_2nd._--Elands River. Lieut. G. G. Middleton rejoined from England. (5th). _3rd._--The regiment marched from Elands River to Bapsfontein. _4th._--The regiment marched from Bapsfontein to Springs to refit. The regiment formed part of a force as under:-- 5th Dragoon Guards, Greys, 2 guns 66th Battery. The whole under the command of General G. Hamilton to operate between the blockhouse line and railway. The regiment marched from Springs to Witklip. _5th._--One troop C Squadron under Lieut. G. G. Middleton marched at 6 a.m. in accordance with instructions issued. The party took a helio and kept up communication with camp. _6th._--Halt, Springs, 6th, 7th to 13th inclusive. _7th._--4962 Pte. R. Brooks died of disease Pretoria. _14th._--Marched 4 a.m. to Witklip (70). _15th._--Halt Witklip. _16th._--Marched 5 a.m. to Vlakvarkfontein. 10 p.m. A and B Squadrons under Major Adams proceed to Kroomdraai (100). _17th._--Remainder of column marched 5 a.m. to Kroomdraai (100). _18th._--Halted Kroomdraai (100). _19th._--Marched 7 p.m. till 1 a.m. on. _20th._--A and C Squadrons formed part of a force under Lieut.-Col. W. H. Hippisley which marched at 7 p.m. for reconnaissance. Small party of the enemy met with, who retired. Bivouacked at Middelburg. No casualties. When A and C Squadrons R.S.G. with two squadrons of 5th D.G.'s pushed on; remainder moved daybreak; whole camping Middelburg (487). _Jan. 21st._--The regiment marched from Middelburg at 6 a.m. to Springs; a few snipers met with _en route_. No casualties. _23rd._--Regiment marched from Springs to Boschmans Kop. _24th._--The regiment marched from Boschmans Kop to Leeuwkop. Party of the enemy attacked right flank guard, were driven off. Casualties:--Wounded--3803 Sergt. D. Coutts, 2 horses killed. _26th._--The regiment marched from Leeuwkop at 7.25 p.m. for reconnaissance. Party of enemy located at farm at daybreak, who retired. Returned to bivouac at Leeuwkop 26th. Casualties:--Wounded--4535 Sergt. R. Currie, 4607 Cpl. Telford, 4497 Pte. C. Quinn; 3 horses killed. _28th._--The regiment marched from Leeuwkop to Welgevonden. _31st._--The regiment marched from Welgevonden to Witklipbank. _Feb. 1st._--The regiment marched from Witklipbank to Witpoort. _2nd._--The regiment marched from Witpoort to Straffontein. _3rd._--The regiment marched for reconnaissance. Enemy located just leaving farm, about 4 miles from camp. They were pursued and the following captures made:--16 prisoners, 2 surrendered, 300 head of cattle, 3 carts, 20 ponies. No casualties.