First Serious Encounter between the United States and Spain; The
Philippine Islands; Area and Population; Discovery of the Group;
Religious Orders; Island of Luzon; City of Manila; Commerce and
Manufactures; Bay of Manila; Arrival of the United States
Squadron; Partial Destruction; Breakfast; Bombardment Resumed;
Complete Destruction of the Spanish Ships and Forts; Dewey’s
Despatch; Vessels Composing American Fleet; The Action in Detail;
Secretary of the Navy Congratulates Dewey; Congress Votes a Sword
for Dewey; Medals for Officers and Men; Dewey Made a Rear
Admiral. II-415