Translation of the Letter
This letter appears in “Correspondance de Napoleon ler, Tome XVI”
Entry 13367
My son,
We must stick, for the good of Ancona, to the decree which I have issued; everything must remain in the hands of the Pope’s government; but General Lamarois, in his capacity as governor, must command the military and the police. The 400,000 francs necessary for the working of the port will be taken from the funds from the provinces, as well as what is necessary for the maintenance of the troops. I pray God that has you in his care and may keep you safe.
Milan 23 November 1807