My dear mother
You will naturally wish to hear of my safe arrival in Paris after having completed the journey I proposed to myself through Normandy and Brittany. I reached Paris in excellent health on Saturday last.2 I told you I believe that I was appointed a juror to the Exhibition here, my duties have already commenced and I expect to be kept here three weeks at least. I shall endeavour to return to London at the end of the present month; and shall be very glad if I can do so. For though Paris is a most beautiful place, and possesses more opportunities for amusement than any other city in the world, though its palaces are grand and its people pleasant my simple desire is to get back to my work. There is however a great advantage in being here for some time, for I have an opportunity of meeting with eminent men from all quarters of the world and whom I previously knew by their writings alone.
My health continues very good – far better indeed than it has been within the last two years – my trip through the country during which I often walked 30 miles a day did me great service. I am stopping in a hotel at present, and if you write to me as soon as you receive this I shall be sure to get your letter here. Address it to me
Hotel Manchester | Rue de Grammont No 1. | Paris.
I wish you would let me know at the same time how you are off for money.
Your affectionate son | John
July 6th, 1855. | Prepay your letter: the postage if it be under a quarter of an ounce is four pence.
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