It read as follows: "NEW ORLEANS, 20 Feb're, 1804.
"MADAME NANCANOU: I muss oblige to ass you for rent of that house whare you living, it is at number 19 Bienville street whare I do not received thos rent from you not since tree mons and I demand you this is mabe thirteen time.

And I give to you notice of 19 das writen in Anglish as the new law requi.

That witch the law make necessare only for 15 das, and when you not pay me those rent in 19 das till the tense of Marh I will rekes you to move out.

That witch make me to be verry sorry.

I have the honor to remain, Madam, "Your humble servant, "H.