Lord Roberts telegraphs from Osfontein on the '7th instant that on that day he attacked the enemy, who were occupying a position extending from four miles to the north to eleven miles to the south of the Modder River. The cavalry succeeded in turning the left flank of the enemy, who are in full retreat and are being closely pursued. Our casualties are but few.
London, 8th March,
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