Left San Pedro Macati went down the Pasig river in lighters boarded the U.S.A. T. Hancock.
Read moreFriday, Dec. 29th ’99
Nothing of interest occurred Xmas day. Left Calamba 11 a.m. Dec. 26th reached Manila 7 P.M., orders having been received just before embarking to proceed to Pasay. Marched here yesterday morning relieving 30th Vol. Inf. Col. Gardever. The 3d batt’n is on right of line from Pasay to Manila Bay – ours, the 1st, is to left..
Read moreDec. 25, 1899
Today is Christmas who would have thought it Sergt Dumkle shot in the leg at about 1 AM first shot in the company. called to arms.
Read moreSunday, Dec. 24th ’99
Orders for my Batt’n and one other to go to San Pedro Macati, Tuesday. Lt. Meade & E. Co. surprise Filipino outpost at daylight this morning. Killing 5 & mortally wounding one & capturing 7 rifles. No casualties on our side. Bullard sent out his band tonight & gave me a complimentary concert. Dear old..
Read moreDec. 24, 1899
On church guard with Danfield very lonesome
Read moreDec. 23, 1899
Still on the boat we think we will land monday. Left boat about 4 PM were put on lighters and sent up the Pasig River to a place called San Pedro Macati 6 miles from Manila arrived at 12 PM
Read moreSeptember 1st Friday 1899
Got off at 2.30 p.m. and passed down past our old battlefield, and past the burnt evident of wars grim terrors. Natives on bank cried, "Adios Wn." Below Macati Co F cascoe ran ashore on a sharp bend, and Capt Booker had a swim for his money. Put us in barracks No. 12 at San..
Read moreAugust 29th — Tuesday 1899
Not yet relieved, although 2 Co's 37th Vets are in Pasig. There must have been trouble at St Pedro Macati, as we heard cannonading at intervals for two hours or more. Sometime ago they captured the mayor and 100 others for being implicated in an insurrection there.
Read moreJuly 14-Friday, 1899
Took carometa [carromata] for Capeton del Porta and at 9 a.m. the boat up river went off and left me. Carriage to Pasig cost 12 pesos --so took a car and rode out to Macati & telegraphed "No boat --extend pass" --Ans-- "Very Well." City full of sailors & soldiers. Had dinner at Paco --to..
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