A native orchestra is in the Plaza. 50 men of Co. D marched out to B.H. 11 in charge of Sergt Coombs, 2nd Lieu. Lamping,… Read More »Jan. 1st — 1899, Manila, Cuartel de Tabacolaris [Tabacalera]. Welchen
Relieved at 7.30 by Co’s C & F 1st Wn. Marched home for breakfast. All shops closed, hardly any native on the streets & from… Read More »Friday 12-30-98
Slept all a.m. and felt sad the rest of the day. Sung at 4th Cav. funeral, als our band turned out. Very hot. Fix and… Read More »Monday 12-26-98
Weather is splendid we have several fine showers during the day our Outpost was relieved at 8 am by Co D in the afternoon the… Read More »Wednesday, December 21st, 1898
Dressed in white pant, blue coat & camp hats, the regiment formed on the Luneta for inspection by General at 8.30 –at 11 inspection of… Read More »Tuesday 12-20-98
Serg’t Burtt and I went to 14th U.S.A. in Matate [Malate] to see Fix. Had a great feed and then went along Calle Real to… Read More »Sunday 12-18-98
Surveyed country between b.h. 11 & 10 –ran across a large rope walk– where the making of Manila rope is all done by hand. Platted… Read More »Friday 12-16-98
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Much rush. Prayer & bible reading to start the day as… Read More »Tuesday, Dec. 13th, 1898
Mail camer today but none for me. Bot 3¢ bananas, 1 doz, and stayed home all a.m. Very hot. A convent is across the street… Read More »Tuesday 12-6-98