The laager at Geldekop which has long been the base of the Lydenburg commando has beea captured after some hours' fighting by two columns under the command of Sir Bindon Blood. The enemy fled.
7th May.
The Boers have evacuated Hartbeestefontein, scattering north, west, and south; General de la Rey is with the southern portion of the force.
The total British casualties in April were 8 officers and 122 men killed, 20 officers and 206 men wounded.
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