Sunday, March 4, 2012

Seafaring Sunday: Governor Modyford's Action

March 4, 1666: In retaliation for raids on isolated coastal plantations, Governor Thomas Modyford of Jamaica declares war of Spanish territories in the New World and begins issuing letters of marque against Spain to Port Royal's buccaneers.  One of those who receives a commission is the now infamous Henry Morgan, who will go on to become Lieutenant Governor of the island.

Header: Replica of the letter of marque issued to Henry Morgan and signed by Modyford from the wonderful craftsman at Pirate Documents
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3 comments:

  1. Timmy!March 4, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Ahoy, Pauline! And then the fun can really begin...

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  2. PaulineMarch 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Everybody loves a privateer, right?

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  3. Timmy!March 5, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    And one man's privateer is another man's pirate...

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