Monday, May 30, 1898
This morning, at 6 o’clock, I went on shore with a comrade. We visited the markets of Binondo and San Miguel. There is an enormous… Read More »Monday, May 30, 1898
Las Piñas
Domingo 5 de Junio 1898
Esta noche ha sido de mucho tiroteo: los insurrectos han pasado el Zapote por un punto no defendido por nuestras tropas. Otros insurrectos han hecho… Read More »Domingo 5 de Junio 1898
Tuesday, 7 June, 1898
Skirmishes Fighting has been going on in the environs of Manila almost daily since the 31st of May. The attacks resume at nightfall. A rather… Read More »Tuesday, 7 June, 1898
Saturday, June 10th, 1899
[Battle at Las Pinas. See Report of Maj. Genl. Amy. for 1899–Part 2. p. 136 & 137] Left S. P. Macati 5 a.m. Marched &… Read More »Saturday, June 10th, 1899
Sunday, June 11, 1899
Marched 5 a.m. reaching Las Pinas 9.30. Town deserted last night by enemy but full of young men who disappeared rapidly one after another. They… Read More »Sunday, June 11, 1899
Monday, June 12, 1899
Found numerous Mausers and Remingtons concealed near town. One Batt’n of 14th ordered to assist outpost about 7 p.m.
June 13th-99
Bro’t four prisoners in, and the town of LaPas [La Paz?] is full of women who have returned. Still fighting over at Pacanaque [Parañaque] and… Read More »June 13th-99
Tuesday, June 13, 1899
Our Batt’n left in Las Pinas as reserve — heavy battle all day 2 miles south of us on the Zapote River where insurgents have… Read More »Tuesday, June 13, 1899
Sunday, June 25, 1899
My Batt’n returned to Bacoor, my company being posted as outpost at bridge over Bacoor river south of the town. One Batt’n of regt. now… Read More »Sunday, June 25, 1899