ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, February 19, 1888. Letter to his wife, Julie Vellay, in full (translated): "I read your letters at aunt’s house yesterday in which you say that Paulo is sick again with glands on his neck.—I much regret that you had not written me sooner about it telling me the symptoms, I would have seen Dr. Leon Simon, never mind I wrote him immediately and I have asked him to send you medicine. I suppose that these glands derives mostly from his impetigo, is this your opinion?.......you are then going to receive the Doctor’s letter, if you are short of medicine write me. Aunt has received the food basket, Georges has not finished his rillettes, he does not want any more of it for some time, I told aunt to use some or keep part of it. Lucien has no work. Van Gogh is in the process of trying to have him obtain some illustrations in a newspaper or at Goupil, it is doubtful. About Georgy he is making progress but his boss is intolerable with the weights that he is made to carry, sometimes he is worn out, nevertheless it was agreed that he would only have to carry letters. I have not said a thing yet, but it won't be long. Write to me if it is necessary to give 100 F to Amelie or aunt, I hope for better business in a few days but hesitate to affirm it much, amateurs are so restive. Lots of compliments from Lucien’s whole family and George’s. Lucien made a very nice drawing that he intends to bring to Courrier Francais, I have submitted to you in my letters all the news that you are asking from him, he works and does quite some letters at the same time. See you soon, write to me if you have received the 300 F, half of the sum received from Van Gogh." In fine condition. The "Van Gogh" referenced is the uncle of the great painter, also named Vincent, who was a partner in the major art dealership Goupil & Cie. Lucien Pissarro, also an artist, was the son of Camille and Julie. A superb letter featuring desirable artistic content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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