The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-14
SAN FERNANDo. Nav Z, 1891

Lear Folks: received mammals most
welcome letter while at Calumplt'
which is on the railroad about seven
and one-half miles back. 1t is situated
on an island formed by the rivers Bag
Bag, Rio Grande and their tributaries.
At this place our troops met very
strong opposition, for while we were
lying at Malolos the natives were BUSY
throwing up intrenchments, which were
A No. 1, as our field artillery could
make but little effect on them. The
troops that were engaged in this move
were Nebraska's, Fifty-first 1owas,
South Dakotas regiment, and part OF
the artillery, with three guns under
Brigadier General Hale. The Twentieth
Kansas, First Montana and armored
car, also detachment of artillery un-
der command of Brigadier General
Wheaton.
Hale's brigade moved from Malolos
on Sunday April 23d, to the right,
taking the town of Quinga; then swing
ing to the right and moving down the
river. Arriving near Calumpit about
p. M, the 24th, General Whea-
toms brigade then moved forward
along the railroad, and arriving on the
morning of the 18th, at about noon,
near the banks of the Bag-Bag, where
they met some opposition, but soon
dislodged the natives with shells from
the armored cars.
The following day a general move
was made on Calumpit. Our men
crossed the river, some fording, others
using RATS. CThe railroad bridge was
partly destroyed. natives having drop
ped one span into the river) From
here to the Rio Grande is two kilome-
tiers. which was soon covered, as the
natives gave US but little fight.
On the northern banks of this river
they had about 5000 troops, and here
they made a good stand. As the fight
held on some one proposed a plan of
crossing the river and thanking them,
General Macarthur giving consent
Gallant Colonel Funston called for 100
volunteers from the fighting Twentieth
Kansas These crossed while our
troops kept the natives busy, and
thanked them to the Queens taste,
driving them along their trenches. Then
our troops threw a hot fire into them,
killing many.
BY this time the NIontanas were
and with their assistance the natives
were driven beyond Apulit two kilo-
meters beyond the Rio Grande. Two
field pieces were captured at this place.
The division laid here for eight days,
and then the move on this place was
made General Hale had the right
moving out and covering the main wag-
on road. General Wheaton's command
continued out the railroad, but without
the armored cars. which could not be
brought forward, as the road bed, as
well as the bridges, had been de-
stroyed. After covering about four
miles the natives were encountered,
and brisk fire was kept up for some
time. Before the day was over we
had Santa Tomas. The natives charged
our troops, but We're repulsed with a
severe loss.
We remained in that place for TWEEN
ty-four hours. The second day scouts
moved forward and reported no insur-
gents in San Fernando Two battalions
of General Hales brigade moved for
ward and occupied the place. That
was day before yesterday morning.
The rest moved yesterday.
A move is on foot for tomorrow. a
seven-mile tramp to the bay shore to
occupy Balawag This is all up to
date of the movements of this division.
which is now about forty miles north
of Manila.
Now, dear mother. and all, will say
that every letter received makes me
long all the more to be with you once
again. But we don't know. As far
as we can learn, we will be relieved,
but when. only those in position to
know such can say, and we have not
heard
Since leaving Malolos the only reg
ulars that are with us is part of the
battery of the Sixth Artillery. So it
looks as if they will use the volunteers
as long as possible But we all hope
to soon be able to bid farewell to this
hot place / would very much like to
spend the Fourth with you all at home.
and in fact I think 1 will. as the Cap
tain saws the men are on the way here
to relieve us
have is of war. and that is to gru-
some to write about. Give my regards
t. inqu rng fiierds and neighbors.
You will hear through the papers of
our sailing sooner than / can tell you.
mother, dear Love to Signi and her
folks. And love and kisses to you,
papa, grandpa. and my brothers and
sisters I now will say "Adios." until
a more convenient time and place.
From your loving son. JOHN.
A "Floater's" Case.