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Porto Rico Letters From the Front A Soldier's View
A long letter from Porto Rico describes the American landing at Ponce on July 28 1898. The writer notes cheering crowds on shore the rapid advance into the city and the welcome by residents. He also describes naval bombardment readiness patrols and a vivid tropical landscape with palms coconuts and flowers as troops take city jail duties and ongoing efforts toward San Juan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
George
Ballard
Eau Glaire
Lundig
Dixie
Unon
Miles
Fist
Eau Claire Company
Capt
Eau, Claire
Grant
America
Tor
Terra Firma
Wisconsin
Barnes
Ripon
Co. L
Bry
Wis
Porto Rico
Charleston
San Juan
John’s
Celambia
Guanda
Porto Thico
Pennsylvani
Ponce
Island