, the enemy’s troops left their posts in three columns. The first directed its course toward… Read More »5th of October, 1762
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
At Sea. Arrival in Manila This morning,I I was on duty from 4 to 8 o’clock. When I reached the bridge, I saw high mountains… Read More »Thursday, 5 May, 1898
Spanish Heroism The Spaniards, pretending to resist, will eventually give in at the last minute. Manila, perhaps, has more resources than we think. The Walled… Read More »Wednesday, May 11, 1898
The Insurgents Make Progress In my view, Aguinaldo would already be in Manila if Admiral Dewey had not closed the doors on him. And undoubtedly,… Read More »Tuesday, 21 June, 1898
Tonight we are on red alert. Gunshots and cannon fire. Are the American troops getting ready for battle? This morning we went ashore. Three of… Read More »Tuesday, July 5, 1898