August 26, 1899
It was map sketching they wanted me for. About 8 A.M. Lieut. Ferguson, myself and one man as guard started out on the road to… Read More »August 26, 1899
It was map sketching they wanted me for. About 8 A.M. Lieut. Ferguson, myself and one man as guard started out on the road to… Read More »August 26, 1899
Dawned clear but soon clouded. The men who did not bring the mosquito bars could not sleep for the insects. Had mine and was very… Read More »August 25, 1899
Slept nearly all day when I was not eating. Country around here a vast marsh of rice fields. The town is about a mile away.… Read More »August 24, 1899
Was sitting on my bunk killing time. It was pouring outside, when I heard the sudden hurry in the barracks which always denotes that a… Read More »August 23, 1899
Yesterday was called to officers’ quarters. Found a number of non-coms there. Was asked by Lieut. Ferguson if I had ever done any work with… Read More »August 22, 1899
On guard at the barracks. Difficulty in keeping awake, 3-5 A.M. Rare wood very common. The rough kitchen benches are made of beautiful mahogany planks,… Read More »August 21, 1899
The company being in the field stands no calls. Everything when one is not on duty is made as easy as possible. The only thing… Read More »August 20, 1899
Saturday. Breakfast 5 A.m. Washed clothes. The barrack is evidently the old house of a rich man, across the road is a broad river. Stone… Read More »August 19, 1899
Up at 6 A.M. and helped cook coffee and bacon. Started back at about 8. Immediately went through a brook waist deep, were going back… Read More »August 18, 1899