E.—No. 1.

REPORTS ON MAORI PRISONERS.

Daily Reports of Sick and Wounded Maori Prisoners (Continued.) ■■ Mai ion" Hulk, off Kawau.] August 4th, 1864. [S. Sam. No. Diseases. Remarks. 3 4 4 Debility. Abscess. Vulnns Sclop. Phthisis Pul. The sick taken on shore and very comfortably located. Prisoners enjoying themselves by fishing, exploring the island, and gathering pipies. Penekuki and Tipene ttill low and desponding. Water good. Provisions strictly inspected prior to issue. Prisoners orderly and satisfied. 14 "Mai >u" Hulk, off Kawau.] August 5th, 1864. [S. Sam. 3 :5 4 4 Debility. Abscess. Vulnus Sclop. Phthisis Pul. Patients under treatment favourably progressing. Big Joe. is now able to go about on crutches. Tipt-.ne and Penekuki slightly better this morning. Prisoners busily employed about thu smelting-house. Provisions and water good. 14 " Mar ion" Hulk, off Kawau.] August GtJi, 1864. [S. Sam. g 2 1 4 1 1 Debility. Abscess. Vulnus Sclop. Phthisis Pul. Rheumat. Chron. Ophthalmia. Three men were discharged cured this morning. Big Joe continues to recover very fast. Other patients doing well. Prisoners still employed about the smelting-house. Provisions and water good. I I " Mai ion" Hulk, off Kawau.] August 7th, 186-4. [S. Sam. 2 •) I 4 1 I Debility. A bscess. Vuluus Sclop. Phthisis Pul. Rhoumat. Chron. Ophthalmia. Nothing particular since yesterday. Being Sunday, the men are at prayers and school. Provisions and water good. I ! " Mai ion" Hulk, off Kawau.] August 8th, 1S61. [S. Sam. 2 2 I 4 1 1 Debility. Abscess. Vulnus Sclop. Phthisis Pul. Rheumat. Chi'on. Ophthalmia. Prisoners employed clearing timber, and erecting houses. The sick improving, though Penekuki and Tipene have not manifested si<(ns of recovery. Provisions and water good. The natives orderly, satisfied, and comfortable. 11 " Man ion" Hulk, off Kawau.] August mh, 1864. [S. Sam. 2 ■j 1 4 1 1 Debility. Abscess. Vulnus Sclop. Phthisis Pul. Rheumat. Chron. Ophthalmia. Penekuki and Tipene much the, same as yesterday. Other sick fast recovering. Prisoners busily engaged on shore, and appear happy and comfortable'. Rations good and properly issued. \v aier in abundance. Ablution strictly carried out. Jl