The Cotman Letters 1835-1837

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should prefer being where I am, knowing the goods. no more business at least how are you going on are your puples multiplied I trust they are the X prosperity of your city, says they ought and I think it will be no fault of yours if they do not. Have you had that old oak chair repaired the one that I left in pieces. How did Father like them all, do tell me and that curious and beautifully carved table have you had that repaired, you should, and painted oak now that you are a housekeeper. tell me of them when you next write will you and of the black Bantam’s. I cannot afford a cigar so now and then roll a little tobacco in paper and find it a very good prostitute I am now enjoying one and a cup of coffee at hand. I thank you heartily for your many kindnesses to be worthy of the good feeling which dictates them is one of the first wishes of your
Affectionate and obliged Brother
F. W. Cotman.

Father no doubt has left you, if not you will of course give my affection Love and duty to him.

I wrote to Papa in London a [[letter]] little time since saying I had lost the Pencil and case A. Dixon have me X