Jan 15th 1749
My beloved Chantalle DeMaresq,
It feels great to be finally out of the academy in Paris. I miss you greatly; I will try and be with you as soon as possible. I have been placed as second in command of a company.
Early tomorrow, my company will be sent east to patrol the Rhine River. We also will be trying to see if there is any chance of a Bavaria-Prussia alliance. If so, it is the fear of the general that they might turn on the mighty French forces and shove their heresies down our throat.
I miss you dearly and I promise to write frequently.
Your love,
Lt. Francois LeBlanc