User talk:Al Stein

Letter of Marque
Hi Al, I am going to have to revert your change to HMS Mosquidobit. Calling Lynx a letter of marque reflects usage at the time. Privateers and armed merchantmen both sailed under a letter of marque, but privateers were in the business of searching for vessels to capture, while armed merchantmen were in the business of carrying cargo. Usage at the time described privateers as privateers, and armed merchantmen as letters of marque. Regards, Acad Ronin (talk) 03:02, 10 January 2010 (UTC)