The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-08-14
mo. 81

MADRID, March %, 1919.

delivered to you, by Mr.. Dc.landes, he can
give YOU the details you may request, rela-
tive to my si,uaion; shall speak of them
myself in order that YOU ma, acquaiut Tie
Empero,T thereof. and that he may take
such steps as he may judge proper every
thing will suit me, provided All. extricated
from my present situation.
Ist. II the Emperor declares war with
Russia, and il lie shinks can Be of any use
here. will remain with the command and
with the general administration.
J. III he enters into war, and does not give
me the command and lets ne have the adj
minlstration OF the country, wish to return
60 France:
81. If the war with Russia does not take
place, and the Emperor gives me the Com
mand or not. I will likewise remain provi
ded he does not exact from me any thiug
which ought to- make people believe 1 con-
sent TO the acknowledgements of the monar-
chy. and leave me a sufficient number os
troops and territory. and send me the lean
of one million monthly, which has been pro-
missed me. In this situation,I will wait rs
long as can, as ! consider my honor as
much Concerned in not leaving Spain with
s'ddiness. rs on leaving it during the war
with England, and when sacrifices are c-S-
acted from me Which Cannot nor ought not
TO make, except in a general peace for the
welfare or Span, France and Europe. If Il
decree CT the rel union OF the Ebro were to
reach me unexpectedly; would depart the
following day.
III the Emperor defers this project until
the peace, let him provide me the means Of
subsistence during the war.
1t the Emperor should be inclined to nv
departure or to any of the measures that
could make me depart, it is OF consequence
fn IN tn, f,,E
with him. and with his sincere and entire
appreciation. l confess that dictates ofrea
son obiige me to take this steps, which is
contorn!abe to the situation OF the unfortu-
nate country, which cannot remedy, and
IS contormahie to my domestic concerns, a 5
nave no male child, cct. In the case
wish the Emperor would give me an estate
in Tuscany or in the South, 100 leagues
from Paris, where l would reside one part
of the year, and the other part at Morton
tame. Events and the false position in
which am situated, so contrary to the rec
titude and loyalty of my character, have
greatly enfeebled my CONSTITUTIONS. / am
likewise getting old, &, therefore, duty and
honor only will Keep me here; my fate
drives me away, unless the Emperor should
express himself differently from what. he
has done. ! embrace YOU and my children,
TO THE SAME.
MADRID, March ~, 1912.
MY dear friend--I have received your
letter OF the 29th of February. have no.
thlns TO add to- what Deslandes will tell YOU
nave not changed my mind since. / en-
brace you and my chi,dren-I am a little
indsposed.
No. s.
ToHIS BROTHER LOUIS.
MADRID, March IS, 1912.
WY dear Brother.-I have received your
letter OF the 9th October, and see with
great satisfaction that the state of YOUR
health was much better mine is very
good. My affairs go on poorly have an
officer with me who is worthy of being es-
teemed for his talents and for the senti
merts of friendship he possesses for you.
Never doi'b ny dear Louis, of nv i
and unchangod friendship: i embrace you
with all my heart, and have great desire
OF seeing you again in perfect health, and
with that happiness we derive from a good
conscience, and from the regard of our
friends. am your affectionate brother.
lSiSned) JOSEPH.
No. 81
TO HIS SISTER CAROLINE,
10 her majesty the Queen of Naples-Pa-
riS.
AIN ~ zOlu
MY dear Caroliue.-It was with great
pleasure heard from you and your chill
dren. 1t would have affIrded me great sa-
5lsiaction to have been at Paris on your ar
rival, and hope yonr affairs may go on
0etter than mine nevertheless my health
IS pretty good. and ought not to he pitied
the most, for have great pie asure iii tel
ing you, my dear sister, that love you as
much as did 20 years ago and that all my
lite shall be your goodbroth and friend
(Signed) JOSEPH.
No n
=. -. go, To Cardinat Feach.
To his eminent highness Monsieur lie Car
dinal FeSch--Paris.
'n. MADRID, March 20. 1912
My dear Uncle, --Voar letter has afford
ed ME che greatest pleasure, and Deslandes
VINO IS OF my entire 0nhdence, will inform
Won or my situation. embrace you with
all my heart. am yours aiiec;inrately.
(SgneO JOSEPH. =
[ Inc foregoing letters were sent with
Mr.. Deslandes, who was Killed on the 9th
I April, when the division under Espozy
Nina, surprised and Intercepted a French
convoy, between Arabian ana Salnas.----
The originals are in the office Of the de
partment OF State ; they were I'll in the haut
writing OF Joseph. and these now publishel
have been copied worldly word there-from.
BRIG NAUTILUS. -..,
The following letter is from a WGrrdn
Officer Of the brig Nautilus to his father il
Boston
"On 5oard Ills q. Mr.. shih J
AyRIcH, at sea, July %,