Trautwein In Philippines

TRAUTWEIN IN PHILIPPINES

Jacob Trautwein, with Funeral Director Martin, received a letter yesterday from his son John, a private in Co. D, 16th U. S. Infantry. It was dated at Meycauayan, Philippine Islands. He writes he is perfectly well and enjoying himself. He again repeats he will write to his friends when he gets paper. They had better, therefore, enclose blank paper when they write him if they expect an answer. He says as to their work : "We are having a hot time here just at present. We were attacked the 13th of October, at 11:30 o'clock at night and killed 10 and wounded three negroes. They fired at our quarters, but did not hit anyone, but some of the boys found bullets in their beds in the morning. We belong to the first battalion. Our major's name is Ward.. We expect an attack every night, but I guess they will leave us alone hereafter.

"Inclosed you will find a picture of the brigade over the Meyccauayan river. I am the third man on the picture. Give my regards to all my friends. I will write and answer letters as soon as I can get some paper."