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Foreign News
August 26, 1806
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A private letter from Vienna reports a circulated copy of an alleged letter from Napoleon to the King of Bavaria, advising him to abdicate in favor of his son due to ineffective governance, offering a pension in return.
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ITALY, May 26.
Extract of a private letter from Vienna, June 4.
"Though I cannot absolutely vouch for the authenticity of the following letter, which circulated privately here, yet I cannot refrain from sending you a copy of it, as it is certainly not unsuitable to the character of the man to whom it is attributed."
"TO THE KING OF BAVARIA."
"Sir and Brother—I made you a king, and, from particular esteem and respect for your person, sent you my minister at war and able counsellors to organize and direct the administration of your states; yet though you have enjoyed these advantages full four months, you have done nothing really useful, and I consequently have reason to believe that you do not possess the qualities necessary to govern well. I must therefore advise you to abdicate in favor of your son, of whom I have conceived better hopes.
As I wish and expect your acquiescence in this proposal, I shall take care to secure to you a suitable pension."
"NAPOLEON."
Extract of a private letter from Vienna, June 4.
"Though I cannot absolutely vouch for the authenticity of the following letter, which circulated privately here, yet I cannot refrain from sending you a copy of it, as it is certainly not unsuitable to the character of the man to whom it is attributed."
"TO THE KING OF BAVARIA."
"Sir and Brother—I made you a king, and, from particular esteem and respect for your person, sent you my minister at war and able counsellors to organize and direct the administration of your states; yet though you have enjoyed these advantages full four months, you have done nothing really useful, and I consequently have reason to believe that you do not possess the qualities necessary to govern well. I must therefore advise you to abdicate in favor of your son, of whom I have conceived better hopes.
As I wish and expect your acquiescence in this proposal, I shall take care to secure to you a suitable pension."
"NAPOLEON."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Royal Event
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon Letter
King Bavaria Abdication
Vienna Circulation
What entities or persons were involved?
Napoleon
King Of Bavaria
Where did it happen?
Bavaria
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Bavaria
Event Date
June 4
Key Persons
Napoleon
King Of Bavaria
Outcome
advice to abdicate in favor of son with a suitable pension secured.
Event Details
A letter attributed to Napoleon criticizes the King of Bavaria for ineffective governance after four months, advises abdication to his son, and promises a pension upon acquiescence. The letter circulated privately in Vienna.