E.—No. 1.

UNDER MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Weekly Reports on Maori Prisoners under Medical Treatment (Continued). "Marion" Hulk, ) and North Shore. J hiumeih ■ing 2',lr •d and •ndinff 30tJi July, 1864. | T. A. White. Nature of Disease. I s 1 - i I .8 P a i pq Remarks. o s Debility Abscess Scrofula AVounded ... Chest Disease :; •2 I 5 3 1 1 i 1 1 1 3 8 4 4 Owing to the dampness and change of weather, some of the men have suffered from chest affection during the past week. Three cases appear to have occurred in weakly subjects, and the patients are being allowed wine and nutritious diet liberally. Cod-liver oil also being freely administered. One old man, who, since his arrival here, had been a victim to scrofula, has so far recovered as to be discharged from the sick list. The remainder of the patients are progressing favourably, more especially those on the North Shore. Decks clean, and daily sprinkled with chloride of lime. Provisions and water good. Prisoners well behaved, satisfied, and comfortable. • 14 11 Kawau.] lommencing 30£ July, 7!(i PH Ing 6th August, 1864. [T. A. White. Debility Abscess Wounded ... < Chest Disease Ophthalmia... Rheumatism Sudden Death* 3 3 4 4 2 1 1 1 8 1 '_' 2 1 4 1 1 The patients under treatment during the week have improved, with the exception of the consumptive cases, who seem rather inclined to yield to despondency and depression. The men since coming to this island seem more cheerful, and are impressed strongly that the change will effect a material influence on their health. The issue of rations has been regular. Water good. Prisoners very well behaved. Rev. Mr. Ashwell in constant attendance. *Wirimu Waitere suddenly taken ill, and after fifteen minutes expired. The body was sent ashore for examination and inquest. 14 _3 11 Kawau.] Oommt 'ncing th and 'tiding 3th August, 1884. [T. A. White. Debility Abscess Wounded ... Chest Disease Rheumatism Ophthalmia... •1 2 1 4 1 1 1 *. . . 1 '1 2 1 4 1 I The patients under treatment during the week have progressed favourably, with the exception of Penekuki and Tipene, who are still low and somewhat desponding. The prisoners have been variously employed clearing land, and cutting timber, and erecting houses. All appear comfortable, and express great satisfaction at their present mode of life. Rations as usual have been properly issued, and everything in connection with the health of the prisoners strictly carried out. The natives have behaved very well. 1 1 11 2^ _2 11 Coninn •ncing KM* mi, ending 27th August, 1864. [T. A. White. Kawau.] Dcbility Abseess Wounded ... Chest Disease Ophthalmia... Rheumatism Cough 2 2 1 4 I 1 i i i i i 2 With the exception of Hohua and Tipene, the 1 sick generally have improved during the past 1 week. The men above named, especially the 4 first, are in a rapid decline, and though every attention is paid them, and comforts administered, 1 yet they seem not to improve. Old Peter and Big Joe have done well. The prisoners have beeu regular at their work on shore, and their behaviour ' has continued submissive and orderly. The weather has been rather showery, and scarcely any : elevation in the temperature. Rations have been 9 | regularly issued, and of good quality. 2 1 1 4 "i 12 1