Postcard from F. Sémézis to Pernod... (1885)

NRA-L-000255 / 1885

Postcard from F. Sémézis to Pernod Fils ordering a case of absinthe on the usual quality and terms, August 12, 1885

F. Sémézis asks Pernod Fils to send one case of absinthe of the same quality and on the same terms as before.

Neruda Archives
NRA-L-000255

NRA-L-000255 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by F. Sémézis to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks. — **Image 1**Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000255 image 2 showing the handwritten message from F. Sémézis to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark. — **Image 2**Postcard message and signature.

Archive Record

Identifier: NRA-L-000255
Date: 1885-08-12
Original date: Villeneuve, le 12 Août 1885
Type: Commercial correspondence
Language: French / fr
Sender: F. Sémézis
Recipient: Pernod Fils
Places: Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France / Pontarlier, France
Extent: 2 documentary sides: Address panel and postal evidence; Message text; 2 digital images.
Citation: Neruda Archives, NRA-L-000255.

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Transcript and English translation

working scholarly aid

Address panel and postal evidence

Original transcript

CARTE POSTALE
Ce côté est exclusivement réservé à l'adresse.

Monsieur Pernod fils
Spiritueux
Pontarlier
Doubs

Notes

Postal marks:
VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT / 12 AOÛT 85 / LOT-ET-GARONNE
PONTARLIER / 14 AOÛT 85 / DOUBS
10c République Française postage stamp

Address panel and postal evidence

English translation

POSTCARD
This side is exclusively reserved for the address.

Mr Pernod fils
Spirits
Pontarlier
Doubs

Notes

Postal marks:
VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT / 12 AOÛT 85 / LOT-ET-GARONNE
PONTARLIER / 14 AOÛT 85 / DOUBS
10c République Française postage stamp

Message text

Original transcript

DIX MÉDAILLES
F. SÉMÉZIS
LA SÉMÉZIENNE — Liqueur hygiénique
LE GASCON — Apéritif
VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT
12 AOÛT 85

Villeneuve, le 12 Août 1885

Monsieur Pernod fils,

S'il vous plaît, l'envoi d'une caisse de [belle ?] absinthe, toujours même qualité et aux mêmes conditions.

J'ai bien l'honneur de vous saluer.

F. Sémézis

Notes

Later annotations:
120 j.

Nég.

Message text

English translation

TEN MEDALS
F. SÉMÉZIS
LA SÉMÉZIENNE — Hygienic liqueur
LE GASCON — Aperitif
VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT
12 AUGUST 1885

Villeneuve, 12 August 1885

Mr Pernod fils,

Please send one case of [fine?] absinthe, always of the same quality and on the same terms.

I have the honour to greet you.

F. Sémézis

Notes

Later annotations:
120 j.

Nég.

Discovery Terms

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Repeat purchases
Product quality
Usual terms
F. Sémézis
Pernod Fils
Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Pontarlier

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