In
this engagement only one of the Boers beside Botha was killed, but
seven were wounded. Major Murray had two officers and two men wounded.
Colonel Scott-Turner and his men returned to Kimberley without meeting
with any further opposition.
It was fortunate that this reconnoissance was made, for the following despatch was taken from the body of Commandant Botha : —
"Hoof Lager, October 23, 1899. " Veldcornet Botha, Bakinkop, Weledele Heer.
" In reply to your inquiry about the taking of cattle in the neighborhood of Kenilworth, I am ordered by the Head Com-
