_7th._--The regiment marched from Zandfontein to Vlakfontein.
_8th._--A Squadron, with a section of R.H.A., and a company of infantry, under Major W. C. Middleton, with one day's supplies, left camp at 3.45 a.m. and proceeded to the high ground on the Mafeking Road, south of Kaalbult, to cover return of convoy. The convoy returning from Krugersdorp was attacked by a large force of the enemy, who charged within 100 yards; they were driven off. No casualties.
_9th._--The regiment marched from Vlakfontein to Kaalbult.
3075 Cpl. Hall died of wounds received at Nauwpoort Hill.
_10th._--The regiment marched from Kaalbult to Blauwbank.
_11th._--The regiment marched from Blauwbank to Roodeval Drift.
4646 Pte. Padget wounded while on patrol.
_12th._--Marched to Roodeval Drift past Zwarttcop. Sniping.
The regiment marched from Roodeval Drift to Rangiesfontein.
_13th._--The regiment marched from Rangiesfontein to Kaalfontein.
Enemy attacked station, but were driven off.
_Jan. 14th._--The regiment marched from Kaalfontein to Johannesburg to refit.
_15th._--2nd Lieut. Hon. W. Montgomerie, with party of C Squadron, left camp at 4 a.m. to patrol in the direction of Zuurfontein.
_17th._--No. 3087 Pte. G. Oswald to England for discharge.
1st Cavalry Brigade was broken up. The regiment formed part of the following force under Col. Allenby:--Carabiniers, Greys, C Battery R.H.A., one Elswick gun, and Lancashire Fusiliers.
_18th._--Major Crabbie sent the C.O. £50 to be expended for the benefit of the N.C.O.'s and men. Messrs. McKinnell & Ross, Edinburgh, presented two cases of tobacco to the regiment.
_23rd._--Sergt. Barron invalided to England.
_26th._--Farewell address by General Gordon:--
"The 1st Cavalry Brigade having been broken up, General Gordon hopes that the O.C. Royal Scots Greys will be good enough to permit him to express through Regimental Orders to all ranks of the regiment his very sincere thanks for their gallantry and devotion during the six months the Brigadier has had the honour to command the Brigade. No leader could possibly have been better served, and the Brigadier will always think of the Scots Greys and other units of the 1st Cavalry Brigade with the sincerest feelings of admiration and true affection."