"The Drake Jewelwas presented to Drake between 1586-8 in recognition of
his success fighting against the spanish in alliance with the cimaroons
(escaped African slaves). a maroon called Pedro helped Drake to capture
50k worth of gold and silver from the Spanish in Panama."
source: article by Harry Kelseyfound at: http://www.oxforddnb.com
On 28 Sep 2008, at 12:16, Nicola Rollock wrote:
> I would be grateful for any further information colleagues can
> provide on the jewellery depicted at the below link.
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> Kind regards
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> Nicola
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> Sep 25, 2008 01:50:42 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
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> From: Vastiana Belfon
> Sent: 25 September 2008 13:38
> To: Nicola Rollock
> Subject: Drake jewel
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> http://www.blackhistory4schools.com/tudors/drake%20jewel.jpg
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