Dear Uncle,
When Pa was here the other day, he told me that you had
asked him if Theo and I could come to see you someday. I am
most anxious to see you and Aunt and talk with you both, and
should therefore like to ask you whether it is convenient if
Theo and I should take the first train from The Hague next
Sunday and spend the afternoon or evening with you. Theo will
have to go on a trip soon, and if we do not come now, it may
not be possible for a long time.
It was a glorious day when Pa was here recently; we took a
walk together, and also went to the museum to see the pictures
by Scheffer.
All is well with me; at the beginning of the year there is a
lot of work, so that I have to stay until twelve or one o'clock
at night.
It is nice that Anna was able to find a situation so
promptly too; I hope she will do well. If you agree to Theo and
me coming next Sunday, kindly drop one of us a postcard; with
kindest regards to you and Aunt, believe me in the meantime
Your affectionate nephew, Vincent
I should have written you about this sooner, but Pa did not
ask me to go next Sunday until yesterday.
At this time, Vincent was 23 year oldSource: Vincent van Gogh. Letter to Uncle Cor. Written 8 March 1877 in Dordrecht. Translated by Mrs. Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, edited by Robert Harrison, number 87a. URL: https://www.webexhibits.org/vangogh/letter/5/87a.htm.
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