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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TheNickelGuy, post: 8315171, member: 20201&quot;]<b>1964 Pocahontas - John Rolfe</b></p><p><b>Heraldic Art Medal</b></p><p><br /></p><p><i><font size="3">(glare from photo in 2x2, sorry)</font></i></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1472237[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1472238[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>In 1613, the English captured Pocahontas and held her hostage for a year as they tried to negotiate peace with the Algonquin Natives.</p><p><br /></p><p>While in custody, Pocahontas learned English customs and spent time with John Rolfe, a religious man who encouraged her to convert to Christianity.</p><p><br /></p><p>By the time Powhatan agreed to pay the ransom, Pocahontas had decided to stay with the English and marry Rolfe, who said the match was “for the good of the plantation, the honor of our country, for the glory of God, for mine own salvation.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Pocahontas was baptized and took the English name Rebecca. Powhatan consented to the marriage, believing it would promote peace, and sent relatives to witness the ceremony held in Jamestown’s church.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1472239[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Pocahontas gave birth to the couple’s only son, Thomas, in January 1615. The following year, the family traveled to England to help promote the colonies. There, Pocahontas caused a sensation in public events, balls and for an audience of the royal family.</p><p><br /></p><p>In March 1617, before Rolfe could return to Virginia, Pocahontas became ill and died. She was 22.</p><p><br /></p><p>A couple non sports cards I have of Pocahontas.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>1933 Goudey Indian Gum No 33</b></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1472230[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1472233[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><b>1954 Topps Scoop No 150</b> </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1472235[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1472236[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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