To the Empress, at Mayence.
Berlin, November 2, 1806.
Your letter of October 26th to hand. We have splendid weather here. You will see by the bulletin that we have taken Stettin—it is a very strong place. All my affairs go as well as possible, and I am thoroughly satisfied. One pleasure is alone wanting—that of seeing you, but I hope that will not long be deferred.
Kindest regards to Hortense, Stephanie, and to the little Napoleon.
Adieu, dear.—Yours ever,
Napoleon.
No. 9a.
From the Memoirs of Mademoiselle d'Avrillon (vol. i. 128).
To the Empress, at Mayence.
Berlin, Monday, Noon.