No. 21 To the Empress, at Mayence
Posen, December 10, 1806, 5 P.M.
An officer has just brought me a rug, a gift from you; it is somewhat short and narrow, but I thank you for it none the less. I am in fair health. The weather is very changeable. My affairs prosper pretty well. I love you and long for you much.
Adieu, dear; I shall write for you to come with at least as much pleasure as you will have in coming.—Yours ever,
Napoleon.
A kiss to Hortense, Stephanie, and Napoleon.
December 11th.—Davoust forces the passage of the Bug.