THE AFFAIR AT DORDRECHT.
» A GALLANT DEFENCE. THE ENEMY UEATBN BACK. Capstowh, January 2. During the reconnaissance made by British oavalry at Dordreoht(9ast of General Gataore's position), 40 of Montmorenoy's scouts were intercepted and took refuge m a donga, - (watercourse). They resisted the repeated attacks of 800 Boers, until 115 mounted rifles, with four guns, appeared and relieved them m the morning, the Boers retreating. The scouts had two men wounded, and all thnir hoi sea shot. The Boers lost 8 killed, and 80 wounded.
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Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2, 3 January 1900, Page 2
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85THE AFFAIR AT DORDRECHT. Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2, 3 January 1900, Page 2
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