Vincent van Gogh's Letters

Paris, 2 February 1876

Dear Theo,
Will you do me a great favour? You know that edition of Andersen's Stories of the Moon, translated by Dr. ten Kate, which costs fifteen cents. Could you send me a copy when you have an opportunity? The box for The Hague in which I shall enclose the parcels I mentioned will not leave till tomorrow. The one for Father will not reach Etten in time, but send it as soon as you can.
Till now I have had no replies to the letters I have written in response to advertisements, nor have I heard from Uncle Vincent. I wrote to Mr. Obach, asking if he would give references if required, and he answered me with a very kind note. Well, boy, what can I do but continue on my way quietly, looking to Him whom we think of when we say, "Who will show us the right path?"
À Dieu, kind regards to our friends, always
Your loving brother, Vincent