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Napoléon Ier (1769-1821)
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Napoléon Ier (1769-1821)
5 L.S. "Napoleon," Pont-de-Briques 2-17 thermidor XII (July 21-August 5, 1804), to Archchancellor CAMBACÉRÈS| the letters are written by Méneval| half-page in-4 each.
[143 to 146, and 150]
Stay at the Camp of Boulogne, at the castle of Pont-de-Briques.
2 thermidor. "I have reason to be extremely satisfied with the spirit and the aspect of the departments which I crossed. I am just as much satisfied with the situation and the spirit of the army of land and sea. I visited the port| and I spent the last night on the coast to help a gunboat that had gone off course. The northeast wind was violent| fortunately we did not have any considerable damage. Only two small barges were lost. He was surprised to learn that "at the Pont des Arts, a decorated soldier was in charge of demanding the payment of the right of passage.
I hardly believe it"... 5 thermidor. He authorizes Cambaceres "to make the reference with the Council of State of all the businesses of the work of the ministers that you will believe susceptible of it.
I made write to the Gd chancellor of the Legion of honor to go to Boulogne. It is necessary that François Rat, who is invalid, not perform any duties at the pass office of the Pont des Arts| there is no disadvantage to the Chancellor of the Legion of Honor granting him the gratuity that he will think necessary. I wish that you inform
Messrs. Cretet and French of Nantes that I make them responsible for any inferior employment which would be given, in their part, to soldiers having distinctions in the Legion of Honor ".
8 thermidor. "My Cousin, the auditor did not arrive with the work of the ministers. The bombardment of Le Havre is nothing. - Take information and keep me informed of the result of the rains in Brie, Beauce and the plain of Soissons. It would be very unfortunate if such a beautiful harvest were to fail us. - I reviewed the entire fleet yesterday| I was satisfied. A part of the flotilla which was in harbor this morning exchanged a few cannonballs with the English who soon set sail again "... 8 thermidor. "My Cousin, my intention is to name Mr.
CHAMPAGNY my ambassador in Vienna to the ministry of the Interior.
I made it known to him, and I have just received his answer. I await to take the decree that you spoke about it to CHAPTAL and that you let me know what he wishes "... 17 thermidor. "My Cousin, you can say confidentially to the person who gave you the note on Switzerland that I do not approve the establishment of a general staff in Switzerland, and that my intention is to oppose it. Prince Joseph left here yesterday morning. He will remain two days at Mortefontaine and will go from there to Paris. He will be back at
Camp by August 15. I have not yet distributed the decorations of the
Legion of Honor. I will do it with some pomp on August 15. I wish to know if you think of doing something in Paris for this time"...
5 L.S. "Napoleon," Pont-de-Briques 2-17 thermidor XII (July 21-August 5, 1804), to Archchancellor CAMBACÉRÈS| the letters are written by Méneval| half-page in-4 each.
[143 to 146, and 150]
Stay at the Camp of Boulogne, at the castle of Pont-de-Briques.
2 thermidor. "I have reason to be extremely satisfied with the spirit and the aspect of the departments which I crossed. I am just as much satisfied with the situation and the spirit of the army of land and sea. I visited the port| and I spent the last night on the coast to help a gunboat that had gone off course. The northeast wind was violent| fortunately we did not have any considerable damage. Only two small barges were lost. He was surprised to learn that "at the Pont des Arts, a decorated soldier was in charge of demanding the payment of the right of passage.
I hardly believe it"... 5 thermidor. He authorizes Cambaceres "to make the reference with the Council of State of all the businesses of the work of the ministers that you will believe susceptible of it.
I made write to the Gd chancellor of the Legion of honor to go to Boulogne. It is necessary that François Rat, who is invalid, not perform any duties at the pass office of the Pont des Arts| there is no disadvantage to the Chancellor of the Legion of Honor granting him the gratuity that he will think necessary. I wish that you inform
Messrs. Cretet and French of Nantes that I make them responsible for any inferior employment which would be given, in their part, to soldiers having distinctions in the Legion of Honor ".
8 thermidor. "My Cousin, the auditor did not arrive with the work of the ministers. The bombardment of Le Havre is nothing. - Take information and keep me informed of the result of the rains in Brie, Beauce and the plain of Soissons. It would be very unfortunate if such a beautiful harvest were to fail us. - I reviewed the entire fleet yesterday| I was satisfied. A part of the flotilla which was in harbor this morning exchanged a few cannonballs with the English who soon set sail again "... 8 thermidor. "My Cousin, my intention is to name Mr.
CHAMPAGNY my ambassador in Vienna to the ministry of the Interior.
I made it known to him, and I have just received his answer. I await to take the decree that you spoke about it to CHAPTAL and that you let me know what he wishes "... 17 thermidor. "My Cousin, you can say confidentially to the person who gave you the note on Switzerland that I do not approve the establishment of a general staff in Switzerland, and that my intention is to oppose it. Prince Joseph left here yesterday morning. He will remain two days at Mortefontaine and will go from there to Paris. He will be back at
Camp by August 15. I have not yet distributed the decorations of the
Legion of Honor. I will do it with some pomp on August 15. I wish to know if you think of doing something in Paris for this time"...