19 August 1768 |
James Cook's Journal: Daily Entries |
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19 August 1768
^Winds from NW to SW Former part little wind with rain remainder fair weather; am Read to the Ships Company the articles of War and the Act of Parliament, they likewise were paid two Months Wages in advance. I also told them that they were to expect any additional ^pay for the performance of our intended Voyage, they were well satisfied, and express'd great chearfullness and readyness to prosecute the Voyage. Received on board another supply of Provisions, Rum, ca.
Artefacts: Articles of War
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