London, 7 July 1869 
My dear friend, 

Your letter decided me to leave immediately for Paris.**! There 
I shall be able to judge the state of affairs and to act in the sense 
indicated by you. I quite share your views. I shall write to you 
from Paris, where I shall stay for two or three days.* The news of 
the state of your health has deeply pained me and all my family, 
who love you sincerely. 

Please, pass my compliments to your wife. 

Yours 
Karl Marx