Letter from Capt. Grimstock

Greetings Capt. Fyre,

Much has transpired since my last communication. We left the Spanish Main a few weeks ago and rounded the horn just today. The weather was typical in its appalling aspect. Four crew were lost in the voyage. However we have put in to Pont Arenas and taken on more food, water, and four more men.

It is here, my dear fellow that I write to you. Pont Arenas is as God forsaken a town as can be imagined. Not to put a black mood upon you I shall no dwell upon the towns sqalid nature.

We shall put to sea on the morning tide and hope to make Valparaiso in a week. From thence we shall sail north and make a further port at such anchorages that bare us fair welcome. Wish us luck my hartey rover.

I forsee no engagements in our travels, since the powers that the French King is at war with are not operating in the waters of the vast Pacific. At leas no in the eastern waters. And frankly until we reach Portland, I myself see no such confrontations.

Yours Sincerely,
Capt. Lewis Grimstock

Letter from Capt. Grimstock

Greetings my dear Capt. Fyre

Much apologys to you dear sir on the poor way my personal note was sent to you. I was in much distress at the time and so allowed the situation to dictate whome I allowed to deliver my message. The Governor of Martinique's son was a filthy bastard, a liar, and a cheat. He was also prone to partake in a significant amount of the ultra violence. Hence the dager and blood stains. He has gone to hell where I am sure he is annoying Satan.

The rovers of the area will rendezvous on the 19th and 20th of September. So if you cannot attend us on the 19th then by all menas the 20th will be just as satisfactory. Please send Lady Elizabeth my warmest regards and tell her that she too is more than welcome to attend us in Portland.

Yours Sincerely,
Capt. Lewis Grimstock

Lettre de' Marque

To all who shall see these present letters. Greeting. His Majesty having declared war on the supporters of the userpers of the Crowns of England and Scotland, and on the Estates General of the United Provinces, for the reasons set forth in the declaration that His Majesty has caused to be published throughout his kingdom and the lands and lordships owing him obedience; and His Majesty having commanded us to enforce what is contained in these declarations, in those matters which it has pleased His Majesty to commit to our charge; in accordance with the particular orders given by His Majesty we have given leave, power and permission to Captain Patrick Fyre to arm and equip his vessel with whatever men, cannon, ball, powder, and lead, and other provisions and munitions as shall be necessary for him to put to sea and attack pirates and corsairs, and other lawless men, and also the subjects of the Estates General, of the supporters of the usurper of the Crowns of England and Scotland, and other enemies of the state, in whatever places he may encounter them, on the coasts of their own countries, in their ports or on their rivers, and even on land in such places as the said Capt. Fyre shall deem fitting to make landings to assail the said enemies, utilizing all the means and actions permitted by the laws of war; to make them prisoner, with their ships, weaposn, and other possessions.

The said Capt. Fyre is hereby charged to observe, and to see that his crew observe the Maritime Ordinances; to disply during his voyage the flag and ensign of the King, and our own; to register this present letter at the record office of the nearest Admiralty; to draw up a roll signed and certified by himself, containing the names and surnames, birthplace and dwelling of all the memebers o his crew; to return to the same port, or to another port in France within our jurisdiction, and there to make a report before the officeers of the Admiralty, and no others, of whatever has happened during his voyage; he is to inform us and send to the Secretary General General of the Navy his said report and its attached document that the whole may be orderd by the Council as is fitting.

We request and require all kings, princes, potentates, lords, estates, republics, friends, or allies of this crown, and all others whom it may concern, to accord the said Capt. Fyre every favor, help, assistance and shelter in their ports, with his ship, crew, and whatever he may have captured ruing his voyage, without offering or allowing that he should suffer any let or hinderance; engagin to do the same for them when they shall request it. We order and command all officers of the Navy and any others under our authority to allow him to pass freely and surely with his said ship, arms, crew, and any prizes he may have made, without offering or allowing that he shaould suffer any let or hinderance, but affording him all the help and assistance he may need. This presnet letter is not valid after a year from its date of issue.

As proff of which we have signed, and had these letters countersigned and sealed with the seal bearing our arms by the Secretary General of the Navy.

Louis-Alexandre de Bourbon,

Comte de Toulouse, admiral de France
Versallies, 20 September 1693

Letter from Capt. Grimstock

Greeting and Salutation from Capt. Lewis Grimstock

I am hopeful that you are in good spirtis and sound body so as to accompany our fleet via a meeting of Rovers at Portland, Oregon 19 September, in the year of our Lord 2009.

I make the assumption that Lunatic Jom of the Sloop-A-Death has already contacted you. This further correspondence is in my own hand so that you may have knowledge of my firm intentions. We will sail under Letters of Marque granted us by his grace Lewis Alexander, the Count d' Toulouse, Admiral of France, on behalf of the French king Louis XIV.

By receiving this letter it is further assumed that you understand the vravity of this request and the certain doom that awaits you should you prove lacking in the mental department and decline this "invitation." I assume you have kept the sliver piece. Please provide this as proof of your identity.

Yours Sincerely,
Capt. Lewis Grimstock

Letter from Lunatic Jim

From: Lunatic Jim what sails on the Sloop-A-Death

To: Capt. Patrick Fyre

We was runnin broadreach in the Main when we came in contact with Capt. Mad Lew and his crew of murderin, piligin, evil bastards. He hailed us and come along side. He then commanded me to tell you that he was expecting a rendezvous of us sea rovers on 19 Septermber in Portland.

I was also to tell ye that if you incline not to show then the Black Spot will be upon ye and the MPEB will be so inclined to send you on an all expense paid trip to Davey Jones. And I'm not speak'n of that squid head neither but of the black dark deep of the sea.

Piratically Yours,
Lunatic Jim

PS: Capt. Lew is sending you a present to aid in your mental masticansions.