Sunday, May 20, 2012

Captian Thomas Whitney, applying the king's seal

Signing the pardon

The King's Pardon

All young pirates who would like to abandon their evil piratical ways (wisely escaping the hangman’s noose) and set sail on the course of righteousness, are encouraged to visit the governor in his temporary quarters, and accept the king’s most gracious pardon.

You will be asked to take quill in hand and make your mark upon an official document, signed also, in your presence, by Governor Rogers himself!

A few most worthy young sailors might even be fortunate enough to receive a midshipman’s commission to the Royal Navy!

Read the full text of the actual King's Pardon

...taken away in chains!

In leg irons!

The governor’s signature

A signed pardon
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