I am despatching a page to bring you the good tidings of the victory of Enzersdorf, which I won on the 5th, and that of Wagram, which I won on the 6th.
The enemy's army flies in disorder, and all goes according to my prayers (_voeux_).
Eugène is well. Prince Aldobrandini is wounded, but slightly.
Bessières has been shot through the fleshy part of his thigh; the wound is very slight. Lasalle was killed. My losses are full heavy, but the victory is decisive and complete. We have taken more than 100 pieces of cannon, 12 flags, many prisoners.
Adieu, dear. I send you a kiss. Kind regards to Hortense.
_My Dear_,--All goes here as I wish. My enemies are defeated, beaten, utterly routed. They were in great numbers; I have wiped them out. To-day my health is good; yesterday I was rather ill with a surfeit of bile, occasioned by so many hardships, but it has done me much good.
_July 12th._--Armistice of Znaim. Archduke Charles resigns his command.
_In the Camp, before Znaim, July 13, 1809._
I send you the suspension of arms concluded yesterday with the Austrian General. Eugène is on the Hungary side, and is well. Send a copy of the suspension of arms to Cambacérès, in case he has not yet received one.
You may cause this suspension of arms to be printed at Nancy.
_July 14th._--English seize Senegal. Oudinot, Marmont, Macdonald made Marshals.
_My Dear_,--I have sent you one of my pages. You will have learnt the result of the battle of Wagram, and, later, of the suspension of arms of Znaim.
My health is good. Eugène is well, and I long to know that you, as well as Hortense, are the same.
Give a kiss for me to Monsieur, the Grand Duke of Berg.
I have just received yours of July 18th. I note with pleasure that the waters are doing you good. I see no objection to you going back to Malmaison after you have finished your treatment.
It is hot enough here in all conscience. My health is excellent.
Adieu, dear. Eugène is at Vienna, in the best of health.--Yours ever,
_July 28th.--Battle of Talavera._ Wellington repulses Victor, who attacks by King Joseph's order, without waiting for the arrival of Soult with the main army. Wellington retires on Portugal.
_July 29th-31st._--Walcheren Expedition; 17,000 English land in Belgium.