The Cotman Letters 1835-1837

{Typed transcript}
It has been mention in the right quarter as to business and so when you see Mr. Bignold tell him so. let them not forget the Subject as far as it in the papers, I will be answerable for any thing they may say as to up as up it shall be. – Miles E. Cotman will by my suggestion Etch the plate of course he must be paid - - there will be ten plates at least, and for each plate he shall be paid Ten Guineas. he can do two in one Week Viz. in fever Days.

I had no Norwich paper last week. Tell Mrs. Bignold I have not yet found the list (?) of the Nobleman promised to her. But they shall be sent to her.

Kitty is quite wretched, believe this as you will.

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{handwritten transcript}
(continuation of the letter on the opposite page)

I have not yet engaged but shall I believe give at the close of each year a silver & copper medal to the best & second best Drawing Pupil in each class – one side to have the splendid head of Minerva in the Museum, with an appropriate motto. Can you give me one? Its reverse a reath (sic) with the name of the Pupil engraved, & date. The Principal enters with all my views & has most kindly intimated when his house is filled up, his intention of inviting me as he was very fond of architecture. He has known me many years (by my works) & was pleased to pay me many compliments. Of course I cannot but like him. He is a powerful preacher and is rapidly gaining a large congregation.
I hope when it is convenient you will honor me by a visit. No one can be more truly wecome, for I must date all my present happiness & of course the happiness of my family through the blessing of God to your steady & firm exertions on our behalf. My intentions were to visit you in Yarmouth, but it could only have been for a few hurried hours, & I was obliged to give it up. With my sincere respects & regards to all your family, believe me to be, Dear Sir, your obedient & devoted servant.

John Sell Cotman.

42 Hunter St. Brnsk. Square Decr. 16 1836.

This day terminates my duties at the College for this year.

(addressed)

paid

MORE TO PAY

Dawson Turner Esqr.
Yarmouth
Norfolk

(for Mrs. Barker’s collection)