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IF.M.S. ' Curacoa,' December 15th, 1863. Stb,— I have the honour to report for your information, that the Native prisoners on board of H.M.S. ' Curacoa,' continue to conduct themselves in a very quiet and orderly manner, the wounded and sick are doing well, no complaints ; the clothing has been received. I have, &c. T. A. WniTE. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. ' Curacoa,' December 17,1863. Sir — I have the honour to report for your information, that the natiye prisoners onboard of H.M.S. ' Curacoa,' continue to conduct themselves in a very quiet and orderly way. They express their thanks to the officers and men for the kind treatment they have received since they have been on board, and the kindness shown them by the soldiers and sailors is more than they deserve ; no complaints. I have, &c. T.A. White. The ITou. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. ' Curacoa, 1 December IS, 18G3. Sir — I have the honour to report for your information, that thirty of the native prisoners on board of H.M.S. ' Curacoa,' have recovered, about forty are still diseased with the Hakihaki, and are progressing favourably. The wounded are doing well. The general conduct of prisoners is good. I have, &c. T. A. Whitk. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. ' Curacoa,' December 19, ISO:;. Sir. — I have the honour to report for your information that twenty-six of the native prisoners on board of H.M.S. 'Curacoa,' who were diseased with the Hakihaki, have recovered. About sixty (CO) are still under medical treatment for the same disease; they are progressing favourably. Hairuka of Ngatimahuta is under medical treatment for the diarrhoea; is a little better, 0 p.m. The general conducr of prisoners is good. No complaints. I have, &v. T. A. White. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland.

H.M.S. ' Curacoa.' December 20, 1563. Sib — I have the honour to report for your information, that the sick and wounded prisoners on board of H.M.S. ' Curacoa,' are progressing favourably. They continue to conduct themselves in a very quiet and orderly manner. I have, &c. T. A. White. The Hon. the Native Minister, Auckland,

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