also testify to this: that I have always been

indignant over such a thing whether it came from

Kaland or Krantz – and Engel would gladly

speak at length to You about that but I

have asked her to avoid doing so. –

After having read Your last letter and understood

what You believed I am doubly astounded by

how kindly You received us in Kristiania [Oslo] and

Engel asks me to send You greetings and thank You

profusely – I have the same urge myself.

Today I received Kr. 500 from Mr. Maschmann

is it a commission for something? Engel says that

she has heard ~~You and~~ Prytz say that he

had thought of sending me a gift – if it is

true and in that case it is You I have to thank –

Shall I thank Mr. Maschmann this time?

You mentioned the last time "that it was only natural that I

should have thanked him" (for his acquisition of woodcuts)

I also received a letter from Kinck today, he was ex-

cited about the visit with You and about my wood-

cuts. Well now I shall begin work on the 2 series

of woodcuts and perhaps a couple of new ones – and then those You are lacking.

A thousand greetings to You and Höst from Your

devoted Engel and Nikolai Astrup

Say hello to Inger!

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