The Cotman Collection | 55

The Cotman Letters 1835-1837

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/3/1/4
Page: p 101 recto


  • Description

    Letter (cont) from Ann Cotman to John Joseph Cotman, telling of her stay with the Turners.

    Typed transcript

    Date: 14 May 1836

  • Transcription

    {typed transcript}
    really is a most beautiful object, you I daresay know it well, and, on Friday she drove me to Burgh Castle, both of which trips I enjoyed very much.
    I will not dear John neglect my music, I had a long practice yesterday morning and hope I shall have another again to-day. Hannah is singing 3while I am writing to you, 1very 2sweetly which when I have finished dear John I shall take her place at the instrument, in the evenings one or other of them hear me read some French more generously. Miss Turner and I have this morning been turning my translation into French again.
    I have now dear John told you of my proceedings since I parted from you, although not in the most eloquent way this however dear brother, if you do not overlook, you will not upbraid me for, I have done my little best, and I trust you will look rather beyond the manner in which I have expressed myself, I know you will and on this head, rest satisfied. I have just been wondering while writing, in what manner I shall spend my time at Mrs. Brightwens, I am sure I have not the least idea, how it will be spent, I have no doubt however but I shall enjoy myself. I suppose I shall return to Norwich before the following Tuesday but of this I shall know more about when I have seen Mrs. Brightwen. Should you write to London that is to say to Mr. Geldart before I see you again Miss Turner wishes you would tell him Mr. Turner is very much surprised that he has not heard from him, as it was through him he gained admission to see some pictures in London and wished to know his opinion respecting them, this was her kind advice to him. I thank you dear brother for your kindness in expressing yourself loth to part with me, I am sure (however happy I may be) it will be a pleasure to me to be once again with you, and in the hope that I shall soon see you again. Believe me, my dear Brother,
    Your affectionate Sister
    Ann Cotman.

Letter (cont) from Ann Cotman to John Joseph Cotman, telling of her stay with the Turners.