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[ D'Haussonville, II., 257. (Report by Portalis to the Emperor, Feb. 13, 1806.)—Idem., II., 226.]
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[ D'Haussonville, II., 237, 239, 272.—Pelet de la Lozère, 201: "At other times Napoleon praised the priests, wanted their services, largely attributing the departure of conscripts and the submission of the people to their influence."—Idem, 173 (May 20, 1806, words of Napoleon): "The Catholic priests behave very well and are of great service. It is owing to them that the conscription this year has been better than in former years... No branch of the State speaks so well of the government.">[
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[ D'Haussonville, III, IV.,and V., passim.]
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[ "Mémoires," by the Chancelier Pasquier, IV.,358.]
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[ D'Haussonville, IV.,366 (last phrase of the text): "A deputation of six bishops will go and beg His Holiness to confirm this decree.">[