Colonel Le Chevalier Jolais 27th Musketeers Sir, I have recently arrived in Paris and seek to serve His Majesty as an officer of the army. I see from the regimental gazette that a captaincy is currently available in your fine regiment and I would like to introduce myself for that position. Though from a poor family I have managed to educate myself and have taken pains to ensure I have adequate measures of social grace, gentlemanly and honourable conduct and above all reasonable understanding of the science of warfare. You would find me to be a diligent and loyal officer. In fact, as conscientious as I am I might boldly recommend myself for the position of Regimental Adjutant also, if that is not too forward or impertinent. This would free up Major Jurine to command his battalion I believe. I pray that you will look upon my application favourably and look forward to the opportunity to discuss this with you in person. Most humbly yours, M. Oliver Grenard D'Antioc
