Letters of Marque?

[jcbanner]

I would think that a softer wax would be better then a hard wax, less likely to chip and flake off.

for an aged parchment look, you could try a heavier paper, or a cotton based paper and soak it in tea or weak watered down coffee.

[MacLaren]

You might be surprised at how tough jeweler's wax is. It's nearly stone when cool. I can't imagine using a candle wax for seals, it's far too soft and too easily marred in my humble opinion.

Again, JMO,
Dan

[SleepyArcher]

At MNRF they sell sealers wax and the stamps, I think you can even have one custom made. I have been using a ring for imprint and wax "coins" from JoAnnes. But I think I am going to get some of these at fest this year.

[Dallan]

try this link, many examples, with dates, from different places, too!
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/5213/marque2.htm

This link is no longer valid and I've been looking for some sample letters. Any other suggestions?

[SleepyArcher]

Renmail me your email addy and if i can find mine i will email it to ya!

[redkimba]

found this website:  http://www.piratedocuments.com/Pages/category_list.htm#Letters_of_Marque

does this help?  ::quietly sneaks back off::

[Dallan]

Thanks yes. I found the Cpt Kidd letter else where but this is great. That's why I love this forum.

[VIII]

Letter of Marque
King Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England and France, Prince of Wales, Lord of Ireland, Duke of York and Cornwall, Earl of Chester, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Golden Fleece, Knight of the Order of St. John, Defender of the Faith, and cetera, to all and singular Admirals, captains, castellans, and to their lieutenants, and to keepers of ports of the sea and other maritime places, and to majors, bailiffs, constables, provosts, and officers, and to masters and owners of ships, and mariners, and also to victuallers of ships, and to all other our lieges and subjects, whether on land or at sea, liberties or without, to whom these presents may come, Greetings:
Know ye that we have granted and given leave to our well-beloved Captain, <insert name here>, to sail and to pass to the seas with as many ships, barges, and balingers of war, men-at-arms and bowman properly equipped, as he may be able to provide himself with, to do all the hurt he can do to our open enemies, as well for their destruction as for the safe guarding and defence of our faithful lieges, and for the safety of our realm. And therefore we command you, and each of you, that you supply the said <name> with ships, barges, and balingers, victuals, and all other things necessary and useful to him in our behalf, he paying for the same as shall be reasonably agreed between you and him; and that you be aiding, advising, and assisting to him, <name>, in the performance and execution of the premises, as beseems you.
In witness these presents to endure according to our pleasure, Witness, the King

[Capt. Morgan]

*begins to check pockets of doublet* Ummm....Now where in the name of the Goddess did I put them? I know I have them somewhere....ahhh...*pats doublet, checks folds in boots*....Ummm...nope...not there....Ahhh...mayhaps my other doublet?

[Francisco Paula]

I'm Portuguese....We need no marque

[Welsh Wench]

I'm a woman.
We don't need letters of marque.

All we need is a wink and a smile. 

[Lord Figaro]

True wenchie, but what do yah do with em once you gots em under your control and captured em EH!?!?!?!?

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Taffy Saltwater created a lovely letter of marque (if letters of marque can be considered lovely - but this one is!) for the Order of the Landsharks.

[dragongirl]

True wenchie, but what do yah do with em once you gots em under your control and captured em EH!?!?!?!?

Well, what ever we wish of course!

[Taffy Saltwater]

Taffy Saltwater created a lovely letter of marque (if letters of marque can be considered lovely - but this one is!) for the Order of the Landsharks.

Doing her best Elvis, "Thank you, thank you very much."