No. 20 To the Empress, at Malmaison
Krems, September 9, 1809.
My Dear,—I arrived here yesterday at 2 A.M.; I have come here to see my troops. My health has never been better. I know that you are very well.
I shall be in Paris at a moment when nobody will expect me. Everything here goes excellently and to my satisfaction.
Adieu, dear.
Napoleon.