Historical manuscript [manuscript]. 1770-1776.

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Historical manuscript [manuscript]. 1770-1776.

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Letter, Navy Office, 5th Jan., 1776, regarding the desirability of the "William, Capt. Chaman" as a ship to accompany the "Resolution". Manuscript page, foolscap of Cook's log. Starts end of April to the beginning of Friday, 4th May 1770 - regarding the exploration of Botany Bay (print). Photocopy of original manuscript of Cook's log, starting Tuesday, 1st May and ending Wednesday, 2nd May, 1770.

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