Monsieur le Prince Koutouzov

: I am sending one of my adjutants-general to discuss several interesting questions with you. I beg your Highness to credit what he says to you,

especially when he expresses the sentiment of esteem and special regard I have long entertained for your person. This letter having no other object, I pray God, monsieur le prince Koutouzov, to keep you in His holy and gracious protection!

Napolean

Moscow,