van Gogh's letters - unabridged and annotated
 
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Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(7 October 1876)
... weeping willows beside the Thames. Tomorrow I shall get for the second time some small salary for my new work, and with it buy a pair of new boots and a new hat. And then, with God's will, I shall go fitted out afresh. In the London streets...
Letters from his Parents to Theo van Gogh
(1877)
... courage, hoping for God's blessing. We have improved his appearance a little bit with the help of the best tailor from Breda.
Letters from his Parents to Theo van Gogh
(1879)
... looks well, except for his clothes. Pa immediately gave him his cherished new jacket. We bought him a pair of boots, and he now wears the little summer coat that I made for Pa's birthday every day. Some of your old underwear came in useful too, and...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(July 1880)
... It is a pity that people take that amiss. You know, for example, that I have often neglected my appearance. I admit it, and I also admit that it is `shocking.' But look here, lack of money and poverty have something to do with it too, as well as...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to His Parents
(16 February 1881)
... I must tell you another thing that I have done. As I told you, about a month ago I bought a pair of trousers and a coat, secondhand. It turned out so well that I bought another coat and pair of trousers from the same man. It's true that the first suit would...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(2 April 1881)
... materials and also got myself some clothes. I bought two workmen's suits of rough black velvet, of that material known as veloutine. It looks well, and one can wear it everywhere besides, the suits will be of use to me later, because I shall want a great...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(c. 18 December 1881)
... I have also paid the model for a few days. And I needed a pair of shoes, and in short, I haven't watched every penny I've spent. So I have overdrawn the 200-franc limit, as all told this trip has cost me 90 guilders. And now I think that Father is rather...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(29 December 1881)
... and painting materials will increase. I must also try to dress somewhat better. It is a risky affair, a question of sink or swim. But someday I should have had to set myself up, so what shall I say? It has happened sooner than I expected....
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(1-2 January 1882)
... more trustworthy, and what more can I want? However, Theo, I shall have to dress a little better now. I know now the direction in which I have to go, and need not hide myself, so I shall not avoid meeting other people - neither shall I seek them. Mauve...

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