Robert Morris Travis Letters

: This collection contains letters from Robert Morris Travis to his nephew, Wesley Travis Kennerly, during the Philippine-American War. R.M. Travis served as a private, corporal, and sergeant in the U. S. Army's 4th Infantry.
Créateur: Travis, Robert Morris, 1857-1941
date créée: 1899-1900
Subject: United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 4th
Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902

Travaux (5)

Liste des articles de cette collection
	Titre	date ajoutée	Visibilité
	Letter, Sergeant Travis in the Philippines to W. T. Kennerly in Knoxville, Tenn., 1900 May 2 Abstract Notes that the U.S. Army provides a subscription to leading periodicals and that his nephew's gifts are appreciated but not necessary. R.M. Travis also shares his unsuccessful attempt to capture Mascardo, a guerilla leader. Date created 1900 May 2	2024-06-06	Publique
	Letter, "Uncle Bob," R. M. Travis in the Philippines to Travis Kennerly in Knoxville, Tenn., 1899 October 11 Abstract Shares how American troops successfully won a skirmish near Imus and captured 100 prisoners. Date created 1899 October 11	2024-06-06	Publique
	Letter, Sergeant Travis in the Philippines to Travis Kennerly in Knoxville, Tenn., 1900 July 1 Abstract Letter includes three photographs of R.M. Travis arranged in a club symbol. The text discusses his work doing garrison duty and includes his negative impressions of the natives. Date created 1900 July 1	2024-06-06	Publique
	Letter, Corp. R.M. Travis in Manila, Philippines, to Mr. Travis Kennerly in Conyersville, Tenn., 1899 March 24 Abstract R.M. Travis discusses his work on outpost duty in the Philippines as part of Company B since his arrival on March 10th. He also writes about the 20th Kansas Volunteers and the city of Manila. Date created 1899 March 24	2024-06-06	Publique
	Letter, "Uncle Bob", R. M. Travis in Manila, Philippines, to W. T. Kennerly in Knoxville, Tenn., 1900 Sept. 02 Abstract Discusses his work in charge of a detachment of 37 men guarding the residence of General Bates. Notes that the natives frequently assassinate their own if found to be loyal to Americans. Closes by mentioning his intention to enlist in the 7th... Date created 1900 Sept. 02	2024-06-06	Publique