No. 39 To the Empress, at Paris
Eylau, February 9, 1807, 3 A.M.
My Dear,—Yesterday there was a great battle; the victory has remained with me, but I have lost many men. The loss of the enemy, which is still more considerable, does not console me. To conclude, I write you these two lines myself, although I am very tired, to tell you that I am well and that I love you.—Yours ever,
Napoleon.