Guide to the Captain James Cook letterbook, 1771-1778

 

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 6
Creator:
Cook, James, Captain, 1728-1779
Extent:
0.66 metres and (1 volume + 1 folder + 1 phase box)
Language:
English
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
Letterbook, 1771-1778 - chiefly orders to and from the Admiralty, Navy Commissioners, and Victualling Commissioners; Cook's orders to his officers and alterations to his staff caused by officers' deaths. Also includes photocopies of letter book plus a typescript list comparing the letter book with the Historical Records of N.S.W. (9 p.)

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Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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