isles of Denia and Marseveen in his way; but the winds proving unfavourable, and the weather stormy, he was obliged to pass on, and on friday, March 17th, came in sight of the African coast. At this time, pursuant to his instructions, he required the officers of every rank to deliver up their journals and log-books, which were accordingly received and sealed up, for the inspection of the Admiralty. The officers and crew were also enjoined, not to divulge where they had been, till permitted by their Lordships to do so.
Next day, our navigators fell in with a Dutch Indiaman from Bengal. The master, Capt. Bosch, very obligingly offered them sugar, arrack, and other supplies. From some Englishmen on board, our people learned, that the Adventure had arrived at the Cape a year before, and that the crew of one of her boats had been murdered and eaten by the New Zealanders. On the day following, the True Briton, Capt. Broadly, from China, bore down to the Resolution. Capt. Broadly confirmed the accounts received the day before, and liberally sent on board a most acceptable supply of fresh provisions, tea, and other articles; together with a parcel of old newspapers, which to persons who had been so long from home were highly interesting.
The Resolution anchored in Table Bay, on wednesday, March 22nd, which at the Cape was only tuesday the 21st, a day having been gained by circumnavigating the globe. Here Capt. Cook received a letter left for him by Capt. Furneaux, detailing the particulars of his voyage after parting from the Resolution. Capt. Newte, of the Ceres East India-man, being ready to sail for England,
