he can do easily enough - And now I must finish as mail is closing. Always - Yours very truly J.D.Ormond I see about S opening letter I always mark mine 'Private' on envelope - I have the honor to submit, for the information of the Govt., a return shewing the losses sustained by the rebels in killed and taken prisoners. From 28th Feby. to 21st May, 1870. Captured by Ngatiporau at Maunga Pohatu 51 A Tahana afterwards released under Rongo Pai 7 A Waioka by combined forces of Ngatiporau and Wanganui. Captives 302 Killed 22 By Ngatiporau clearing Expedition to Waikari Moana May 1870 31 Total Loss to enemy Casualty return of Govt. Forces. Ngatiporau Killed 1 Died from effects of march through the Urewera country 5 Wounded 1 Total 7 The foregoing return is in accordance with my notes taken during the operations to which they refer, and came under my personal observation. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, T. P. Porter, Capt.N. Z. M. The Hon. Def. Minister, Wellington.