September 6, 1899
On guard at Gen. Wheaton’s headquarters. Gen. Wheaton being at Collulit [Calulut], the guard was only three men, myself acting Corporal. By a curious coincidence… Read More »September 6, 1899
On guard at Gen. Wheaton’s headquarters. Gen. Wheaton being at Collulit [Calulut], the guard was only three men, myself acting Corporal. By a curious coincidence… Read More »September 6, 1899
Reached N.Y. 10 a.m. April 5th — left at noon on Black Diamond for Mauch Chunk. Went to N.Y. on 7th, returning home on 9th.… Read More »April 5–May 31, 1899
Col. Mas Arguell [Manuel Arguelles] & Lieut Col. Jown [Florentino Torres] [and] [an] Adj. [of] Gen. Luna [Ambrosio Flores] yesterday [went] through McArthur’s lines to… Read More »April 28, 1899
A cheerful message from the commanding general: “Present indications denote insurgent government in perilous condition: its arm defeated, discouraged, and scattered. Insurgents are returning to… Read More »Monday, April 3, 1899
Late on March 1st we worked on entrenchments and I recv’d a sunstroke & in 15 mins was talking like a “halibut.” Was taken to… Read More »March 26-99
Big battle occurred today. Worst of war. Gen. Wheaton’s brig. [brigade] on left of line comprising Oregon & three other reg. [regiments] made a demonstration… Read More »March 25, 1899
The line advanced today and here was the place I had my baptism of fire We fought all day, driving the rebels before us and… Read More »Mrch 13th 1899
On guard from 4 to 6 a.m. Cool –could not move on acct. of s[harp].s[hooters]. Gen. Wheaton came along early and at 9.15 came the… Read More »March 1-99
Last night the usual amount of firing –only it was close, oh so close. Went in St Ana in a.m. –Picked out some clothes &… Read More »Tuesday 2-28-99