Letter from Hortense de Beauharnais
- CA RBD MSG 833-2
- File
- 10 June [1814?]
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Letter from Hortense de Beauharnais inviting an unnamed recipient to pay her a leisurely visit along with Caulaincourt.
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Letter from Hortense de Beauharnais
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Letter from Hortense de Beauharnais inviting an unnamed recipient to pay her a leisurely visit along with Caulaincourt.
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
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.”
Diplomatic developments during the Armistice of Pleswitz
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
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]).
Certification signed by the prefect of the Sarthe Department
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Certification signed by the prefect of the Sarthe Department of the means and ability for the Baron de la Bouillerie to run for political office. Seal and stamp of the Sarthe Department.
Request from M. Henri-Gatien Bertrand (1773-1844)
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Request to obtain a passport to allow his daughter to join him on the island of Elba.
Copy of declaration of the provisionary government of France
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Copy of declaration of the provisionary government of France announcing the signing of a treaty with the Allied powers, signaling the abdication of Napoleon.
Letter to Metternich from Berthier
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Letter to Metternich from Berthier wanting to discuss the terms of peace and surrender.
Relay of diplomatic negotiations
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Relay of diplomatic negotiations between Allied powers and France from Caulaincourt to the Duc de Narbonne.
Letters from the Duc de Bassano to Caulaincourt regarding the Prague Congress
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Description of France’s negotiation and the conditions under which Austria would make peace.
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Information concerning the management of the alliance of Tilsit, as well as France’s position vis-à-vis the running conflict between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.