Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.
Captain Cook to Secretary Stephens
Captain Cook to Secretary Stephens.
Sir
,—I take the liberty to send you the inclosed account, that, if it meets with their Lordships' approbation, the necessary orders may be given to provide the several articles therein mentioned, or such others as they may think more proper.
I am, &c.
,Jam's Cook
.[Enclosure.]
An account of sundry articles necessary to be provided and put on board the Resolution and Discovery, in the proportions therein mentioned, in order to exchange for refreshments with the natives of such unfrequented countries as they may touch at, or to be distributed to them in presents towards obtaining their friendship, &c.
Resolution. | Discovery. | |
Carpenters' adzes with helves in bundle | 12 in No. | 6 |
Axes of sorts with helves in bundle | 200 | 120 |
Broad axes with helves in bundle | 40 | 24 |
Hatchets with helves in bundle | 300 | 200 |
Spike nails of sorts | 500 wt. | 300 wt. |
Nails 40d. and upwards | 500 wt. | 250 wt. |
Chizzels | 12 in No. | 6 |
Saws | 12 | 8 |
Files of sorts | 6 dozn. | 3 dozn. |
Knives, common | 24 dozn. | 14 dozn. |
Scissars | 2 do. | 1 do. |
Small glass and metal buttons | 6 do. | 3 do. |
Combs, small tooth | 4 do. | 3 do. |
Do. large do. | 20 do. | 12 do. |
Looking-glasses with frames | 12 do. | 8 do. |
Beads in sorts | £16 worth | £9 worth |
Old shirts, not patched | 3 dozn. | 2 dozn. |
Red baize | 220 yards | 120 yards |
Old cloathes | £5 worth | £3 worth |
Fine old sheets | 20 No. | 12 No. |
Kettles or potts | 24 | 16 |
Hammers with helves | 1 dozn. | 1 dozn. |
Carpenters' planes, with two trous to each | 12 | 6 |
Fish hooks | 20 dozn. | 12 dozn. |
Knives, long | 4 do. | 2 do. |
Small shott | 8 cwt. | 5 cwt. |
Ribband to string some medals which remain | 20 dozn. yards |
A pair of Fearnought trowsers and a jacket for each man, and four or five Warm clothing, good watch-coats to each ship.
Jam's Cook
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