246—to Lord Holland

September 22, 1812.

My Dear Lord,—In a day or two I will send you something which you will still have the liberty to reject if you dislike it. I should like to have had more time, but will do my best,—but too happy if I can oblige you, though I may offend a hundred scribblers and the discerning public.

Ever yours.

Keep my name a secret; or I shall be beset by all the rejected, and, perhaps, damned by a party.