B. Nyer fils to Pernod fils — 12... (1875)

NRA-L-000623 / 1875

B. Nyer fils to Pernod fils — 12 October 1875

An absinthe order sent from B. Nyer fils in Blidah to Pernod fils in Pontarlier.

Neruda Archives
NRA-L-000623

NRA-L-000623 image 1 showing the B. Nyer fils letterhead and handwritten absinthe order from Blidah dated 12 October 1875. — **Image 1**Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000623 image 2 showing the address to Pernod fils in Pontarlier, a blue B. Nyer fils cachet and postal marks. — **Image 2**Address panel and postal evidence.

Archive Record

Identifier: NRA-L-000623
Date: 1875-10-12
Original date: Blidah, le 12 8bre 1875
Type: Commercial correspondence
Language: French / fr
Sender: B. Nyer fils
Recipient: Pernod fils
Places: Blida, Algeria / Pontarlier, France
Extent: 2 documentary sides: The handwritten letter; The address panel with postal evidence; 2 digital images.
Citation: Neruda Archives, NRA-L-000623.

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Transcript and English translation

working scholarly aid

The handwritten letter

Original transcript

ENTREPOT DE VINS
FABRIQUE DE LIQUEURS
ET EAUX GAZEUSES
SPÉCIALITÉ D'ANISETTE D'ESPAGNE
B. NYER FILS
Rue Grande
ET PLACE DES POMPES
BLIDAH

Blidah, le 12 8bre 1875
Monsieur Pernod fils
Pontarlier

Vous m'obligerez de m'expédier
de Suite 12 Caisses Absinthe
Dans l'attente
Agréez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées.
p. B. Nyer fils
A. [signature illisible]

The handwritten letter

English translation

WINE WAREHOUSE
LIQUEUR FACTORY
AND CARBONATED WATERS
SPECIALTY OF SPANISH ANISETTE
B. NYER FILS
Rue Grande
AND PLACE DES POMPES
BLIDAH

Blidah, 12 October 1875
Mr Pernod fils
Pontarlier

You would oblige me by sending 12 cases of absinthe immediately. Awaiting your reply, please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings.
For B. Nyer fils
A. [illegible signature]

Address panel

Original transcript

Monsieur
Pernod fils, nég.t
Pontarlier

Address panel

English translation

Mr.
Pernod fils, merchant
Pontarlier

Discovery Terms

Absinthe
Orders
Cases

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