“ In the 1st, 3rd, and 4th regiments of tirailleurs and voltigeurs of our guard, the number of officers will be increased by one lieutenant or one second lieutenant per company. The twenty-four lieutenants and twenty-four sub-lieutenants necessary for this increase shall be appointed by our Minister of War among infantry officers on half or pay, and preferably among those who leave the guard or which have already been used. ”