Hi everyone,
I wasn't sure where to post this question:
I'm looking to make up a couple letters of marque for some of my pirate friends, but I'm not really sure how they looked/were worded.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. ;D
Been wondering that myself.
brb, gonna go and see if I can find something!
try this link, many examples, with dates, from different places, too!
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/5213/marque2.htm (http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/5213/marque2.htm)
Thanks!
That's a great link. (They were really long-winded those days, weren't they? :D )
That's exactly the thougth that crossed my mind! :D
I do have one that I have made. I have given to a few friends. You can find the wax seals at JoAnnes. Just need a candle and "mark" to the impression. I use a ring. If you renmail me your snail mail addy I can send you my version.
Sleepys Letter of Marque is really cool! He gave me one. It looks really good complete with the hot wax stamp and all!
This looks pretty cool. How are you having it printed? It would look great on some aged partchment. However I'm at a loss to how to have this done.
Its sure not going to be in MY chicken scratch handwriting lol
I think I used resume paper. I will have to go to the store and look for some more. I just got some renmails for some so as soon as I get time I will send them out. Hopefully I stil have it on my computer.
Quote from: Sleepy on August 07, 2008, 01:22:05 AM
I think I used resume paper. I will have to go to the store and look for some more. I just got some renmails for some so as soon as I get time I will send them out. Hopefully I stil have it on my computer.
That would be great to make for some of my guys at the Pirates Tavern where my friend works. I'd like to learn how to make them. Somthing that looks like old partchment and leather :)
I work for a printer, and whenever I need an old-timey document, it never hurts to check out a paper called "Astroparche". Comes in a couple of different colors and has a real good look. Check it out at Wausau papers website, I think.
The Bloodwake's articles are written on that.
Hey Renren that is the site I got my letter from, I will have to look closer to see which one. I just copy and pasted it and changed the names. Might be easier than me sending mine since I cant find it on file.
I was thinking of doing that! ;D
Now, whether or not it gets done, amidst the B-day parties for the Dtr. and everything else... :)
Jeweler's wax would suit you better than candle wax. It would cooperate far more easily. It's ultra hard when cool, and will keep the stamp better. Just walk into a jeweler's shop where you know they grind their own stones, and they'll probably give you a stick for a couple of bucks, or tell you where to go for it.
JMO
Dan
I have a letter of marque already set up in a ms word format. just fill in the blanks if anyone is interested
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.
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
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.
Quote from: renren on July 21, 2008, 10:48:27 AM
try this link, many examples, with dates, from different places, too!
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/5213/marque2.htm (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?
Renmail me your email addy and if i can find mine i will email it to ya!
found this website: http://www.piratedocuments.com/Pages/category_list.htm#Letters_of_Marque
does this help? ::quietly sneaks back off::
Thanks yes. I found the Cpt Kidd letter else where but this is great. That's why I love this forum.
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
*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?
I'm Portuguese....We need no marque
I'm a woman.
We don't need letters of marque.
All we need is a wink and a smile. ;)
True wenchie, but what do yah do with em once you gots em under your control and captured em EH!?!?!?!?
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.
Quote from: Lord Figaro on November 06, 2009, 06:17:27 PM
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!
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on November 07, 2009, 01:24:56 PM
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."
Quote from: Lord Figaro on November 06, 2009, 06:17:27 PM
True wenchie, but what do yah do with em once you gots em under your control and captured em EH!?!?!?!?
Tell them 'Close your eyes and surrender!'
Quote from: Welsh Wench on November 08, 2009, 07:52:11 AM
Quote from: Lord Figaro on November 06, 2009, 06:17:27 PM
True wenchie, but what do yah do with em once you gots em under your control and captured em EH!?!?!?!?
Tell them 'Close your eyes and surrender!'
*sigh* Oh, all right. If you insist... ;) :D
...back to topic...
try this one.
Whereas by Her Majesty's Commission under the Great Seal of Great Britain bearing the date the 13th
day of October in the year of our Lord 1588, and in the 33rd year of Her Majesty's Reign.
The Lord Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral are required and authorized to
Issue forth and grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal to any of Her Majesty's subjects or others whom we shall
Deem fitly qualified in that behalf for apprehending, seizing and taking the ships, vessels and goods belonging to
Her Majesty's enemies, or to any persons bring subjects of Her Majesty's enemies save and except to any ships
to which license has been granted, and to the same to judgment in any of Her Majesty's Courts of Admiralty with
his do minions for proceedings and adjudication and condemnation to be thereupon had according to
the Court of Admiralty and the Laws of Nations. These are therefore, to will and require you to cause a Letter
of Marque and Reprisals to be issued out of the High Court of Admiralty unto
_____YOUR NAME____ Commander of the ____SHIP'S NAME___ of about sixty three hundred and fifty tons,
mounted with thirty guns, carriage guns carrying shot of twelve, six and four pounds weight and navigated
twenty-eight men. Whereas the said___YOUR NAME___ is Commander to apprehend, seize and take the ships,
vessels and goods belonging to Her Majesty's enemies, or to any persons being subjects of France, according to
Her Majesty's commission and instruction aforesaid. And you are to keep an exact Journal of Proceedings,
And therein particularly to take notice of all prizes taken, the nature of such prizes, the time and place of
Their being taken, the value of as near as you can judge. Also the situation, motion and strength of
Her Majesty's enemies as well as you can discover by the best intelligence you can get, of which
you shall from time to time, as you shall have opportunity to, transmit an account to our Secretary.
Provide always that security be given according to Her Majesty's instructions before mentioned the said
Letters of Marque and Reprisal to continue in force until further orders, for this shall be your warrant
Given under my hand, and the Great Seal of the Province
This 13th day of October 1588
In the 33rd year of Her Majesty's Reign
By His Excellency's Command
*chuckles mirthfully...*
Pish-aw...I dinna need no steenking Letters of Marque! 8)