Petit Wasmes, March 1879

Dear Theo,

I heard from FatherFather - Vincent's father was Theodorus van Gogh (8 February, 1822 - 26 March, 1855), a priest of the Reformed Church of the Netherlands. He studied theology in Utrecht and in 1849 became a preacher in Groot Zundert village, where he was ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> and motherAnna Cornelia van Gogh-Carbentus (September, 10, 1819 - April, 29, 1907) - Van Gogh's mother. In 1851 she married Theodorus van Gogh, Vincent's father.
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> that you paid them a surprise visit recently, just after FatherFather - Vincent's father was Theodorus van Gogh (8 February, 1822 - 26 March, 1855), a priest of the Reformed Church of the Netherlands. He studied theology in Utrecht and in 1849 became a preacher in Groot Zundert village, where he was ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> came to visit me. I am very glad FatherFather - Vincent's father was Theodorus van Gogh (8 February, 1822 - 26 March, 1855), a priest of the Reformed Church of the Netherlands. He studied theology in Utrecht and in 1849 became a preacher in Groot Zundert village, where he was ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> came. Together we visited the three clergymen of the BorinageThe Borinage is a historical area in Hainaut province located in Belgium. It is situated not far from Hainaut's capital Mons and Franco-Belgian border. It is most famous for its coalmining industry flourished here in earlier times. Last mines were closed here in 1960s and since that time...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >>, and walked in the snow, and visited a miner’s family, we saw the coal being bought up out of a mine called Les Trois Diefs [The Three Mounds]; FatherFather - Vincent's father was Theodorus van Gogh (8 February, 1822 - 26 March, 1855), a priest of the Reformed Church of the Netherlands. He studied theology in Utrecht and in 1849 became a preacher in Groot Zundert village, where he was ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> also attended two Bible classes, so we did a great deal in those few days.

I think that FatherFather - Vincent's father was Theodorus van Gogh (8 February, 1822 - 26 March, 1855), a priest of the Reformed Church of the Netherlands. He studied theology in Utrecht and in 1849 became a preacher in Groot Zundert village, where he was ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> has been impressed with the BorinageThe Borinage is a historical area in Hainaut province located in Belgium. It is situated not far from Hainaut's capital Mons and Franco-Belgian border. It is most famous for its coalmining industry flourished here in earlier times. Last mines were closed here in 1960s and since that time...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> and that he will not easily forget it; no one who visits this curious, remarkable and picturesque region can.

It is a long time since I wrote you. If with God’s help my work here is a success, you must come to see me someday, perhaps when you have to go to Paris again or when you take a business trip.

The other day I found a list of all the coal veins south of Mons, 155 in all, in the house of an elderly man who has worked in the mines for many years. The country and the inhabitants charm me more every day.

One has a homelike feeling here, like on the heath, or in the dunes; the people have something simple and good. Those who leave are homesick for their country; on the other hand, homesick foreigners lose their nostalgia for their own country and adapt easily.

How are Mauve and MarisThe Maris brothers - Jacob (August, 25, 1837 - August, 7, 1899), Willem Maris (February, 18, 1844 - October, 10, 1910) and Matthijs, or Thijs (August, 17, 1839 - August, 22, 1917) - Dutch painters...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >>? Have you seen many pictures recently? Spring is near, and it will bring fresh subject material. What has IsraelsJozef Israels (January, 27, 1824, Groningen - August, 12, 1911, Scheveningen) - a Dutch painter and etcher, one of the most prominent artists of the Netherlands in 19th century. ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> been doing this winter? They would find so many things here that would appeal to them. When the cart drawn by the white horse [l’blanc ch’val] brings an injured man home from the mines, one sees things that remind one of “The castaway” by IsraelsJozef Israels (January, 27, 1824, Groningen - August, 12, 1911, Scheveningen) - a Dutch painter and etcher, one of the most prominent artists of the Netherlands in 19th century. ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >>: every moment there is something which moves one intensely.

Write again soon, and when you tell me something about painters, remember that I am still capable of understanding it, though I have not seen any pictures in a long time.

I have rented a small house that I would like to make my home, but now it serves only as a workshop or study; FatherFather - Vincent's father was Theodorus van Gogh (8 February, 1822 - 26 March, 1855), a priest of the Reformed Church of the Netherlands. He studied theology in Utrecht and in 1849 became a preacher in Groot Zundert village, where he was ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >>, and I too, think it preferable that I lodge with Denis. Still, I have some of my things there, including some prints on the wall. I must go out to visit a few of the sick, and some others as well.

Have a good time, and write me soon. Remember me to Mauve when you see him, and the Roos family.

Spring is coming, for the larks are singing, and in the wood the branches and buds are beginning to sprout, especially on the alderAlder - foliated tree or shrub of middle or northern climatic zones from birchen family, losing its foliage in winter.
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> trees. When FatherFather - Vincent's father was Theodorus van Gogh (8 February, 1822 - 26 March, 1855), a priest of the Reformed Church of the Netherlands. He studied theology in Utrecht and in 1849 became a preacher in Groot Zundert village, where he was ...
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> was here, everything was covered with snow, so that he has seen the curious effect of the black charbonnages and the many black chimneys in the snow. There are many places here that remind one of that drawingDrawing - is a picture made with a pencil, pen or a crayon.
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> by Bosboom, “Chaudfontaine.”

A Dieu, a handshakeHandshake - a form of expression of greeting, farewell or gratitude and other positive emotions of one person towards another person manifesting itself in taking and shaking their right hands.
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Vincent van Gogh letters dictionary >> in thought, and believe me,

Your loving brother, Vincent

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