No. 10 To the Empress, at Plombières
Schoenbrunn, June 19, 1809, Noon.
I have your letter, which tells me of your departure for Plombières. I am glad you are making this journey, because I trust it may do you good.
Eugène is in Hungary, and is well. My health is very good, and the army in fighting trim.
I am very glad to know that the Grand Duke of Berg is with you.
Adieu, dear. You know my affection for my Josephine; it never varies.—Yours ever,
Napoleon.
July 4th-5th.—French cross Danube, and win battle of Enzersdorff.
July 5th-6th.—Pope Pius VII. carried off from Rome by order of Murat; eventually kept at Savona.
July 6th.—Battle of Wagram. The most formidable artillery battle ever fought up to this date (900 guns in action). The Austrians had 120,000 men, with more guns and of larger calibre than those of the French.