Nov. 8, 1899
Left Cabanatuan today after dinner. We had hard work getting across the river which is still high. Lt Hannay is left behind to operate ferry.… Read More »Nov. 8, 1899
William R. Johnson
Nov. 5, 1899
Several men have been drowned at the river, in building a ferry for the expedition to cross on. They have it almost completed.
Nov. 2, 1899
Today the scouts captured a powder mill and arsenal. It was a rude affair. We are waiting here on account of the heavy rains, which… Read More »Nov. 2, 1899
Oct. 30, 1899
We left Santa Rosa today Was advance guard again the same as usual. the Cav. always takes the rear Arrived at Cabanatuan about 10 A.M.… Read More »Oct. 30, 1899
Oct. 27, 1899
After waiting several days for rations etc, to come up, the entire command left San Isidro this morning and started northward. About 6 miles marching… Read More »Oct. 27, 1899
Oct. 19, 1899
Today has been the hardest and most trying day I have ever exeprienced shortly after we left Cabias [Cabiao], we encountered the enemy, and from… Read More »Oct. 19, 1899
Oct. 18th 1899
We broke camp at daylight and advanced toward Cabias [Cabiao] with the Macabebees ahead who engaged the enemy about a mile from Cabias, but the… Read More »Oct. 18th 1899
Oct. 17th 1899
At 5 P.M. we left Arayat accompanied by the 3rd and 4th U.S. Cavalry, the 24th Infty, and about 200 Macabees [Macabebes]. Went into camp… Read More »Oct. 17th 1899
Oct. 15, 1899
We were “bombarded” last night by the rebels with an old smooth-bore cannon. They fired 11 shots with it, without effect. Today a troop of… Read More »Oct. 15, 1899