To: Minister of State, Duc von Fersen, Colonel of the Cardinal's Guard From: Baron Zilvain, Aide to General Manwe de l'Ongar, Major Cardinal's Guard Sir, it was with great honour that I hear that you have been personally chosen by the King to become Minister of State and lead France to greater glory as you have lead the Cardinals Guard to glory in the past. You will have my full support and my unwavering loyalty. As I have served you long as an subordinate in the Cardinal's Guard, I hope now that I can serve under you in the King Cabinet. As you have chosen to lead France in a civil appointment, I as your loyal officer would be willing to suspend my militairy career advancement in order to serve you and France in the same way. I hope that in the past year you have come to know me as an honest man and will trust me with the honour of serving at your side. I would hereby like to apply for the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer. If you do not think me yet worthy of such an important position, please consider me for a lesser post such as Minister of Culture [MwoP] or Minister of the Colonies [MwoP] or any other portfolio you might find me most suited for. I express my sincere hope that you will be able to find me a position in which I can serve both you and France. Please inform me of any such position and I will apply for it. Awaiting your answer and forever your loyal servant, Major le Baron Zac Zilvain, Cardinals Guard Aide to General Manwe de l'Ongar [OOC: ZZ applies Chancellor of the Exchequer (if possible) and MwoP]
