By Courier to Versailles

From Baron Maximilian-Joseph de Montglace, Chancellor to his durchlaucht eminence, the Pfalzgraf von Waldreck,

to his eminence the Cardinal de Richelieu, Ministre d'Etat to His Catholic Majesty Louis:

In view of the happy news lately communicated to the courts of Christendom of the intent of the Pfalzgraf von Waldreck to wed, preparations are now afoot for his durchlaucht eminence to journey with his bride on a Grand Tour of the Mediterranean whilst renovations are made to the Schloß Bruttig in preparation for the arrival of the new Pfalzgrafin.

I am therefore instructed to request from the Gallian royal court an officer of His Catholic Majesty's army to serve as liaison with the Pfalzgraf's own guard to consult on matters pertaining to the security of the happy couple on their sojourn through Gallia in the course of this nuptial journey.

Further, I would personally request that such an officer be one with some familiarity particularly with the southern provinces of Gallia, preferably of the cavalry. A young officer of particular distinction in these areas has been recommended to our ministers, the young Comte de Mazan; I would be personally obliged if he could be detailed for this purpose.

With all good wishes for the furtherance of amity and cooperation between our courts, I remain your humble and obedient servant,

Baron Maximilian-Joseph de Montglace