July 29, 1861
Walk about Manila. Visit cigar manufactury with its 7000 girls + piles of “tobac.” Dine and spend the evening by invitation of Mr. Green with… Read More »July 29, 1861
Russell & Sturgis of Manila
Friday, July 25, 1861
Land from the ship’s boat. Present letter to Messrs. Russell and Sturgis. “Prospect” for quarters at the French and San Fernando hotels. First one full,… Read More »Friday, July 25, 1861
Tuesday, December 5th. [1848]
I called again on Mr. Griswold, at Russell & Sturgis’, to get my affairs with the authorities settled. They kindly become bondsmen to the government,… Read More »Tuesday, December 5th. [1848]
Manilla, Friday, Dec. 1st. [1848]
My dear Parents: Early this morning Manilla was in sight, and about eight miles distant. At nine A.M. a Spanish gun-boat came off to us.… Read More »Manilla, Friday, Dec. 1st. [1848]