Letters and documents [manuscript]. 1771-1776.

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Letters and documents [manuscript]. 1771-1776.

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ALS to John Harrison, Attorney, 24th Feb. 1776, concerning a charge against James Flick (Cook's brother-in-law) of defrauding the Customs. (2 pp. negative photostats); ALS to George Monkhouse, Mile End, 31 July 1771, concerning the wills of Monkhouse's sons, who died on the Endeavour (1 p. photocopy of original, 1 photocopy of TS copy); ALS to George Perry, Victualling Officer, London, 11th July 1772, concerning corrections to charts, and supplies of wine. (1 p. photostat copy - original held at NK 33); Marriage allegation and bonds (xerox 2 p.); Marriage certificate 21 Dec. 1772, of James Cook and Elizabeth Batts at St. Margaret's Church, Barking, Essex.

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Cook, James, 1728-1779

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James Cook (b. November 7, 1728, Marton, Great Britan-d. February 14, 1779, Hawaii) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. He became an apprentice to some shipowners in Whitby. In 1759 he became master of his own ship, the Northumberland. The following winter, while laid up in Halifax, he studied mathematics and attained a sound knowledge of astronomical navigation. Cook went on to become an eminent circumnavigator. He made many geographical discoveries, ...

Harrison, J. L. (John Leonard), 1917-

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John Harrison was a Philadelphia merchant, whose merchandise included drugs and sundries. From the description of Account books, 1800-1804. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122684103 ...

Perry, George C.

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Cook, Elizabeth, 1741-1835

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Monkhouse, Georges

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Endeavour (Ship)

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Flick, James Patton, 1845-1929

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