Aug. 13, 1898
Up at 4 breakfast at 4:15 and aboard the Kwonghoi at 7. When we went out to fleet at about 9:15 fleet move towards Manilla… Read More »Aug. 13, 1898
Up at 4 breakfast at 4:15 and aboard the Kwonghoi at 7. When we went out to fleet at about 9:15 fleet move towards Manilla… Read More »Aug. 13, 1898
Con una ansiedad parecida á la del reo en capilla, es esperado por todos el día de mañana. Muchas señoras se embarcan á pesar del… Read More »Lunes 8 de Agosto 1898
Entre 11 y 12 de la mañana han caído intramuros 4 ó 5 granadas disparadas por el lado de Malate. Gracias a Dios no han… Read More »Domingo 24 de Julio 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
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
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
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
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
I called again, with Mr. Sturgis, on the officials, and signed a paper, which Mr. 8. also signed, becoming my security. A large snake, of… Read More »Thursday, December 7th. [1848]