Welf von Luxemburg

Chancellor,

Count Ruppel has shared with me his insights into the predicament of relieving Dijon. The SHA will obviously be essential in this effort and requires an Elector to command it. But as the formation is now infected with the plague, I do not believe the Duke should be required to expose himself by standing at its head.

I request that my previous orders be countermanded and that I move towards Staufen bridge. This move would allow me to assume command of the SHA next turn. If the Duke himself wishes to command the SHA, then my force might anyway be better placed near Staufen than near Frankfurt. To be candid, alone my force could not contest Frankfurt with a full strength French army anyway. However, near Staufen and the support of the SHA, it might be provide useful reinforcements and support for my Duke and the capital of my House.

Yours

Welf von Luxemburg