Letter 151106 Richard

June 1511 (Received Episode 39) From Richard, To Kel William Marshal


 * To Captain Marshall:


 * An academic from Bon’Theris has learned that the castle in the capital (of Caldonia) was home to a great underground library. The same academic has gain permission from the queen to uncover the lost library and the works therein. The works recovered will be the property of the reclusive academic and will be delivered to him after the crown has sorted through the material to make what copies we desire.


 * Arriving with this letter should be a group of scholars and slaves. The scholars are employed by the academic while the slaves have been provided by the crown to excavate the capital. Captain Hughes has received a similar letter detailing her assignments to oversee the excavation and manage the slave population. It is the opinion of the crown that the soldiers under her command have provided very little value to your expedition and can be freely reassigned to other duties of greater value.


 * Once the war is over, which should be in a few months time, the discovered iron mine will be put to good use. At present, the supplies and manpower required to operate the mine are tied up elsewhere. Even if we were to push the mine into production right away, we would not be reaping the rewards until after the war is over.


 * Seeing as the war’s end is near, you should start making plans for a return home. Once you have returned home, the newly minted Caldonia Trading Company will oversee the scavenging and recovery of wealth from the south lands, meaning there is little reason for you to continue risking your life. Instead of facing down death by raiding tombs yourself, your time would be better served looking for leads that my company can then do the dangerous work of salvaging.


 * Speaking of your return, have your men thought of last names, crests, and mottos for their families? I would like to have scrolls of pedigree made up for them before they return to the mainland. If they cannot be bothered with such details, I will fill in the details for them.


 * The enclosed necklace was made with love by your wife with the hopes that you should wear it to remember her by.


 * Gods be with you,


 * Your Father-in-law
 * Richard