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Letter
of Marque
The
King to all and singular Admirals &c., Greeting.
Know ye that we have granted and given to our
well-beloved
(1. First
Captain)
John Wellys, master of a certain ship called
the (2.
First
Ship) James
of Bristol, and to (3.
Second
Captain)
Philip
Taillour, master of another ship, called the
(4.
Second
Ship) Trinity
of Bristol
, liberty to equip in the port
of the town of
(5.
Home
Port) Bristol, at their own charges, the
aforesaid ships with as many mariners, men-at-arms, and bowman as shall be
necessary for their navigation and defence at sea against our enemies,
whosoever they may be, and for subduing, capturing, and destroying the
same; and liberty to set forth with the same ships, so equipped, upon the
sea for the purpose aforesaid. And we will that whatsoever they, John
and Philip,
succeed in winning, gaining, and having by capture from our enemies
aforesaid, they may have and keep for their own proper use, without claim
or hindrance by or from us, or our heirs or ministers, or the ministers of
any of our heirs whatsoever. Provided always that under color of this
license they, John
and Philip,
their mariners, men-at-arms, and bowman aforesaid, neither do nor permit
to be done any violence, hindrance, or hurt to any who are in friendship
with us.
Witness the King Henry the Fourth at Westminster
on the 4th day of February, Fourteen Hundred and Five. |
