Forsyth, vol. iii., p. 40; Gourgaud's "Journal," vol. ii., pp. 531-537.
"Apostille" of April 27th, 1818. As to the new house, see Forsyth, vol. i., pp. 212, 270; vol. iii., pp. 51,257; it was ready when Napoleon's illness became severe (Jan., 1821).
If the plague of rats was really very bad, why is it that Gourgaud made so little of it?
"Journal" of Oct. 4th, 1817. On the return voyage to England Mme. Bertrand told Surgeon Henry that secret letters had constantly passed between Longwood and England, through two military officers; but the passage above quoted shows who was the culprit.