[165] A light four-wheeled American carriage.
[166] Extract from a letter from Lord Chelmsford to Colonel Evelyn Wood:—
“Maritzburg, 10th December 1878.
“You have done wonders with the Dutchmen, and I am quite sure the High Commissioner will be as much obliged to you from a Political point of view as I am from a Military one.—Chelmsford.”
Sir B. Frere to the Secretary of State for the Colonies:—
“Maritzburg, 23rd December 1878.
“I have but little doubt but that the firm, conciliatory, and judicious treatment of these gentlemen by Colonel Evelyn Wood will have an excellent effect, not only locally, but generally throughout the South-eastern Transvaal districts.—B. Frere.”
[167] Coldstream Guards, serving in Frontier Light Horse; he was Aide-de-Camp to Sir Hope Grant at Aldershot in 1870–1871.
[168] Now Major-General Sir C. Clery, K.C.B.
[169] He wrote: “I was sorry not to see your name in Orders for some reward, for all your good service, and for the help you have given me, but it is only deferred. Your loyal and excellent work will not, and shall not, go unrewarded, if I have anything to say to it.”
[170] Reported as killed in Bambaata’s rebellion, June 1906.
[171] These were fired by Lord Chelmsford’s troops returning from Sirayo’s district to the wrecked camp. Our Senior officers asked my opinion, what was the probable cause, and I said guns fired after dark indicated, I apprehended, an unfavourable situation.