Stone Bridge - Barr Estate

New Ipswich Historical Society

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William Jurian Kaula diary

10 MAY 1898

Nothing but rumors afloat about what is going on.  The Manilla [sic] victory is being described over and over again since the dispatches have been received from Dewey.  It is thrilling and wonderful.  It is generally conceded that the Cape Verde fleet would suffer a like annihilation if it comes across the Atlantic.  They are better ships and more likely to be a source of much trouble before this is accomplished.  Dewey needs reinforcements and supplies in the Phillipeans [sic] and should be prompt in sending them.  He cannot hold Manilla [sic] at his mercy for a long time without them.....  The Insurgent forces in Cuba do not appear to be what was generally circulated about them in their strength or their numbers.  How they ever carry on the warfare is hard to understand when there are so few.

James Roger diary entry

10th May 1912

Bear[sic] with occasional drizzle. Strong cool north to northwest wind. David plowing for Mr. Balch and harrowed part of Mr. Taylor's garden. I seeded and fertilized lots in cemetery and went to mail. Myron Taylor came by auto in afternoon. Mrs. Prindle had a shock in Phelps’ store yesterday afternoon. Got letter and parcel of flowers from Hamish for mother. 12th being Mother's Day. Also letter from May.