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ipart of the back ;he is also doing well. Peneamene Ngatipa of the Ngatitawhaki, from Peria, was -wounded through the left arm; wou d s^ght, doing well. The prisoners' conduct during their confinement on board has been good ; no complaints. I have, &c. T. A. "White. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. ' Curacoa,' December 1, 1863. -Sib — I have the honour to report for your information that the native prisoners, Ti Ori Ori, Paioroku Tuhikaitia's wounds are still progressing favourably, and also Peneamene Ngatipa's wound will be quite well in two or three more days. On going round to-day I found one of the prisoners, Maka Hangaro, of the Ngatitikiriwai, from Kawhia, had a large gathering on the left arm. The Surgeon opened it; after a -great discharge, applied a poultice; the prisoner appears much better. I found also that about thirty of the prisoners have sores (Hakihaki), the surgeon will examine them, and prescribe for them. The general conduct of the prisoners is very good, quiet and orderly ; they appear cheerful and satisfied with the treatment they receive from the officers and men. I have, &c. T. A. White. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. 'Curaeoa,' December 2, 1864. ■Sib — I have the honour to report for your information, that the wounded native prisoners on board -of H.M.S. ' Curaeoa,' are progressing favorably, and other sick, about thirty in number, have been attended by the surgeon.A large tub has been provided for them to wash twice a day. Their conduct is generally good. I also enclose a list of the native prisoners on board of the ' Curaeoa.' I have, &c. T. A. White. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. ' Curaeoa,' December 3, 1863. Siu — I have the honour to report for your information, on going round amongst the native prisoners this morning, I found about halt'the number on board diseased with the Hakihaki, and their clothing is infected with vermin. Arrangements have been made for them all to wash twice a day. Ou confering with Lieut. Young, he considered that exercise would be good for them, and on proposing it to them, twenty at once volunteered to wash down the deck they occupy. The wounded are doing well, and the general conduct of all is good. I have, &c. T. A. "White. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. 'Curaeoa,' December 5, 1863. Sm — I have the honour to report for your information, that the wounded prisoners on board of H.M.S. ' Curaeoa' are progressing favourably, and the prisoners diseased with the Hakihaki are improving. They continue to conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner. I have, &c. T. A. White. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. ' Curaeoa,' December 7, 1863. Sir,— I have the honour to report for your information, that "Wiremu Kumete, and several others of the native prisoners on board of H.M 8. ' Curaeoa,' have requested me to report to you that the soldiers took their blankets and other clothing away from their huts, before the prisoners were brought away

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