Simple invitation by the Duc de Richelieu to M. Bignon
- CA RBD MSG 833-10
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- 31 October 1815
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Simple invitation by the Duc de Richelieu to M. Bignon
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
Diplomatic notes concerning the proceedings of peace at Pleswitz in relation to Austria/Metternich
Part of Napoleon diplomatic papers
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).
Diplomatic developments during the Armistice of Pleswitz
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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]).
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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).
Relay to Napoleon describing the current diplomatic situation
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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.
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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.”
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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.
Letter from Hortense de Beauharnais
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Letter from Hortense de Beauharnais inviting an unnamed recipient to pay her a leisurely visit along with Caulaincourt.
Letter from the Duc de Richelieu to Monsieur le Baron
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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.