To Marie-Louise

6 February, 1814

My Darling,

I have just received your letter of 4 February. I am sorry to hear you are worrying. Cheer up and be gay. My health is perfect, my affairs, while none too easy, are not in bad shape; they have improved this last week, and I hope, with the help of God, to bring them to a successful issue.

Adio, mio bene. All my love,

Nap.