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THE INDIAN CAMPAIGNS, 1897-8. 
on in pursuit ! 33 In hilly country like the North West Frontier, working 
by Brigade Divisions was, of course, seldom possible, and only took 
place at a few of the larger engagements. 
Mention should be made of the impromptu Mountain Artillery 
Depot organized at Rawal Pindi to supply all the Mountain Batteries in 
the field. This was raised from drafts of men and animals from various 
corps, and from the reservists of the Native Artillery. A strength of 
five British officers, fifty British gunners, sixty Native gunners, 140 
Native drivers, and 150 horses and mules was maintained during the 
operations. Five officers, 366 men and sixty-seven animals were 
supplied during the operations, by the Depot. The Horse and Field 
Batteries were supplied by their supplying batteries, but as only one 
Mountain Battery remained in India that was not on the frontier, it 
was very shortly exhausted and hence the need for this Depot. 
12-pr. B.L. Elephant Battery.—In case 12-pr. guns should have 
been required in Tirah beyond the reach of wheeled artillery, f A , 
Battery, R.H.A., was organized at Peshawur as a pack battery on 
elephants, supplied by the Heavy Battery at Campbellpore. Its 
services, however, were not required. 
Attached is a Table shewing the Batteries engaged and their 
casualties. 
The writer would apologise to batteries and officers engaged in the operations for any errors he 
may inadvertently have made. 
