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My Dear Sir
Our Expedition down to the Resolution, made yesterday quite a feast to all who were concerned. We set out early from the Tower, reviewed some of the Transports; Visited Deptford Yard; went on board the Experiment, afterwards to Wolwich [Woolwich], where we took on board Miss Ray & Co and then proceeded to the Galleons where we were wellcomed [welcomed] on board of the Resolution - and Lord Sandwich made many of them quite happy.
Providentially old Cap.tn Clements died on 2 days ago, by which left a Captains place of Greenwich was made Vacant. This was given to Capt Cook - and a promise of Employ whenever he should ask for it. Mr. Cooper was made Master and Commander. Mr. Clerke was promised the Command of the Resolution to carry Mr. Omai home