One day we hear that the place has been carried by storm, and that the garrison have been massacred.

Then we are told that Sir Frederick Hodgson, with the survivors of the garrison, has burst his way through.
"It is certain that most of our forces are unable to push their way up, and that their posts are practically surrounded.

Further, on the 18th of April the first news that the fort was being besieged reached Cambarga, three hundred and forty miles from Coomassie.
Three days later three British officers, and a hundred and seventy men, with a Maxim and seven-pounder, marched under the command of Major Morris to the station of Kintanpo.

After thirteen days' marching the force was increased to seven British officers, three hundred and thirty soldiers, and eighty-three native levies.
"Near N'Quanta they met with opposition and, two hours later, had a successful engagement, with only three casualties.

On the 14th they fell into an ambush, and incurred twelve casualties.