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Will Dillard in Cavite Letter Describes Warfront Experience
The letter from Crances I. Le Troop A 1st Nevada Calvary details a voyage to Manila Bay, landing at Cavite, and patrolling sea walls. He notes insurgent strength of 30 000 to 40 000, a major battle near Manila with American casualties, and bombardment threats by Admiral Dewey. He also mentions rough living conditions and expresses longing for home while marking local business ads in Reno.
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San Roque
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