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that our fleet was uninjured -- and we lost no men -- only six wounded, none seriously --

Monday May 9

Clear warm & springlike -- Worked hard at my rewriting journal job -- No specially exciting war news -- all waiting on Sampson's movements -- Evening lively down town -- Reno boys enlisted at Carson were expected home on a 36 hour furlough by evening train at 8 -- Band, and GAR veterans were on hand to receive them -- marched through streets -- and to the armory -- much enthusiasm -- Bed 11 -- Dewey has not only been made Rear Admiral, but received the thanks of Congress for his brave and [blank] action --

Summary of the Manila Victory -- 1898
A New Sword for Rear Admiral Dewey
University Cadets Parade

Tuesday May 10

Same -- Busy at my journal job -- Following summary is from Sunday's SF Examiner -- The SF Chronicle's information is: 1200 Spaniards killed & wounded and our damages amount to $6,000 -- The University Cadets were out on drill parade with band and marched through the principal streets of Reno --

52 -- Journal Job Half Completed -- Judge Rives
Carson celebrates Dewey's Victory -- Our Troops
Latest War News -- Spanish Retribution

Wednesday May 11

Same -- Worked hard & got my journal job half finished, or to July 1 --