Sir

I am now availing myself of the Libertyyou have frequently honoured me with of dedi--cating one of my Novels to you. That it is un--finished, I greive; yet fear that from me, itwill^^always remain so; that as far as it^^is carried, itShould be so trifling and so unworthy of you, is  another concern to your obliged humble

Servant

The Author

Henry Austen Meſs^rs Demand & Co — please to pay Jane Austen Spinsterand the sum of one hundred guineas on account

of your Hum^bl .HumbleServant.

H T Austen.