General le Duc Alain de Mylcandonai, His Majesty's Minister of War, to General le Duc Manwe de l'Ongar, OC 1st Army Greetings!
General de l'Ongar, As I believe was made clear to you by the Field Marshal upon your recent appointment, your tenure of the First Army command was envisaged as a temporary measure only. I would be obliged if you could lay down your baton at your earliest convenience so that I may review the army's affairs briefly before leading it to the front. Your Servant, General Alain de Mylcandonai P.S. You are to be commended in your choice of Army Adjutant. I am certain that Colonel Jolais perform splendidly in the role. [AdM asks npc_MdlO to resign as 1st Army Commander with a view to applying for the position himself ]
