[NEN] Arrival of the Nova English Representative

[Merehwit Knight]

Office of the Witan's Representative to the Caputian Government

6th December 2017

Honourable Sirs & Ladies of the Caputian Foreign Office,
 
May I first introduce myself as representative of the Nova English Witan and the primary contact of affairs between the Kingdom of Nova England and the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia. Following your recent contact with my government I was transferred from a merchant ship carrying Brettish refugees to the Skerries. To establish a consulate here in Caputia to further facilitate ongoing communication and affairs between our two nations.
 
It is an honour to finally arrive and begin formal contact between our nations. The Nova English government has noted your struggles as your nation has battled through dark times to emerge anew. As such we would like to facilitate contact between yourselves and a number of companies registered in Nova England that may be able to help redevelop regions of your nation suffering from aftermath of the Civil War and Alexandrian Flu. These being;
 
Handhamur Construction; A large construction firm based in Nova England that has been instrumental in the rebuilding of critical infrastructure following the reestablishment of the Kingdom. As such they specialise in utilising local resources and labour to undertake a variety of construction projects that not only create new infrastructure but help develop skills and jobs in the local area that they operate in.
 
Síðian Rail Services; This company has helped to rebuild much of the Nova English railway system, enabling a safe system of transportation for goods and services. Their engineers would be well placed to help refurbish existing rail links and develop new lines of communication throughout your nation.
 
I hope that the above is of interest to yourselves and should you have any queries pertaining to the above then please do not hesitate to contact myself.
 
Best Regards,

Colonel (Ret.) Merehwit Knight.
Representative of the Kingdom of Nova England.

[George Blakeslee]

Your Excellency,

It is truly an honor to welcome you to Zalae. We thank you for taking the time to come here and establish a Nova English Consulate. Her Majesty sends her warmest regards and offers you a place to stay near Bellesea Palace while the Nova English Consulate is set up.

After the destructive civil war that Caputia has endured, we have a great task ahead to rebuild the country. There are many opportunities for redevelopment and construction, and as Her Majesty has stated previously, it is our intent to rebuild the national life on a better and more durable foundation. We believe that Handhamur Construction and Síðian Rail Services can be part of that future and help rebuild Caputia.

The top two most pressing challenges before us are, first, the reconstruction of our national transportation network. There are many bridges, tunnels, roads, highways, railways, tramways and airports that need repair or rebuilding. Many rural areas that had limited public transportation services before the war now are very isolated because major roads and local trains and busses were destroyed. The second is a rapid expansion of our housing capacity, as we have millions of displaced citizens that lack a roof over their heads.

Perhaps we can begin with signing a formal treaty of recognition and friendship, and proceed with securing contracts with Handhamur Construction and Síðian Rail Services to begin their work in earnest. One large contract that will need to be negotiated right away will be the repair and reconstruction of the tracks of the never realized Keltian Express that run through Caputia after a thorough survey. The project was never fully realized, but Hamland did build tracks in anticipation of the full realization of the project and they became important for internal transportation. Perhaps we could even take up the mantle of realizing this project and bring the continent together.

Of course, we will defer to the opinion of your experts. We will continue our discussion and hopefully we can arrive at a workable arrangement.

I remain available to you for any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,
+ BLAKESLEE.

[Merehwit Knight]

Office of the Witan's Representative to the Caputian Government

14th December 2017

Dear Mr Blakeslee,
 
I have been informed by my superiors that the Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Recognition has been accepted and passed within the Witan.
 
In addition to this I apologise for the slow response to your earlier correspondence, as one can understand I have been busy setting up our small consulate here in Zalae. I would like to also thank you for the accommodation provided at Bellasea Palace, the staff and the facilities provided were much appreciated.
 
With regards to your notes regarding the abandoned Keltian Express project and its potential adaption into a national rail network, I believe that Síðian Rail Services would most certainly be able to assist. Whilst the possibility of realising the original scope of the project is perhaps something that our nations can accomplish as we cement ties here in Keltia.
 
If it is acceptable with yourself, a small team of experts from Handhamur and Síðian Rail Services would be keen to visit Zalae and discuss future ideas with the Reconstruction and Infrastructure Office.
 
Best Regards,

Colonel (Ret.) Merehwit Knight.
Representative of the Kingdom of Nova England.

[George Blakeslee]

Your Excellency,

Pardon the delay in my reply, Zalae is bustling with activity that has not been seen since the days before the civil war. Our Government is taking shape, Parliament is finally meeting, and they're due to consider the ratification of the Treaty between our nations as one of its first items. We are happy to hear the Witan has ratified the Treaty. We are confident that Parliament will vote to ratify it as well as soon as they are finished with the details of its first Standing Orders.

I am also glad to hear that the Nova English Consulate in Zalae is coming along splendidly, Her Majesty mentioned to me that we were to supply any and all help needed to ensure it goes smoothly. Please do no hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure things chug along as they should.

Her Majesty wishes to welcome the team of experts from Handhamur and Síðian Rail Services. Our Minister of Reconstruction and Infrastructure, the Rt. Hon. Lt. Gerhardt Eugen Seydlitz, is a particularly talented Minister and would be more than happy to assist. I will arrange for a personal introduction as soon as possible.

With gold mining operations finally resuming in the Isles of Caputia and in Haifa, Her Majesty's Treasury would be willing to exchange your knowledge, advice and help in the many projects we may undertake in exchange for gold and precious jewels that are plentiful in those parts of our country.

Respectfully,

+ BLAKESLEE.

[Merehwit Knight]

Office of the Witan's Representative to the Caputian Government

12th January 2018

Dear Mr Blakeslee,
 
Following your recent communications with the Witan Chief, I am delighted to hear that the treaty between Caputia and Nova England has now been ratified. I must apologise for my lack of presence recently, which was due to an urgent recall to Nova England and the subsequent jet lag following my return.
 
With regards to initial introductions between myself and the Minister of Reconstruction and Infrastructure, I can confirm that I will be shortly making haste to his office to hand deliver my government’s proposals.
 
The exchange of gold for use in future transactions with Nova English companies and the Nova English government would be most amenable due to our use of the Gold-Standard.  The National Redoubt Reserve which provides function as our national mint and the Office of Finance would be open to any queries or requests for information from your government.
 
Best Regards,

Colonel (Ret.) Merehwit Knight.
Representative of the Kingdom of Nova England.