No. 4 October 10th — French Enter Augsbourg
To Josephine, at Strasburg.
Augsbourg, Thursday, October 10, 1805, 11 A.M.
I slept last night18 with the former Elector of Trèves, who is very well lodged. For the past week I have been hurrying forward. The campaign has been successful enough so far. I am very well, although it rains almost every day. Events crowd on us rapidly. I have sent to France 4000 prisoners, 8 flags, and have 14 of the enemy’s cannon.
Adieu, dear, I embrace you.
Napoleon.
October 11th.—Battle of Hasslach. Dupont holds his own against much superior forces.