Virtual ExhibitsTitle:
MARIE CHRISTINE AND BELASCO
Artist:
Paxson, Edgar S. (1852-1919)
Medium:
Pen and Ink
Date:
1898
Source:
Stenzel Collection
Object ID:
X1964.11.40
Description:
"At 4:00 this morning could see the lighthouse at the entrance of the bay. Are passing Dewey's battle ground and can see the masts of some of the sunken Spanish Vessels. The health officer has come on board and is inspecting our ship. He says an armistice has been declared. War is probably over." -Diary of Samuel McCutchen Shields, Co. G of the First Montana Infantry, August 24, 1898
By the end of the first week, Paxson had signs of malaria. Paxson eventually applied for sick leave even though such an act was against his moral principles. He was assigned a room in the hospital to wait for his transportation back to the United States.
The conditions at Cavite were less than desirable due to insects, hot weather, hostile natives, and illnesses such as dysentery, skin infection, and malaria were common among the men. Lieutenant Paxson was assigned to stay with the men to supervise and inspect them.
By the end of the first week, Paxson had signs of malaria. Paxson eventually applied for sick leave even though such an act was against his moral principles. He was assigned a room in the hospital to wait for his transportation back to the United States.
The conditions at Cavite were less than desirable due to insects, hot weather, hostile natives, and illnesses such as dysentery, skin infection, and malaria were common among the men. Lieutenant Paxson was assigned to stay with the men to supervise and inspect them.
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Marie Christine and Belasco, pen & ink, X1964.11.40
Marie Christine and Belasco, pen & ink, X1964.11.40
