Transcript of a letter from WSC ("Before Potgieters ferry", Natal, South Africa) to "Jack" [John S Churchill] in which he expresses pleasure that Jack is due to join him; stresses that it is important to maintain the good will of [Sir Ernest] Cassel; informs him that his lieutenancy within the South African Light Horse is secure and that he has made arrangements for horses; and discusses an engagement with the enemy he predicts will take place on the following day and which will "decide Sir George White's fate [as General in command of troops at Natal]". Typed. 2 copies. Original letter at CHAR 28/152B/175.