[297] The information concerning the events of the rebellion up to the arrival of Lieut.-Colonel Stewart at Kartoum, is derived almost entirely from native sources, and it is consequently impossible to put much reliance on the statements as to the extent of the losses in the various engagements. It is even difficult to ascertain the correct dates of the principal events. Some accounts state that the assaults on El Obeyed took place on the 4th, 5th and 6th September.
[298] South of the country of the Baggara Arabs, and west of Bahr el-Ghazel.
[299] Bara is due north of Obeyed.
[300] The Fakirs are learned pious men. The Dervishes are their satellites.
[301] The junction between the 1st Battalion and Abdel Kader’s force was to have taken place on the 15th January, but, for some reason or other, it did not take place till Abdel Kader’s arrival at Kawa on the 1st February.
[302] An Arab tribe inhabiting the country between Sennaar and Fazokl.
[303] Sometimes written El Gerazeh or Qurassa. A village on the right bank of the White Nile.
[304] Deputy Governor.
[305] Major.
[306] Lieutenant-Colonel.