1935 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF AN AMERICAN SOLDIER SERVING IN THE PHILIPPINES

On offer is an original handwritten manuscript diary written by an American soldier during his service in the Philippines. The book starts September 20, 1935 at Camp John Hay Baguio, P.I. and lists his unit Second Observation Squadron Nichols, Field. There are entries until Nov 21, 1935. William writes true to his unit - detailed notes on sightings of natives, dress and custom, hikes to Cal Horr Gold Mine and much more. Notebook style book is perhaps 40% written on some 60+ pages, some days a few notes and some many pages. The few back pages have what look like language translation and focusing necessay for photography.; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, DIARY, JOURNAL, LOG, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, DIARIES, JOURNALS, LOGS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, PERSONAL HISTORY, TRAVEL, STEAMSHIP, SAIL, PHOTOGRAPHY, 19TH CENTURY, ENGINEER, ENGINEERING, TRAINS, TRAIN, RAILROAD, SURVEY, SURVEYING, AMERICANA, RINGLING BROTHERS, WASHOUTS, ; Signed by Autograph