General French reports that the situation is much the same, but a serious accident has befallen the 1st Suffolk Regiment. Four companies attacked a low hill about a mile from camp, and Colonel Watsun ordered them to.charge..He was immediately wounded, and orders to retire were iven, it is said, by the enemy.
hree-quarters of the force retreated to the camp, and the remainder held their ground, but were overpowered and surrendered. Seventy were taken prisoners including seven officers.
London, 9th January.
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