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d had since assisted Sir Donald Stewart in the civil administration of the province.] [Footnote 2: Local Native levies.] [Footnote 3: _Killed_ _Missing_ British officers 20 9 " troops 290 48 Native " 624 118 --- --- 934 175 Total, 1,109 Of the regimental followers 331 were killed and 7 were missing; 455 transport followers and drivers were reported as killed or missing, but a number of these, being Afghans, probably joined the enemy. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was lost, including over 1,000 rifles and carbines, and 600 or 700 swords and bayonets. 201 horses were killed, and 1,676 camels, 355 ponies, 24 mules, 291 donkeys, and 79 bullocks, were not forthcoming.] [Footnote 4: Afterwards General Sir Robert Phayre, G.C.B.] [Footnote 5: General Phayre reported on the 28th July that there were only seven Native regiments in Baluchistan, three of which were required for the lines of communication, leaving only four available for Field Service; and that a battalion of British Infantry and a battery of Field Artillery required for his column were a long way off, being still in Sind.] [Footnote 6: Now General Sir George Greaves, G.C.B., G.C.M.C.] [Footnote 7: Each British soldier was allowed for kit and camp-equipage, including great-coat and waterproof sheet 30 lbs. Each Native soldier 20 " Each public and private follower 10 " Each European officer 1 mule. Every eight officers for mess 1 " Each staff-officer for office purposes 80 lbs. Each Native officer 30 "] [Footnote 8: The amount of supplies taken with the force was as follows: FOR BRITISH TROOPS. Bread-stuff 5 days. Preserved vegetables 15 " Tea, sugar, salt, and rum 30 " FOR NATIVE TROOPS AND FOLLOWERS. Flour 5 days _Dal_ and salt 30 " Rum for spirit-drinking men
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