Madame President,
We're near a war with the French, one that will be a touch harder than the Persians due to their better defenders. Critical to beating them will be our Artillery Corps, who can reduce their units to a mere hollow shell.
My Artillery Generals recently discussed with me the state of their forces, pointing out that while most of their units wielded the new Artillery unit, some were still armed with the Cannons from the early Persian war! A total of 7 units are so equipped.
I'd like to see them modernized, with their old equipment replaced with the new, more powerful Artillerty units. Total, this would cost 420 gold (60 per unit). If you could, please release funds as you see fit to upgrade these units.
With thanks,
-- Ravensfire, Minister of Defense