To Sir Hugh Palliser's zeal for the memory of his friend I stand particularly obliged.

From a large communication, with which he was so good as to favour me, I have derived very material intelligence, as will appear in the course of the narrative, and especially in the first chapter.

In the same chapter are some facts which I received from Admiral Graves, through the hands of the Rev.Dr.Douglas, now Bishop of Carlisle (whose admirable Introduction to the Voyage to the Pacific Ocean must be of the most essential service to every writer of the Life of Captain Cook).

The Captain's amiable and worthy Widow, who is held in just esteem by all his friends, has given me an account of several domestic circumstances.

I should be deficient in gratitude, were I here to omit the name of Mr.Samwell: for though what is inserted from him in this work has already been laid before the public, it should be remembered, that through the interposition of our common friend, the Rev.Mr.
Gregory, it was originally written for my use, and freely consigned to my disposal; and that it was at my particular instance and request that it was separately printed.