Your best friend just had her first baby. You are currently overseas but will be returning to your hometown in a week. Write to your friend. In your letter, Congratulate your friend. Tell her when you will be returning home. Ask when you could drop in to meet her and the baby.

Dear Johana, I am thrilled to hear the news of you becoming a mother after almost six years of married life. I can't imagine how joyful you must be right now with your sweet little baby sleeping beside you.
Therefore
, I convey my warm regards to you and your husband on
this
special occasion. I wish I could see you and your baby soon,
however
, I just arrived in Singapore a day back on a business trip to sign off a contract with an innovator in Singapore by today evening at 4pm.
For
this
reason, I won't be able to come to see you right now,
nevertheless
, I will return back to home within a week after finishing my work here.
Moreover
, you will be in the hospital in the meantime and do let me know when you return back home. I will drop by to meet you and your family next week whenever you are free.
In addition
to that, please do let me know if you want me to purchase anything special from Singapore. Have a great day ! Hope to catch up with you soon ! Lots of love, Paul Surendar.
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coherence cohesion
Consider simplifying some sentences to improve overall readability.
coherence cohesion
Avoid abrupt transitions; aim for smoother flow between ideas or sentences.
task achievement
The letter covers all the tasks comprehensively: congratulating the friend, informing about the return date, and inquiring about a suitable time to visit.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is warm, friendly, and appropriate for the context, perfectly matching the intended purpose.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are well executed, contributing to the overall friendly and personal tone.
coherence cohesion
The letter effectively uses paragraphs to separate different ideas, making it easy to follow.

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