The above genealogy presents a fact which is certainly of a very singular nature: it is that of the first Buonaparte having been exiled from his country as a Ghibeline. Was it, then, the destiny of his family, in all times, and at every epoch, that it must yield to the influence of the Guelfs!
The Cologne editor sometimes writes Buonaparte, and at others, Bonaparte.
This Signor Niccolo Buonaparte, named in the text as the historian, is only the uncle; he is, however, mentioned in the genealogy as a very distinguished man of letters, and as having founded the class of jurisprudence in the[the] University of Pisa.
[13]. On my return to Europe, I did not fail to inquire for the invaluable deposit, and hastened to suggest the importance of making another copy to Prince Joseph, in order to become still more sure of its existence. What was my grief to hear that this historical monument had been mislaid, and that no person knew what had become of it! Into whose hands can it have fallen? May they know how to appreciate such a collection, and preserve it for history!
[14]. These lines were dictated by the Emperor himself:—how and when will be hereafter explained.
[15]. Dictated by the Emperor.
[16]. The Emperor has, in his will, paid a tribute of gratitude to the representative Gasparin, for the special protection he received from him.
He has honoured with a similar tribute General Duteil, the head of his School of Artillery, and General Dugommier, for the attention and kindness he had experienced from them.
[17].
CHRONOLOGICAL RECAPITULATION.