Grima Vincent to Pernod fils — 29... (1874)

NRA-L-000625 / 1874

Grima Vincent to Pernod fils — 29 June 1874

An absinthe order from Constantine, with a query about invoiced prices and a postscript about taking over a shop.

Neruda Archives
NRA-L-000625

NRA-L-000625 image 1 showing the handwritten Grima Vincent order from Constantine dated 29 June 1874. — **Image 1**Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000625 image 2 showing the address to Pernod fils in Pontarlier and postal marks on the folded cover. — **Image 2**Address panel and postal evidence.

Archive Record

Identifier: NRA-L-000625
Date: 1874-06-29
Original date: Constantine le 29 Juin 1874
Type: Commercial correspondence
Language: French / fr
Sender: Grima Vincent
Recipient: Pernod fils
Places: Constantine, Algeria / Pontarlier, France
Extent: 2 documentary sides: The handwritten letter; The address panel with postal evidence; 2 digital images.
Citation: Neruda Archives, NRA-L-000625.

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Transcript and English translation

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The handwritten letter

Original transcript

Constantine le 29 Juin 1874

Monsieur Pernod fils
Pontarlier

Veuillez m'expédier dix Caisse de 24 bᵗᵉ
absinthe et dix Caisse de Douze bᵗᵉ chaque
par votre facture [10 Cᵗ?] vous m'avez facturé à 2 f 10
la bouteille tandis que vous la facturé aux autres
negociants à meilleur marché. je pense que vous me
ferez la deduction de la difference dans l'attente
de vous lire.
Agréez mes salutations empressées
p. Grima Vincent
[J. Gros?]

P. S. Je vous ferez observer que j'ai pris
le magasin de Mʳ Paul Grima
[J. G.?]

The handwritten letter

English translation

Constantine, 29 June 1874

Mr Pernod fils
Pontarlier

Please send me ten cases of 24 bottles of absinthe and ten cases of twelve bottles each. In your invoice [of the 10th of this month?] you charged me 2 francs 10 per bottle, whereas you charge other merchants less. I think you will deduct the difference for me. Awaiting your reply, please accept my earnest greetings.
For Grima Vincent
[J. Gros?]

P.S. I would point out to you that I have taken over Mr Paul Grima's shop.
[J. G.?]

Address panel

Original transcript

Monsieur
Pernod fils negᵗ
Pontarlier
(Doubs)

Address panel

English translation

Mr.
Pernod fils, merchant
Pontarlier
(Doubs)

Discovery Terms

Absinthe
Orders
Invoice

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