Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.
The Admiralty to Captain Cook
The Admiralty to Captain Cook.
Capt'n Cook is ordered by Lord Sandwich to acquaint Mr. Jackson that the Discovery's compliment of marines is to be twelve men, including a serj't, who is to command the party.†
page 122† Only eleven marines, including the serjeant, were on the Discovery. The Resolution's complement of marines consisted of twenty men, including a lieutenant (Mr. Phillips) in charge.