Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh : 13 December 1872

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Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
The Hague, 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 and in the same firm. We must be sure to write to each other regularly.

I hope that I'll see you before you leave, we still have a lot to talk about. I believe that Brussels is a very pleasant city, but it's bound to feel strange for you in the beginning. Write to me soon in any case. Well, goodbye for now, this is just a brief note dashed off in haste, but I had to tell you how delighted I am at the news. Best wishes, and believe me, always,

Your loving brother,

Vincent

I don't envy you having to walk to Oisterwijk every day in this awful weather. Regards from the Roos family.

At this time, Vincent was 19 year old

Source: Vincent van Gogh. Letter to Theo van Gogh. Written 13 December 1872 in The Hague. Translated by Mrs. Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, edited by Robert Harrison, number 002. URL: https://www.webexhibits.org/vangogh/letter/1/002.htm. This letter may be freely used, in accordance with the terms of this site.

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