Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. Carlisle Journal Friday, December 8th, 1899 The Battle of Modder River Message from Lord Methuen The Boer Losses. The following message was posted at the War Office on Tuesday from the General at Capetown: "Methuen reports that at Modder River found 23 bodies. Twenty-seven since come up from river. People say bodies buried. Others taken on mules to Jacobsdal; also wounded at Enslin. Albrecht's waggon, perfect in pharmacy and surgery arrangements, taken. Am quite satisfied that enemy's loss was more than equal our own, and morale much shaken." .....