This text is translated to English after its appearance in the Unicorn Novel, "The Discovery of Disharmony," by Sunny Day. A version in Equestrian is available at www.canterlottimes.com. Any issues with the translation must be taken to the archivist's office.
Authenticity remains debated among Unicorn scholars.
Sunday, September 22nd, 1805
I have seen the world as the birds have. With the Griffon Lord Guff's plan to have us speak to the Griffon King, we needed to reach the King's city of Seaddle at a faster pace than walking speed. As such, Lord Guff had us ride in a contraption he called a "Sky Carriage." The "sky carriage" was intricately made with designs of Griffons, horses, and other legendary creatures like Pegasi and Unicorns. It was large enough to fit the five of us and had to be carried by a dozen Griffons.
The carriage ride itself was equal parts terrifying and astounding. The Injun Princess had screamed much of the way and Merryweather Lewis prayed the whole way. Only William Clark and I were able to actually admire the view of the land itself. As we neared Seaddle, I saw the harbor and far in the distance I believed that I could see the Pacific Ocean itself. I wonder if anyone will believe us when we get back home.
- John Mayor
"The next petitioner is Lord Guff of the Crystal Mountains with a flock of four..." A gasp was heard from the herald before he began again, "With a flock of four humans." A collective gasp was heard before the door was opened and in walked Lord Guff and the four members of the Corps of Discovery. John looked around at the faces around the room and saw shock, distrust, and curiosity.
"Lord Guff, I'm surprised to see you coming to my hold with a race that our kind haven't dealt with in ages," King Griff remarked, garbed in purple and gold silk.
"I apologize m'lord," Lord Guff responded, "But these humans come with news that I feel would be critical for the survival of the realm."
King Griff sighed, "Alright, I shall hear what these two-leggers want to say."
The four humans then repeated what they had already said to Lord Guff -- with emphasis on their lack of knowledge of the Griffon realm.
"I see," the King said, his head full of the old stories his parents told him that were passed through the ages. After a short duration of time and some words spoken into his ears by various members of the King's council -- including Lord Guff -- King Griff then declared, "It is my belief that the Realm of the Griffons should make itself known to this 'United States of America.' If we can gain an ally in such a technologically superior realm, then the realm can only benefit. As such, I designate my first-born daughter, Princess Gilly, to be the first Griffon ambassador to the human nation of America."
Murmurs are heard around the room as the King finishes his declaration. "We thank you, your majesty," Lewis responded, "I am sure the American government will gladly treat with your fair nation."
"I do ask one favor of you humans before I allow you to leave my realm," King Gruff said with a bit of apprehention.
"And what would that be, your majesty?" Lewis asked.
"I ask that one member of your flock stay behind to educate my daughter on your species," the King requested, "I fear knowledge of your race is limited beyond the oldest stories and only really known by the nobility."
"I am sure we can find a member of our group who would be willing to take on this responsibility," Clark answered.
"I can do it," John said suddenly
"Are you sure, John?" Lewis asked, "What about your folks back home?"
"These Griffons live on land we thought were British. If the United States of America can gain a valuable ally on the western end of the continent, then I'd like to help," John responded, "The people back home have already been without me for more than a year, and I'm sure they could be without me for a while longer."
"Then it is decided," King Gruff declared, "I shall allow your expedition to reach the Great Ocean under watch, and then you shall be escorted back to your 'Louisiana Purchase.'"
"Thank you once again, your majesty," Clark said.
Tuesday, September 24th, 1805
The ocean is beautiful. With the King's many "sky carriages" the entire expedition was able to see the ocean, and I can only hope that they all make it home. We spent a long time on the seashore, just taking in everything that happened. When I first left for the west, I only saw adventure and discovery, and now I'm about to tutor a Griffon's daughter so that she'll know all about mankind when she becomes the first Griffon ambassador to the United States of America.
After all this, four men died in the fight after our first meeting with the Griffons. Samuel Sampson took aim with his rifle and almost killed that fledgling, thankfully Samuel missed and we weren't all killed by the Griffons for his actions. When I said my goodbyes to the expedition, I was emotional, and I could tell that they were as well. After everything we had gone through, it is crazy to think that we'd be saying goodbye in the west and not back in the United States.
- John Mayor
