John Henry Asendorf in uniform The War Diary of John Henry Asendorf
The Story of a Pennsylvania Volunteer during the Spanish-American War in the Philippines and the Philippine American War

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May 11/99 Thursday
It has raigned heavy all Night good many prisoners ar dying almost 2 or 3 every day the are all buried in the old Trenches at Santa Roocky without Coffin I goe on Guard at 5 pm. in the Evening we recieved Mail I got 2 letter and a Box of Candy

May 12/99 Friday
Weather is verry Hot all day we all drawed new Shoes and Underwear and Campaign Hats 6 Privates 3 Corp and 1 Sergt are sent to Santa Rocki where a new Hospital is establiched for the Rebel Prisoners 14 men goe on Guard including my self only 38 men are fitt for duty
May 13/99
Weather is hot as ever in the Morning we have general Inspection in Arms and Quarters a good sin Mail leaves Cavite to day came off Guard at 5 pm. I cam not feeling well have a bad cold also Rheumatism in both Legs and right Shoulder

May 14/99 Sunday
This has been a verry quiet day we all attented Service at 10:30 am. I wrote a letter in the afternoon and spent allmost all day in Quarters I am not better but are no on Sick List 24 men are on Sick List in Quarters 14 in Hospital 7 on detached duty
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