The Cotman Letters 1804-1833

Reply from Charlton to Kitson's questions on Swinburne and Katharine Cholmeley, 27th August 1935.

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Continued ...Letter to Kitson from Charlton 27th August 1935

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Asking after Cotman in a letter from Mrs Mary Turner to her husband Dawson Turner 31st May 1805.

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Transcription of part of a letter from Dawson Turner to Nathaniel John Winch

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Transcription of letter from John Sell Cotman recommending Castle Acre to Dawson Turner. 9th August 1804

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Transcription of letter from John S. Cotman at Castle Acre. / Extract from this letter showing Castle Acre Priory sketch. 9th August 1804

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End of transcription of letter from John S. Cotman at Castle Acre, sent to Dawson Turner, 9th August 1804.

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Transcript of letter from John Sell Cotman about 'Croyland' (Crowland Abbey, Lincolnshire) 18th August 1804

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Transcript of letter from John Sell Cotman about Peterborough to Dawson Turner. 18th August 1804

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Transcript of letter from John Sell Cotman: at Crowland Abbey, Lincolnshire; Peterborough Cathedral; King's College, Cambridge and Ely Minster. 18th August 1804.

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Transcript of letter from John Sell Cotman: feeling unwell.

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Transcript of letter by John Sell Cotman. Subjects of his summer tour of Yorkshire and Durham to Dawson Turner 30th November 1805.

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Francis Cholmeley wishes Cotman a beneficial outcome from his invitation to Trentham, 14th July 1806

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Advice on Lord Stafford's invitation to John Sell Cotman, in letter from Francis Cholmeley, York 14th July 1806 .

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Forget me not- to 'Cotty' from Francis Cholmeley, York 14th July 1806.

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John Sell Cotman discussing terms for teaching, to Dawson Turner, 15th October 1806.

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Notes on P M Turner to accompany John Sell Cotman's letter of 8th December 1806

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Cotman plans to set up school at Wymer St, Norwich. 8th December 1806.

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Francis Cholmeley writing to J. S. Cotman of his Mother's death.

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Transcript of letter. Francis Cholmeley, writing to John Sell Cotman of his mother's bequest, 14th October 1810.

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John Sell Cotman' on plates of Howden Church and Croyland Abbey to Dawson Turner 24th November 1810

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Transcript of letter by John Sell Cotman to Dawson Turner, on subjects to etch from buildings in Norfolk, 10th February 1811.

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To John Sell Cotman from Francis Cholmeley on obtaining subscribers, Brandsby 24th February 1811.

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Francis Cholmeley comments to John Sell Cotman on his work on 24th February 1811.

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To John Sell Cotman from Francis Cholmeley, 24th February 1811

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Thank you for etchings, from Katherine Charlton (nee Cholmeley), 6th April 1811

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Kitson's notes to identify Mr Swinburne, mentioned in letter from Katherine Charlton, 6th April 1811. .

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To John Sell Cotman from Katherine Charlton, 6th April 1811.

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Thank you for etchings from Anne Chomeley. 6th April 1811

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Thank you from Anne Cholmeley continued.

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Francis Cholmeley offering loan of Piranesi's to John Sell Cotman, Brandsby, 16th April 1811.

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Francis Cholmeley obtaining subscribers for Cotman's etchings. 16th April 1811

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Cotman proposes publication of engravings be dedicated to Sir Henry Englefield, 1st July 1811.

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Writing to Dawson Turner about preparations for publication of Miscellaneous Etchings, 1811.

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Kitson notes of John Adey Repton

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Letter to Dawson Turner on suitable buildings to etch. 31st July 1811

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Reference to Piranesi in letter to Dawson Turner from John Sell Cotman. 31st July 1811.

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Letter to Dawson Turner about possible subjects in Norfolk for etching. 25th August 1811

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Kitson notes on current location of sketches mentioned in following letter

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Norfolk subjects for etching, in letter to Dawson Turner 20th September 1811

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Note on Rev. Robert Forby (re letter to Dawson Turner 20th September 1811).

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Norfolk subjects for etching, in letter to Dawson Turner 20th September 1811

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John Sell Cotman discussing printing for 1818 publication of Norfolk Etchings. Dec 1811?

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Cont'd. Negotiations on the move to Great Yarmouth. Dec 1811?

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Cotman discussing his engraving work and its dedication to Dawson Turner, 06/12/1811

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Dissatisfaction with engravings and the move to Great Yarmouth. 06/12/1811

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Dedication of etchings to John Gurney and Reverend Edwards, Castle Rising. 06/12/1811

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Discussing the move to Great Yarmouth and tinting difficulties with the prints. 17th December 1811

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Insertion of Crest of Dawson Turner on an engraving. 17th December 1811.

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Acquiring Piranesi etchings. 11th January 1812.

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Drawing Arminghall Hall. 21st February 1812

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Robert Ladbrooke's book; and Cotman's etching methods. 15/02/1812

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Etching St Lawrence's Well, to be dedicated to doctor, Edward Rigby. 07/03/1812

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Dr Rigby treats Cotman for a fever. 14/03/1812

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Cotman enquires about Norfolk plates for disposal by engraver, Edmund Bell. 08/07/1812

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R. Ladbrooke -Norwich Castle etching by Edward Bell, 1807.

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Print makers: print list with prices.

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Booksellers note:

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Postscript : a pencil drawing of a Mill lent to Mrs Turner.

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Dawson Turner describes Cotman's works as interesting to an antiquary- in a letter to James De Carle Sowerby ; 20/01/1817.

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Cotman's views on 'original genius' and application in letter to Dawson Turner, March 1812

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Note to Keymer, to prove plates; Stratton St Mary Church.

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Priors and Monks Entrances at Ely Cathedral offered to publisher William Stevenson.

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Monks and Priors doorways at Ely Cathedral in letter to W.Stevenson.

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Plates for sale of Ely Cathedral doorways. Sent to W.Stevenson, Printer 1817.

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notes on William Jackson Hooker and Reverend Pendlebury of the Octagon Chapel.

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Costs for Etchings of Cambridge.

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Cotman's Brasses - 20 plates. supplied to Norwich.

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continued from previous letter. Cost of publications sent to Stevenson.

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Transcript of letter from J.S.Cotman to W Stevenson? assuring him of the quality of the publication, Feb 1820

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Transcript of Letter from J.S.Cotman to W Stevenson? 8 Feb 1820.

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Miscellaneous Etchings and Nofolk Brasses sent to John Preston Neale (1780-1847), draughtsman.

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Account of J.S. Cotman to W. Stevenson, 21st Decr 1820

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Transcribed letter refers to proof of Rouen Cathedral, from J.S.Cotman to W.Stevenson ,Norwich 3rd April 1821

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continued, transcribed letter about publications from J.S.Cotman to W.Stevenson , 3rd April 1821

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W. Stevenson obituary from the Norfolk Chronicle 19th May 1821, page 3.

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Cotman acknowledges receipt of money from Todd of York

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Cotman talks of alarming symptoms in letter to J Nichols (printer), 1822.

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Cotman's opinion of works exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1822 by Wilkie, Mulready and Turner.

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Cotman delirious after swallowing a pin. 10th July 1822.

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Account to William Stevenson, Norwich printer, from Edmund, on behalf of his ill father J.S. Cotman. 10th July 1822.

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Letter from Francis Cholmeley (son) to J. S .Cotman, 8th Oct 1822. Henry Englefield died

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Letter from Francis Cholmeley, 8th Oct 1822. family health.

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Letter from S.W. Stevenson, Norwich refers to account of his deceased father, printer W Stevenson. 13 Jan 1823.

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Account of the late William Stevenson to J. S. Cotman and return of plates, 13th Jan 1823.

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TYPED letter in which Cotman asks Dawson Turner for a book to help his son, Edmund add Arms to Norfolk and Suffolk brasses.

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Pencil drawings by Cotman sent via Gurney's Bank for the Norwich Exhibition, Louisa Hoare (née Gurney), 9th July 1823.

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J.S.Cotman asks Mrs Dawson Turner to have Specimens of Norman and Gothic Architecture dedicated to her.

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Rev Robert Forby letter to Cotman about South Runcton church and Old Manor House, 10th Jan 1824.

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Cotman wries to Dawson Turner about his loss of hope. 13 May 1824.

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Cotman sells his drawings at Christie's in May 1824.

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Letter relating conversation with Charles Wild on Cotman joining the Watercolour Society, 5th Jan 1825

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Letter to Kitson about Cotman's application to work as a drawing master at Chatham, 12 Jan 1933.

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Cotman asks Dawson Turner for drawings to use at interview with Royal Engineers, Chatham; 4th March 1825.

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Praying he gets the position at Chatham, in letter to Mrs Turner, 1825.

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Continued....Praying he gets the position at Chatham, in letter to Mrs Turner, 1825.

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Letter about "such talents" and purchase of painting by Jno. Bridgman. 01/07/1825, "Dutch boats off Yarmouth."

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Letter about "such talents" and purchase of painting by Jno. Bridgman. 01/07/1825

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Miles Edmund Cotman to be recommended to Sir George Nayler for task of colouring plates. 28 Dec 1825.

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cont'd ...Miles Edmund Cotman recommended to Sir George Nayler, 28th Dec 1825.

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Financially difficulties for Cotman, 21 June 1826.

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Financial Misery, June 1826

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cont'd, Financial Misery, June 1826

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Turner assures there is no cause for despondency. 22 June 1826.

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cont'd Turner assures there is no cause for despondency. 22 June 1826.

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Financial worries, 30 June 1826.

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cont'd Financial worries, 30 June 1826.

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Sorting the accounts. July 1st 1826

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Financial Matters. 3 July 1826

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Cont'd Financial Matters, 3 July 1826.

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Offer of assistance from Francis Cholmeley, 4 July 1826.

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Anne writes to her parents while staying at her uncle's in Diss. July 1826.

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More on Financial worries in letter to Dawson Turner. July 15th 1826.

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More on Financial worries in letter to Dawson Turner. July 15th 1826.

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Miles Edmund Cotman in shock. 22 July 1826.

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cont'd Miles Edmund Cotman in shock. 22 July 1826.

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cont'd Miles Edmund Cotman in shock. 22 July 1826.

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Dawson Turner describes his concerns to J. S. Cotman's father. 22 July 1826

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cont'd Dawson Turner describes his concerns to J. S. Cotman's father. 22 July 1826

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The sun has set forever on my career...

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Transcription of Letter to mother from John Joseph whilst staying with their aunt and uncle. 16 Jun 1826.

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Transcription of Letter to papa from Ann Cotman.

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Cont'd transcription of Letter to papa from Ann Cotman, 16 Jun 1826.

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Visiting London to see the King's Collection, 1st November 1826.

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Letter to S Bignold, Norwich.

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Transcript of Hannah Brightwen introduces Mr Ommassy, as a short term pupil on drawing perspective until he leaves for India. 23 June 1827.

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DUPLICATE OF PAGE 126

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transcript of Letter to J. S. Cotman from Mary Anne Turner about her family, 23 June 1827.

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New pictures commissioned.

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Kitson note on "Silver Birches"

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transcript of letter to J. S. Cotman from Dawson Turner who will see him Friday 27th July 1827.

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Transcript of letter from Mary Anne Turner to J. S. Cotman about family trips, 8 Oct 1827.

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Transcript of letter: teaching drawing at Earlham Hall to Mrs Gurney's niece. ? Sun 14 Oct 1827

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extracts from Hudson Gurney's letters, 1827.

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A turn of tide...my pupils increase.

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cont'd... A turn of tide...my pupils increase.

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Cotman at George Cooke's in Hackney, 15 Oct 1828.

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Top artists in Cotman's assessment.

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Cotman returns archaeology paper to Samuel Woodward of Norwich, 22 May 1829.

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John Sell Cotman describes himself a broken hearted in a letter to Rev. William Gunn, June 1829.

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Cotman short of money. July 1829.

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Formation of the ARTISTS' CONVERSAZIONE

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Members of the Conversazione

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Display of Masters from Dawson Turner, 1829.

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Notice for Artist's Conversazione in Exhibition Room, Norwich , 26/12/1829.

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The success of Artist's Conversazione in letter to Dawson Turner, 22 June 1830.

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Samuel Woodward attending Conversazione, 17 Mar 1830.

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Success of Conversazione despite the times.

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Note about The Pithay, Bristol.

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Transcript of letter from M. E. Turner declining an invitation from Mrs Turner as father "low". 1st Feb 1831.

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Transcript of letter to engraver Freebairn on the quality of the plate for "Yarmouth Roads", 6 Apr1832.

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note on A Moated Chateau. Etched at Harriot's house

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On heraldry shield, a letter to Mrs Gunn, 7th July 1832

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Transcript of letter informing Mrs Rix of her daughter Mrs Miles death and the funeral, which was 1 Sep 1832

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Cont.d transcript of letter informing Mrs Rix of her daughter Mrs Miles death and the funeral, which was 1 Sep 1832

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TYPED transcript of letter to Rev William Gunn describing Attleborough Church Rood Screen, 25 Feb 1833.

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cont'd transcript of letter to Rev William Gunn describing Attleborough Church Rood Screen, 25 Feb 1833.

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Transcript of letter to pharmacist Arthur Dixon about the treatment of his daughter's foot. 1833?

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Letter from J. S. Cotman to Arthur Dixon, Exchange Street, Norwich.

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Sir Francis Palgrave recommends Mr Cotman to King's College, 17 Oct 1833.

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Recommendation as Professor of Drawing from Samuel Bignold, Mayor of Norwich.

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Preparation for King's College interview. 31 Dec 1833.

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Interview preparations King's College 1833.

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The interview for King's College - letter from J. S. Cotman to his wife Ann Cotman (nee Miles); 26 Dec 1833.

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cont'd The interview for King's College - letter from J. S. Cotman to his wife Ann Cotman (nee Miles); 26 Dec 1833.

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(3) cont'd The interview for King's College - letter from J. S. Cotman to his wife Ann Cotman (nee Miles); 26 Dec 1833.

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(4) Last page of letter: The interview for King's College - from J. S. Cotman to his wife Ann Cotman (nee Miles); 26 Dec 1833.

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Letter with testimonials to King's College dated 1833.

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Awaiting outcome to the interview in London. 31 Dec 1833

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