January 11, 1899
We were called to arms at 3 pm. but were stood down at 3.30.
James J. Loughrey
January 10, 1899
We were back in our old quarters where I felt pretty sick and closed myself with bismuth and quinine.
January 9, 1899
We received orders to go ashore at 1.30 p.m. and completed the operation by 3.30 p.m.
January 7, 1899
We have now been six days on board ship.
January 3, 1899
Following breakfast at 6 am. we were ready to move. We left our quarters at 4 pm. and had our supper on the sidewalk at… Read More »January 3, 1899
January 1, 1899
We received orders to pack up everything and were confined to quarters.
December 31, 1898
We mustered and were inspected. Later we had a big time celebrating the New Year with ‘Taps’ at 12.30 a.m.
December 25, 1898
Christmas Day. We celebrated with High Mass at 9.30 a.m. and later had a big dinner. We had a fairly good time.
December 24, 1898
We assisted in raising the flag over the first public school in Manila. A runaway buffalo ran down the street and was poleaxed by Moore… Read More »December 24, 1898