Philippines Insurrection 1898 Original Manifestos of General Otis and Aguinaldo
Printed Material pulled off public walls, newspapers, etc. by A. B. Welch during his tour of duty on Luzon, 1898-1899, with the Ist Washington Volunteers out of Camp Lewis, Washington. Index United States Proclamation of Protection (General Otis) (dated January 4, 1898 in error … should read January 4, 1899) Emilio Aguinaldo’s Manifesto in response (in Spanish) to General Otis’ Proclamation Emilio Aguinaldo’s Manifesto (in English) called 1st Response Emilio Aguinaldo’s Second Response (in English) (may have been issued in error and was quickly withdrawn)(document measures 24 x 8¼ and is printed on the reverse of General Otis’ Proclamation of Jan. 4, 1898). Tagalog Manifesto by Patricia Magpayo. Tagalog document retrieved by Welch around March 1, 1899 at...
Read MorePhilippines Insurrection 1898-1899, Diary of Col. A. B. Welch
A. B. Welch’s Diary of his participation in numerous battles, Personal Letters, Photos, Newspaper Clippings and Original U.S. and Insurrecto Documents. ****************************************************************** Ed Note: We will follow his diary, adding Letters, photos, clippings and documents, as we witness Welch change from a very proper-looking ‘gentleman’ into an experienced sharp-shooting warrior. He served with Company D, 1st Washington Volunteer Infantry in the Philippine Insurrection .. April 30, 1898 to November 1, 1899 His diary starts with teary goodbyes in Puget Sound, thence an interesting time in San Francisco as troops are assembled for transport, and on to Honolulu for a well-described “tourist...
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