Life, art, and letters of George Inness . y base of supplies. I am glad to know, my dear, that you are enjoying your-self. Be happy and feel certain that our short separationwill end in a great satisfaction to us both in the knowledgethat my stay here has been pecuniary profit. I have ob-tained the box for Nell. It is from Mr. Duly, a very hand-some mat of fox-skins, which I presume is for looks ratherthan use. It was my intention to write you a good long letter to-day,but I find myself very dull, I presume from having got inter-ested in one of those subjects which absorb the mind to apoint of
Life, art, and letters of George Inness . y base of supplies. I am glad to know, my dear, that you are enjoying your-self. Be happy and feel certain that our short separationwill end in a great satisfaction to us both in the knowledgethat my stay here has been pecuniary profit. I have ob-tained the box for Nell. It is from Mr. Duly, a very hand-some mat of fox-skins, which I presume is for looks ratherthan use. It was my intention to write you a good long letter to-day,but I find myself very dull, I presume from having got inter-ested in one of those subjects which absorb the mind to apoint of exhaustion; so you must not think I neglect youfor my greatest happiness is to be where you are. All thefriends here inquire of me as to how you are enjoying your-self, and send much love. Give my love to Nell and Scott,and remember me to all. Your affectionate husband, George Inness. Milton* July 13, 1881My dear wife: I do not think it wise for me to leave here at present. Mywork is going on well, and I am well. So you must not ex- 152. Owned by Mr. James W. Ellsworth MIDSUMMER LETTERS pect me for some time, and it may be I shall sfav li« r<- until vou come back, I bave already written you irhj Iconsider it oeceasarj for me to .stay. Mv picture is • greatlucceai and progresses rapidly. A few more days will finish it. G was here to-day on his way to Palenville. He serins to think it will create a sensation and will commandready sale. It is cert airily a very striking picture, and assoon as it is finished I shall commence another, which I havecomposed from nature. I think these things will bring money readily, and I amdetermined to get out of debt this winter, and the sale oflandscapes is too uncertain. I trust, my dear, that you will enjoy yourself just thesame. The weather is rather warm, but nothing do not mind it. Give my love to all. Does baby remembergrandpa? Your affectionate George. Milton, July 19, 1881My dear wife: I have just received yours
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