Dr Sir:
Herewith I send you the song which I have promised, and which I hope will please the ear, both of Mrs. Lee & yourself, better than the music which Mrs. Lee has to the same words. Yrs respectfully
Rich Bache
Phil 23 Aug 1825
Source: Mss2 b1223a1 Manuscripts, Virginia Historical Society, Richmond
Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2016 August 15