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Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(19 November 1873)
... from me soon after your arrival
at The Hague. I am eager to hear what your first impressions
were of your new position and home. I heard that Mr. Schmidt
gave you such a beautiful souvenir. That proves you have been
very satisfactory in every respect. I am glad that... | Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Carolien Van Stockum-Haanebeek
(20 November 1873)
... I
am longing to hear something again.
Have you seen Theo? I heard he arrived at The Hague last
Wednesday. Herewith a small contribution to your scrapbook. All
is well with me, but I am up to my ears in work and have only a
moment to spare.
Greetings... | Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(1 September 1875)
... - then there is no harm in it for once.
How is business? I know how difficult it is sometimes, but
try to be as useful as you can.
Best wishes and write soon, always your loving brother,
Vincent
Enclosed is a note for Borchers; compliments to... |
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(30 September 1875)
... Corot and a packet of
chocolate.
I know quite well that your life is not easy just now, boy,
but stay firm and keep up your courage: it is sometimes
necessary “not to dream, not to sigh.”
You know “thou art not alone, but thy Father... | Letter of recommendation from H. V. van Gogh
(14 November 1875)
... R. Montaigne de la Cour,
Bruxelles.
The undersigned declares that Mr. Theod. van Gogh has been
employed by our house from 6 January of the current year until
today, and that I have every reason to express my entire
satisfaction with his behaviour as well as... | Letters from the Van Gogh Family to Theo van Gogh
(1876)
... Lies to Theo
27 February 1876
How nice for you to be allowed to make the trade journey for
the spring season. I am sure that will be a big change for
you.
Reverend van Gogh to Theo.
8 March 1876
It is just as I wrote to you, it... |
Letters from his Parents to Theo van Gogh
(1877)
... Mrs. van Gogh to Theo.
7 June 1877
Theo, Uncle [Vincent] loves you so much, I believe that
after the disappointment with Vincent, the thought that you may
succeed in his old favourite trade gives him a hope in life,
something that is so important to him. Write... | Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(12 June 1877)
... accompanied you back to
Dordrecht.
And then you tell me that you spoke with Father and Mother
about your plans for the future; when I read that my heart went
out to you; I think you are quite right. Launch out into the
deep. But I only hope that you will go to... | Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(May 1878)
...
It is time for you to hear from me again. I have already
heard from Father of your safe arrival and how you walked all
over the city during those first days. I am very curious to
hear what your first impressions were, so as soon as you can
find time to write,... |
