Part 17

Gague, Lyndon A., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; transferred to Hospital Corps, U. S. A., July 1, 1898; discharged April 25, 1899.

Greenlaw, Elmer E., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Griffin, Michael F., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Hanson, John F., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; died at John Blair Gibbs General Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky, September 22, 1898.

Haycock, Albert T., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged by reason of being a minor, June 12, 1898.

Heald, Herbert L., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Hewitt, Thomas J., Lawrence, Corporal, enlisted April 28, 1898; Sergeant, September 1, 1898; mustered out as private, April 28, 1899.

Hurley, Joseph A., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Kant, Patrick, Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Keefe, James, Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Keilig, Charles E., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Kelly, John D., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Kelly, Patrick, Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Leary, James, Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; transferred to Hospital Corps, U. S. A., August 9, 1898; discharged April 20, 1899.

Lehmann, Rudolph, Lawrence, enlisted May 9, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Mahoney, Denis W., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Matthews, Edward W., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

McDonald, Thomas M., Lawrence, enlisted May 9, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

McDonald, James P., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

McKenny, Benjamin H., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged by order, February 6, 1899.

Mice, George A., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Moody, John W., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; discharged for disability, January 4, 1899.

Moran, Joseph F., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Morgan, Charles H., Lawrence, enlisted May 9, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Murtha, Thomas H., Southbridge, enlisted Company K, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, May 6, 1898; transferred to Company L, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, December 16, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Myers, Robert M., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

O'Brien, James W., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

O'Donnell, Patrick, Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Pallister, Arthur F., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Palmer, George H., Lawrence, Sergeant, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out as private, April 28, 1899.

Parke, Frank G., Lowell, enlisted Company C, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, June 22, 1898; transferred to Company L, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, December 16, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Phillips, William N., Lawrence, Musician, enlisted April 28, 1898; transferred to the band, March 20, 1899.

Pigott, David A., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Pottle, Herbert E., Lawrence, enlisted May 9, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Powers, John A., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Raidy, John A., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Ray, James F., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Regan, John J., North Andover, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Richard, Joseph E., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; deserted August 15, 1898.

Rondeau, Louis N., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Sawyer, Charles F., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Scott, John J., Salem, enlisted July 6, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Scott, Walter R., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Sheridan, James E., Lawrence, enlisted May 9, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Smart, William H., Haverhill, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Smith, John C., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Sweet, Arthur D., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; transferred to Hospital Corps, U. S. A., July 1, 1898; discharged April 17, 1899.

Sweet, Irving L., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Sullivan, James J., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Taylor, Alfred E., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; discharged for disability, October 22, 1898.

Vatter, Arthur L., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Walker, George H., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Welch, Jeremiah R., Lawrence, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Welch, John, Salem, enlisted July 6, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Westervelt, Raymond S., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Whittaker, James H., Lawrence, enlisted June 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Wilkinson, Hartley, Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Williamson, Donald R., Lowell, enlisted Company C, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, June 22, 1898; transferred to Company L, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, December 24, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Winslow, Arthur M., Lawrence, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

_Company M, Somerville_

Whitten, Herbert W., Cambridge, Captain, April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

On recruiting duty June 11 to July 20. Commanded Second Battalion by reason of seniority September 17 to October 17. Assistant Provost Marshal, District of Matanzas, Cuba, January 24. Summary court, District of Matanzas, Cuba, February 1, 1899.

Canfield, George I., Somerville, First Lieutenant, April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Acting Quartermaster of regiment May 20, to August 22. Provost guard at Santa Christina barracks, January 24 to April 3, 1899.

Pierce, Frederick W., Somerville, Second Lieutenant, April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Regimental Inspector Rifle Practice, November 27 to December 27. Provost guard duty, January 24 to April 3. On General Court Martial, February 4 to April 1, 1899.

Wiley, Joseph E., Somerville, Sergeant, enlisted April 28, 1898; First Sergeant, November 15, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Kelsey, James H., Boston, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal, August 1, 1898; Quartermaster Sergeant, February 1, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Kenny, John, Somerville, Sergeant, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Clement, Herman J., Somerville, Sergeant, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Hanaford, Louis L., Somerville, Corporal, enlisted April 28, 1898; Sergeant, September 17, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Briggs, Arthur W., Somerville, Corporal, enlisted April 28, 1898; Sergeant, February 1, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Tibbetts, George W., Somerville, Corporal, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Gilson, Valentine E., Somerville, Corporal, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Gilson, Howard A., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal, June 8, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

McDonald, Neil, Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal, August 1, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Kenny, William, Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal, August 1, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Ulm, Albert A., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal, August 1, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Gerry, Charles A., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal, August 1, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Gammon, Eugene H., Somerville, enlisted June 20, 1898; Corporal, September 17, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Rowe, James E., Chelsea, enlisted June 20, 1898; Corporal, November 14, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

McLean, Daniel A., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal, February 1, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Durno, William J., Cambridge, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal, February 1, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Grace, James W., Somerville, enlisted June 20, 1898; Corporal, February 5, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Webber, Leon S., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Corporal (cook), December 6, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Brobick, John L., Cambridge, enlisted June 23, 1898; Musician, March 20, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Ahearn, Frank, Pawtucket, R. I., enlisted April 28, 1898; Musician, March 1, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

McKay, Thomas O., Somerville, enlisted June 20, 1898; Artificer, December 11, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Smith, Norman H., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Wagoner, September 25, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Anderson, Joseph M., Somerville, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Apel, Daniel C., Cambridge, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Beck, Everett W., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Berry, William F., Greenwood, Musician, enlisted April 28, 1898; transferred to the band as Band-Sergeant, March 1, 1899.

Bingham, Henry S., Somerville, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Bodge, George H., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Brown, William H., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Burgess, Charles E., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Campbell, Joseph, Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged for disability, January 5, 1899.

Campbell, William C., Somerville, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Carty, John J., Somerville, Wagoner, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged as private, April 28, 1899.

Caswell, Charles E., Medford, First Sergeant, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged for disability as private, January 19, 1899.

Clark, Hiram D., Somerville, Sergeant, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged for disability, January 5, 1899.

Clendenin, William H., Somerville, Corporal, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged for promotion, February 2, 1899. (See Company L.)

Colbath, Thomas B. M., Somerville, enlisted June 20, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Collupy, Carroll A., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Collupy, Everett H., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Cowan, John W., East Boston, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Cox, Francis H., Somerville, enlisted May 9, 1898; transferred to Hospital Corps, U. S. A., June 29, 1898; discharged April 17, 1899.

Crowley, Herbert L., North Cambridge, enlisted May 8, 1898; transferred to the band, March 20, 1899.

Cummings, John H., West Somerville, enlisted May 9, 1898; transferred to the band, March 20, 1899.

Davis, Winfred D., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Donohue, James A., Lowell, enlisted Company M, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, June 24, 1898; transferred to Company M, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, January 7, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Doten, Chester G., Somerville, enlisted June 21, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Dowdell, Millard F., Charlestown, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Dowling, Fred E., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Drady, Archie J., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Draper, Frank E., Somerville, Sergeant, enlisted April 28, 1898; died at Third Division Hospital, Chickamauga Park, Georgia, September 2, 1898.

Dyer, Edward J., Cambridge, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Fealey, Thomas H., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged by order, December 22, 1898.

Freeborn, Frank O., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Gallagher, William H., Somerville, enlisted June 21, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Gilson, Claude U., Wellesley Hills, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Givan, Charles F., Charlestown, enlisted June 20, 1898; transferred to the band, March 20, 1899.

Goette, Albert H., Cambridgeport, enlisted June 29, 1898; transferred to the band, March 20, 1899.

Goodrich, Clarence E., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Graves, Frank H., Somerville, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Gray, Herman L., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Greenwood, Edwin E., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Hardcastle, William J., Boston, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Halloran, John J., Lowell, enlisted Company C, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, June 22, 1898; transferred to Company M, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, January 9, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Hill, Rupert G., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Wagoner, May 26, 1898; transferred to Company G, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, September 11, 1898.

Holland, John P., Somerville, enlisted June 21, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Howe, Frank G., Lowell, enlisted in Company G, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, June 22, 1898; transferred to Company M, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, January 9, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Hunt, Ernest W., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; deserted, July 6, 1898.

Hunter, Walter, Medford, enlisted June 22, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

James, Charles T., Allston, enlisted April 28, 1898; transferred to the band, March 20, 1899.

Keville, William J., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged by order, November 14, 1898.

Knox, Charles W., Somerville, enlisted June 21, 1898; discharged for disability, January 5, 1899.

Leighton, Albro B., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Marston, Benjamin F., Somerville, enlisted June 20, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Maynard, Erville H., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged by order, January 18, 1899.

McBarron, James H., Boston, enlisted May 5, 1898; transferred to the band, March 20, 1899.

McCann, Eugene F., Lowell, enlisted Company G, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, June 24, 1898; transferred to Company M, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, January 7, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

McDonald, Charles E., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

McInnes, Daniel H., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged for disability, March 21, 1899.

Miers, Walter B., Somerville, enlisted June 20, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Monroe, Frank J., Lowell, enlisted Company G, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, May 6, 1898; transferred to Company M. Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, January 7, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Morgan, Albion B., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Moulton, Edmund A., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Murry, John P., Allston, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Nevins, Joseph H., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Oliver, Arthur R., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged for disability, January 5, 1899.

Odom, John S., Quincy, enlisted June 20, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Paine, Melvin P., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Parkhurst, Charles W., Cambridge, enlisted June 21, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Penney, George S., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Plunkett, Richard A., Everett, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Porter, Wilfred H., Americus, Georgia, enrolled in the band, January 3, 1899; transferred to Company M, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, January 19, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899. Previous service: Enlisted as private in Battery L, First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, May 9, 1898; mustered out November 14, 1898.

Rebello, William P., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Rice, Harry E., Cambridge, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged for disability, October 14, 1898.

Richardson, William A., Cambridge, enlisted June 21, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Riley, Charles A., Cambridge, enlisted June 20, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Ring, Arthur W., Cambridge, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Robertson, William J., South Boston, enlisted July 5, 1898; discharged for disability, February 9, 1899.

Robinson, Clarence A., Boston, enlisted June 26, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Sanborn, Lyman H., Somerville, enlisted June 21, 1898; transferred to Division Hospital, August 9, 1898; discharged January 7, 1899.

Sanson, Joseph, Lowell, enlisted Company G, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, May 6, 1898; transferred to Company M, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, January 7, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Scharpf, Leo, Cambridge, enlisted June 29, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Simmons, John, Americus, Georgia, enlisted in the band, December 6, 1898 and transferred to Company M, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, same date; mustered out April 28, 1899. Previous record; Enlisted as a private in Battery L, First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, May 9, 1898; mustered out November 14, 1898.

Snow, Walter R., Somerville, Artificer, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged by order, as private, February 28, 1899.

Stagg, John W., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Stewart, Clarence R., Somerville, Corporal, enlisted April 28, 1898; died at Regimental Hospital, Chickamauga Park, Georgia, June 11, 1898.

Tabor, Charles S., Charlestown, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Taylor, Albert C., Somerville, enlisted May 9, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Taylor, Arthur F., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; Wagoner, August 6, 1898; mustered out as private, April 28, 1899.

Tesson, William A., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged by order, February 23, 1899.

Walker, Henry E., Saugus, enlisted June 23, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Wallace, Patrick H., Lowell, enlisted in Company G, Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, May 6, 1898; transferred to Company M, Eighth Massachusetts Infantry, January 9, 1899; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Wallace, William B., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; discharged by reason of being a minor, July 18, 1898.

Webb, Richard I., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Whitney, James E., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

Wiley, Richard S., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

York, James W., Somerville, enlisted April 28, 1898; mustered out April 28, 1899.

_Chronology_

FEBRUARY, 1898.

15. U. S. S. Maine destroyed in Havana harbor.

MARCH.

9. Congress appropriates $50,000,000 for national defence.

16. Meeting of the Eighth Regiment, M. V. M. officers at headquarters in Salem to discuss matter of regiment volunteering in case of war with Spain. Decision was to volunteer.

24. Spanish torpedo gunboat flotilla assembled at Cape Verde Islands.

28. Congress received report of Naval Board of Inquiry declaring that U. S. S. Maine was destroyed by an exterior explosion.

APRIL.

9. General Fitz Hugh Lee, consul-general, left Havana.

15. Legislature of Massachusetts appropriated $500,000 for local defence and equipment of troops.

21. Spanish government sent passports to U. S. Minister Woodford.

22. Colonel William A. Pew, Jr., commanding Eighth Regiment, M. V. M., tenders services of regiment to Governor Wolcott.

23. President William McKinley calls for 125,000 troops.

25. Congress declares war to have existed with Spain since April 21.

Admiral Dewey and fleet sailed from Hong Kong for Manila.

Governor Wolcott received notification from Secretary of War regarding quota to be furnished by Massachusetts.

27. Governor Wolcott received letter from Secretary of War requesting four Infantry regiments, and one of heavy artillery.

28. Colonel Pew and commanders of Second, Sixth and Ninth Regiments ordered to Boston to hold conference with Governor Wolcott.

Officers of Eighth Regiment met Colonel Pew at State House and arrangements made for recruiting a regiment of volunteers.

Recruiting opened in cities and towns represented by companies in Eighth Regiment.

29. Eighth Regiment ordered to report at State Camp Grounds, South Framingham, May 5, at 11 A. M.

MAY.

1. Admiral Montojo's Spanish fleet destroyed in Manila Bay by fleet under command of Admiral Dewey. News received several days later.

5. Companies of Eighth Regiment left home stations amid ovations. Reviewed at State House by Governor Wolcott. Went into camp at South Framingham.

6. Examination of commissioned officers.

7. Examinations of enlisted men commenced. Many rejected and sent home.

10. Companies B, F, E, G, L and M, sworn into the United States service. Governor Wolcott witnessed swearing in of Company L.

11. Companies A, C, D, H, I and K, sworn into the United States service, completing the regiment. Second Massachusetts Infantry left camp for Tampa, Florida.

14. Governor Wolcott and staff visited camp. Governor presented commissions to officers of Eighth Regiment.

Regiment received orders to move to Chickamauga Park, Georgia.

16. Regiment left camp for Chickamauga Park, Georgia, after being reviewed by Governor Wolcott.

19. Regiment arrived at Citico freight yard, outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. Arrived at Chickamauga Park, Georgia, early in evening and went into bivouac for night.

20. Marched to camp site on Alexander road and went into camp. Assigned to Second Brigade, Third Division, First Army Corps, with Twelfth New York and Twenty-First Kansas Regiments. Colonel Pew, senior commander, placed in command of brigade.

28. First death in regiment. Private Herbert O. Burnham of Company D, of Lynn.

JUNE.

3. U. S. S. Merrimac sunk in entrance to Santiago harbor by Hobson and others.

13. Paymaster Barr, Eighth Regiment, M. V. M., arrived in camp with state pay.

17. Bunker Hill day observed with bon-fire, and concert by Drum Corps.

20. Expedition under command of General Shafter landed at Baiquiri.

24. Action with the Spaniards at La Guasimas.

29. Colonel Pew relieved and brigade placed under command of General Waites of Texas.

JULY.

1-2. Actions with Spaniards at El Caney and San Juan hill.

Members of regiment transferred to United States Hospital Corps about this time.

3. Congressman William H. Moody of Massachusetts, arrived in camp.

Admiral Cevera's Spanish fleet annihilated off Santiago.

4. National holiday duly celebrated. Congressman Moody delivered patriotic address. Programme of sports interferred with by arrival of United States Paymaster.

13. First case of typhoid made its appearance in the regiment.

17. Regiment celebrated the fall of Santiago, assisted by Twelfth New York and Twenty-First Kansas Regiments.

19. Regiment, with exception of Company A of Newburyport, went on hike to Pea Vine valley, pitched camp and returned following day.