August 25, 1899
The steamer went alongside the wharf at 6 a.m. and we disembarked. We had spent 43 days on the ‘Sherman’ and 3? days on the… Read More »August 25, 1899
S.S. General Sherman
July 22, 1899
We went ashore while the heavy artillery was loaded on board.
July 19, 1899
The ship took on supplies in continuous rain. The rain lasted two whole days.
July 16, 1899
‘Sherman’ sailed at 4 p.m., arrived at lloilo at 6 and left there for Manila at 8 pm.
July 15, 1899
We left Bacolod at 6.30 pm. on a schooner and boarded the ‘Sherman’ at 1 a.m.
June 26, 1899
The ‘Sherman’ arrived at Iloilo from Manila.
April 27, 1899
Calumpit fell yesterday with loss smaller on side although the city was entrenched behind the most formidable trenches yet uncountered [encountered]. No further news from Lawton… Read More »April 27, 1899
Monday, Apr. 3d, 1899
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. The war situation today greatly relaxed. That is the tension. Tonight… Read More »Monday, Apr. 3d, 1899
Friday, March 31st, 1899
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. Good Friday. Looks like Sunday in Manila. All the stores are… Read More »Friday, March 31st, 1899