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Napoleon’s Letters to Josephine, 1796–1812

by Emperor of the French Napoleon I

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No. 1

July 5th.—Archduke Charles defeated by Moreau at Radstadt.

July 6th.—Sortie from Mantua: Austrians fairly successful.

To Josephine, at Milan.

Roverbella, July 6, 1796.

I have beaten the enemy. Kilmaine will send you the copy of the despatch. I am tired to death. Pray start at once for Verona. I need you, for I think that I am going to be very ill.

I send you a thousand kisses. I am in bed.

Bonaparte.


July 9th.—Bonaparte asks Kellermann for reinforcements.
July 14th.—Frankfort on the Main captured by Kléber.
July 16th.—Sortie from Mantua: Austrians defeated.

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