A report having been received that Botha intended to attack the camp to-morrow, the regiment stood to from 5.45 a.m.
June 30th.—2nd Lieut. Pilkington, 1st Royal Dragoons, was attached to the regiment from this date.
July 1st.—No. 3663 Pte. Freeman died of disease at Bloemfontein.
4th.—A and B Squadrons under Major W. C. Middleton marched from Kameel Drift at 11 a.m., and C Squadron with Headquarters marched at 8.30 a.m. to De Onderstpoort.
5th.—A patrol under Lieut. Connolly left camp at 5.30 a.m. for reconnaissance.
6th.—A patrol under Lieut. Hon. A. J. M. St. Clair left camp at 5.30 a.m. for reconnaissance.
7th.—The regiment marched from De Onderstpoort at 5.30 a.m. to Hartebeestpoort.
8th.—C Squadron was detached to form part of a force to hold Zilikat's Nek, and B Squadron to hold Commando Nek.
Capt. Miller appointed to General French's Staff.