Acknowledged. New recruits will be made peons from now on, until (and if) you see fit to promote them.
Edit: If a little tower icon in the upper right corner of a square signifies a stronghold, there is one at 17,33. 2 away from the apartment.
I also think I saw 2 in the wrench, not sure where exactly. 9,32 and 9,34 I think.