At the outset George Peacock had advised that "The Admiralty are not disposed to give a salary, though they will furnish you with an official appointment & every accomodation : if a salary should be required however I am inclined to think that it would be granted".
Ao inicio George Peacock avisouno de que "o Almirantado non está disposto a pagar un salario, aínda que lle dará un nomeamento oficial e aloxamento: porén, se fose necesario un salario estou inclinado a pensar que sería aceptado".