Part 38 (1/2)

Major Hon. Charles Coventry 2nd in command.

Captain Gosling, commanding G Troop.

Sub-Lieutenants h.o.a.re and Wood, commanding G Troop.

Captain Munroe, commanding K Troop.

Sub-Lieutenant McQueen, commanding K Troop.

Medical Officer Surgeon Garraway.

Veterinary Surgeon Lakie.

M.M. Police officers and men 372 Pitsani Staff 13 camp.

Colony boys (leading horses, etc.) 65 Horses 480 Mules 128 One 12-1/2-pounder, 6 Maxims, 6 Scotch carts, 1 Cape cart, 2 grain waggons.

B.B. Police officers and men 122 Mafeking Staff 1 column.

Drivers and leaders 10 Horses 160 Mules 30 Two 7-pounders, 2 Maxims, 2 Scotch carts, 2 Cape carts.

Officers and men 494 Totals.

Staff 14 Drivers, leaders, etc. 75 Horses 640 Mules 158 M.H. Maxims 8 12-1/2-pounder 1 7-pounder 2 Scotch carts 8 Cape carts 3 AMMUNITION.

Rounds.

Carried by men and natives 50,000 Lee-Met.

Carried in Scotch carts and Cape carts 54,000 rifle.

------- Total 104,000 =======

On the guns 17,000 Maxim.

In carts 28,000 ------- Total 45,000 =======

On limber 44 12-1/2 On one Scotch cart 80 pounders.

------- Total 124 =======

On limbers 70 7-pounders.

In Scotch carts 172 ------- Total 242 ======= The rifle ammunition used was that supplied by the Maxim firm for their guns and also pellet powder.

The powder used with the 12-1/2-pounder was that known as 'ballist.i.te.' Rocket signals and limelights were carried, but not used.

EQUIPMENT CARRIED.

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.