[93] When, at a later period, Commandant Theunissen was put in command of the burghers of Fauresmith, Commandant Mijburg was appointed in his place. This latter Commandant was afterwards killed.
[94] Where the yeomanry were captured.
[95] (District Vrede)—encounter with Brabant's Horse.
[96] Stripping.
[97] The previous evening we had received a report of two English camps on the Wilge River: One at Duminy Drift, the other at Steildrift—under General Elliott. They were led by Piet de Wet and other National Scouts.
[98] Nobody dies of fright.
[99] The report of the Commission of which he was a member.
[100] Resident Magistrates.
[101] A court-martial was held at this place, and several persons appeared before it. A certain De Lange was condemned to death for high treason.
[102] We had heliographic communication between Elandskop and Blaauwkop, which formed a connecting link between Bethlehem and Lindley; and from Blaauwkop we had communication with Verkijkerskop. There was also heliographic communication between Bethlehem and Lindley, and Biddulphsberg, across the line of blockhouses.