E.—No. 1.

REPORTS ON MAORI PRISONERS.

Daily Reports of Sick and Wounded Maori Prisoners (Continued.) "Mi ion" Hulk.] February 8th, 1864. [S. 8am. No. Diseases. Remarks. 1 a 4 1 3 4 2 Vulnus Sclop. Dysent. Chron. Abscess. Scrofula. Psora. Catarrh Ac. Ophthalmia. Same as report yesterday. 17 " Mai ion" Hulk.] February 9th, 1864. [S. Sah. 1 2 2 5 I 3 4 2 Vulnus Sclop. Dysent. Chron. Diarrhoea. Abscess. Scrofula. Psora. Catarrh Ac. Ophthalma. The cases under medical treatment are progressing favourably, with the exception of Hami Te Kome Kome, who is still very weak, and suffering from dysentery ; I am giving him a liberal allowance of wine and beef tea. Part of the meat being unfit for issue was replaced. Water good. 20 " Mari ion" Hulk.] February 10th, 1864. [S. Sam. 1 3 1 5 1 3 4 2 Vulnus Sclop. Dysent. Chron. Diarrhoea. Abscess. Scrofula. Psora. Catarrh Ac. Ophthalmia. Hami Te Koine Koine very much better this morning, though the weakness still continues ; port wine and beef tea freely administered. Other cases improving. Men suffering from depression owing to the excessive heat. An awning greatly needed. Provisions inspected, and of good quality. Water good. 20 " Mari on" Hulk.] February 11th, 1864. [S. Sam. 1 3 1 5 1 3 4 2 Vulnus Sclop. Dysent. Chron. Diarrhoea. Abscess. Scrofula. Psora. Catarrh Ac. Ophthalmia. Te Koine Kome is slowly improving. Wi Tarahawaiki was suddenly attacked with symptoms of dysentery the day before yesterday, but owing to prompt measures he feels considerably relieved ; he suffers also from weakness, and I considered it necessary to allow him wine and beef tea. Other patients improving. Heat excessive ; no other complaints. 2(1 "Mai »n" Hulk.] February 12th, 1SG4. [S. Sam. 1 4 1 5 1 3 4 2 3 Vulnus Sclop. Dysent. Chron. Diarrhoea. Abscess. Scrofula. Psora. Catarrh Ac. Ophthalmia. Obstipatio. The dysenteric cases ai'e very gradually progressing. Prisoners have lately suffered from depression, owing to the heat of the weather. It would be advisable to have more ports cut at the sides to increase ventilation. Provisions and water good. 24