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29th December 2002	Colour Of Durnfords Horse 'Cherokee'? By Glenn Wade Could anyone please tell me what colour 'Cherokee' was please? Thanks Glenn
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29th December 2002	John S Radburn Glenn According to R W F Droogleever's book 'The Road to Isandlwana' Durnford's horse was called 'Chieftain'. Wether he had another horse by the name of 'Cherokee' I dont know. Chieftain was a survivor if the battle he was ridden by Durnford's servant (also a survivor) to the Colensos. Agnes Nell's sister, looked after him until he died in 1883. Who Durnford's servant was I dont know. Regards John R
30th December 2002	Glenn Sorry! It was Cheiftain that I meant! Sorry for my careless error! Glenn
30th December 2002	AB Try Durnford & Colenso's book on Col Durnford. It might have a reference to his horse & it's colour.
30th December 2002	John S Radburn Glenn Chieftain was a grey Basuto pony. Regards John R