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.