Postcard from J. Coynel to Pernod... (1886)

NRA-L-000280 / 1886

Postcard from J. Coynel to Pernod Fils ordering four cases of twelve bottles of absinthe, February 13, 1886

J. Coynel orders four cases, each containing twelve bottles of absinthe, for immediate shipment.

Neruda Archives
NRA-L-000280

NRA-L-000280 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Coynel to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks. — **Image 1**Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000280 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Coynel 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-000280
Date: 1886-02-13
Original date: Grenoble le 13 février 1886
Type: Commercial correspondence
Language: French / fr
Sender: J. Coynel
Recipient: Pernod Fils
Places: Grenoble, France / Pontarlier, France
Extent: 2 documentary sides: Address panel and postal evidence; Message text; 2 digital images.
Citation: Neruda Archives, NRA-L-000280.

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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
Nég[ocian]t à Pontarlier
Doubs

Notes

Postal marks:
[Postmark: GRENOBLE / 1E 14 FEVR. 86 / ISERE]
[Postage stamp: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / 10c]

Address panel and postal evidence

English translation

POSTCARD
This side is exclusively reserved for the address.

Mr Pernod fils
Merchant, Pontarlier
Doubs

Notes

Postal marks:
[Postmark: GRENOBLE / 1E 14 FEVR. 86 / ISERE]
[Postage stamp: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / 10c]

Message text

Original transcript

FABRIQUE SPÉCIALE DE SIROPS
DÉPOSITAIRE DE LIQUEURS
RHUM, KIRSCH, COGNAC
Prix très modérés
J. COYNEL
4, rue Abbé-de-la-Salle, GRENOBLE

Grenoble, le 13 février 1886

Monsieur Pernod fils,
Nég[ocian]t à Pontarlier,

Monsieur,

Veuillez, je vous prie, m'expédier de suite 4 caisses de 12 b[outei]lles d'absinthe.

Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées.

Coynel

Notes

Postal marks:
[Postmark: PONTARLIER / 2E 15 FEVR. 86 / DOUBS]

Message text

English translation

SPECIAL SYRUP FACTORY
DEPOSITORY FOR LIQUEURS
RUM, KIRSCH, COGNAC
Very moderate prices
J. COYNEL
4 rue Abbé-de-la-Salle, GRENOBLE

Grenoble, 13 February 1886

Mr Pernod fils, merchant in Pontarlier,

Sir,

Please send me immediately four cases of twelve bottles of absinthe.

Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings.

Coynel

Notes

Postal marks:
[Postmark: PONTARLIER / 2E 15 FEVR. 86 / DOUBS]

Discovery Terms

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
J. Coynel
Pernod Fils
Grenoble
Pontarlier

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