KORTI,
January 28. The troops under Colonel Sir Herbert Stewart made forced marches on Sunday and Monday, and had nearly reached the Nile when they were attaeked by the rebels near E1 Metemneh. The enemy were beaten off after four hours heavy fighting. The British loss is slight. The British column succeeded in reaching the Nile after a severe fight, and remained there until Tuesday evening. Mr Cameron, special correspondent of the "Standard," and Mr Herbert, of the "Morning Post," were killed.
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Little Un, Volume 1, Issue 46, 30 January 1885, Page 3
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