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Paris 15th Jany [January] 67 [1867] 
My darling wife,
Nothing new this morning except that rich Jew, with whom Mrs & Miss [unclear text: Lillie] dined when you were here visited Julia yesterday his name is Mothiar -- I dont [don't] know what she will do, but I dont [don't] think she is destined to marry him I leave this evening for Havannah & I hope home, to see you & children & friends, God grant that we may all meet. over [unclear text: there] in this world in health, I do not know why but I feel elastic at the prospect of seeing you & them again tho [though] through a long voyage, Kiss the dear children for me & give love to all --


Yours truly & affectionately 
as ever 
[Signed] T. [Toombs]