No. 15 To the Empress, at Plombières
Schoenbrunn, July 24, 1809.
I have just received yours of July 18th. I note with pleasure that the waters are doing you good. I see no objection to you going back to Malmaison after you have finished your treatment.
It is hot enough here in all conscience. My health is excellent.
Adieu, dear. Eugène is at Vienna, in the best of health.—Yours ever,
Napoleon.
July 28th.—Battle of Talavera. Wellington repulses Victor, who attacks by King Joseph’s order, without waiting for the arrival of Soult with the main army. Wellington retires on Portugal.
July 29th-31st.—Walcheren Expedition; 17,000 English land in Belgium.