Ferlov Mancoba
1945-1946
Sender
Ernest Mancoba
Recipient
Sonja Ferlov Mancoba
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Ernest Mancoba writes to Sonja Ferlov Mancoba about how difficult it was to say goodbye to her on the same day, but that in the evening he found a note or a word along with a green leaf from her. He expresses pride and confidence in her upcoming motherhood. The letter does not indicate why they must part or for how long.
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Sonja My Beloved,
Thanks a million times for the little word and the fresh little leaf you left for me. I was just going to bed when I ‘discovered’ it and how it relieved me Sonja, I cannot tell you – I did not know how I would miss you till when you had to go. I got strained to a point I did not expect because I had been determined to be calm and to contain myself I came nearly to breaking down.
Do not be troubled, my dear, we have to be strong silent and calm at this time – the greatest in our lives. I was very glad to see so much greatness in you. So much human feeling and dignity. you made me filled of gladness and courage
I have confidence and determination for the future of the little one and for a greater mother it will never find than my beloved Sonja
I embrace you
Your Ernest.
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Ernest Mancoba refers to "the little one" and Sonja Ferlov Mancoba's motherhood, so either she is pregnant or the couple has just become parents. It is likely that she is pregnant, as Ernest Mancoba refers to a child rather than a son. Wonga Mancoba was born on June 6, 1946.
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Ferlov Mancoba archive.
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