Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.
Admiralty Office, 16 April, 1772. —
Sir,—
Agreeable to their Lordships' order, I have purchased all the articles intended to be sent out in the Resolution and Adventure (and which are now on board), amounting to three hundred page 89 and nine pounds one shilling and fourpence, as will appear by the inclosed papers, which I pray you will be pleased to lay before their Lordships, and move them to order me to be repaid.
I am, &c.,
Jam's Cook.