August 5, 1898
Mass at 6 a.m. Captain Richter was buried with full military honours at 10 a.m., accompanied by a band. There was heavy fire with big… Read More »August 5, 1898
Mass at 6 a.m. Captain Richter was buried with full military honours at 10 a.m., accompanied by a band. There was heavy fire with big… Read More »August 5, 1898
I returned to camp from outpost duty at 10 a.m. Captain Richter died of his wounds during the day. We had a checkroll report at… Read More »August 4, 1898
I went on outpost duty at 8 a.m., arriving at Pasay Crossroads at 9 am. One man was shot last night. I met a Pennsylvanian… Read More »August 3, 1898
There was a fierce engagement last night which resulted in 11 Americans killed and 35 wounded. Received mail from home.
Colonel Smith gave us a bottle of whisky in the trenches, which saved our lives. Sergeant Justh was buried at 3 p.m. 350 Spaniards were… Read More »August 1, 1898
Mass at 6.15 am. One of the wounded men died today. The 4th Expedition arrived at 3 p.m. At 11.30 pm. we were called to… Read More »July 31, 1898
Muster and Inspection 8.40 to 10 a.m., reviewed by Colonel Smith. There were reports that an armistice had been declared until November 4th. The Spaniards… Read More »July 30, 1898
At Headquarters we were entertained by three natives playing guitars and mandolins. They played ‘After the Ball’ and ‘Over the Waves’. I signed the payroll… Read More »July 29, 1898
Sergeant O’Donnell went to drill without his belt. We received orders to be ready to move. The flag was lowered on the flagstaff. Rumours circulated… Read More »July 28, 1898