Thursday 2-23-99
The ins. threw out a strong skirmish line –200 yds in front, last night– but we set with our rifles in hand all night. Only… Read More »Thursday 2-23-99
The ins. threw out a strong skirmish line –200 yds in front, last night– but we set with our rifles in hand all night. Only… Read More »Thursday 2-23-99
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena Tondo. Washington’s birthday — I have had a cold in my head… Read More »Wednesday, Feb. 22d, 1899
We were called to arms at 4 a.m., had our breakfasts and then left for the 6th Artillery Battery and then on to Paco Cemetery… Read More »February 5, 1899
Firing opened at line by Pandacan at taps on Sat. eve. Battle around by bay by North. Opened on line on south of river at… Read More »Sunday 2-5-99
Some Filipino soldiers landed near our quarters in a boat to day. The boat, an old antidiluvian affair was being towed up river and ran… Read More »February 4 (Saturday) 1899
We were called to arms at 8.35 pm. and recalled at 9.15 p.m. There was a second call to arms at 9.45 p.m. when the… Read More »February 4, 1899
Serg’t Coombs whispered in my ear at 2.30 a.m. “Welchen, get up & put on your fightin’ clothes.” Fell in the battalion until six a.m.… Read More »Tuesday 1-31-99
More mail. Letter from Jennie Adams. Lay around all day. Read “Irene’s Vow,” a tale of bloodshed and revenge. “Too late for the balm when… Read More »Saturday 1-28-99
Banquet tendered to our quartette and band by 4th Cav. U.S.A. Was a swell affair under the gum trees at Casiono Paco –cor. Nozaleda y… Read More »Saturday 1-21-99