Telegram from H.R.H. the Prince of Wales:--
Similar telegram from F.-M. Viscount Wolseley and H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught.
No. 4351 Pte. Reid died of disease at Klip Drift.
_4th._--No. 3762 Pte. Haig killed on railway, Maitland.
_5th._--Vety.-Lieut. Ensor joined for duty.
Forage rations are nominally 5 lbs. per horse.
_6th._--The regiment marched from Koodoosrand Drift to Osfontein, where a force was being concentrated to attack enemy's positions near Poplar Grove. Before leaving all lances were handed in, and used no more during the campaign.
Capt. R. Thompson, Lieut. K. K. McKellor, J. F. M. Wilkinson, P. M. Vaughan, and A. Ebsworth, with 1st Squadron Australian Horse, joined, and were attached to the Greys during their stay in South Africa. They were a fine squadron, and did excellent work on all occasions.
_Mar. 7th._--The regiment marched from Osfontein; enemy located about 9.30 a.m. They immediately evacuated their position, and as the horses were too weak to pursue properly, a running fight was kept up for several hours.
_8th._--The regiment marched from Poplar Grove at 12 noon, to Wyaaihoek.
Rev. Cathel Kerr died of disease, Kimberley.
_10th._--C Squadron, under Major H. J. Scobell, marched at 4 a.m. A and B Squadrons marched at 6.30 a.m. Enemy located in position at Driefontein, which was eventually taken, after heavy loss, by 6th Infantry Division.
Bivouacked Driefontein. Casualties:--Wounded--2423 Sergt. Tptr. Inkster, 4394 Pte. Harris.
_11th._--The regiment marched from Driefontein to Francis Vlei.
_12th._--The regiment marched from Francis Vlei. Enemy located in the evening in strong position near Bloemfontein. C Squadron, under Major H. J. Scobell, was detached to take a position, which they rushed under heavy fire, and held it during the night. Several horses killed. Bivouacked Skene's Farm. This position, taken and held by C Squadron, proved to be the key to Bloemfontein.
_13th._--The regiment marched from Skene's Farm towards Bloemfontein. After firing a few shots, the enemy retired, and the city surrendered to Lord Roberts about 10.30 a.m.
_14th._--Army Orders: "It affords the F.-M. Commanding-in-Chief the greatest pleasure in congratulating the Army in South Africa on the events which have occurred during the past few weeks, and he would especially offer his sincerest thanks to that portion of the Army under his immediate command which have taken part in the operations, resulting yesterday in the capture of Bloemfontein. On February 12th this force crossed the boundary which divided the Orange Free State from British territory. Three days later Kimberley was relieved. On the fifteenth day the bulk of the Boer army in the State, under one of their most trusted generals, was made prisoners.