[HIC] Message to USA

[Alex]

Message to the United States of America
Private & Encrypted

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To: Office of the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Honourable Company of India
From: Office of the Governor-Chairman of the Honourable Company of India
CC: Lord Sebastian Llewellyn, Governor-Chairman; Lord Henry Stroud, Minister of Foreign Relations and Overseas Affairs; Department of State of the United States

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the Office of the Governor-Chairman, I write to formally request that the United States of America designate and assign an Ambassador to the Honourable Indian Company at the earliest convenience, so that our two nations may begin to engage in the full and proper diplomatic exchange befitting this relationship.

Upon the assignment of an Ambassador, the Governor-Chairman, Lord Sebastian Llewellyn, would be most pleased to extend a personal invitation to said Ambassador for a private luncheon at his residence, located at the following address: Flagstaff House, Haifa Road, Delhi-110011. The following matters would be on the agenda:

• Establishment of Diplomatic Relations: Formal recognition of the sovereignty of the Honourable Indian Company; the pursuit of economic ties and possible trade agreements of mutual benefit; and the fostering of closer Corporate-American relations, including potential joint training operations between our respective armed forces.
• Thailand: Discussing the Confederation of Thailand's continued rogue conduct on the world stage, and in particular its recent support for the Kurdistan Workers' Party, with a view to coordinating a mutual response.

We would also ask that, upon confirmation of an Ambassador, their office provides us with any dietary requirements, restrictions, or preferences, so that we may ensure the luncheon is a comfortable and fitting occasion.

We look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
Sir Edward Pembrook
Private Secretary to the Governor-Chairman
Honourable Indian Company

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[Odinson]

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Sir Edward Pembrook, Private Secretary to the Governor-Chairman ( Alex )​

FROM: Luke Adams, Secretary of State of the United States of America

Sir Pembrook,

Your message is received with the warmest of regards. I am writing back to inform you that President Sinclair has appointed Dr. Archibald Foster as the United States Ambassador to the Honourable Company of India. Dr. Foster has been a long-time professor of Economics at Harvard and has been a close, unofficial advisor to President Sinclair during his time as a United States Senator, Vice President, and President. While the remainder of President Sinclair's term in office is small, he is confident that Dr. Foster will, at the very least, be an excellent transitional representative of the United States until there is a new President, if not a long-term ambassador. Regardless, I can confirm to you now that he the full faith and backing of the White House. With that being said, because of the transitional nature of the federal government, he will be limited in how much he can negotiate in regard to trade and commerce.

In regard to dietary restrictions, the only thing he mentioned is that he does not like curry. Dr. Foster will be leaving for India tomorrow and would be honored to meet with the Governor-Chairman at his earliest convenience.​

Best regards,

Luke Adams
Secretary of State
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Private​

If the Honorable Indian Company had any kind of an intelligence service, it was most likely that they would ascertain that Dr. Foster was, indeed, a highly educated individual who had the best interest of the United States at heart, was a true friend of President Sinclair, had an almost autistic obsession with the British Empire, and was a high-functioning alcoholic.

 

[Alex]

Message to the United States of America
Private & Encrypted

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To: Office of the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Honourable Company of India
From: Office of the Governor-Chairman of the Honourable Company of India
CC: Lord Sebastian Llewellyn, Governor-Chairman; Lord Henry Stroud, Minister of Foreign Relations and Overseas Affairs; Department of State of the United States

Your Excellency,

We extend our sincerest gratitude to President Sinclair for his prompt attention to this matter. The appointment of Dr. Archibald Foster as the Ambassador from the United States is most welcome news, and we have no doubt that a man of his distinguished academic and advisory background will prove an exceptional representative of the American people.

I have informed Lord Sebastian Llewellyn the constraints under which Dr. Foster will be operating, and we wish to assure that the Governor-Chairman harbours no expectation of binding agreements at this stage. The luncheon shall be, first and foremost, an occasion for the laying of foundations. A time to establish trust, goodwill, and a shared understanding. There will be time enough for the harder work once a new administration has settled in Washington, D.C.

I have noted Dr. Foster's dietary preferences and I am pleased to inform you that Maximilien Duval, the Governor-Chairman's personal chef, is a man of considerable range and versatility, and has already been instructed to ensure that the luncheon menu reflects the finest of Continental cuisine.

Upon Dr. Foster's arrival in Delhi, his office is kindly asked to contact this office directly to confirm a date and time for the luncehon at Flagstaff House. A car and escort from the Company's Household Guard will be placed at the Ambassador's disposal for the duration of his stay in the capital.

The Governor-Chairman looks forward to welcoming the Ambassador most warmly.

Sincerely,
Sir Edward Pembrook
Private Secretary to the Governor-Chairman
Honourable Indian Company

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