The Cotman Letters 1804-1833

To J.P Neall Esq May 12th 1820. Yarmouth
(pencil note) [J.P.Neale 1780-1847]

My Dear Sir,
I forward to you the order you where (sic) so obliged as to favour (sic) me with. - and I regret now not having sent it before as I find I'm just as far off accomplishing my intentions of sending you the sketches mention to Mr Goddard as when I first mention it to that gentleman, which has been the only reason for the delay. Notwithstanding, my dear sir, you shall have them, tho (sic) I am convinced I'm ex-amplifying the fable of "The mountain in labor (sic).

I have received your 2nd vol of seats which I like very much & I am glag to find they confirm your purpose. I look forward to another no of your work with great pleasure and still further to its completion, as by sending your troubles the satisfaction will be the greater to all parties.
My dear sir,Believe me very truly yours
J S Cotman

J.P.Neal Esq to J.S.Cotman
Miscellaneous Etchings £2 12s 6d
20 Nos Norfolk Brasses Complete £6 10s 0d
(total) £9 2s 6d
25 percent off . ___ £2 5s 0d
(total) £6 17s 6d

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(in pencil)
[Original letter is in Coll of S.D.K. bought at Sotheby's 14.2.1929 - lot 816.]
3 pages. quarto. 4th page is inscribed J.P.Neale Esq on ribbed paper. 11/12" between lines - with the [Crown] watermark & B.