The Cotman Letters 1835-1837

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Murillio like those I am about but better rather. I go to bed now regularly like unto a very good Boy.

Yours My dear Boy affectionately,
J.S.Cotman.

Walter is just returned from the Patent Office. The money required for the patent for England, Ireland and Scotland is £360, for England alone £125. So of course you are desired to be silent on the subject of the lamp. It must be kept a profound secret.