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Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.

Captain Cook to Captain Furneaux. — By Captain James Cook, command'r of his Majesty's sloop — Resolution

Captain Cook to Captain Furneaux.
By Captain James Cook, command'r of his Majesty's sloop
Resolution.

Whereas my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have signified to me by their instructions, dated the 25th of last month, that they have directed you to follow my orders for your further proceedings: These are, therefore, to require and direct you to put yourself under my command accordingly, and to follow all such orders as you shall from time to time receive from me for his Majesty's service.

Given under my hand, on board his Majesty's sloop Resolution, in Plymouth Sound, this 3rd of July, 1772.
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