Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.
Captain Cook toSecretary Stephens
Captain Cook to Secretary Stephens.
Mile End,15 June, 1776.
Sir
,—Late last night I received the inclosed, which I thought proper to transmit to you, as I apprehend, I have no authority to order the Discovery to proceed in the absence of her commander. An order sent to Woolwich will reach her time enough for her to sail to-morrow.
I am, &c.
,Jam's Cook
.P.S.—Cap. Clerke has my order to proceed to Plymouth.