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Noco19 said:
Addressed to the renowned Monsieur Louis Pouvoir,

As I adjust to my new accommodations here in New Bern, I find myself severely lacking in quality servants of the slave variety. My various advisors told tale of such a man who could cure this quite troubling problem, a certain "Le Grand Chef" as you're known. Now, if they can be believed, you house servants of esteemed quality, with the highest recommendations. Whilst I do not doubt any skill they claim you possess, I write to confirm such facts. Upon the sending of this letter, I will make due preparations to depart posthaste. I trust you will make your own appropriate changes to welcome myself as well.

- Royal Governor Hiram Fairfax, 7th Lord of Cameron
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Addressed to His Highness's Royal Governor Hiram Fairfax, 7th Lord of Cameron

Your contacts have not failed you, Le Grand Chef has never left a customer unhappy. I look forward to your visit to the Louisiana Territory. Your products shall be lined up on your arrival for you to pick. I would also be honoured if I can show you the beau city of New Orleans and if I could treat you to a proper Acadian dinner with my family.

Sincerely,

Louis T. E. Pouvoir.
 
Name: Jebediah Workman,
Date of Birth:20 November 1748
Character Biography: Born As the only heir to The Largest Tobacco Farm In Virginia, Jebediah had many choices he could make in life, but he chose politics, mainly do to his immense Charisma, and when he was 17 his father passed leaving him sole heir to their massive Tobacco farm and scores of slaves.
Occupation: Politician, Businessman, Farm owner, Slave Trader
Affiliation:Himself
 
A fun, light atmosphere permeated through the Savannah Fair Grounds as the 3rd annual slave auction went underway. Children played pin the feather on the Indian, among other games while adults bought produce and examined wares from the loud merchants that filled the grounds.

At the center of the grassy field was a raised platform. Though the dais was normally used for the display of slaves, at this moment it was the stage for a little person dressed in red regalia and sporting a golden crown. The small man shouted decrees at the crowd to the lament of boos and jeers and the odd rotted cabbage thrown at his little form. The small king danced around the stage, hollered and farted to the delight of children and loud boisterous laughs of drunk men.

Finally a man stepped up onto the stage. He wore a white leisure suit, fine shoes and had silver hair. With a charming smile and a wink at the crowd, the man gave the king a swift kick in his behind and booted him from the stage. The crowd roared in laughter and shouts.

"The Colonel has some kick, eh, my king?!"

"God bless the king... With a swift kick in the arse!"

The man in white raised his hands to silence the crowd, smiling wide with straight white teeth.

"You all know me. For those of you that don't, my name is Blake Compton, but my friends call me Colonel. A name that I would be most humbled to be called by all of you. You've all heard the news by now. Our boys have won a great victory at Concorde. This shall be the first victory of many, I swear it! Until the grand day that we drive the British into the sea. Many would say that I am acting out of selfishness. That I am merely trying to protect my various business ventures. I cannot tell you how these words wound me. I must conclude that those who would say this are jealous of a self made man but I hold no anger or hatred. Rather, I invite these people to share in my happiness, for happiness is what we should all strive for. My solemn pledge to you good people of Georgia is that the people, not business, shall and always be the driving force of this new world. Freedom and liberty for all, is my cry! Now lets bring out the slaves!"
 
A speech given to the House of Burgesses:

Gentlemen, you may have heard of the 'spirit of revolution' sweeping these fair colonies. You may have heard that we Virginians suffer under the heel of a cruel despot; the very sort which our ancestors came here to escape. But I ask you: was it your ancestors? Did your ancestors come as blasphemers seeking refuge from justice, or proud and noble men who loved England and the Crown? Did they come bearing the white flag of cowardice or the proud banner of their green and pleasant homeland?

From birth, gentlemen, you were taught to love and respect the King. As children you knelt beside your beds and prayed for his safety and for the security of his reign. You do not know His Majesty, yet we all do. His is the face on our coins and in our taverns, decorating our places of worship, legislation, and assembly. You know the throne of old, as do all Virginians. During the Interregnum, did Virginia capitulate to the "Lord-Protector" or did she welcome the cavaliers to her shores?

An occasional shout of "Aye" and muttered assent

Virginia has long been a bastion of friendship, the 'Old Dominion' on which our noble kings can rely. And yet even we admit that the head that wears the crown, the good King George, is not infallible. Virginia recognises that mistakes have been made and should be redressed; which is why I will soon attend the Second Continental Congresses to expounds those ills and take our rightful place as a loyal and equal part of the United Kingdom. Our Commonwealth must abide and love by the flag her fathers and forefathers and theirs before them fought and died for. As Virginians, we shall proclaim the ultimatum, the line, those words that will echo down through history as the words of a free at noble people. At the Congress, we must say 'This far, and no further.'
 
Royal Governor Fairfax and his departure was turned into a spectacle of lavishness and luxury. Flanked by guardsmen, dressed in the most ornate garb, Fairfax descended his Palace stairs, where his personal carriage, painted pure white, awaited him. After the short ride to the New Bern port, the Governor boarded his ship, bound for New Orleans, Louisiana.

In his absence, he left the following statement for his officials to read:

"Good people of North Carolina, it is time my stance is made clear and concise, with an utmost form of clarification. I am no advocate of the rebel cause, for their ideals of "Democracy" and their violent nature are in the horrible extreme. While I understand their disdain for the oft harsh treatment afforded by our British King, we cannot simply renounce our monarchist basis.

Should these rebels show their capacity for peace and civilization, I invite them to a meeting, upon my return, to discuss the future of their actions. It is my hope that we can reach some form of understanding, compromise, or even a resolution. Rebel leadership, call for peace, and peace we shall achieve."

- Royal Governor Hiram Fairfax, 7th Lord of Cameron
 
GM note: As of now you can send private orders to me and I'll sort them out.
 
((Made my character more neutral, If you want to check the bio))

Various letters are received by the important members of New Orleans. The dignified receivers letterhead is marked Pouvoir, while the more unsightly, yet of equal import, individuals have their letters marked as "Le Grand Chef"
 
This attack by the British regulars is most dastardly! I call upon the legislators of Connecticut to stand in solidarity with our brothers in Massachusetts.

~ Captain Benedict Arnold
 
Richard Montgomery stood upon Signal Hill at Staten Island, breathing in the brisk, morning Atlantic air. As he stared across the Narrows towards Long Island, he said to himself, "If they come, they'll come from here."

As he turned away from the sight to return to the Militia's camp, a runner rushed up to meet him halfway, waving a slip of paper.

"General! General! News from Concord!"

Montgomery took it and read it over quickly.

"So the first shots have been fired," he said to himself, "There is no turning back now."

Pulling two letters from his coat pocket, he turned back to the runner, "Take this first letter to General Schuyler at the New York Provincial Congress. Let him know that I will be attending the Second Continental Congress and that he shall act in my stead here while I am gone. I trust that he shall get this done to the utmost of his ability." Handing him the first he then pointed towards the second, with the name Louis Theriault Etienne Pouvoir scrawled across it, and said "Ensure this one is sent to New Orleans in the Spanish Louisiana. This is of extreme importance, do not let anything stop its delivery."

The runner nodded, saluted, and headed off to his horse, destined for New York City. Montgomery stood upon the side of the hill a while longer, watching the militiamen below him training, before heading towards his horse for what he knew had to be done.
 
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Open Letter to The Virginia Gazette​


Honourable Readers of this Fine Newspaper,

The News which has broken to be has become more than enough for me to bear. The actions that have taken place in Lexington and Concord have shown that it is inevitable that a War has been inaugurated between these Colonies and that of Great Britain. It is a course of action that I had not wished be taken, but one that I will embrace with going forward. With my departure to Philadelphia happening in just a few days time from my writing of this publication, I shall not shy away from any upcoming fight at this current moment. I will once again adorn myself in the attire of warfare, in which I served the British Crown as a loyal subject. Now it has come to it, where I will willingly engage in actives against the British Crown. I justify this as both an action in defense of my home, the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as the Freedoms and Natural Rights of all the men who share this Continent with myself.

With my own active involvement against the British Crown, I do fully hope that the War that has been enacted between us will show London, and King George himself, that we shall not accept a rule from upon high that destroys and tramples our rights as men. It is with this firm conviction that I shall fight for the Rights of Man, and hope that King George sees us Colonists for what we are, and what we are capable of. I ask, as I know a majority of those living in our Colonies also ask, that this violence ends, and that a mutual cooperation is established with Great Britain, hopefully in which the American Colonies shall finally get a seat at Westminster, to lobby for our own God-given Rights.

G. Washington
April 1775, Mount Vernon
 
Sunlight spread over the calm waters as the S.S Lysander docked into the harbor. Fairfax and his cadre of servants, guards, and employees quickly set out, assembling themselves in an orderly fashion. After the proper arrangements were undertaken, the regal group awaited for Monsieur Pouvoir or his representative's arrival.

Meanwhile, back in New Bern, another announcement was delivered with Fairfax's blessings:

"In response to the seemingly competent nature of prominent rebel leader George Washington, Lord Fairfax announces his attendance to the Second Continental Congress. Should our Lord not return from important business in Louisiana in time, an appropriate delegate will be sent in his stead. Let us hope something productive will arrive from this exchange."
 
Louis greets his honored (and exceedingly rich) guest at the New Orleans harbour. He then brings the entourage on a tour of the rich districts of the City. The small convoy then retires to a small yet still luxurious auction house. There a series of slaves are shown to Lord Fairfax whilst they engage in small talk.
 
Residents of Savannah have wished their beloved Blake 'Colonel' Compton farewell as he departed this morning from his home in Paradise Ranch to the Second Continental Congress. The Colonel, as he is effectionatley known as by residents, will represent Georgia at the conference and argue for a free and independent state.

~ Excerpt from Georgian Voice
 
Sons of Pennsylvania! Loyal Subjects of the King!

Rally to the King's Banner against Sedition! Stand with our elected leaders for reform without rebellion!

Refuse to cooperate with the treasonous Continental Congress!

-excerpts from pamphlets posted all over Philadelphia urging residents to not serve attendees to the Continental Congress.
 
Fairfax was delighted in the paramount hospitality afforded by his host, Monsiuer Pouvoir, and the scenery of New Orleans. His delight was equally as evident when the "stock" was presented. With a few whispers, Hiram's few servants began preparing the funds for his inevitable purchase.

"Monsieur Pouvoir, one would think your merchandise is part oxen at first glance. My word, how I've never seen such herculean negroes in all my life. Were it be that we had more time, there is no doubt I'd end up purchasing them all!"

Hiram laughs to himself for a short time, before finally picking out a dozen-or-so female slaves for house duties. Then, upon Pouvior's advisement, assembled a large group of nearly thirty, all male, field slaves. As the numbers were finalized, small talk was had, and Fairfax finished telling tale of some past adventure, it was time to discuss payment.
 
Private Order Resolutions​

Hiram Fairfax-
Deciding he needed to recruit bodyguards for his own personal protection he looks to recruit large amounts of freed slaves. Unfortunately he encounters two problems, one being that all freed slaves despise being asked to support a slave owner, and the other that there is such a small amount of freed slaves around. The end result is a large waste of money for the attempt.

Chief of the Cherokee-
The Cherokee chief had decided that in order to preserve the native American territory decides to call for a summit of native American leaders for an action against the colonials. Most tribes arrive and are generally supportive of a coalition and a confederacy consisting of the native American tribes. The Cherokee also have a guarantee from Great Britain to maintain their current borders and support against the colonists. The end effect is an Alliance with Great Britain and native American tribes in favor of a confederacy or coalition.


Louis Pouvoir-
Recently Louis Pouvoir called for a meeting between the respectable powers of New Orleans and another for underworld trade powers. At the respectable powers meeting the people who shown up to discuss to trade with the Colonists at all, the general consensus was to continue trading with the colonists over land but not sea. At the underworld meeting the people there agree to refuse to trade with the British and Colonists due their ships are likely to be fired upon. As an alternative they suggest Spain or Portugal to trade with.

Richard Montgomery:
While on leave Richard Montgomery sent his subordinate a letter to General Philip Schuyler to build a fort on the eastern point of Staten Island to be called Fort Flagstaff, the new fort be supplied with high caliber cannons from the New York City Iron works, send out a call to the people of New York to join the militia to fight the British, and to drill the militia to become a coherent fighting force. The result was that the fort was completed but it could only be partially supplied with cannons due to shortages in manufactured goods. As to the militia the people of New York are divided on who's side to fight on so many of those who join are mostly looking for a way to get paid and see a bit of action. As to the drilling the militia are reluctant to drill due to most militiamen serving in the militia in their spare time. The general result was a minor success as the people of New York are still divided. [Most militia unwilling to train, +400 men to the militia, +6 cannons to the militia.]
 
To Who it Concerns,

I, Jebediah Workman, Am tired of seeing all this chaos in my beloved land of Virginia, and am tired of seeing them tea stained brits ordering us about like sheep, and so I propose that all Influential Peoples meet in Richmond Virginia, A great City, to discuss the current state of the Colonies, and how we may break free from are Overlords, and form a united, better, and freerer Nation.

~Jebediah Workman

((If you wanna save the game do a IC responding to this))
 
Name:John Stark
Date of Birth:August 28, 1728
Character Biography:John Stark was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire in 1728. His parents were immigrants from Derry in Ireland. When he was eight years old, he and his family moved to Derryfield, where he lived for the rest of his long life. Stark was married to Elizabeth "Molly" Page, with whom he had 11 children including his eldest son Caleb Stark.
On April 28, 1752, while on a hunting and trapping trip along the Baker River, a tributary of the Pemigewasset River, he was captured by Abenaki warriors and brought back to Canada but not before warning his brother William to paddle away in his canoe, though David Stinson was killed. While a prisoner of the Abenaki, he and his fellow prisoner Amos Eastman were made to run a gauntlet of warriors armed with sticks. Stark grabbed the stick from the first warrior's hands and proceeded to attack him, taking the rest of the warriors by surprise. The chief was so impressed by this heroic act that Stark was adopted into the tribe, where he spent the winter. Alternatively, in The Invasion Within, Axtell describes how colonists were often abducted by Indians and inducted into their tribes as members through such a ceremony of running the gauntlet.
The following spring a government agent sent from the Province of Massachusetts Bay to work on the exchange of prisoners paid his ransom of $103 Spanish dollars and $60 for Amos Eastman. Stark and Eastman then returned to New Hampshire safe. Stark served as a second lieutenant under Maj. Robert Rogers during the French and Indian War. As a member of the daring Rogers' Rangers, Stark gained valuable combat experience and a detailed knowledge of the northern frontier of the American colonies. While serving with the rangers in 1757, Stark went on a scouting mission toward Fort Carillon in which the rangers were ambushed.
General Jeffery Amherst, in 1759 ordered Rogers' Rangers to journey from Lake George to the Abenaki village of St. Francis, deep in Quebec. The Rangers went north and attacked the Indian town. Stark, Rogers' second-in-command of all ranger companies, refused to accompany the attacking force out of respect for his Indian foster-parents residing there. He returned to New Hampshire to his wife, whom he had married the previous year.
At the end of the war, Stark retired as a captain and returned to Derryfield, New Hampshire.
Occupation:Commander of local militia units
Affiliation: Patriots
 
I for one applaud the move by Mr Workman in Virginia, and make a similar plea here in Connecticut.

~ Captain Benedict Arnold
 
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