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Enclosure in No. 2. PARADE STATE of TARANAKI LIGHT INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS, 8th April, 1868.

No. 3. Copy of a Letter from Colonel Kenny to the Hon. the Defence Minister. Sic,— Auckland, 30th May, 1868. I have the honor to forward the enclosed parade states of the Cavalry Volunteers, detailed in the margin, whom I inspected at Otahuhu on the 13th instant. It will be observed that a considerable number of members were absent without leave, and also that a larger number of members were absent with lca\'e from their officers than appears to be proper on the occasion of an ammal inspection. It will also be observed that the strength of the Otahuhu Troop is below the minimum. The members of the various corps, who were a robust and serviceable body of men, principally from the country districts, rode well, but many of them were mounted on very rough and untrained horses. The want of sufficient drill was, as a matter of course, apparent, but making due allowance for the disadvantages under which they have laboured in that respect, and considering that many recruits were present in the ranks, the several corps acquitted themselves very creditably, while I am happy to state that their conduct in all respects was satisfactory. 1 have, &c, Wm. H. Kenny, Colonel, The Hon. the Defence Minister, Wellington. Inspector of Volunteers.

Royal Cavalry Volunteers, Auckland iroop. Otahuhu Troop

Enclosure in No. 3. INSPECTION PARADE held at OTAHUHU on the 13th May, 1868.

No. 4. Copy of a Letter from Colonel Kenny to the Hon. the Defence Minister. Sin,— Auckland, Bth June, 2 BGB. I have the honor to report for the information of the Government, that on the 2Gth and 29th ultimo, I made the inspection of the two corps named in the margin, which, although bearing different designations, are included under the general head of " Naval Volunteers " of the Province of Auckland. As regards the portion designated " Naval Volunteers," whom I inspected on the 26th May, it will be seen on reference to the enclosed state that nearly one-half of the members were absent, being employed, as I understand, principally in the Thames district. I have great satisfaction, however, in reporting that the members who were present, several of whom had come up expressly from the Thames, turned out in very good order.

Auckland Naval Volunteers and Auckland Naval Artillery Volunteers.

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