If the Emperor does not disapprove of the project, it will be carried out as soon as the picture reaches London.
In a few days’ time several persons who have promised to subscribe will have returned to town, and I shall call on them and remind them of their promises.
I have several times been tempted to go to Cowes to have the honour to present my respects to the Emperor, but have feared to be troublesome.
(Signed) A. de La Chapelle.
A “Subscription,” not a “Loan.”
To His Majesty the Emperor.
Undated.
Sire,
Mr. —— having sent for me and asked me whether, because of a letter received from the Emperor, he ought to change what had been arranged between us with regard to payments, I replied that I did not know, but that it seemed to me that in the letter the purchase of newspapers had been mentioned, and that he would be able to settle the question at the rendezvous at M. Rouher’s to which he is invited for September 12.
He then added: “I shall arrange to pay a larger amount at one time for the needs of the cause and the purchase of newspapers.”