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The Cotman Letters 1834

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/3/1/3
Page: 181

  • Description

    Copy of letter from John Sell Cotman to Francis Gibson [banker of Saffron Walden], 8 August 1834

    Cotman sends him a commissioned drawing of Fishing Boats off Yarmouth, apologizing for the delay.

    Date: 08/08/1834

  • Transcription

    To/ Francis Gibson Esq.
    Aug: 8th 1834.
    St. Martins at Palace
    Norwich.

    Dear Sir
    I forward to you the drawing you were so obliging to order of me – Fishing Boats off Yarmouth. The one from which this is taken sold for eighteen guineas. The drawing being mislaid upon my leaving Norwich and much anxiety & suffering since, I offer as an apology for this sad delay, which I deeply regret and am truly sorry for,
    I am, dear Sir,
    Your very obliged Servant
    J. S. Cotman

Copy of letter from John Sell Cotman to Francis Gibson [banker of Saffron Walden], 8 August 1834