The Last Days of the Emperor Napoleon,Henry Colburn, 1825 |
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Página 196 - ... books, linen, which I have been accustomed to wear and use, according to the list annexed (A). It is my wish that this slight bequest may be dear to him, as recalling the memory of a father, of whom the universe will discourse to him. 2. I bequeath to Lady Holland the antique Cameo which Pope Pius VI. gave me at Tolentino.
Página 193 - It is my wish that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people, whom I have loved so well.
Página 194 - I recommend to my son, never to forget that he was born a French prince, and never to allow himself to become an instrument in the hands of the triumvirs who oppress the nations of Europe : he ought never to fight against France, or to injure her in any manner ; he ought to adopt my motto : " Every thing for the French people
Página 277 - ... than we should be on Ascension Rock. During the four months you have been at St. Helena, you have, sir, rendered the Emperor's condition worse. It was observed to you by Count Bertrand, that you violated the law of your legislature, that you trampled upon the privileges of general officers, prisoners of war. You answered, that you knew nothing but the letter of your instructions, and that they were still worse than your conduct appeared to us.
Página 212 - Louise, my very dear and well-beloved spouse, at Orleans, in 1814, she remains in my debt two millions, of which I dispose by the present codicil, for the purpose of recompensing my most faithful servants, whom moreover I recommend to the protection of my dear Marie Louise.
Página 196 - The services he has rendered me are those of a friend; it is my wish that he should marry the widow, sister, or daughter of an officer of my Old Guard.
Página 205 - Count Montholon to take care of these articles, and to convey them to my son when he shall attain the age of sixteen years. V. 1. My three saddles and bridles, my spurs which I used at St. Helena. 2. My fowling-pieces, to the number of five.
Página 222 - Boisnod, the intendant commissary, one hundred thousand francs. 7. I bequeath to the children of General Letort, who was killed in the campaign of 1815. one hundred thousand francs. 8. These eight hundred thousand francs of legacies shall be considered as...
Página 278 - I received yours of the 17th, to which you annex the estimate of an annual sum of 20.000/. sterling, which you consider indispensable to meet the expenses of the establishment of Longwood, after having made all the reductions which you have thought possible. The consideration of this estimate can, in no respect, concern us ; the Emperor's table is scarcely supplied with what is necessary ; all the provisions are of a bad quality and four times dearer than at Paris.
Página 183 - The dragoons marched first, the 2()th regiment of infantry followed ; then came the marines, the 66th regiment, the volunteers of St. Helena; and lastly, the regiment of royal artillery, with fifteen pieces of cannon. Lady Lowe and her daughter were waiting on the road at Hut's Gate, in a calash drawn by two horses, and afterwards followed the procession at a distance, accompanied by some servants in mourning.