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07 Jan 1879

On 7 Jan 1879, South Africa, Saccarine. 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and 'G' Companies by rail, via Verulam, Victoria, crossed Tongaat River and encamped on left bank On 8 January marched via Compensation Flat and encamped on Right bank of Umhlali River On 9 January crossed Umhlali River and encamped on left bank of Umtata (small stream) near American Mission Station. Then marched and crossed Umvoti River, reached Stanger