Publisher's Synopsis
The Bonaparte-Patterson Marriage in 1803: And the Secret Correspondence on the Subject Never Before Made Public is a historical book written by William Thomas Roberts Saffell. The book provides a detailed account of the secret correspondence between Napoleon Bonaparte, the French emperor, and Jerome Bonaparte, his younger brother, regarding Jerome's marriage to Elizabeth Patterson, an American socialite. The book explores the political and social implications of the marriage, as well as the family drama that ensued. The correspondence sheds light on the complex relationship between the Bonaparte family and the United States during a time of political upheaval. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Bonaparte family, American-French relations, and the early 19th century political landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.