Lord Roberts telegraphs from Dekelsdrift on the 14th instant aa follows:—General French with three brigades consisting of cavalry, artillery, and mounted infantry, forced the passage of the Modder River at Klipdrift and occupied the hills to the northward, capturing three laagers, Meanwhile Gordun's '1'gade_ seized two drifts to the westward. General French met with slight opposition and his losses are small. e Sixth Division is on the north bank of the Riet.and is moving to support the cavalry. The Seventh Division is here and moves on this afternoon.
London, 16th February.
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