[[10]] See Report South African War Commission, vol. iii. p. 276.
On the same day, March 28, Gatacre sent this reply to the disputed telegram:
"Following moves are in progress, in view to covering whole country east of railway.
"Three squadrons Brabant's Horse moving Rouxville to Wepener; two will reach Wepener Sunday next (April 1), the third on Tuesday.
"One squadron Brabant's is moving to Bushman's Kop half-way between Rouxville and Wepener.
"One company Royal Scots Mounted Infantry reaches Wepener Sunday.
"Two companies 2nd Royal Irish, Rifles reach Dewetsdorp Sunday.
"One company Royal Irish Rifles and one section Mounted Infantry Royal Irish Rifles reach Helvetia to-morrow.
"Three companies Royal Irish Rifles at Smithfield with squadron Brabant's Horse."[[11]]