April 18th. 1900:
Telegram from Minister of Militia nominating Captain Agar Adamson, Governor General's Foot Guards to take charge of supplementary draft.
April 21st. 1900:
Following letter from General Sir Evelyn Wood:-
"We have sent following telegram to the General Officer commanding lines of communication, Cape Town:-
"Understood that Strathcona corps had serious loss of horses on "Monterey". These may be replaced from army remounts as soon as you are in a position to provide them."
Lord Lansdowne quite appreciates your consistent generosity in offering to make good loss which arose from want of experience in the amount of air necessary for horses on board ship. It is one of the most difficult questions on board all horse and cattle ships. I am glad that we are not accepting your generous offer and that the horses will be made good from army funds."
