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We have a brass button from Spanish context (Presidio de Isla de Santa
Rosa 1722-1752) that we found this summer in Pensacola. It has a
profile of the English King, Charles I (we think), and it is surrounded
by the letters "ROYAL MARTYR". We've found some historical info on
Charles I and the "Cult of King Charles the Martyr, (1649 to 1750ish) "
but no dates for the button. There was one reference to a late 19th
century button commemorating Charles I, but it contains only a bust of
the King on the front.
There are very few English goods on the site, and I imagine that those
were obtained primarily from illicit ventures since the Spanish Crown
felt strongly about outlawed trade with the British. By the time of
this second permanent settlement in Pensacola, they had loosened trade
restrictions with the French in Mobile to some degree, and that is
reflected in the assemblage...much faience. But the archaeology says
that trade restrictions against British goods were more strict (or at
least more strictly adhered to). There were Indians who were in and out
of the settlement who were being courted by the British, including
Yamassees, Tallapoosas, etc.
We have an image available, so if anyone is interested I'll email it to
you directly. The image is not great - we're waiting on a new lens -
but any help with the i.d. would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Norma Harris
University of West Florida
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