Reiset to Broumer: concern over a... (1807)

NRA-L-000852 / 1807

Reiset to Broumer: concern over a 50,000-franc draft on Fould

Reiset reports sending 50,000 francs at Desprez’s insistence through a draft drawn on Fould. Two letters dated 17 and 19 give conflicting indications about acceptance. He asks Broumer to intervene with Fould or Desprez and authorizes arrangements to obtain security.

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NRA-L-000852

NRA-L-000852 image 1 showing the delivery address to Broumer in Paris, with the original folds and seal. — **Image 1**Address panel and seal.

NRA-L-000852 image 2 showing the French manuscript to Broumer, with the closing paraph and original folds. — **Image 2**Letter text.

Archive Record

Identifier: NRA-L-000852
Date: 1807-09-23
Original date: Mayence 23 7bre 1807
Type: Correspondence
Language: French / fr
Sender: Jacques Louis Étienne de Reiset
Recipient: Broumer
Places: Mayence (Mainz) / Paris
Extent: 2 documentary sides: Letter text; Address panel and seal; 2 digital images.
Citation: Neruda Archives, NRA-L-000852.

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Transcript and English translation

working scholarly aid

Letter text

Original transcript

Mayence 23 7bre 1807

Je suis inquiet, mon cher ami, vous savez, ainsi que je vous
l’ai mandé, que d’après les instances de Desprez, j’ai enfin
cédé et lui ai envoyé 50000 f en faisant fournir par un de mes
employés un tirage sur Mr Fould, voici 2 lettres de ce dernier,
Celle du 17 me promet formellement son accueil, celle
du 19 m’annonce qu’elles ne sont point acceptées, parce qu’on
assure que D. [a été forcé?] de renvoyer le payement à lundi.
Cette nouvelle me paraît fort étrange et m’inquiète fort,
de grâce Employez vous pour me faire couvrir de cette
avance et pour déterminer Fould à accepter.
Il est piquant d’être attrapé ainsi lorsqu’on se croyait
le plus à l’abri, voyez, je vous prie, d’abord Fould, ou Desprez
Comme vous le voudrez, mais rassurez moi à cet égard.
Je pense bien que Desprez ne me laissera pas dans l’embarras,
mais il faut l’y déterminer le plus tôt possible, veuillez
m’instruire de suite du résultat de vos démarches.
S’il y a des arrangements à prendre pour avoir de la
sûreté, prenez les, je les approuve d’avance, et au diable
si messire Desprez m’y reprend.
Adieu je n’ai que le tems de vous embrasser de tout mon
Cœur
Tout à vous
[paraphe]

Notes

Documentary annotation: 28 —

Letter text

English translation

Mainz, 23 September 1807

I am worried, my dear friend. You know, as I told you, that at Desprez’s insistence I finally gave in and sent him 50,000 francs by having one of my employees draw on Monsieur Fould. Here are two letters from the latter: that of the 17th formally promises me a favourable reception, while that of the 19th tells me that they have not been accepted, because it is said that D. [was forced?] to postpone payment until Monday. This news seems very strange to me and worries me greatly. Please do what you can to have me covered for this advance and to persuade Fould to accept.

It is vexing to be caught out like this when one believed oneself most secure. Please see Fould first, or Desprez, as you choose, but reassure me on this matter. I do believe that Desprez will not leave me in difficulty, but he must be persuaded to act as soon as possible. Please inform me immediately of the outcome of your efforts.

If arrangements have to be made to obtain security, make them: I approve them in advance, and devil take me if Monsieur Desprez catches me at it again.

Farewell; I have only time to embrace you with all my heart.
Entirely yours.
[paraph]

Notes

Documentary annotation: 28 —

Address panel and seal

Original transcript

À Monsieur
Broumer directeur de la
Comptabilité de la caisse de
service
à Paris.

Notes

Postal mark: [traces d’une marque postale en haut du feuillet]

Address panel and seal

English translation

To Monsieur
Broumer, Director of
Accounting of the Caisse de service,
in Paris.

Notes

Postal mark: [traces d’une marque postale en haut du feuillet]

Discovery Terms

Reiset–Broumer Correspondence
Bills of exchange
Desprez
Fould
Credit

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