Arthur Dixon letters
Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/3/1/1
Page: 5 recto
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Description
Letter of Arthur Dixon to John Joseph Cotman, 19 March 1834
Dixon reassures JJC that Geldart is caring for Alfred [Henry Cotman]. He is not disappointed that JJC is not coming to Norwich. A letter that JJC believes was misdirected was in fact sent to JJC. Dixon has recently walked around Thorpe and Mousehold with Edmund and his sister [Ann]. He sends encouragement and asks JJC to acknowledge receipt of this parcel.
Date: 1834
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Transcription
[Note added in pencil by Kitson:
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John’s coming to Norwich, gives date in this letter (at Easter as mentioned in one of M.E.C.’s letters)
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Norwich March 19 1834My dear John
Your request regarding Alfred is happily almost unnecessary – at least the kindness of Geldart towards the Brother of your interest renders any attention on my part almost unnecessary. He goes frequently to Thorpe where he enjoys fresh air & sleeps in it. The most disagreeable of his symptoms have already left him. Like yourself when he wants medicine he will have my prescription, but in every other office, I am splendidly forestalled.
I am not at all disappointed that you come not to Norwich next week. I never for a moment entertained the hope, & he who cherishes no hopes, who forgets even the form of an anticipation, makes friends with disappointment.
[Sentence crossed out]
I do not remember misdirecting the letter for Sam. If I understand you it was directed to you, a mistake I can only explain by that which excuses many others. Added to which, I do remember that [when – crossed out] at the time I had folded and sealed it, Geldart said “I must trouble you again Sir. I never can remember Johns address.” I hope you risk not much on my sanity. – I walked on Sunday
