Dear Louise,

I hear that you are the one to take over for me in Algiers. Well if that is the case then let me go over some of the policies and conditions here so that you can run things smoothly. First things first I want to go over the policies here in Algiers. Since this is one of our valuable colonies in our vast empire it will not be the exact same as mainland France. First and foremost the role of women in muslim society is a very divisive subject. You must be sure to enforce gender segregation as many muslim men will be very upset if religious and societal balances are interrupted and not met. You must remember that we are here representing our modern society which as you know is much more civilized and advanced, therefore you must make conscious choices to accept norm and customs. I will say this though, the architecture of the city in both the Casbah and Marine quarter is quite astounding. Men reside on the streets as women tend to more domestic spaces including the roofs of many buildings which serve as a second life in Algiers. Just to quickly focus on the Casbah and Marine quarter, despite our obvious advances in society, technology, and culture it is quite a challenge for any European to travel there and not be amazed at the mysteries it holds. I am sure you have heard of its myths. Not knowing what lies ahead especially with the way the individuals treat nature. The Atlas mountains and the many palm trees. Now back to business. You must remember to keep troops in the lower part of the city, Marine quarter, this is where most of the diplomats, officials, and secretaries are housed due to the close proximity to the harbor. If necessary you are allowed to use force to efficiently accommodate our needs. I know you will be in Algiers while the urban projects will be taking place. I can’t imagine that it will be well received there but these are necessary projects and not just for private interests but for the growth of the city. It will also grant us better access for our troops so that they can easily move from one region to the next. I mean let’s face it their traditional society is what is holding them back. This city is too much of a beautiful and prosperous region for it to not be used at its full potential.