| Description | Letter from an unknown correspondent describing his encounter with De Wet with an inadequate force; his recent gain of 4000 extra men; the need to catch De Wet; his mens' hard work in fighting and scouting; Kitchener's strength and position. Hunter's expected arrival; the plan to go in to laager; heavy losses on the 12th; loss of men and horses; lack of clothing; the capture of Boer weapons. 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. [Incomplete]. |
