Letter from the Duc de Richelieu addressed to “Monsieur le Baron” (unnamed) urging the latter to forego the publication of an unspecified letter between the Duke of Wellington and Lord Castlereagh.

Letter from Hortense de Beauharnais inviting an unnamed recipient to pay her a leisurely visit along with Caulaincourt.

I. (21 October 1812) Addressed to “Monsieur le Comte” reassuring the latter that no mention of his son, “le Lt. Priest” was published
in the military bulletins of dead and severely wounded.
II. (27 October 1813) Letter confirming the release of the recipient’s (“le Duc”) brother-in-law and his secretary.
III. (Frankfurt, 10 November 1813) Continued description of the restitution of liberty of individual from Letter I.
IV. (15 February 1814) Talk of negotiations within the Coalition, praise of Castlereagh.

Largely illegible – writing is hurried and emphatic. Description of “coup de sabre”, “tout vas et tout ira”, “les resultats de votre campagne (…) être mauvais” and “persévérer” (bold and underlined). Mention of “Louis” and relation to “l’argent mais qu’il n’en a pas voulu.”

Caulaincourt highlights that his presentiments were verified – the Allies want to redress France’s frontiers back to its pre-Revolutionary borders. Nevertheless, the French Foreign Minister claims that there is still time to negotiate with the two prime Allied negotiators, Castlereagh and Metternich.

Minute considerations including borders between opposing factions and the gradual diplomatic developments between the Coalition and the French. Copy of the Armistice at Pleswitz (n°55).

Concerns as Austria is drawn into the discussion with the Allies. The resumption of hostilities becomes increasingly likely, as Caulaincourt suggests that Napoleon should sue for peace after a few battles meant to restore the honor of the French armies/strengthen France’s negotiating position (8 August 1813).
Resumption of hostilities on August 13 1813 sees Austria join the Allied cause. Caulaincourt’s breaks the news to the Emperor in agitated prose, urging Bonaparte to make peace (14 August 1813 [letter particularly noteworthy]).

Descriptions of the political atmosphere, mediation of the talks between the Allies and France by Austria (the latter assuming a strong negotiating position as power broker).
Misc. notes in Caulaincourt’s hand (1810; 1819).

The King notes that he will receive the Diplomatic Corps the following day.