No. 6 To Josephine, at St. Cloud
Trèves, October 6, 1804.
My Dear,—I arrive at Trèves the same moment that you arrive at St. Cloud. I am in good health. Do not grant an audience to T——, and refuse to see him. Receive B—— only in general company, and do not give him a private interview. Make promises to sign marriage contracts only after I have signed them.—Yours ever,
Napoleon.
December 1st.—Plebiscite confirms election of Napoleon as Emperor, by 3,500,000 votes to 2000.
December 2nd.—Napoleon crowns himself Emperor, and Josephine Empress, in the presence and with the benediction of the Pope.
General Events.—October 8th.—The negro Dessalines crowned Emperor of St. Domingo, under title of James I.
December 12th.—Spain declares war against England.