Let’s look at the 2 first letters from Charles Tristan to his wife Albine. This forms part of a series about the letters written between the alleged last mistress of Napoleon and her husband, the alleged poisoner of Napoleon. It is important to remember that the writers knew these letters would go to the governor of St. Helena for his perusal and Sir Hudson Lowe made copies of them for his own records.
LETTERS FROM THE COUNT AND THE COUNTESS OF MONTHOLON
I. - FROM THE COUNT TO THE COUNTESS OF MONTHOLON
Longwood, July 2, 1819.
The Emperor testifies with great regret at your departure, his tears flowed for you, perhaps for the first time in his life! I'm just learning that Jackson intends to leave for England at the earliest opportunity; he'll bring you news, he's a good kid.
II. - FROM THE COUNT TO THE COUNTESS OF MONTHOLON
Longwood, this July 3, 1819.
Yesterday at ten o'clock I received your seven o'clock morning note; I immediately answered it, but your ship was already under sail. At noon, I had written you another note. I sent it to you, when I learned, by the return of the first, that it was too late!
I will write you the story of my day, every day, it will seem to me that I am getting closer to you. Your adored image is constantly present to my thoughts, I see you everywhere and can't find you anywhere; everything is lifeless around me, and I am alone in the midst of people eager to serve me, to reduce my loneliness; all our French people present themselves to me; they believe, poor people, to offer me some distractions, they knock me out trying.
I had lunch and dinner yesterday with the Emperor, we only talked about you; it's the least painful moment of my day.
He deeply regrets your departure. He spoke to me about all his friendship for you and for the children. The names, Tristan, Lili, Joséphine came out of his mouth a hundred times during the day.
This morning at lunch, same conversation. He blames himself for having separated us; he says that he did not realize how cruel our separation would be, that he will be the first to send me to you, if I cannot overcome my sorrow.
He saw my wet eyes several times, and was deeply moved. His statements have the stamp of truth. Oh! yes, my beloved Albine, I will join you.
Few months will separate us. I feel too much that my life is in you; that far from you and from my poor children, I cannot exist; nothing can stop me, count on it, as soon as the individuals announced by the newspapers arrive. But you, spare your health, your treatment and restoring your health is your only goal.
Stay at the Cheltenham waters as long as you can. Above all, be careful not to expose yourself to any political hassle, and stay in England, on free land, as long as you can. Don't be afraid of the extra expenses, it is better to spend a thousand louis more this year than to return to your place, if you have to experience the slightest inconvenience. Will I send you the 24,000 francs I receive here?
Since July 1st, it's all settled with Bertrand, he will write to Mr. Baring accordingly. The Emperor agrees, and will provide for my expenses here; thus, this is already an additional income for you.
I recommend you, my good Albine, to be wary of yourself in economics. If I pass the limits in expenditure, you sometimes also pass them despite your wisdom.
You must not forget that, alone, without a husband, you need certain representation to maintain your rank: the world is no better than that. Several ships will be leaving this week for England: I will write to you utilizing them all.
Don't miss any opportunity to give me your news. Farewell, Albine, darling that I love more than life. Kiss my children for me.
To you, all to you forever.
CHARLES.
P. S. Bertrand thinks of you and will write you soon.
Regardons les 2 premières lettres de Charles Tristan à son épouse Albine. Cela fait partie d'une série sur les lettres écrites entre la prétendue dernière maîtresse de Napoléon et son mari, l'empoisonneur présumé de Napoléon. Il est important de se rappeler que les auteurs savaient que ces lettres iraient au gouverneur de Sainte-Hélène pour sa lecture et que Sir Hudson Lowe en a fait des copies pour ses propres dossiers.
These are the planetary transits the date of Charles de Motholon’s first letter reproduced above. Pluto (death/transformation), Chiron (wounds) and Saturn (limitation) all transit Charles’ 2nd house of money (Venus) where we find violent Mars in its strongest sign, Aries. Montholon writes about the couple’s perpetual money worries.
Ce sont les transits planétaires à la date de la première lettre de Charles de Motholon reproduite ci-dessus. Pluton (mort / transformation), Chiron (blessures) et Saturne (limitation) transitent tous par la 2e maison d'argent de Charles (Vénus) où nous trouvons la violence de Mars dans son signe le plus fort, le Bélier. Montholon écrit sur les soucis d'argent perpétuels du couple.
Saturn (limitation) and Pluto (death/transformation) going into fiery Aries were nearly aligned in 1819, as these planets are right now, in limiting Capricorn. This can mean the death of an establishment. Chiron (wounds) is also conjunct (aligned with) Saturn and Pluto which underscores this as a dark and painful moment.
Albine has Pluto (death/transformation) and Mars (violence) in her 2nd house of money (Venus) in shocking and intercepted (blocked in) Aquarius. Jupiter (luck/expansion) is transiting this area. This may show an infusion of money in a generally sour financial situation.
Saturne (limitation) et Pluton (mort / transformation) entrant dans le Bélier ardent étaient presque alignés en 1819, comme ces planètes le sont actuellement, en limitant le Capricorne. Cela peut signifier la mort d'un établissement.
Chiron (blessures) est également conjoint (aligné avec) Saturne et Pluton, ce qui souligne cela comme un moment sombre et douloureux.
Albine a Pluton (mort / transformation) et Mars (violence) dans sa 2e maison d'argent (Vénus) dans le Verseau choquant et intercepté (bloqué).
Jupiter (chance / expansion) traverse cette zone. Cela peut montrer une infusion d'argent dans une situation financière généralement aigre.
Napoleon, at this time suffering from money problems just like Albine does. Napoleon also has natal Pluto (death) in his 2nd house of money. Surprising Uranus and a perhaps deceptive Neptune pass through this area. The painful trio of Pluto, Chiron and Saturn are moving into Aries in Leo (social enjoyment). Napoleon is feeling very abandoned at this time. These transits may reflect this reality.
Napoléon, en ce moment souffrant de problèmes d'argent tout comme Albine. Napoléon a également natal Pluton (mort) dans sa 2e maison d'argent. Surprenant Uranus et un Neptune peut-être trompeur traversent cette zone. Le trio douloureux de Pluton, Chiron et Saturne se déplacent en Bélier en Lion (plaisir social). Napoléon se sent très abandonné en ce moment. Ces transits peuvent refléter cette réalité.
