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which contributed to ruin my credit in Europe. Many other events might also have taken a different turn. Perhaps an excuse might be found for the caprice of Louis's disposition in the deplorable state of his health.\"

The following admirable letter from Josephine to Hortense throws additional light upon this unhappy union:

Letter from Josephine to Hortense.

\"I was deeply grieved at what I heard a few days ago. What


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which contributed to ruin my credit in Europe. Many other events might also have taken a different turn. Perhaps an excuse might be found for the caprice of Louis's disposition in the deplorable state of his health.\"

The following admirable letter from Josephine to Hortense throws additional light upon this unhappy union:

Letter from Josephine to Hortense.

\"I was deeply grieved at what I heard a few days ago. What


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