EUGÉNIE (1826-1920) Empress. L.A.S., Camden Place, Chislehurst February 11 [1873], to Hortense Thayer (daughter of General Bertrand); 4pages in-8 (mourning), envelope. One month after the death of Napoleon III. Eugénie thanks Hortense for coming to the funeral... "By making the pious pilgrimage to pray in the little church where the Emperor lies in state, you wished to continue a family tradition, your name associated today as it once was with ours. My son wanted me to thank you on his behalf, as he was deeply touched. [...] Pray for him and for my son that God will grant him the grace to be worthy of his father"...