Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(7 July 1882)
... just adding a few words to last night's letter. And I
can tell you that I have been to see the doctor at the
hospital, who told me that as I had been fairly well these
days, I need not come back unless I should happen to get worse.
The fact that during these days... | Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(15-16 July 1882)
... should lead a regular and quiet life.
Passing water had improved a good deal, until some
particularly cold and wet days influenced me more or less
unfavorably. For a number of days the jet was vigorous again
when passing water, and practically back to normal.... | Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(19 July 1882)
... heard Tersteeg talk, and so did
I.
I saw the doctor again, and he gave me some medicine to
hasten my recovery as much as possible. I am getting stronger
and the fever is slowly going away.
Now, because of Tersteeg, I should like to send my letter... |
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(21 July 1882)
... that we are not far away from each other.
Today I promised myself something, that is, to treat my
illness, or rather what remains of it, as if it didn't exist.
Enough time has been lost, work must go on. So, well or not
well, I am going back to drawing... | Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(26 July 1882)
... How he
painted those Halles!
My health is pretty good, but I still feel the effect of my
illness and will continue to for a pretty long time. Sien and
the baby are well and are getting stronger, and I love them
both.
Someday I must... |
