To: Nikolaus Zmeskall von Domanovecz
Vienna, Spring, 1812

       You must put in an appearance today at the Schwan –– Brunswick is coming too.  If you don’t, you will be excluded from everything that concerns us –– We shall not accept excuses per excellentiam –– Obedience is enjoined when we know that we are acting in your best interest and want to shield you from seductions and the perpetratration of disloyal actions per excellentiam –– Dixi ––

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