Eugène tells me that you wish to go to the waters; trouble yourself about nothing. Do not listen to the gossip of Paris; it is idle and far from knowing the real state of things. My affection for you does not change, and I long to know that you are happy and contented.
Napoleon.
No. 3.
To the Empress Josephine, at Malmaison.
My Dear,—I have your letter. Eugène will give you tidings of my journey and of the Empress. I am very glad that you are going to the waters. I trust they may do you good.
I wish very much to see you. If you are at Malmaison at the end of the month, I will come to see you. I expect to be at St. Cloud on the 30th of the month. My health is very good ... it only needs to hear that you are contented and well. Let me know in what name you intend to travel.
Never doubt the whole truth of my affection for you; it will last as long as I. You would be very unjust if you doubted it.
Napoleon.
July 1st.—Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, abdicates in favour of his son.