Letter from L. Collas to J. Coucaud &... (1872)

NRA-L-000452 / 1872

Letter from L. Collas to J. Coucaud & Cie discussing a commercial proposal, products, prices and a possible order, 1872-05-28

L. Collas acknowledges letters from J. Coucaud & Cie and explains that other work prevented a visit to discuss their proposal. The faint central passage considers products, prices, buyers and sellers, with references to 1867 and 1868; Collas also mentions Ch. Pélisson, a possible delivery of 48 casks and C. Lambertin of Lambertin Frères before a possible order.

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NRA-L-000452

NRA-L-000452 image 1 showing the folded manuscript address panel on blue paper, with the written delivery address, postal markings and closure evidence. — **Image 1**Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000452 image 2 showing page 1 of the French commercial letter on blue paper, including the closing and signature. — **Image 2**Letter text and signature.

Archive Record

Identifier: NRA-L-000452
Date: 1872-05-28
Original date: Bordeaux le 28 Mai 1872
Type: Commercial correspondence
Language: French / fr
Sender: L. Collas
Recipient: J. Coucaud & Cie
Places: Bordeaux, Gironde, France / Cognac, Charente, France / Bordeaux–Cognac
Extent: 2 documentary sides: Address panel and postal evidence; Letter text - page 1; 2 digital images.
Citation: Neruda Archives, NRA-L-000452.

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Transcript and English translation

working scholarly aid

Address panel

Original transcript

Monsieur
J. Coucaud & Cie
à Cognac
Charente

Notes

Editorial notes:
The address, corrections in the historical address and correspondent form were checked against the authoritative address-panel image; postal markings are not expanded into a public numerical dump.

Address panel

English translation

Mr.
J. Coucaud & Co.
in Cognac
Charente

Notes

Editorial notes:
The address, corrections in the historical address and correspondent form were checked against the authoritative address-panel image; postal markings are not expanded into a public numerical dump.

Letter text - page 1

Original transcript

[En-tête imprimé : L. COLLAS / Commissionnaire en Vins / COGNAC, ARMAGNAC / 1res Marques des Vins de Champagne / Place Canteloup, 22 / BORDEAUX]

Bordeaux, le 28 Mai 1872

J'ai bien reçu en son temps vos estimées
lettres du 19 & 26 ct.

Pour répondre à la première, j'attendais
l'occasion de vous faire une visite et parler de
votre proposition; malheureusement mes diverses
occupations m'en empêchent. [Passage commercial difficile à lire :
produits, prix, acheteurs, vendeurs, les années 1867 et 1868
et des degrés d'alcool sont mentionnés.]

M. Ch. Pélisson [passage difficile à lire concernant
une expédition et une livraison de 48 fûts [?]];
on causera de cela le 30 de ce mois.

M. C. Lambertin, de la maison Lambertin
frères, est en ce moment sur le départ; à son arrivée,
on se fera le plaisir de vous en donner ordre. En attendant,
veuillez agréer mes bien cordiales salutations.

L. Collas

Notes

Editorial notes:
Codex independently reviewed the original-color image and supporting variants; unclear clauses are marked explicitly instead of being completed mechanically.

Letter text - page 1

English translation

[Printed letterhead: L. COLLAS / Wine Commission Agent / COGNAC, ARMAGNAC / Leading Champagne Wine Brands / 22 Place Canteloup / BORDEAUX]

Bordeaux, 28 May 1872

I duly received your esteemed
letters of the 19th and 26th current.

To answer the first, I was waiting
for an opportunity to visit you and discuss
your proposal; unfortunately my various
occupations have prevented me. [Commercial passage difficult to read:
products, prices, buyers, sellers, the years 1867 and 1868,
and alcoholic strengths are mentioned.]

Mr Ch. Pélisson [passage difficult to read concerning
a shipment and a delivery of 48 casks [?]];
we shall discuss it on the 30th of this month.

Mr C. Lambertin, of the firm Lambertin
Brothers, is presently about to depart; upon his arrival,
we shall be pleased to give you an order. Meanwhile,
please accept my very cordial greetings.

L. Collas

Notes

Editorial notes:
Codex independently reviewed the original-color image and supporting variants; unclear clauses are marked explicitly instead of being completed mechanically.

Discovery Terms

Cognac trade
Armagnac trade
Commercial correspondence
Commercial proposals
Price negotiations
Casks
Orders
L. Collas
J. Coucaud & Cie
Ch. Pélisson
C. Lambertin
Lambertin Frères
Bordeaux
Cognac
Coucaud
France — domestic trade

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