From: CO Royal Foot Guards To: All Battalion Commanders Messieurs, to give all of our valiant soldiers the chance to enjoy as much of the festivities as they can, let me suggest that you - as a general rule - grant all applications for exemption from regimental duties during the next month. After all, should the men who fought beside us see to the horses while we celebrate? No, I say! I am sure that you will agree in this, Félicien le Forban, Brigadier
