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The Cotman Letters 1804-1833

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/3/1/2
Page: 124


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    Transcription of Letter to papa from Ann Cotman.

    Letter to J. S. Cotman from Ann Cotman, 16 Jun 1826?

    Date: 16 Jun 1826

  • Transcription

    105
    Addressed to
    Mr Cotman St Martins at Palace Plain Norwich.

    Dear Papa

    I was very much pleased indeed when I received your kind letter from Mrs Carr, but really Papa it was not through forgetfulness that I was not at the coach to meet you for we were at the ironing board from eleven in the morning till eight at night and fearful that you might think it was forgetfulness I have just written to let you know how my time has been employed. I am at this time working myself a frock and my Aunt says that I get on very well and the little pigeons that are left to my care grow very nicely indeed. Taffy and Toddy I am now quite used to for you know I was quite afraid at first but now that is all over. I have seen the hornet's nest and think that is well worth anyone's attention being so very curious. I was afraid that poor Jonny would feel rather hurt at leaving but I hope that is forgotten. My aunt has been very lame so much so that we have not been able to walk out at all but however that does not signify for I have plenty of air and very happy indeed at home with my Aunt. We have not been so far as Strumshan (sic) Mill my Aunt not being able to walk so far. I never felt myself in better health than I do at this time nor in better spirits, therefore, I certainly think that the coutry has done me a great deal of good. Uncle Edmund was at Lake Lothing on Tuesday and Wednesday to see the water frolic and John Hicks went with him and they both thought that it was a most beautiful sight. They went to the Theatre at Lowestoft where they were very much amused. Tell Mamma that luckily John did not come with the poney gig so Aunt will not return with him,

Transcription of Letter to papa from Ann Cotman.