1. Van Gogh and Salles left according to schedule on Wednesday, 8 May 1889 for the asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy. Van Gogh’s name was recorded on that date in Le grand registre de l’asile de Saint-Rémy. See Documentation, 8 May 1889.

2. On Monday, 29 April Salles had had a talk with Dr Peyron about Vincent’s admission to the asylum. See letter 763, Date.