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Harry Edgar Humpton Letters, February 3, 1899-November 3, 1900.

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Box 4, Folder 4
Abstract:
Consists of letters sent by Harry Humpton to family in the U.S. detailing his experiences in the Philippine-American War. Humpton expresses a deep hatred of the "ladrones" (roughly translating to "bandits") harassing U.S. troops on the islands, noting that "every chance they get they will cut you in the back" (he depicts such a raid that killed nearly twenty of his comrades). Racial epithets. By late 1900, Humpton was expressing frustration at the length of his deployment. Soldiers' letters. Partial geographical list: Jefferson Barracks (Lemay, Mo.), Rochester (N.Y.), Victoria (Laguna, Philippines), Monroeville (Ohio), Murcia (Negros Occidental, Philippines).
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4 items

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