I can never expect adequately to repay you for your many valuable
services to me and mine. Nevertheless, in recognition of what you
have been to us, allow me to dedicate this unpretentious volume to
you. I shall have more respect for my little stories if in some way
they are associated with your name.
Very sincerely yours,
HJALMAR H. BOYESEN.
NEW YORK, January, 1881.