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May 26th, 1909.

Hotel Meurice
Rue de Rivoli
Paris.

My dear Colonel-

The last day at sea brought thick fog and delayed our arrival at Cherbourg until so late and hour I decided to spend the night there and come to Paris by daylight on Monday the 24th. I am glad I did, as Normandy was most beautiful in Springtime blossoms and the bed at Cherbourg was comfortable. Paris, too, is beautiful just now in her Springtime colors drenched with frequent showers. I am looking with pleasure to my visit here. All is propitious including my French friends who are all most kind. On Monday evening they invited me to attend their monthly dinner and meeting of their Japanese Society, but I was forced to decline because of not feeling quite fit. The trouble with my foot is not quite over --- and it seems a little poison from the pus has been absorbed into my system and on Monday it made me a little to uncomfortable to undertake the even prepared by my friends. However, I am about right again and soon I shall make up my social losses.

I shall proceed slowly, as I found I was really tired when I reached the steamer, and I want to shake off a certain weariness which while unimportant, still unwelcomely clings. It's of no consequence and scarcely worth mentioning, but after my year of such perfect health it causes me to take notice.

You and yours are all well, I trust. To you and to them kindest greetings and best wishes,

Charles L. Freer.

P.S. After about ten days here, I shall go to London.

Long hand.