Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Date: 1835-1837
Reference Number: SDK/1/3/1/4
Description
A bound volume of transcripts of letters to and from John Sell Cotman some in Kitson's hand and some typescript.
Poem entitled 'To the Gentle Didlers on the Norwich River' by F. W. Cotman (first 6 verses)
Page: p 21 recto
Poem by F.W. Cotman entitled 'To the Gentle Didlers on the Norwich River' (last 3 verses)
Page: p 23 recto
Letter from John Sell Cotman to his son John Joseph, with reference to Walter's ill-health.
Page: p 33 recto
Letter from Ann Cotman to her son John Joseph, thanking him for his picture of Edmund.
Page: p 45 recto
Letter (cont.) from J.S. Cotman to J. J. Cotman, speaking of friendship, cigars and a new black cat.
Page: p 61 recto
Letter from Anne Cotman to her brother. Visits to Overstrand and Cromer. Trouble with servants.
Page: p 63 recto
Letter (cont) from J. S. Cotman to John Joseph Cotman. Further mention of Walter's invention (lamp).
Page: p 77 recto
Letter (cont) from J.S. Cotman to John Joseph Cotman. Successful purchase of Murillio (sic) print.
Page: p 83 recto
Letter (cont) from J. S. Cotman to John Joseph Cotman. Edward Cooke's accident. Cockroaches.
Page: p 85 recto
Letter from Ann Cotman to John Joseph Cotman about her proposed stay with Mrs Brightwen.
Page: p 99 recto
Letter (cont) from Ann Cotman to John Joseph Cotman, telling of her stay with the Turners.
Page: p 101 recto
Letter from F. W. Cotman to J. J. Cotman concerning letters of introduction for Liverpool.
Page: p 107 recto
Letter (cont) from F.W. Cotman to J. J. Cotman - advice regarding Alfred's loss of self-esteem.
Page: p 117 recto
Letter (cont) from F. W. Cotman to J. J. Cotman, with memories of holiday together.
Page: p 127 recto
Letter from F. W. Cotman to J. J. Cotman with news of visits by Robert Dixon and Stark.
Page: p 131 recto
Letter (cont) from F. W. Cotman to J. J. Cotman. Sore feet and request for clothes.
Page: p 141 recto
Letter (cont) from F. W. Cotman to J. J. Cotman. Questions about his furniture in Norwich.
Page: p 157 recto
Letter from J. S. Cotman to J. J. Cotman asking for testimonials for Miles Edmund.
Page: p 159 recto
Letter (cont) from J. S. Cotman to J. J. Cotman. Feeling better due to trip to Norwich.
Page: p 165 recto
Letter (cont) from J. S. Cotman to J. J. Cotman. Volumes purchased for the schools.
Page: p 173 recto
Letter from F. W. Cotman to J.J. Cotman, telling of new lodgings and a salary advance.
Page: p 185 recto
Letter from J.S. Cotman to Walter, praising him for his conduct and giving advice and encouragement.
Page: p 189 recto
Letter (cont) from J.S. Cotman to Walter. Arrangements for Christmas and hopes for Edmund.
Page: p 193 recto
Letter (cont) from J. S. Cotman to J.J.Cotman concerning his health and convalescence.
Page: p 199 recto
Letter (cont) from J. S. Cotman to J. J. Cotman concerning his health and convalescence.
Page: p 201 recto
Letter (cont) from Miles Edmund Cotman to J. S. Cotman. Painting in oils and trespassing.
Page: p 219 recto