Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.

Lieutenant Cook to Secretary Stephens

Lieutenant Cook to Secretary Stephens.

Deptford, 3 June, 1768.

Mr. Cook presents his most respectfull compliments to Mr. Stephens, and begs leave to recommend the bearer, Mr. Stephen Forward * as a very proper person to be appointed gunner of the Endeavour, he having pass'd his examination for that purpose.

* This appointment was made. His name was Forwood, not Forward.