August 28, 1909
On Saturday the 28th of August, we turned in a southerly direction and sailed directly toward the south, by the coast of a splendidly green… Read More »August 28, 1909
Luzon
August 21, 1901
Yesterday, we sighted the truculent island of Samar off to our left and soon afterward steamed into the straits of San Bernardino. Then Luzon on… Read More »August 21, 1901
Mar. 21, 1901
Five prisoners captured at Pandan by the 15th Inf, passed through here on their way to the G.H. at Virac. One of them is said… Read More »Mar. 21, 1901
Dec. 22, 1899
We sighted the Island of Luzon at 10 o’clock. we arrived at Manila at 4.30 PM.
MANILA, P.I., June 27, 1899.
DEAR CHAUNCEY: Your letter dated June the 7th reached me on June 23, while we were camped near Blockhouse number Cinco, not far from the… Read More »MANILA, P.I., June 27, 1899.
May 10, 1899 150 miles from Manila.
The diary, or anything else an unhappy reader may name it, has been sadly neglected lately. We are so close to Manila that it is… Read More »May 10, 1899 150 miles from Manila.
Apl 19th 1899
Return to Manila after 14 days of vigilance–We were attacked most ever night by the rebs We are under orders to prepare for a long… Read More »Apl 19th 1899
Mch 4th 1899
We sighted land again today It is the northern coast of Luzon, the largest island of the Phil.[ippine] group. Running slowly down the coast we… Read More »Mch 4th 1899
Friday, November 25th, 1898
The first Commissioners [to arrive] this morning were full of pleasant talk about their enjoyment of the Thanksgiving festivities. One or two spoke of slight… Read More »Friday, November 25th, 1898