Among other papers are
several notes and detailed instructions by Napoleon which throw a
complete light upon his views and proceedings in the early part of the
war.
4. Notes of conversations held with the Duke of Wellington for the
especial purpose of connecting my account of his operations.
5. Notes of conversation with officers of high rank in the French,
English, and Spanish services.
6. Original journals, and the most unreserved communications with
Marshal Soult.
7. My own notes of affairs in which I have been present.
8. Journals of regimental officers of talent, and last but not least,
copies taken by myself from the original muster rolls of the French army
as they were transmitted to the Emperor.
Having thus distributed all my best wares in the bow window, I shall
leave you to judge for yourself; and, as the diplomatists say, will be
happy to treat upon a suitable basis. In the meantime,
I remain, your very obedient Servant,
W. NAPIER.
About a fortnight later (December 25, 1827) he again wrote that he would
have the pleasure of putting a portion of his work into Mr.
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