Emidio Montalti to Samuel Finzi e... (1856)

NRA-L-000743 / 1856

Emidio Montalti to Samuel Finzi e Magrini, Bologna, 1856-03-11

Letter requesting a reply concerning a lot of glue and associated material.

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NRA-L-000743

NRA-L-000743 image 1 showing the folded delivery address to Samuel Finzi e Magrini in Ferrara, with postal marks and a handwritten filing docket. — **Image 1**Address panel and postal evidence — Emidio Montalti, 1856-03-11.

NRA-L-000743 image 2 showing letter text and signature belonging to Emidio Montalti, dated 1856-03-11 in Bologna. — **Image 2**Letter text and signature — Emidio Montalti, 1856-03-11.

Archive Record

Identifier: NRA-L-000743
Date: 1856-03-11
Original date: Bologna 11 Marzo 1856
Type: Business letter
Language: Italian / it
Sender: Emidio Montalti
Recipient: Samuel Finzi e Magrini
Places: Bologna / Ferrara
Extent: 2 documentary sides: Address and postal evidence; Letter text; 2 digital images.
Signature: Emidio Montalti
Citation: Neruda Archives, NRA-L-000743.

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Transcript and English translation

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Address panel — Image 1

Original transcript

Sig.r Samuel Finzi e Magrini
Ferrara

Address panel — Image 1

English translation

Mr Samuel Finzi e Magrini
Ferrara

Letter text — Image 2

Original transcript

FABBRICA DA COLLA GARAVELLA DI PESCE DA FOSFORI ECC.
di
EMIDIO MONTALTI
PREMIATO CON MEDAGLIA DI PRIMO GRADO
nella Esposizione Manifatturiera, Agraria, Industriale dell'Anno 1852
IN BOLOGNA
Membro dell'Accademia Nazionale Com.le di Parigi

Letter text — Image 2

English translation

Manufacturer of “colla garavella di pesce da fosfori”, etc.
EMIDIO MONTALTI
Awarded a first-class medal
at the Manufacturing, Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition of 1852
IN BOLOGNA
Member of the National Commercial Academy of Paris

Letter heading — Image 2

Original transcript

Sig.r Samuel Finzi e Magrini
Ferrara

Letter heading — Image 2

English translation

Mr Samuel Finzi e Magrini
Ferrara

Letter text — Image 2

Original transcript

Bologna 11 Marzo 1856
Fino dal 6 scors.o vi diressi altra mia riguar-
do alla partita Garavella o [farmacia?] che tenete,
pregandovi di volermi dare subito un riscontro
per norma. Fino ad oggi nulla ancora non ho
ricevuto, [supp...?] vi sollecito di nuovo
ad efformi un solo le di gr.a vs.replica della
quale in attesa vi saluto distintamente.
Emidio Montalti

Letter text — Image 2

English translation

Bologna, 11 March 1856
As early as the 6th I sent you another letter concerning the lot of Garavella or [farmacia?; designation uncertain] that you hold, asking you to give me an immediate reply for my guidance. I have received nothing yet today. [The connecting word is unclear] I again urge you to send me your kind reply [part of the exact request is unclear]. While awaiting it, I greet you respectfully.
Emidio Montalti

Discovery Terms

Finzi–Magrini Correspondence

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