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9 April 1770
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James Cook's Journal Ms 1, National Library of Australia
Joseph Banks's Journal
Sydney Parkinson's Journal
The authorised published account of Cook's Voyage by John Hawkesworth
1770
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Monday 9th Gentle breezes at NW, pleasent weather and a smooth sea. In the AM saw a Tropick bird which I believe is uncommon in such high latitudes - At ^noon Latde observed 38°..29' So Longitude made from Cape Fare-well 14°..45' Wt Course and distance saild sence yesterday noon S 70°..15' West 86 Miles —
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