C Squadron Greys, one squadron Carabiniers, under command of Lieut.-Col. Hippisley, marched at 8 a.m. in the direction of the Pongola River in pursuit of enemy, who were reported going in that direction having with them guns. The enemy crossed the river, leaving one 15-pounder field gun with carriage, ammunition wagon, and limber, and two pom-poms with ammunition complete, which were secured.
Casualties:—Wounded—3915 Pte. McPherson.
29th.—B and C Squadrons with Headquarters marched from Rooirand at 7 a.m. to Inkulu.
30th.—B and C Squadrons with Headquarters marched from Inkulu to Henwood's Store.
31st.—Forty men B Squadron under Capt. E. A. Maude (forming part of a mixed force under Major Garrett, the Carabiniers) marched from Henwood's Store to the neighbourhood of Langdrai Drift, capturing there two pom-pom limbers, two pom-pom carriages, one field battery limber, 84 rounds 15-pounder ammunition. This party remained holding the drift until the 6th proximo.
Apr. 4th.—Fifty (?) men of C Squadron paraded at 5.30 a.m. to escort an empty ox convoy from Henwood's Store to Piet Retief. The escort was under the command of Major W. C. Middleton as far as Plat Nek, at which place he took over command of the detachment stationed there.
7th.—The regiment marched from Henwood's Store to Plat Nek. Majors R. H. Adams and J. Crabbie joined from England.
9th.—The regiment marched from Plat Nek to Rudolph's Ground.
Apr. 10th.—The regiment marched from Rudolph's Ground towards Mahamba, and bivouacked at Zandbank.