van Gogh's letters - unabridged and annotated
 
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Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(13 December 1872)
... Dear Theo, What good news I've just read in Father's letter. I wish you luck with all my heart. I'm sure you will like it there, it's such a fine firm. It will be quite a change for you. I am so glad that both of us are now to be in the same profession...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(January 1873)
... My dear Theo, I heard from home that you arrived safe and sound at Brussels and that your first impression was good. I know so well how strange you must feel in the beginning, but don't lose courage, you'll get on all right. You must soon write...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(28 January 1873)
... Dear Theo, I was glad you answered me so soon and that you like Brussels and have found a nice boarding-house. Don't lose heart if it is very difficult at times, everything will come out all right and nobody can in the beginning do as he wishes. ...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(13 September 1873)
... was a very clever picture by Prinsep. I just received your letter. Going to The Hague will be a great change for you. I imagine it will be hard to leave beautiful, pleasant Brussels, but you will enjoy The Hague, too. Thanks for what you wrote me about...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to The van Stockum-Haanebeek family
(October 1873)
... we have occasionally spoken about it. You have already heard that Theo is going to The Hague. I believe it will be a change for the better, though he will find it hard to leave that beautiful, pleasant Brussels. Some time ago I received a letter from your...
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...

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