- On the Person.
- (a) Rifle (10 rounds).
- (b) Bandolier (60 rounds).
- (c) Haversack (1/2 day's ration).
- (d) Water-bottle filled.
- On the Saddle.
- (a) Nosebag (5 lb. grain).
- (b) Cloak on wallet.
- (c) Rifle bucket.
- (d) Patrol tin (with grocery ration).
- (e) Leather axe-holder (every fourth man).
Near-side wallet, 30 rounds and 1/2 day's rations.
Off-side wallet, 20 rounds, tin dubbin, hold-all, and towel.
Average weight carried by horse = 16 stone.
Average weight carried by Scotch carts = 1,600 lb.
Footnotes for Appendix H
{55} The letters are published in their proper place, and readers can satisfy themselves as to whether they justify the above inference.
{56} Note. July, 1899. In the Report of the Select Committee of the House of Commons (No. 311 of 1897), page 298, are the following:—
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman: "Did you understand that you were to meet a considerable force at Krugersdorp coming from Johannesburg?"