Greetings:

BE IT KNOWN that in pursuance of pending acts of
legislation, soon to be enacted, and by these presents do extend
a warm welcome to veteran re-enactors and interpretive
historians who currently portray, or have now recently
expressed an interest in portraying, personas relating to the
War of 1812. This welcome is warmly extended - whether you
are Royal Military and Naval forces of the King of England, or
forces of the American National Army, Navy, and State
Militia. Welcome!

BE IT KNOWN that a National War of 1812 Bicentennial
Commission, with the intended goal of producing a
meaningful and memorable celebration of this crucial time
period in our young nation's history, is forthcoming from the
Congress of the United States.

BE IT KNOWN that a Georgia State War of 1812 Bicentennial
Commission will soon be formed. It's intended goal will be to
produce a meaningful and memorable celebration of this
crucial time period in our state's history, and to co-ordinate
said celebration efforts with those of the National Bicentennial
Commission.

BE IT KNOWN that a Camden County (Georgia) War of 1812
Bicentennial Commission will soon be formed. It's intended
goal will be to produce a meaningful and memorable
celebration of this crucial time period in our state's history,
and to co-ordinate the region's celebration efforts with those of
the Georgia State Bicentennial Commission.

BE IT FURTHER KNOWN we eagerly anticipate the
presentation of history based programs at the State and Federal
historical sites domiciled in the St. Marys, Georgia vicinity
during the period leading up to the bicentennial period 2012
through 2015. We do intend to establish the St. Marys /
Camden County area as a permanent domicile for the
presentation of this fascinating time period beyond the
bicentennial period 2012 through 2015. We, therefore, entreat
your support by ascribing your name, or mark, next to one of
the military or naval units listed below.

GIVEN under my hand at the city of St. Marys, Georgia; this
19th day of February in the year of our Lord, two thousand
and seven, being the 231st year of independence of the United
States of America.