Dec 16th 1926
Temp. Max. 93 Min. 71 Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Hoag and I drove around to finish up getting my passport, did some shopping and had… Read More »Dec 16th 1926
Malacañan Palace
Dec 14th 1926
Temp: Max. 89 Min. 72 Cousin Frances called for us at 9 a.m. to drive to Cavite, a distance of 21 miles. We passed thru… Read More »Dec 14th 1926
Sept. 11, 1901
A letter of introduction to Judge Odlin has brought me a great deal of pleasure. This afternoon they came for me to go to Governor… Read More »Sept. 11, 1901
Manila, P.I., July 25, 1901.
My DEAR FATHER: I am writing this in the quarters of Aguinaldo, where I am acting as officer of the day. Captain Palmer has general… Read More »Manila, P.I., July 25, 1901.
March 7, 1901
The honorable dictator received a letter from Señor Apolinario Mabini, dated the 22d of November, 1900, transmitting messages from the American generals, MacArthur and Bell,… Read More »March 7, 1901
Saturday, March 18th, 1899
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Weather cool and pleasant; sky cloudy. Cooked breakfast & supper. My… Read More »Saturday, March 18th, 1899
November 7, 1898 (Monday)
We received our pay today. Our company went on out-Post Duty. There are 4 Posts. (Editor’s note: At some point in November, Briggs wrote detailed… Read More »November 7, 1898 (Monday)
October 19, 1898
We left Malacañang for quarters near the suspension bridge to do police duty in Manila. Received mail.
Manila, P. I., September 8, 1898
The General has gone to the City Government Building as Provost Marshal-General, and has not yet taken me from here. The first day I moved… Read More »Manila, P. I., September 8, 1898