Napoleon.
No. 2.
To the Empress, at Mayence.
Bamberg, October 7, 1806.
I start this evening, my dear, for Cronach. The whole of my army is advancing. All goes well. My health is perfect. I have only received as yet one letter from you. I have some from Eugène and from Hortense. Stephanie should now be with you. Her husband wishes to make the campaign; he is with me.
Adieu. A thousand kisses and the best of health.
Napoleon.
October 8th.—Prussia, assisted by Saxony, Russia, and England, declares war against France.
October 9th.—Campaign opens. Prussians defeated at Schleitz.