Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.
Captain Cook to Captain Furneaux
Captain Cook to Captain Furneaux.
In case of seperation after leav'g ye Cape of Good Hope, and before we arrive in ye lat. of 50° So., ye first rendezvous shall be in that lat. and in the long. of ye Cape, viz., 18° 23′ east of Greenwich, where you are to cruize seven days. Not meeting me in that time, you are to proceed as above directed.
Dated on board his Maj'y's sloop Resolution, in Table Bay, 23rd Nov., 1772
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