Civilians Gathered to Bid Farewell to the Soldiers of the 3rd US Cavalry on board the St Paul, Seattle, August 1899 (MOHAI 4173)

The St. Paul was headed to the Philippines for the Philippine American War.
Caption by MOHAI staff.

Handwritten on photo: 429 Wilse
Handwritten by photographer under photo in album: Bidding the boys goodbye
Subjects (LCTGM): Philippines History Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Cavalry Operations; Merchant Ships--United States