No. 2 To the Empress, at Mayence
Bamberg, October 7, 1806.
I start this evening, my dear, for Cronach. The whole of my army is advancing. All goes well. My health is perfect. I have only received as yet one letter from you. I have some from Eugène and from Hortense. Stephanie should now be with you. Her husband wishes to make the campaign; he is with me.
Adieu. A thousand kisses and the best of health.
Napoleon.
October 8th.—Prussia, assisted by Saxony, Russia, and England, declares war against France.
October 9th.—Campaign opens. Prussians defeated at Schleitz.
October 10th.—Lannes defeats them at Saalfeld. Prince Louis of Prussia killed; 1000 men and 30 guns taken.
October 11th.—French peace negotiations with England broken off.