THE

CONFIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE

OF

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

WITH

HIS BROTHER JOSEPH,

SOMETIME KING OF SPAIN.

SELECTED AND TRANSLATED, WITH EXPLANATORY NOTES, FROM

THE MEMOIRES DU ROI JOSEPH.'

553724 Fx1580.14

Fr 1404.252

A

1859. April 9.

CONTENTS OF VOL. II.

CHAPTER XII.

(CONTINUED.)

Spain: military movements-Distribution of troops-French successes—

Circulation of news-Instructions for commanders-Battle of Villa

Franca-Prospects as to peace-Revolt of Toro-Blunders of Le-

febvre-Arrangements for Joseph's entry into Madrid-Deputations

—The fourth corps-Disorders in Madrid-Events in Gallicia—An-

dalusian expedition—Capture of Zamora-Army clothing-Necessity

of severe measures-Instructions to Joseph-Instructions for the head

of the staff-Napoleon's departure-New coinage-Instructions for

the route of troops......

CHAPTER XIII.

Spain: army regulations and movements; supply-Joseph's appanage

suppressed-His government too lenient-Disarming of towns-In-

structions to Ney-Joseph's complaints of his position-Disapproval

of his proceedings-Instructions for his guidance-Fall of Saragossa

-Orders to Berthier-Conduct of Austria and Russia-Orders to

Clarke-The 'Courier Espagnol'-Fortification of Tudela and Sara-

gossa-English troops in Lisbon......................

CHAPTER XIV.

Introductory remarks-Spain: Napoleon's orders and instructions-Chief
command given to Soult-Landing of English troops anticipated—
Provision for siege of Hostalrich-Dissatisfaction with Joseph's pro-

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ceedings-Battle of Talavera; Jourdan's report; disapproval of his

conduct-Misinformation-Defensive works-Formation of a new

army-Propriety of exaggerating one's own resources; Napoleon's

constant practice........

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CHAPTER XV.

Introductory remarks-Spain: Napoleon's orders and instructions-Orga-

nisation and employment of divisions and corps-Junot's command—

Berthier chief of the staff-Approval of Suchet-Employment of

Loison's corps-Destination of prisoners and colours-Change of De-

signations-State of the cavalry-Approval of Augereau-Remissness

of Suchet-Arrest of officers ordered.......

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CHAPTER XVI.

Introductory remarks-Spain: Napoleon's orders and instructions-

Changes in army arrangements-Services of Loison and Suchet-

Capture of Olot-Finance-Advice on the expedition to Andalusia

-Military administration of conquered provinces-Brigades to be

broken up-Composition and distribution of corps-Provision for

siege of Lerida-Joseph's dissatisfaction-Approval of Bonnet-Levy-

ing of contributions-Decrees-Displeasure with Suchet-Approval

of him-Lerida to be destroyed-The English army-Dorsenne's

command-Soult's command-Supply of money to Spain-Provision

for invasion of Portugal-Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo-Renewal of

Joseph's complaints-Affair of Villa Garcia-Malpractices of officers

-English and French forces in Portugal-Drouet's command-For-

mation of Army of the Centre-Caffarelli's command—Displeasure

with Soult-Affairs of Portugal..

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CHAPTER XVII.

Introductory Remarks-Spain: Napoleon's orders and instructions-Gov-

ernment of Madrid-Portuguese affairs-Army funds-Approval of

Suchet-Valencia and Tarragona—-Successes against the Spaniards

- Province of Aragon; increase of Suchet's command-Catalonia-

Plan of operations for Baraguay d'Hilliers and for Soult-Birth of the

King of Rome-Monthion's mission to Bayonne-Movements of the

English-Means of transport-The Asturias-Towers of observation

-Army clothing-Administration-Capture of Figueras; approval

of Macdonald-Decaen's command-Banditti-Battle of Arrozo del

Morino-Expedition to Murcia-Recall of officers-Army returns—

Transport contracts......

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