September 30, 1943
did not see Quezon this day; he had a Cabinet meeting for half an hour at 11:30 a.m. and then “slept” the rest of the… Read More »September 30, 1943
John J. Pershing
June 5, 1942
I am surprised to learn today that my high school mentor in Math is among the American POWs in Cabanatuan. He was seen by a… Read More »June 5, 1942
August 25, 1937
The last week has been one of the most trying ones I’ve had on the P.I. There has been an unusually large number of difficult… Read More »August 25, 1937
June 6, 1936
Arrived at Iligan, route having been changed by Quezon in accord with news from the Manila Weather Bureau. The visit to Culion is now to… Read More »June 6, 1936
April 7, 1936
At sea nearing Jolo. At breakfast I had a talk with Quezon over the Government Survey Board. He said the government had become a mere… Read More »April 7, 1936
February 28, 1936
Visit to office of the usual series of men wanting me to get them jobs. Great relief when Rafferty arrived–he has forced his partners in… Read More »February 28, 1936
Wednesday April 9, 1913
Up at 7¹⁵ & after Gen left office went around to see the people whom the Pershings had invited to dinner the day before to… Read More »Wednesday April 9, 1913
Tuesday April 8, 1913
Up at 7¹⁵ & worked around office –Took a walk up to the Post Office & to the Mindanao Hotel with the General after he… Read More »Tuesday April 8, 1913
Monday April 7, 1913
Up about 7 and fooled around office in the morning. Had intended to play polo in afternoon but Bowditch could not come & Gen said… Read More »Monday April 7, 1913