July 9th.—Peace signed between France and Prussia, the latter resigning all its possessions between the Rhine and the Elbe.
No. 86.
To the Empress, at St. Cloud.
Dresden, July 18, 1807, Noon.
My Dear,—Yesterday I arrived at Dresden at 5 P.M., in excellent health, although I remained a hundred hours in the carriage without getting out. I am staying here with the King of Saxony, with whom I am highly pleased. I have now therefore traversed more than half the distance that separates us.
It is very likely that one of these fine nights I may descend upon St. Cloud like a jealous husband, so beware.
Adieu, dear; I shall have great pleasure in seeing you.—Yours ever,
Napoleon.