Raglan. July 1st 1873 My dear Sir, I send herewith a letter received from Hone te One on Saturday last, it refers to Te Tapihana's intentions. I intend to keep a record of all births and deaths occuring in this district amongst the natives during the current year so as to be able to furnish that information in the next annual report. I think this will prove to be valuable information inasmuch as it will shew whether the deaths or births are most numerous. If such a record was furnished by all officers in native districts with their annual