Mar. 1st.—Telegram from H.M. the Queen:—
"Accept for yourself and all your command my warmest congratulations on the splendid news."
Telegram from H.R.H. the Prince of Wales:—
"Sincerest congratulations."
Similar telegram from F.-M. Viscount Wolseley and H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught.
No. 4351 Pte. Reid died of disease at Klip Drift.
4th.—No. 3762 Pte. Haig killed on railway, Maitland.
5th.—Vety.-Lieut. Ensor joined for duty.
Forage rations are nominally 5 lbs. per horse.
6th.—The regiment marched from Koodoosrand Drift to Osfontein, where a force was being concentrated to attack enemy's positions near Poplar Grove. Before leaving all lances were handed in, and used no more during the campaign.