Hello Mr Cornwell, once again thank you for answering. When an NCO was promoted to an officer, was he able to chose wich regiment he was promoted in, so long as it was not his own or would it be whichever had a vacancy? Would a man promoted for being in a forlorn hope be able to chose? Could you answer me, as I am curious, Could you tell me a little more about Hogan as his character is not mentioned very much in the books, is he a Catholic, and if so how did he become an Officer? I know the Artillery and Sappers did not have a purchase system like the infantry and Cavalry, but surely the Penal laws still applied? And speaking of purchase system, did officers have to purchase within the regiment of Corps that they had first joined, or were they free to chose? My best wishes to you and yours, and I hope as you have said you are giving Sharpie a rest, that means that we may see a bit more of Satrbuck? Whether or not I eagerly look forward to whatever it is you write, Mickey O’Donohoe