Pédro Goulard to Pernod fils — 6... (1890)

NRA-L-000628 / 1890

Pédro Goulard to Pernod fils — 6 October 1890

An order for absinthe from Pédro Goulard, a wine and spirits merchant in Castelsarrasin, to Pernod fils.

Neruda Archives
NRA-L-000628

NRA-L-000628 image 1 showing the Pédro Goulard letterhead with medal illustrations and an absinthe order signed Giscard. — **Image 1**Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000628 image 2 showing the address to Pernod fils in Pontarlier and Castelsarrasin postal marks with a blue 15-centime stamp. — **Image 2**Address panel and postal evidence.

Archive Record

Identifier: NRA-L-000628
Date: 1890-10-06
Original date: le 6 octobre 1890
Type: Commercial correspondence
Language: French / fr
Sender: Pédro Goulard
Recipient: Pernod fils
Places: Castelsarrasin, France / Pontarlier, France
Extent: 2 documentary sides: The handwritten letter; The address panel with postal evidence; 2 digital images.
Citation: Neruda Archives, NRA-L-000628.

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Transcript and English translation

working scholarly aid

The handwritten letter

Original transcript

Spiritueux, Vins Fins & Liqueurs

MENTION HONORABLE
PARIS, 1878.
MENTION HONORABLE
BORDEAUX, 1882.
PÉDRO GOULARD
CASTEL-SARRASIN
Tarn-et-Garᵒⁿⁿᵉ
Propriétaire de Vignobles à LAVILLEDIEU
Maison à Cognac.

EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE
PARIS 1889
Médaille d'Argent

CASTEL-SARRASIN, le 6 octobre 1890

Monsieur Pernod fils,
négt
Pontarlier
(Doubs)

Veuillez, je vous prie, me faire
expédier de suite, aux conditions
d'usage :
4 c 24 l Absinthe
1 fût (120-130)
Dans l'attente de v/ facture
Agréez mes empressées salutations
p Pédro Goulard
Giscard

Notes

Editorial notes:
The cask quantity is written as 120–130 without repeating the unit; litres are implied by the preceding order line.

The handwritten letter

English translation

Spirits, Fine Wines & Liqueurs

HONOURABLE MENTION
PARIS, 1878.
HONOURABLE MENTION
BORDEAUX, 1882.
PÉDRO GOULARD
CASTEL-SARRASIN
Tarn-et-Garonne
Owner of vineyards in LAVILLEDIEU
Establishment in Cognac.

UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION
PARIS 1889
Silver Medal

CASTEL-SARRASIN, 6 October 1890

Mr Pernod fils,
merchant
Pontarlier
(Doubs)

Please have the following dispatched to me immediately on the usual terms:
4 cases of 24 litres of absinthe
1 cask (120–130 [litres implied])
Awaiting your invoice, please accept my earnest greetings.
For Pédro Goulard
Giscard

Notes

Editorial notes:
The cask quantity is written as 120–130 without repeating the unit; litres are implied by the preceding order line.

Address panel

Original transcript

Monsieur Pernod fils
Négociant
Pontarlier
(Doubs)

Address panel

English translation

Mr. Pernod fils
Merchant
Pontarlier
(Doubs)

Discovery Terms

Absinthe
Orders
Casks

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