ABSTRACT
Such at least is the information communicated by Hak-' J luyt ; but a very large share in promoting the success of tl1c
undertaking, is claimed by an individual named MICHAEL LoK. He asserts, that the parties principally engaged in the adventure, were, with himself, Mr. George Barn, Sheriff of -London ; TVUlianA Towerson, who was afterwards engaged in the East India trade ; and Steven Burrough, whose name has already occurred, and who had sailed as master, under Chancelor, in 'V'illoughby's ill-fated expedition. Burrough appears, however, to have confined his assistance to advice, which he freely bestowed; but whether it was deemed more valuable than a money contribution would have been considered, is not apparent. If the statement of Lok be correct, the supplies for the Yoyage were obtained mainly through his means and credit. The total cost of the adventure, he represents to have amounted to £2,400 ; and he complains that the subsc1•ibers supplied no more than £1,600, leaving him responsible for the residue of £800.
