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We found it to be a small low island, and were told by Tupia, that it had no settled inhabitants, but was occasionally visited by the inhabitants of Otaheite, who sometimes went thither for a few days to fish; we therefore determined to spend no more time in a farther examination of it, but to go in search of Huaheine and Ulietea, which he described to be well peopled, and as large as Otaheite.
While the Endeavour proceeded on her voyage under an easy sail, Tupia informed Lieutenant Cook, that, at four of the neighbouring islands, which he distinguished by the names of Huaheine, Ulietea, Otaha, and Bolabola, hogs, fowls and other refreshments, which had latterly been sparingly supplied at Otaheite, might be procured in great plenty.
In our route to the Northward, after doubling Cape Horn, when in the Latitude of 40 degrees, we were in the Longitude of 110 degrees; and in our return to the Southward, after leaving Ulietea, when in the same Latitude, we were in the Longitude of 145 degrees; the differance in this Latitude is 35 degrees of Longitude.
There were likewise some men, who acted a kind of a Farce; but this was so short that we could gather nothing from it, only that it shew'd that these People have a Notion of Dramatick performances, and some of our Gentlemen saw them act a Farce the next day, wherein was 4 Acts, and it seem'd to them to represent a War between the Bolabola men and those of Ulietea, wherein the former triumph'd over the latter; but what might help them to draw this Conclusion was the knowing that such a thing has not long ago hapned between these 2 People, and that the Bolabola men at present possess most of the Lands on this Island.
A third voyage planned The Resolution and Discovery commissioned Expedition sails Omai taken on board Touch at the Cape of Good Hope Van Diemen's Land New Zealand The Friendly or Tonga Islands reached Acquaintance formed with Feenon His treacherous designs Cook's determined conduct checks the natives Visits Otaheite Omai shows his true character Astonishment of natives on seeing horses ridden Omai landed at Huaheine with his property His bad conduct and wretched fate Desertions at Ulietea Live stock landed Bolabola and other islands visited Unknown islands sighted Cook lands Natives receive him with deep respect Assist the watering party Name of Sandwich Islands given to the group Ships proceed to coast of America Natives come off at Nootka Sound Anchor in Prince William's Sound The ships enter Behring's Straits Turned back by the ice Anchor off Oonalaska Kind behaviour of the Russian authorities The expedition returns to the Sandwich Islands Sail round them, and come to an anchor in Karakavoa Bay Vast numbers of natives come off Cook supposed to be their god Rono Honours paid to him Ceremonies at a temple Ships put to sea Compelled to return Temper of the natives changed Attempts to coerce them Death of Captain Cook and several men His character Captain Clerke succeeds, and makes peace with the natives Ships sail in search of a passage round America Touch at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Courtesy of the Russians Ships again compelled to return by the ice Death of Captain Clerke Captain Gore takes command Sails for Macaohigh price obtained for seal-skins Commanders of French ships ordered to treat the Adventure and Resolution as neutrals Touch at the Cape of Good Hope Steer round Scotland, and reach the Nore 4th of October, 1780 Remarks on Captain Cook's discoveries Notice of his family.
Agreeably to this resolution, the captain set out, the next morning, with two armed boats, being accompanied by Oree, the chief of Ulietea, and proceeded immediately to Otaha. But when he had gotten to the place where the deserters were expected to be found, he was acquainted that they were gone over to Bolabola.
This is Howe Island, discovered by Captain Wallis, who, I think, sent his boat to examine it; and, if I have not been misinformed, found a channel through, within the reef, near the N.W. part. The inhabitants of Ulietea speak of an uninhabited island about this situation, called by them Mopeha, to which they go at certain seasons for turtle.
Among them was the powerful ruler of Ulietea, the grandfather of the infant sovereign; he had brought with him several hundred warriors, many of them armed with muskets. We wished much to have been present at this first coronation of a King of the Society Islands; but as our time would not permit it, I obtained from Mr. Tyrman an account of the order and plan of the ceremony.
Everything was in a promising way, and properly attended. The captain procured from Otoo four goats; two of which he designed to leave at Ulietea, where none had as yet been introduced; and the other two he proposed to reserve for the use of any islands he might chance to meet with in his passage to the north.
Tupia, who was of the party, introduced them by performing some ceremonies which he had practised before at Huaheine. After this the lieutenant hoisted an English jack, and in the name of his Britannic majesty, took possession of Ulietea, and the three neighbouring islands, Huaheine, Otaha, and Bolabola all of which were in sight.
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