Vienna,
August 2, [1799]
My Dear And Highly Born Herr von Zmeskall, Court
Secretary, and still -- a bachelor --
If you see me today at your place, please ascribe
it solely to the fact that somebody wants to interview me there and
I have not been able to refuse -- Though uninvited I am inviting myself
-- and I hope that you will not throw me out --
Wholly
and entirely your L. v. Bthvn