Postcard from Crozet Frères to Pernod Fils requesting immediate dispatch of the first order passed through a travelling salesman, April 28, 1895

Crozet Frères ask Pernod Fils to dispatch immediately the first of the delivery orders passed through the travelling salesman Mr Piot.

Absinthe trade
Orders
Deliveries
Travelling salesmen
Crozet Frères
Mr Piot
Pernod Fils
Thizy
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000385 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000385 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000385 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000385 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod fils Absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Parmi les ordres à livrer transmis à notre voyageur M. Piot, expédiez- nous la première livraison de suite, s. v. p. Bien dévoués, Crozet frères

[[label: Message text]] Of the delivery orders passed through our travelling salesman Mr Piot, please send us the first consignment immediately. Yours truly, Crozet Frères

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: No manuscript dateline is present; the Crozet Frères date cachet is dated 28 April 1895, followed by the Thizy dispatch postmark of April 29 and Pontarlier arrival postmark of April 30. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from A. Chomachot to Pernod Fils ordering five demijohns of Pernod in different capacities, July 4, 1902

A. Chomachot orders five demijohns of Pernod containing twenty-five, twenty, fifteen, twelve and ten litres for Prissé station; a later reply notes that Pernod no longer ships in demijohns.

Prissé-lès-Mâcon, France
Prissé station, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Demijohns
Litres
Rail transport
A. Chomachot
Pernod Fils
Prissé-lès-Mâcon
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Order

Absinthe

NRA-L-000386 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000386 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

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NRA-L-000386 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000386 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils à Pontarlier Doubs [[notes]] Editorial notes: A large portion of the address panel is torn away, obscuring part of the address.

[[label: Message text]] DISTILLERIE D'EAU-DE-VIE DE MARC fondée en 1852 VINS DU MÂCONNAIS & du Beaujolais A. CHOMACHOT PRISSÉ-LES-MÂCON (Saône-et-Loire) Le 4 juillet 1902 Monsieur Pernod fils à Pontarlier, Veuillez m'adresser gare Prissé : 1 bonb[onne] 25 litres Pernod 1 id[em] 20 id[em] id[em] 1 id[em] 15 id[em] id[em] 1 id[em] 12 id[em] id[em] 1 id[em] 10 id[em] id[em] Veuillez agréer, Monsieur, mes salutations bien sincères. Pour A. Chomachot [signature] [[notes]] Contemporary note: Conditions habituelles Nous n'envoyons plus en bonbonnes

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs [[notes]] Editorial notes: A large portion of the address panel is torn away, obscuring part of the address.

[[label: Message text]] MARC-BRANDY DISTILLERY Founded in 1852 WINES OF THE MÂCONNAIS AND BEAUJOLAIS A. CHOMACHOT PRISSÉ-LES-MÂCON (Saône-et-Loire) 4 July 1902 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send to Prissé station five demijohns of Pernod containing respectively twenty-five, twenty, fifteen, twelve and ten litres. Please accept my sincere greetings. For A. Chomachot [signature] [[notes]] Contemporary note: Usual terms We no longer send in demijohns

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Le 4 juillet 1902. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.

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Letter to G. Gautier l'aîné concerning timber prices

An undated commercial note to G. Gautier l'aîné in Cognac listing current prices for Silesian and Brandenburg pipe staves and the bank agio applied to cash payment.

Cognac trade
Gautier
Timber trade
Pipe staves
Prices
Hamburg

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000387 - Image 1: Address panel, sealing remnants and handwritten annotations

Address panel, sealing remnants and handwritten annotations.

NRA-L-000387 image 1 showing the folded address panel to G. Gautier l'aîné in Cognac, with sealing remnants and handwritten annotations.

NRA-L-000387 - Image 2: Letter text with price calculations and closing

Letter text with price calculations and closing.

NRA-L-000387 image 2 showing handwritten French letter text with price calculations, closing lines and physical losses in the folded sheet.

[[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur G. Gautier Lainé Negt. à Coignac

[[label: Letter text and commercial notes]] Pipaille de Silesie de 5 1/2 Pieds d'jcy Mls 360 a 370 Court. do . . . . . . . do . . . . 4 1/2 do . . . . . . . . 250 a 260. do Pipaille du Brandebourg de 5 1/2 Pieds Mls 330 a 350 do do . . . . . . . do . . . . . . . 4 1/2 Pieds . . 230 a 240 do. N.B. Le Bois Se vend jcy en argent Courant et Se paye Comptant en Banque a 15 a 16 p% d'agio Bien de mes Compliments S.V.P. a Monsieur Sysling toute sa famille se porte parfaittemt. bien

[[label: Address panel]] To Mr. Mr. G. Gautier the Elder Merchant in Cognac

[[label: Letter text and commercial notes]] Silesian pipe staves of 5 1/2 feet here Mls 360 to 370 current. ditto . . . . . . . ditto . . . . 4 1/2 ditto . . . . . . . . 250 to 260. ditto Brandenburg pipe staves of 5 1/2 feet Mls 330 to 350 ditto ditto . . . . . . . ditto . . . . . . . 4 1/2 feet . . 230 to 240 ditto. N.B. Wood is sold here in current money and is paid cash in Bank at 15 to 16 percent agio Many of my compliments please to Mr. Sysling all his family is perfectly well

Both complete captures, address panel, Hamburg postal evidence, price list, recipient and undated status were directly checked against all four reading variants. Date evidence: No dateline is visible. The P001 docket includes 29 avril, R 10 May and 1754, but this filing and receipt evidence is not treated as the letter date. Origin evidence: Inferred from the HAMBOURG postal mark and Hamburg docket on P001; no dateline is present.


Letter from J. B. Augier et compagnie to James Broussard fils, 1769-01-08

A commercial letter from Marans to James Broussard fils in Cognac concerning five tierçons of eau-de-vie, a price fall to 110, prospective orders and loading for Dunkirk.

Cognac trade
Broussard
Eau-de-vie
Prices
Shipping
Dunkirk
Marans
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000388 - Image 1: Address panel with sealing remnant and faint postal markings

Address panel with sealing remnant and faint postal markings.

NRA-L-000388 image 1 showing a folded address panel to a correspondent in Cognac, with a sealing remnant, faint postal markings and paper wear.

NRA-L-000388 - Image 2: Letter text with dated heading, corrections and closing

Letter text with dated heading, corrections and closing.

NRA-L-000388 image 2 showing handwritten French letter text with a dated heading, crossed-out wording, closing lines and signature.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Messieurs J. Broussard fils à Cognac

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Messieurs James Broussard fils a Cognac à Marans le 8 Janvier 1769 reçu 9 d[it] rep le 14 d[it] Messieurs nous reçûmes avant hier l'honneur de la lettre que vous nous avés fait l'honneur de nous écrire le 4 courant nous y voyons avec plaisir que vous êtes trouvés bien de notre [passage incertain] [passage incertain concernant vos cinq tierçons d'eau-de-vie] notre dernière du 5 vous en a porté le dernier cours [passage incertain] [parti?] d'icy d'hier nous sommes un peu surpris de la chute de vos eaux-de-vie à 110 Elle pourra vous attirer des ordres dans la suite nous avons aujourd'huy [chargé?] pour Dunkerque le S[ieu]r Guillaume Poisson Antoine Lelong nous avons l'honneur d'être bien sincèrement Messieurs Vos très humbles et obéissans serviteurs J. B. Augier et comp[agni]e

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs. Messrs. J. Broussard fils in Cognac

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Messrs. James Broussard fils in Cognac Marans, 8 January 1769 received the 9th of said [month] replied the 14th of said [month] Gentlemen, We received the day before yesterday the honour of the letter you did us the honour of writing on the 4th current. We see with pleasure that you were satisfied with our [uncertain passage] [and with an uncertain passage concerning your five tierçons of eau-de-vie]. Our last letter of the 5th gave you the latest prices [uncertain passage] from here yesterday. We are a little surprised at the fall of your eaux-de-vie to 110. It may bring you orders in future. Today we have [loaded?] for Dunkirk with Sieur Guillaume Poisson and Antoine Lelong. We have the honour to be very sincerely, Gentlemen, your very humble and obedient servants, J. B. Augier et compagnie.

Both complete captures, Marans dateline, sender, recipient, commercial wording, postal evidence and date were directly checked against all four reading variants. Date evidence: Dateline on P002. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002. Recipient layers: postal addressee — J. Broussard fils; textual addressee — James Broussard fils.


Letter from Vve Gruet & Pitte to Otard Dupuy & Compagnie, 1800-01-10

A letter from Orléans acknowledging six pieces of old eau-de-vie and urgently ordering a pipe aged eighteen to twenty years from Otard Dupuy & Compagnie, with price negotiations between 16 and 18.

Otard Dupuy & Cie
Otard Dupuy & Compagnie

Cognac trade
Otard Dupuy
Eau-de-vie
Orders
Prices
River transport
Orléans
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000389 - Image 1: Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Cie in Cognac, with postal and account annotations

Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Cie in Cognac, with postal and account annotations.

NRA-L-000389 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Otard Dupuy & Cie in Cognac, with an Orléans postal mark and extensive handwritten account annotations.

NRA-L-000389 - Image 2: Letter text with dated heading and prominent signature

Letter text with dated heading and prominent signature.

NRA-L-000389 image 2 showing handwritten French letter text with a dated heading, commercial discussion and a prominent closing signature.

[[label: Address panel]] Citoyens Otard Dupuy & Ce Negts A Cognac

[[label: Documentary page 2]] M.rs Otard Dupuy & Comp.ie Orléans 20 nivôse 8.e Cognac / Messieurs Ayant annoncé les prix du 18 c.t depuis le temps qu'il fait notre Rivière n'a été [passage incertain], et sans [passage incertain concernant le transport fluvial] seront rendus à Chatellerault, il nous tarde bien de l'apprendre Nous venons de recevoir les 6 pièces d'eau-de-vie vieille dont nous sommes très satisfaits de leur qualité, Veuillez nous envoyer de suite une pipe d'eau-de-vie vieille de 18 à 20 ans que vous nous aviez séquestrée tâchez de nous la passer à 16 ou 17, et si vous ne pouvez le faire veuillez nous la facturer à 18.tt sur ce que nous vous laissons arbitre mais nous espérons que vous la mettrez à 17. au plus, faites nous S.V.P. l'envoy le plus [tôt?] étant pressés, Salut nous sommes frères Vve Gruet & Pitte

[[label: Address panel]] Citizens Otard Dupuy & Co. Merchants At Cognac

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Messrs. Otard Dupuy & Co., Cognac. Orléans, 20 Nivôse, Year VIII [10 January 1800]. Gentlemen, Having announced prices on the 18th current, [uncertain passage concerning the state of the river and transport to Châtellerault]. We are very eager to learn that they have arrived at Châtellerault. We have just received the six pieces of old eau-de-vie, with whose quality we are very satisfied. Please send us at once a pipe of old eau-de-vie aged eighteen to twenty years, which you had set aside for us. Try to let us have it at 16 or 17; if you cannot, invoice it to us at 18. We leave this to your judgment, but hope you will put it at 17 at most. Please dispatch it as soon as possible, as we are in haste. Greetings; we are, brothers, Vve Gruet & Pitte.

Both complete captures, Republican-calendar dateline, Orléans evidence, Otard Dupuy recipient layer and normalized date were directly image-checked. Date evidence: P002 dateline in the French Republican calendar; 20 Nivôse Year VIII corresponds to 10 January 1800. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and ORLEANS postal mark on P001. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Otard Dupuy & Cie; textual addressee — Otard Dupuy & Compagnie.


Letter from A. Renault to A. Renault & Cie, 1839-09-30

A commercial letter from Liverpool reporting British orders, payments, prices and urgent shipments of pale brandy, with instructions for a reply to the Post Office in Leith.

Cognac trade
Renault
Brandy
British market
Orders
Shipping
Liverpool
Leith
Britain

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000390 - Image 1: Address panel to M. Renaud in Cognac, with postal marks, rates and sealing remnants

Address panel to M. Renaud in Cognac, with postal marks, rates and sealing remnants.

NRA-L-000390 image 1 showing the folded address panel to M. Renaud in Cognac, with Liverpool and French postal marks, manuscript rates and red sealing remnants.

NRA-L-000390 - Image 2: Letter text dated 30 September 1839, with signature and postscript

Letter text dated 30 September 1839, with signature and postscript.

NRA-L-000390 image 2 showing a long handwritten French commercial letter dated 30 September 1839, with signature, postscript and a red sealing remnant at the right edge.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs A. Renault & C.ie Cognac (Charente)

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Mess. Renault & C. Cognac Lpool 30 Sepbre 1839 Je vous confirme, Messieurs, ma lettre de Londres vous portant l'ordre conditionnel de John Matthew pr 20 B/ Nlle à 175 et possede la votre 24 ct. j'observe son contenu pour m'y conformer. depuis je ne me suis arreté qu'un trois à quatre heures à Birmingham où du reste il n'y avait rien à faire à l'heure qu'il est Mess. Mayhew & Tonolla brothers doivent avoir réglé avec Matthew qui a même avancé le droit sur leur eaux de vie. Mayhew m'a compté 22 " 10 " 0. pr la facture et J. Matthew m'avait donné £ 10 " - " - dont vous aurez à debiter mon cte aussitot que j'aurai 50 ou 60 £ d. plus qu'il ne vous faudra je les remettrai à Linuville Leliere & C. j'ai vendu ce matin à Mr. P. Towers to be sent in G. Bennett's name by first vessel 36 W. chaque 2 Hds pale Brandy equal in quality, age & colour to the one he had last year (25 years old) at 8/3 p galn free at Charente envoyez les de suite il me les payera à 3 mois du depart vous ne tirerez pas. que ces 2 B/ques soient parfaitement semblables en tout au précedent envoi. et qu'elles jaugent au moins autant qu'elles contiendront S'm'a acheté aussi les 2 qts de Dyson Holland je n'ai encore rien fait de plus mes prix sont à 195.- first cost. si je fais quelque chose je vous en aviserai de suite pour que vous ne restiez pas à découvert le moins possible. ne perdez pas une minute pr vos expedns de la depend toute notre affaire. me referant à l'article de ma lettre à ma femme concernant J. D. je vous salue de coeur A. Renault P. S. reponse Post office Leith où je serai dans 4 ou 5 ct y resterai cinq ou six jours. Lecoq etait ici samedi il est parti ce matin pr Preston (caminade est à l'isle de Man et Bonneau avec moi en bonne santé dites le à son frère.

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs. A. Renault & Co. Cognac (Charente)

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Messrs. Renault & Co. Cognac Liverpool 30 September 1839 I confirm to you, Gentlemen, my letter from London bringing you the conditional order of John Matthew for 20 B/ Nlle at 175 and possess yours of the 24th inst. I observe its contents to conform to it. Since then I only stopped for a three to four hours in Birmingham where besides there was nothing to do at the present time Messrs. Mayhew & Tonolla brothers must have settled with Matthew who has even advanced the duty on their brandies. Mayhew counted 22 " 10 " 0. for the invoice and J. Matthew had given me £ 10 " - " - which you will have to debit to my account as soon as I have 50 or 60 £ d. more than you will need I will remit them to Linuville Leliere & Co. I sold this morning to Mr. P. Towers to be sent in G. Bennett's name by first vessel 36 W. each 2 Hds pale Brandy equal in quality, age & colour to the one he had last year (25 years old) at 8/3 p galn free at Charente send them immediately he will pay me for them at 3 months from departure you will not draw. let these 2 B/ques be perfectly similar in everything to the previous shipment. and let them gauge at least as much as they will contain S'm'a also bought the 2 qts of Dyson Holland I have not yet done anything more my prices are at 195.- first cost. if I do something I will advise you immediately so that you do not remain uncovered the least possible. do not lose a minute for your shipments on it depends our whole business. referring to the article of my letter to my wife concerning J. D. I greet you from the heart A. Renault P. S. reply Post office Leith where I will be in 4 or 5 inst and will stay there five or six days. Lecoq was here Saturday he left this morning for Preston (caminade is at the Isle of Man and Bonneau with me in good health tell it to his brother.

Both complete captures, Liverpool dateline, Renault correspondent layers, English commercial phrases, postal evidence and postscript were directly image-checked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002. Origin evidence: P002 dateline and Liverpool postmark on P001. Recipient layers: postal addressee — A. Renault & Cie; textual addressee — Renault & Cie.


Letter from Rivière frères to Hennessy & Saule, 1777-10-12

A letter from La Tremblade to Hennessy & Saule reporting the 1777 grape harvest, wine prospects, scarcity and demand, remaining 4/8 eau-de-vie and the price of boiler salt.

Cognac trade
Hennessy & Saule
Grape harvest
Wine
Eau-de-vie
Prices
Salt
La Tremblade
Hennessy
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000391 - Image 1: Address panel to the Hennessy firm in Cognac, with sealing remnant and docketing

Address panel to the Hennessy firm in Cognac, with sealing remnant and docketing.

NRA-L-000391 image 1 showing the folded address panel to the Hennessy firm and a named partner in Cognac, with a dark sealing remnant and later docketing.

NRA-L-000391 - Image 2: Letter text dated 12 December 1777, with prominent closing signature

Letter text dated 12 December 1777, with prominent closing signature.

NRA-L-000391 image 2 showing handwritten French letter text dated 12 December 1777, discussing sales and quantities, with a prominent closing signature.

[[label: Address panel]] A Messieurs Messieurs Hennessy & Saule à Cognac

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Messieurs Hennessy & Saule a Cognac. LaTremblade 12.e 8.bre 1777. Messieurs Rep. 25 Nous avons l'honneur de vous informer que nous avons commencé les Vendanges: elle promettent moitié moins de vin que l'année derniere, mais il sera beaucoup meilleur. Il n'y a encore point de prix en cette denrée, quy sera très demandée icy, a cause de la petite quantité qu'il y a ailleurs, & principalement en Bretagne, ou les foires ont manqué. Il ne nous reste que quelques Pieces d'eaudevie de 4/8, dont on offre 200.ll sans vendeurs: on en fera gueres l'an prochain. La fourniture a été un peu plus forte que la precedente: le sel de chaudiere est a 750.ll les 28/ Muids, a quitté. Nous avons l'honneur d'etre bien sincerement Messieurs vos très humbles & obeissans serviteurs Riviere freres

[[label: Address panel]] To Messrs. Messrs. Hennessy & Saule in Cognac

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Messrs. Hennessy & Saule in Cognac. La Tremblade, 12 October 1777. Replied the 25th. Gentlemen, We have the honour to inform you that we have begun the grape harvest. It promises half as much wine as last year, but it will be much better. There is not yet any price for this commodity, which will be in great demand here because of the small quantity available elsewhere, principally in Brittany, where the fairs have failed. We have only a few pieces of 4/8 eau-de-vie left, for which 200 livres are offered without sellers; hardly any will be made next year. The supply was a little greater than the previous one; boiler salt is at 750 livres for 28 muids, duty paid. We have the honour to be very sincerely, Gentlemen, your very humble and obedient servants, Rivière frères.

Both complete captures, La Tremblade dateline, Hennessy & Saule recipient, quantities, commercial wording, sealing evidence and date were directly image-checked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; 8bre is the historical abbreviation for October. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and docket on P001.


Letter from Sautter frères to Hennessy & Churn, 1805-04-11

Sautter frères advise Hennessy & Churn that G. Lucadou of Bordeaux has a licence naming Nantes as the port of departure which may suit one of their shipments.

Cognac trade
Hennessy
Shipping licences
Nantes
Bordeaux
Antwerp

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000392 - Image 1: Address panel to a Cognac correspondent, with postal marking, seal remnant and docketing

Address panel to a Cognac correspondent, with postal marking, seal remnant and docketing.

NRA-L-000392 image 1 showing the folded address panel to a correspondent in Cognac, with a postal marking, seal remnant and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000392 - Image 2: First page of the letter, with dated heading and commercial correspondence

First page of the letter, with dated heading and commercial correspondence.

NRA-L-000392 image 2 showing the first page of a handwritten French commercial letter, with a dated heading and folded paper.

NRA-L-000392 - Image 3: Continuation and closing of the letter, with signature and visible folds

Continuation and closing of the letter, with signature and visible folds.

NRA-L-000392 image 3 showing the continuation and signed closing of a handwritten French letter on a folded sheet.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Hennessy & Churn Cognac

[[label: Letter text, first page]] Anvers le 21 Germinal 13 Messieurs Hennessy & Churn à Cognac Nous nous faisons un plaisir de vous prevenir que monsr. G. Lucadou de Bordeaux a la Semaine pne. une licence, qui quoique designaut le port de Nante pour point de depart, pourroit peut être vous convenir pour une de vos expeditions. — En consequence, s'il y a lieu, nous vous engageons à vous en entendre avec le susdit ami de Bordeaux auquel nous avons donné nos preceptions a cet egard. Nous serions bien charmés que de cette occasion pussent naître entre nous quelques raports qui nous seroient des plus agreables.

[[label: Letter text, continuation and closing]] Nous sommes entierement a vos ordres & avons, Messieurs, l'honneur de vous saluer Sautter freres

[[label: Letter text, first page]] Antwerp the 21 Germinal 13 Messieurs Hennessy & Churn in Cognac We are pleased to inform you that Mr. G. Lucadou of Bordeaux has next week a license, which although designating the port of Nantes as the point of departure, could perhaps suit you for one of your shipments. — Consequently, if there is reason to do so, we urge you to come to an understanding with the aforementioned friend from Bordeaux to whom we have given our instructions in this regard. We would be very delighted if from this occasion some relations could be born between us which would be most agreeable to us.

[[label: Letter text, continuation and closing]] We are entirely at your orders & have, Gentlemen, the honor to salute you Sautter brothers

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; 21 Germinal Year XIII corresponds to 11 April 1805. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and ANVERS postal mark on P001.


Letter from A. L. Deprez to Hennessys & Turner, 1803-01-06

A. L. Deprez asks Hennessys & Turner to dispatch a shipment via Ostend to Thomas Blathe and to send notice and bills of lading to both correspondents.

Cognac trade
Hennessy
Shipping
Bills of lading
Ostend
Liège

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000393 - Image 1: Address panel to a Cognac firm, with postal mark, seal and later annotations

Address panel to a Cognac firm, with postal mark, seal and later annotations.

NRA-L-000393 image 1 showing the folded address panel to a firm in Cognac, with postal evidence, a red seal and later annotations.

NRA-L-000393 - Image 2: Letter text with dated heading, closing and signature

Letter text with dated heading, closing and signature.

NRA-L-000393 image 2 showing a short handwritten French commercial letter with a dated heading, closing signature, folds and paper losses.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Hennessys & Turner a Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Mess.rs Hennessys & Turner a Cognac Liege le 6 Janv.r 1803 Messieurs! En reponse a L'honneur de la Votre du 29 passé, il Sera Egal que vous m'Expediés Sur ostende a L'adresse de Mr Thomas Blathe. en m'en donnant V. r. L'avis & Connoissements ainsi qu'au dit ami a ostende J'ai L'honneur de vous Saluer de Coeur A. L. Deprez

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs. Hennessys & Turner at Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Messrs. Hennessys & Turner at Cognac Liege the 6th of January 1803 Gentlemen! In reply to the honor of yours of the 29th past, it will be the same that you dispatch to me via Ostend to the address of Mr. Thomas Blathe, giving me your advice & bills of lading as well as to the said friend at Ostend. I have the honor to salute you from the heart A. L. Deprez

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and LIÈGE postal evidence on P001.


Letter from Letard to Hine concerning eau-de-vie sales, 1845-02-20

Letard tells Hine that eighteen tierçons of new eau-de-vie have already been sold, comments on purchases by Martell and Hennessy, and reports strong local trade and prices.

Cognac trade
Hine
Martell
Hennessy
Eau-de-vie
Prices
Archiac
Jarnac
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000394 - Image 1: Address panel to a Cognac recipient, with postal marks, sealing remnant and docketing

Address panel to a Cognac recipient, with postal marks, sealing remnant and docketing.

NRA-L-000394 image 1 showing the folded address panel to a recipient in Cognac, with several postal marks, a sealing remnant and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000394 - Image 2: Letter text with dated heading, commercial account and closing signature

Letter text with dated heading, commercial account and closing signature.

NRA-L-000394 image 2 showing a handwritten French commercial letter with a dated heading, account details and a closing signature.

[[label: Address panel]] A Messieurs hine négociant d'eaudevie a Leur Comptoir Jarnac A Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Archiac Le 20 février 1845 Messieurs Hine J'ai L'honneur de repondre a Votre Lettre du 18 Ct, Je Suis Bien faché de ne pouvoir Satisfaire a Votre demande, qui m'est arrivé un peu tard, Car La Semaine derniere J'ai fini de Vendre mes Eaudevie nouvelles, Le reste de 18 tierçons que nous avons fabriqué a Ma Chaudiere. — Mais Les Messieurs Martell Et hennessy ont toujours fait a jette Ce qui S'est presenté En Bonne qualité. Sur notre petitte place; Car Je Conte qu'il Est parti dans Ce moment Environs 1700 a 1,800 = tierçons de audevie de nos Cruts. — dans Le Courant de novembre Je m'etais presenté a Votre Comptoir, Mais Vous trouviez Les prix trops Elevés = Et Ce Courant d'affaire a toujours Continué = Ce qui Ma determiné a diriger Mes affairres d'un autre Coté, a Mon prochain Voyage a Cognac ou Jarnac Je Me ferai L'honneur d'aller Vous Voir — Recevez Messieurs L'assurance du profond respect avec Lequel J'ai L'honneur d'etre Votre très humble — Serviteur Letard

[[label: Address panel]] To Messieurs Hine, eau-de-vie merchants at their office Jarnac To Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Archiac, February 20, 1845 Messieurs Hine I have the honor to reply to your letter of the 18th inst. I am very sorry not to be able to satisfy your request, which arrived a little late, for last week I finished selling my new eaux-de-vie, the remaining 18 tierçons that we produced at my boiler. — But Messieurs Martell and Hennessy have always bought what has presented itself in good quality on our little square; for I reckon that at this moment around 1,700 to 1,800 tierçons of eaux-de-vie of our growths have left. — During the course of November I presented myself at your office, but you found the prices too high = and this course of business has always continued = which determined me to direct my business elsewhere. On my next trip to Cognac or Jarnac I will do myself the honor of going to see you — Receive, Messieurs, the assurance of the profound respect with which I have the honor to be your very humble — Servant Letard

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and ARCHIAC postal mark on P001.


Letter from J. J. Beaujean & fils to Hennessys & Turner, 1793-12-10

J. J. Beaujean & fils acknowledge and forward four recent letters from Hennessys & Turner and explain that future receipts need only be confirmed if a preceding letter goes astray.

Cognac trade
Hennessy
Commercial correspondence
Forwarded letters
Postal networks
Liège

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000395 - Image 1: Address panel to Hennessy & Turner in Cognac, with seal and docketing

Address panel to Hennessy & Turner in Cognac, with seal and docketing.

NRA-L-000395 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Hennessy & Turner in Cognac, with a red sealing remnant and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000395 - Image 2: Letter text with dated heading, numbered references and prominent signature

Letter text with dated heading, numbered references and prominent signature.

NRA-L-000395 image 2 showing a handwritten French commercial letter with a dated heading, numbered references, prominent signature and physical paper losses.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Hennessys & Turner à Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Mr Hennessys & Turner à Cognac Liege ce 10: xbre 1793 Messieurs! Les lettres que vous nous avez adressées le 13: 18: 21: 27 passé nous Sont bien parvenues, et parties par le premier courier pour leurs destinations. à present que vous vous refererez chaque fois à votre precedente de telle date, il ne Sera plus nécessaire de vous en accuser la réception, ne fut que cette précedente ne Soit égarée. Vos devoués amis J. J. Beaujean & fils 16 Décembre avec une lettre 3

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Hennessys & Turner at Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Mr Hennessys & Turner at Cognac Liege this 10 December 1793 Gentlemen! The letters that you addressed to us on the 13th, 18th, 21st, and 27th past have reached us safely, and left by the first courier for their destinations. Now that you will refer each time to your preceding one of such a date, it will no longer be necessary to acknowledge receipt to you, unless this preceding one should be lost. Your devoted friends J. J. Beaujean & fils 16 December with a letter 3

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; xbre is the historical abbreviation for December. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and Liège docket and postal evidence on P001.


Letter from Veuve J. Beaujean & fils to Hennessys & Turner, 1793-11-08

Veuve J. Beaujean & fils acknowledge Hennessys & Turner's letters and report forwarding four enclosures for British correspondents including Wyld & Johnson, John Shoolbred, Charles Herries & Co and Richard Sanderson.

Liège
Cognac
Liège–Cognac; Cognac–Britain

Cognac trade
Hennessy
British market
Forwarded letters
Commercial correspondence
Liège
Britain

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000396 - Image 1: Address panel to Hennessy & Turner in Cognac, with seal and docketing

NRA-L-000396 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Hennessy & Turner in Cognac, with a red sealing remnant and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000396 - Image 2: Letter text naming commercial correspondents, with dated heading and signature

Letter text naming commercial correspondents, with dated heading and signature.

NRA-L-000396 image 2 showing a handwritten French commercial letter with a dated heading, named correspondents, signature and visible folds.

[[label: Address panel]] A Messieurs Messieurs Hennessys & Turner Negts à Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Mrs Hennessys & Turner à Cognac Liége ce 8: 9bre 1793 Messieurs Vos honorées lettres du 16: 21: 28: 7bre: 28 & 30 passé nous sont bien parvenües, et vos incluses ont toûjours parti d'abord pour leurs destinations; vos 4 dernieres profiteront de notre premier Courier pour l'Angleterre, vous en annoncez 5, mais nous n'en avons trouvé que 4, qui sont pour Mrs Wyld & Johnson, John Shoolbred, Chs Herries & Co, et Richd Sanderson. Vos devoués La Ve J: Beaujean & fils

[[label: Address panel]] To Messrs Messrs Hennessys & Turner Merchants in Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Messrs Hennessys & Turner in Cognac Liège this 8 November 1793 Gentlemen Your honored letters of 16, 21, 28 September, 28 & 30 ultimo have reached us safely, and your enclosures have always departed immediately for their destinations; your last 4 will take advantage of our first Courier for England, you announce 5 of them, but we only found 4, which are for Messrs Wyld & Johnson, John Shoolbred, Charles Herries & Co, and Richard Sanderson. Your devoted The Widow J. Beaujean & sons

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; 9bre is the historical abbreviation for November. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and Liège docket on P001.


Letter and invoice from Hennessys & Turner to P. F. Goppal, 1802-08-06

Hennessys & Turner send P. F. Goppal an invoice for four quarter-casks of very old eau-de-vie carried by Bernier dit Francoeur, totalling 397 francs 10, and discuss an account extract for syndics.

Cognac trade
Hennessy
Eau-de-vie
Invoices
Quarter-casks
Carriage
Angoulême
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000397 - Image 1: Address panel to an Angoulême recipient, with postal evidence, seal and docketing

Address panel to an Angoulême recipient, with postal evidence, seal and docketing.

NRA-L-000397 image 1 showing the folded address panel to a recipient in Angoulême, with postal evidence, a sealing remnant and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000397 - Image 2: Covering letter concerning the enclosed invoice, with closing signature

Covering letter concerning the enclosed invoice, with closing signature.

NRA-L-000397 image 2 showing a handwritten French covering letter concerning an enclosed invoice, with a dated heading, closing and signature.

NRA-L-000397 - Image 3: Enclosed invoice for four quarters of aged brandy, with quantities and charges

Enclosed invoice for four quarters of aged brandy, with quantities and charges.

NRA-L-000397 image 3 showing an enclosed handwritten invoice for four quarters of aged brandy, with quantities, charges and a large commercial signature.

[[label: Address panel]] à Mr. P. F. [Goppal?] au grand cerf à Angoulême

[[label: Covering letter]] Mr P. F. [Goppal?] Angoulême Cognac 18 Thermidor 10 Vous avés incluse, Monsieur, la facture de quatre quarteaux d'eaudevie très vieille expédiés par Bernier montant a F 397. 10. que vous nous remettrés a votre plus grande convenance. Voudriés vous avoir la bonté de dire a Messieurs, les Syndics chargés de la verification des creances sur Monds d'Aigre que nous allons leur remettre un Extrait de Compte courant conformément a leurs desirs. Agréés nous vous prions nos plus sinceres salutations Hennessys & Turner

[[label: Enclosed invoice]] Facture de quatre quarteaux d'eaudevie très vieille expédiés le 14 du courant à Mr. P. F. [Goppal?] à Angoulême par la voiture de Bernier dit Francoeur de la dite ville, emballés recouverts de toile, marqués comme en marge, numérotés & dépotants comme il suit. [in left margin:] K [in center:] No. 309 ne Varietur No. 1.. à 3 2.. à 3 3.. à 3 4.. à 3 [printed dotted leader] 12 Veltes à f 30 la velte [printed dotted leader] f 360,, Futailles & emballage [printed dotted leader] f 36,, Timbre de la lettre de voiture [printed dotted leader] 1,,10 [printed dotted leader] f 397,,10 S. E. Cognac 18 Thermidor an 10 Hennessys & Turner

[[label: Address panel]] To Mr. P. F. [Goppal?] at the Grand Cerf in Angoulême

[[label: Covering letter]] Mr P. F. [Goppal?] Angoulême Cognac, 18 Thermidor, Year 10 You have enclosed, Sir, the invoice for four quarter-casks of very old brandy dispatched by Bernier, amounting to F 397.10, which you will remit to us at your greatest convenience. Would you have the goodness to tell the gentlemen, the syndics charged with verifying the claims on Messrs d'Aigre, that we are going to send them an extract from the current account in accordance with their wishes. Accept, we pray you, our most sincere greetings Hennessys & Turner

[[label: Enclosed invoice]] Invoice for four quarter-casks of very old brandy dispatched on the 14th of the current month to Mr. P. F. [Goppal?] in Angoulême by the carriage of Bernier called Francoeur of the said city, packed and covered with canvas, marked as in the margin, numbered and containing as follows. [in left margin:] K [in center:] No. 309 ne varietur No. 1.. at 3 2.. at 3 3.. at 3 4.. at 3 [printed dotted leader] 12 veltes at f 30 per velte [printed dotted leader] f 360,, Casks and packing [printed dotted leader] f 36,, Stamp for the waybill [printed dotted leader] 1,,10 [printed dotted leader] f 397,,10 S. E. Cognac, 18 Thermidor, Year 10 Hennessys & Turner

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P003 and P002; 18 Thermidor Year X corresponds to 6 August 1802. Origin evidence: Datelines on the covering letter and invoice and COGNAC postal evidence on P001.


Letter from Parvissieu fils to Gautier l'aîné, 1758-10-03

Parvissieu fils arranges for the carrier Jean Croizy of Romorantin to collect eight to ten tierçons of eau-de-vie from Gautier l'aîné for Orléans after a journey to Bordeaux.

Orléans–Cognac via Romorantin and Bordeaux

Cognac trade
Gautier
Eau-de-vie
Carriers
Jean Croizy
Romorantin
Orléans
Bordeaux
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000398 - Image 1: Address panel to Monsieur Gautier l’aîné in Cognac, with postal marks and docketing

Address panel to Monsieur Gautier l’aîné in Cognac, with postal marks and docketing.

NRA-L-000398 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Monsieur Gautier l’aîné in Cognac, with Orléans postal marks, a sealing trace and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000398 - Image 2: Letter text with commercial discussion, marginal note and closing signature

Letter text with commercial discussion, marginal note and closing signature.

NRA-L-000398 image 2 showing a handwritten French commercial letter with a marginal note, closing signature, folds and small paper holes.

[[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Gautier l'aîné négociant à Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] a Mr gautier L'ainé a Cognac A orleans Le 3 8bre 1758 Monsieur suivant vos ordre nous avons donner un Billette au sieur jean Croizy de romorantin pour a ses Chargée Ches vous huite a dix tierçon d'eauvie pour orleans a raison de une Livre par vette vous pouvés Luy donner Entoute surtée Cest un Bon voiturier Comme il Est Chargée pour Bordeaux il doit passer Ches vous au no L'an pour vous prevenir de luy faire tenir prais pour sont Retour il Est partis de Ches nous Le premier Courant pour serendre Le 15 dudit pro de la foire a Bordeaux ausitot L'apresente Billeu je vous prie d'avoir La Bontée de me donner de vos nouvelle Cest La graCe que j'espere de vous Esperant que vous soiés arivée En parfaite santé Et suit avec un profon Respect Monsieur Monsieur par Cette mesme je La Libertée d'asurée madame votre Epouze de mes civilitée Votre tres humble Et tres obbeissant serviteur pr mon perre parvissieu fils

[[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Gautier the elder merchant in Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] To Mr. Gautier the elder at Cognac At Orléans, October 3, 1758 Sir, Following your orders we have given a note to Mr. Jean Croizy of Romorantin to load at your place eight to ten tierçons of brandy for Orléans at the rate of one livre per vette. You can give it to him in all safety, he is a good carrier. As he is loaded for Bordeaux he must pass by your place at the new year to warn you to have it ready for his return. He left our place on the first of the current month to go on the 15th of the said month near the fair in Bordeaux. As soon as this note is presented, I pray you to have the goodness to give me your news. It is the grace that I hope from you, hoping that you have arrived in perfect health. And I am with profound respect, Sir, Sir, by this same I take the liberty to assure Madam your wife of my civilities. Your very humble and very obedient servant for my father Parvissieu son

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; 8bre is the historical abbreviation for October. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002, ORLEANS postal mark and docket on P001.


Letter from Gustave Sassot to Sardin & Darsy, 1875-03-19

Gustave Sassot places and discusses several orders for eaux-de-vie and spirits, reports complaints about a woody taste, and resigns his representation of Sardin & Darsy.

Cognac trade
Sardin & Darsy
Eau-de-vie
Foudres
Commercial representation
Épernay
Cognac
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000399 - Image 1: Address panel to a Cognac firm on ruled paper, with postage stamp and postal marks

Address panel to a Cognac firm on ruled paper, with postage stamp and postal marks.

NRA-L-000399 image 1 showing a folded ruled-paper address panel to a firm in Cognac, with a blue postage stamp, postal marks, holes and docketing.

NRA-L-000399 - Image 2: Commercial letter on ruled paper, with quantities, prices and closing signature

Commercial letter on ruled paper, with quantities, prices and closing signature.

NRA-L-000399 image 2 showing a handwritten French commercial letter on ruled paper, with quantities, prices, a closing signature, folds and small holes.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Sardin & Darsy à Cognac Charente

[[label: Letter text]] GUSTAVE SASSOT ÉPERNAY (CHAMPAGNE) Epernay le 19 Mars 1875 228 89 Messieurs Sardin & Darsy à Cognac Veuillez expédier à Mr Gustave Buache, négociant à Epernay 1 foudre 4 hectolitres Gd Champagne 1874 60 degrés environ en plus f 170 l'h° logé avec port semblable à l'échantillon qui a été laissé, livrable fin avril, payable à 6 mois. à Mr Tissart Chiecelin négociant à Epernay 1 foudre 2 hectolitres Esprit Gd Champagne 1872 89 degrés f 280 l'h° logé avec port livrable de suite, payable comme les affaires précédentes. L'avant dernier envoi que vous avez fait à cet honorable client avait un goût de bois, il vous a tourné ce qui lui reste. il a été convenu avec votre Mr Sardin que vous lui ferez une bonification proportionnelle à la perte qu'il a subie & qu'il a énumérée à votre dit Mr Sardin. à Mr Gallet, négociant au Mesnil s/ Oger 1 foudre 2 hectolitres Petits Champagnes 1874 60 degrés f 110 l'h° logé avec port livrable de Cognac le 1/ avril prochain, payable à 90 jours escompte 3 % D'ici là Mr Gallet vous demandera probablement un baril de 30 à 40 litres Cognac vieux f 200. Ce client est aussi difficile qu'il paye bien veuillez donc le servir en conséquence Veuillez me débiter Moi même de n° 2902 1 fut 113 litres Gd Champagne 1872 (eau de vie 60 d) f 200 l'h° logé rendu franco sans commission (l'un compensant l'autre.) J'ai le regret, Messieurs, de vous prévenir que je ne puis plus continuer à vous représenter, cette décision est irrévocable & je vous saurai gré de n'insister ni par lettre ni verbalement pour que je continue. Je tiens à votre disposition les eaux de vie & esprits que vous avez chez moi; si j'y pensais pouvoir les placer dans un délai de 2 ou 3 mois je vous dirais: tout en cessant de vous représenter je vous les placerai, mais je ne pense pas que cela soit possible, aussi je crois qu'il serait préférable dans votre intérêt, que je vous les retourne à Cognac. Quoiqu'il en soit j'attendrai vos ordres afin de vous éviter tous frais inutiles. Vous m'adresserez notre reliquat de compte à votre convenance. Veuillez, Messieurs, agréer mes civilités G Sassot

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Sardin & Darsy in Cognac Charente

[[label: Letter text]] GUSTAVE SASSOT ÉPERNAY (CHAMPAGNE) Epernay the 19 March 1875 228 89 Messieurs Sardin & Darsy in Cognac Please dispatch to Mr Gustave Buache, merchant in Epernay 1 foudre 4 hectoliters Gd Champagne 1874 60 degrees approximately more f 170 the h° housed with carriage similar to the sample that was left, deliverable end of April, payable at 6 months. to Mr Tissart Chiecelin merchant in Epernay 1 foudre 2 hectoliters Spirit Gd Champagne 1872 89 degrees f 280 the h° housed with carriage deliverable immediately, payable like the previous business. The next to last shipment that you made to this honorable client had a taste of wood, he has returned to you what remains to him. it was agreed with your Mr Sardin that you will make him a proportional allowance for the loss that he has suffered & that he has enumerated to your said Mr Sardin. to Mr Gallet, merchant at Mesnil s/ Oger 1 foudre 2 hectoliters Petits Champagnes 1874 60 degrees f 110 the h° housed with carriage deliverable from Cognac the 1/ April next, payable at 90 days discount 3 % Between now and then Mr Gallet will probably ask you for a barrel of 30 to 40 liters Cognac old f 200. This client is as difficult as he pays well please therefore serve him accordingly Please debit me Myself for n° 2902 1 fut 113 liters Gd Champagne 1872 (eau de vie 60 d) f 200 the h° housed delivered free without commission (one compensating the other.) I have the regret, Messieurs, to inform you that I can no longer continue to represent you, this decision is irrevocable & I will be grateful to you not to insist either by letter or verbally for me to continue. I hold at your disposition the eaux de vie & spirits that you have at my place; if I thought I could place them in a delay of 2 or 3 months I would tell you: while ceasing to represent you I will place them for you, but I do not think that this is possible, therefore I believe that it would be preferable in your interest, that I return them to you in Cognac. Whatever the case I will await your orders in order to avoid you all useless expenses. You will address to me our balance of account at your convenience. Please, Messieurs, accept my civilities G Sassot

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002 and Epernay postmark on P001. Origin evidence: Printed letterhead and dateline on P002; EPERNAY postal mark on P001.


Letter from J. L. Martell to Poulet père & fils, 1836-04-11

J. L. Martell discusses his financial difficulties, a proposed thirty-percent dividend to creditors, wine valuation, and the personal and commercial relationship with Poulet père & fils.

Cognac trade
Martell
Creditors
Dividend
Wine valuation
Paris
Beaune
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000400 - Image 1: Address panel to Beaune, with postal marks, sealing remnant and docketing

Address panel to Beaune, with postal marks, sealing remnant and docketing.

NRA-L-000400 image 1 showing the folded address panel to a recipient in Beaune, with postal marks, a dark sealing remnant and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000400 - Image 2: First page of a letter dated in Paris, with extensive commercial and personal discussion

First page of a letter dated in Paris, with extensive commercial and personal discussion.

NRA-L-000400 image 2 showing the first page of a long handwritten French letter dated in Paris, with folds and dense text.

NRA-L-000400 - Image 3: Continuation of the long letter, written across the folded sheet

Continuation of the long letter, written across the folded sheet.

NRA-L-000400 image 3 showing the continuation of a long handwritten French letter across a folded sheet.

NRA-L-000400 - Image 4: Closing portion of the letter with prominent signature, seal and postal marks

Closing portion of the letter with prominent signature, seal and postal marks.

NRA-L-000400 image 4 showing the closing portion of a handwritten French letter with a prominent signature, sealing remnant, postal marks and folds.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Poulet Pere & fils Beaune Côte D'or.

[[label: Letter text, first page]] Paris 11 Avril 1836. Votre voyageur Mr. Chambose est venu le 6 Ct. me remettre Mon cher Monsieur la lettre de V/ Maison du 9 Mars repondant à celle que je vous avais adressée le 9 Fevr. & 1er. Mars recapitulant tout ce qui s'etait passé entre nous depuis l'epoque de mes difficultes, qui loin de presenter l'amelioration desirée dans ma position n'offre qu'un capital en marchandises suffisant à peine pour etablir le dividende de 30 p% dont je vous ai parlé dans ma dernier & que vous vous refusez de recevoir, malgré l'acquiescement presque general de tous mes Créanciers à cet arrangement. Pour convaincus de mes malheurs & de la droiture & de la loyauté de mes procedes n'ont pas hesités un moment à y souscrire - J'espere donc, Mon cher Monsieur Auguste, qu'en ressouvenance de nos anciens rapports d'amitié & de l'importance des affaires que nous avons traittées ensemble, & dans lesquelles j'ai été bien malheureux en dernier lieu ainsi que vous le savez, vous voudrez bien vous joindre aussi à eux & accepter ce dividende comme je vous l'ai detaillé par ma dern. Tous les vins qui le composent sont excellents & parfaitement choisis. - Vous pouvez vous reposer sur mon palais - J'en aurais moi même

[[label: Letter text, continuation]] rendu juge votre voyageur, si je l'avais cru competent dans cette expertise mais au dedain avec lequel il traitta ma proposition la taxant de Gachis j'avais pensé que cet intermediaire eut les connaissances necessaires pour qu'on rapportat à la degustation. Je vous prie donc, Mon cher Monsieur, de m'epargner l'humiliation de discuter à l'avenir avec Mr. Chambose des interets qui lui sont étrangers & de renfermer cette discussion entre nous. Rappellez vous aussi que vous m'avez promis de m'indemniser sur une partie de Volnay que vous me vendites en 1829 & sur laquelle je perdis 70 p% & que sur ceux qui font l'objet de n/ discussion presente, je perdrai vraisemblablement l'entier Capital - Cette réclamation est basée sur la justice vous ne pouvez donc y être sourd & j'espere aussi que vous preterez une oreille favorable à celle de la vieille amitié & de l'ancien attachement qui a uni nos deux maisons depuis si longtems. Faite, Mon cher Monsieur Auguste, que je puisse être bientot à même de reprendre les affaires & de m'efforcer par mon travail & par les secours que j'espere trouver chez mes amis, de regagner ce que j'ai perdu Vous ne voudrez pas en consideration de toutes ces raisons vous refusez à m'entendre & dans l'espoir d'une reponse prompte & favorable, je vous renouvelle ici Mon

[[label: Letter text and closing]] cher Monsieur, l'assurance bien Cordiale de mes Civilités affectueuses Votre tout dévoué J L Martell

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs. Poulet Father & sons Beaune Côte D'or.

[[label: Letter text, first page]] Paris 11 April 1836. Your traveler Mr. Chambose came on the 6th of this month to deliver to me, my dear Sir, the letter from your House of 9 March replying to the one that I had addressed to you on 9 Feb. & 1 March recapitulating everything that had happened between us since the time of my difficulties, which far from presenting the desired improvement in my position offers only a capital in merchandise barely sufficient to establish the dividend of 30 percent of which I spoke to you in my last & which you refuse to receive, despite the almost general acquiescence of all my Creditors to this arrangement. To convince of my misfortunes & of the uprightness & loyalty of my proceedings have not hesitated a moment to subscribe to it - I hope therefore, my dear Monsieur Auguste, that in remembrance of our old relations of friendship & of the importance of the business that we have transacted together, & in which I have been very unfortunate lately as you know, you will be willing to join them also & accept this dividend as I detailed it to you by my last. All the wines that compose it are excellent & perfectly chosen. - You can rely on my palate - I would have myself

[[label: Letter text, continuation]] made your traveler the judge, if I had believed him competent in this appraisal but at the disdain with which he treated my proposal taxing it as a Mess I had thought that this intermediary had the necessary knowledge for one to refer to the tasting. I pray you therefore, my dear Sir, to spare me the humiliation of discussing in the future with Mr. Chambose interests which are foreign to him & to confine this discussion between us. Remember also that you promised to indemnify me on a lot of Volnay that you sold me in 1829 & on which I lost 70 percent & that on those which are the object of our present discussion, I will lose in all likelihood the entire Capital - This claim is based on justice you cannot therefore be deaf to it & I hope also that you will lend a favorable ear to that of the old friendship & of the old attachment which has united our two houses for so long. Act, my dear Monsieur Auguste, so that I may soon be able to resume business & to strive by my work & by the help that I hope to find among my friends, to regain what I have lost You will not want in consideration of all these reasons to refuse to hear me & in the hope of a prompt & favorable reply, I renew to you here my

[[label: Letter text and closing]] dear Sir, the very Cordial assurance of my affectionate Civilities Your entirely devoted J L Martell

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; Paris and Beaune postal marks on P001 and P004. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and Paris postal evidence.


Letter from Alexander Paterson to James Hennessy & Co, 1852-01-29

Alexander Paterson reports payments and shipments of pale brandy for Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leith, including consignments carried by the Rhine and Urania.

Cognac trade
Hennessy
Pale brandy
Shipping
Leith
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Rhine
Urania
Britain

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000401 - Image 1: Address panel to James Hennessy fils in Cognac, with stamps, seal and docketing

Address panel to James Hennessy fils in Cognac, with stamps, seal and docketing.

NRA-L-000401 image 1 showing a blue folded address panel to James Hennessy fils in Cognac, with multiple postal marks, a red seal and docketing.

NRA-L-000401 - Image 2: First page of an English commercial letter from Leith, with shipping information and signature

First page of an English commercial letter from Leith, with shipping information and signature.

NRA-L-000401 image 2 showing the first page of a handwritten English commercial letter from Leith, with shipping information and a closing signature.

NRA-L-000401 - Image 3: Continuation of the letter with brandy prices, forwarding instructions and initials

Continuation of the letter with brandy prices, forwarding instructions and initials.

NRA-L-000401 image 3 showing the continuation of an English commercial letter with brandy prices, forwarding instructions and initials on blue paper.

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs James Hennessy & Co Cognac France

[[label: Letter text, first page]] Leith 29th January 1852 Messrs James Hennessy & Co, Cognac, Dear Sirs, I last addressed you 25th Ulto and 16th Inst. I wrote your Mr Augustus Hennessy, 10 Rue de la Concorde, St Honoré, Paris, yesterday, advising my having debited you 20th Inst £55.13/- paid Revd Berkeley Addison, for account of Mr Maurice Hennessy, whom I had the pleasure of seeing yesterday, all well. Please ship per first vessel to Leith for, James Balfour Esqr, Wine Co of Scotland, } Edinburgh, 2 Hhds pale Brandy at f110 — same as last per Cairngorum — about 4% Under Proof. The Rhine Gem are still discharging — tomorrow I expect to forward per Railway under bond the 2 Hhds for Gibb & Bruce for which I shall draw on them at 3 months @ 13/- per Gallon in Glasgow. The Urania has sailed for Charente to take the berth for Leith — I am always, Dear Sirs, Sincerely Yours, Alex. Paterson (P.T.O.)

[[label: Letter text, continuation]] 30th I have to-day forwarded Gibb & Bruce, under bond per Edinr & Glasgow Railway their 2 Hhds pale Brandy ex Rhine — GB No 1557. 59. 57 lins 1.3 u/p " " 1558. 59. 57 " 1.3 u/p 114 Gallons @ 13/- per Gn delivered £74.2.— I shall draw to-day at 3 months for same in that sum, and send you by thye note of Freight &c on thame. Please ship Messrs Wauchope Moodie & Hope, Leith, per first ship to Leith — 1 Cask pale Brandy, @ f280 — mild — 1 " do " , C f140 — about Proof or 1% u/p 1 " Colored " , C " 140 — " do. AP

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; the continuation on P003 is dated the 30th. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and LEITH postal mark on P001.


Letter from Est. Augié Vasseur aîné to Daniel Broussard & fils, 1765-02-05

The sender discusses six barrels of wine for the vessel L'Aumerois, delayed powder dispatches, freight involving Jacob Meyer for Amsterdam and Bruges, and a remittance through Jean Petteraudeau at Rochefort.

Cognac trade
Broussard
Wine
Shipping
Bills of lading
Amsterdam
Bruges
Rochefort
Charente
France — domestic trade

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000402 - Image 1: Address panel to James Broussard fils in Cognac, with sealing remnant

Address panel to James Broussard fils in Cognac, with sealing remnant.

NRA-L-000402 image 1 showing the folded address panel to James Broussard fils in Cognac, with a red sealing remnant and visible folds.

NRA-L-000402 - Image 2: Letter text with dated heading, commercial account and closing signature

Letter text with dated heading, commercial account and closing signature.

NRA-L-000402 image 2 showing a handwritten commercial letter with a dated heading, account details, closing signature and visible folds.

[[label: Address panel]] A Messieurs Messieurs D. Broussard & fils a Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Messieurs Daniel Broussard & fils a Cognac a Charente le 5 fevrier 1765 Rep. 7 d.o Messieurs Nous voyons par l'honneur de Votre lettre du 4 Cour.t que Monsieur nous amene vos 6 tonneaux de vin pour le nav. L'aumerois, ainsy tost l'embarquement voyés nous commettre connoissement a Votre ordre nous craignons que l'expedition des poudres trainera Jusqua la fin de ce mois . un exprès du francois maitre du n.r Jacob Meyer p.r amsterdam qui est icy decharge pour Bruges le fret a 11 > 21 p.t tonneau nous avons Votre remise Jean Petteraudeau a Rochefort de l. 504. nous en retirerons payement nous vous en crediterons Nous avons l'honneur d'etre tres parfaittement Messieurs Vos tres humbles & tres obeissans serviteurs Est. Aug.ie vasseur aine

[[label: Address panel]] To Messrs. Messrs. D. Broussard & Son at Cognac

[[label: Letter text]] Messrs. Daniel Broussard & Son at Cognac at Charente the 5 February 1765 Rep. 7 ditto Messrs. We see by the honor of your letter of the 4th inst. that Monsieur brings us your 6 casks of wine for the ship L'aumerois, as soon as the loading is done see to sending us a bill of lading to your order we fear that the dispatch of the powders will drag on until the end of this month . an express from the Frenchman master of the ship Jacob Meyer for Amsterdam which is here unloaded for Bruges the freight at 11 > 21 per cask we have your remittance Jean Petteraudeau at Rochefort of l. 504. we will withdraw payment for it we will credit you for it We have the honor to be very perfectly Messrs. Your very humble & very obedient servants Est. Aug.ie vasseur elder

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and CHARENTE postal evidence on P001.


Letter from Rochefort & Stewart to Otard Dupuy & Co, 1855-08-10

Rochefort & Stewart acknowledge Otard Dupuy & Co's shipment and invoice for 1854 eaux-de-vie, remit a first of exchange, and report the abolition of restrictive liquor licences and recent trading conditions in New York.

Cognac trade
Otard Dupuy
Eau-de-vie
Bills of exchange
Liquor regulation
Licences
New York
Cognac
United States

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000403 - Image 1: Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with New York and French postal marks

Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with New York and French postal marks.

NRA-L-000403 image 1 showing a blue folded address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with New York and French postal marks, seal trace and docketing.

NRA-L-000403 - Image 2: Duplicate commercial letter from New York, with dated heading and closing signature

Duplicate commercial letter from New York, with dated heading and closing signature.

NRA-L-000403 image 2 showing a handwritten French duplicate commercial letter from New York, with a dated heading, closing signature and folds on blue paper.

[[label: Address panel]] Mess. Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac France p. Asia

[[label: Duplicate letter text]] Duplicata Per Ariel New York le 10 Aout / 55 Messers Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac Messieurs Depuis notre l/ du 27 Juillet que nous vous confirmons nous avons recu votre estimée 25 dit et le Milton arrivée dans notre port ces jours nous a apporté votre Lettre du 8 Mai avec Certificat, Conns.t et facture de 14/2 & 14/4 E. de Vie 1854 s'élevant a Fs 15959.44. Ce navire a commencer a debarque sa cargaison mais encore mais encore nous n'avons rien reçu. Nous vous remettons aujourd hui Premiere de Change @ Fcs 15000 Tte de G. Vom Baur & Co a 3 jour de vue sur Mess.rs A. I. Stern a Paris que nous vous prions de faire encaisser et passer au credit de notre compte Nous regrettons d'apprendre ce que vous nous dites sur l'etat de la nouvelle recolte. Un bon resultat pour la prochaine vendange auraiet mis les E de Vies a des taux qui nous ferait faire des affaires avec moins de risques qu'aujourd hui - La loi restrictive pour la ventes des liquides est aneanté on n'en parle plus, les Importeurs et les detailleurs vendent plus librement que jamais car les licences sont abolise Les affaires ont eté assez actives depuis le 4 Juillet jusqu'a a peu pres le 1 du mois depuis les Ventes se sont ralenti un peu Nous vous saluons bien cordialement Rochefort & Stewart p. J. M. Bruguire

[[label: Duplicate letter text]] Duplicate Per Ariel New York the 10 August / 55 Messers Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac Gentlemen Since our letter of the 27 July which we confirm to you we have received your esteemed 25 ditto and the Milton arrived in our port these days has brought us your Letter of the 8 May with Certificate, Bill of Lading and invoice for 14/2 & 14/4 E. de Vie 1854 amounting to Fs 15959.44. This ship has begun to unload its cargo but still but still we have received nothing. We remit to you today First of Exchange @ Fcs 15000 Draft of G. Vom Baur & Co at 3 days sight on Mess.rs A. I. Stern in Paris which we pray you to have collected and passed to the credit of our account We regret to learn what you tell us about the state of the new harvest. A good result for the next vintage would have put the E de Vies at rates which would make us do business with less risks than today - The restrictive law for the sales of liquids is annihilated one no longer speaks of it, the Importers and the retailers sell more freely than ever because the licenses are abolished Business has been quite active since the 4 July until about the 1 of the month since the Sales have slowed down a little We salute you very cordially Rochefort & Stewart p. J. M. Bruguire

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; 1855 is confirmed by the New York, French transit and Cognac postal marks on P001. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and Rochefort & Stewart New York forwarding mark on P001.


Letter from John A. F. Rachau to Otard Dupuy & Co, 1854-10-03

John A. F. Rachau discusses remittances, brandy orders and credit terms in the United States and Canada, the failed Madeira vintage, rising Hennessy prices, and the possible effects of the Maine Liquor Law.

Cognac trade
Otard Dupuy
Hennessy
Brandy
Credit
Canada
Madeira vintage
Maine Liquor Law
New York
United States

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000404 - Image 1: Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with numerous transatlantic postal marks

Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with numerous transatlantic postal marks.

NRA-L-000404 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with numerous transatlantic postal marks, a red seal and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000404 - Image 2: First page of a long English commercial letter from New York

First page of a long English commercial letter from New York.

NRA-L-000404 image 2 showing the first page of a densely written English commercial letter from New York, with folds and postal offsetting.

NRA-L-000404 - Image 3: Continuation of the English commercial letter with market and shipment discussion

Continuation of the English commercial letter with market and shipment discussion.

NRA-L-000404 image 3 showing the continuation of a densely written English commercial letter discussing markets and shipments.

NRA-L-000404 - Image 4: Conclusion of the English letter with closing and signature

Conclusion of the English letter with closing and signature.

NRA-L-000404 image 4 showing the concluding page of an English commercial letter with closing lines, signature, folds and a damaged right edge.

[[label: Address panel]] p Arabia Messieurs Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac Charente France via Paris

[[label: Letter text, first page]] Messrs Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac New York 3d October 1854 Dear Sirs I had this pleasure last on the 29th Ulto & I advised enclosing in four firsts of Exchang f 10000 ~ and f 15642 27/ of which the seconds are annexed. I then requested you to debit me, against the above in New Account, with f 15000, to the Credit of Mr V. Barsalou, last 24 Decr. and f 10000 " " " " Mess Bayaud & Treadwell 24 Decr which, confirming, have now to acknowledge the receipt of your favor 16 Sepr Messrs Bayaud & Treadwell tell me of having remitted you further f 20000, which, I presume, will nearly cover their indebtedness so far. They have been expecting to hear from you about an additional ship= ment of a previous order at f 19.40 or under, in which, no doubt, they must be mistaken, at least as regards the price of f 18.50. They sent you some more orders lately, of which I have no particulars. I have been informed by Messrs R E Kelly & Co that they had requested their Senior to apply to you for another supply of Brandy, but believe they counterorder'd it on hearing of the late advance to f 20.40. Unless they come to a more convenient arrangement for an earlier settle= ment of their purchases, I shall not at all be sorry if they go without further supplies from you. The time already taken to square off the shipment p James Gray, is quite unreasonable, and in many respects it is not desirable to have such operations repeated, without a positive understanding when payment is to be made. It has caused many urgent enquiries from our other friends, if Messrs Kelly & Co have promptly settled for such large importations, and whence they got the means to do it. To avoid the supposition that they were allowed unusual facilities, of which others might be anxious to avail on similar occasions, and in order to strengthen the Credit of the House with whom we deal so largely, I have been compelled to maintain that their settlement was perfectly

[[label: Letter text, continuation]] satisfactory, a story very reluctant to my way of thinking. As prices must further advance, they are in no hurry to settle with me for the remaining 50 half Pipes ex James Gray, but am in hopes to see this dependency closed before long. The information about Mr Hugh Fraser, obtained indirect, fully con firms what I already said on the 16 Sepr. He is consider'd a very honorable and trustworthy merchant, well suited for the purpose you require, but of very limited means. The great difficulty in the Canadian trade is to obtain a ready settlement on arrival of Goods order'd, as a Credit of 3 to 4 Mths is always expected, which involves frequently a considerable risk, for which a simple charge for Interest is a very unadequate remuneration. The large importers there are not easily brought to offend their correspondents in England, through whom they obtain such a variety of articles bought by them on liberal terms, and in consequence thereof prefer to give them orders for other Goods on which their London friends enjoy a liberal Commission. Therefore only the second class of dealers can be induced to give direct orders for Brandies, who, as I have said, expect a Credit on arrival. I may have taken not quite a right view of this case, but cannot help to remark that should Mr Fraser tapp the retail trade, by taking orders for a few half Pipes each, the hope to secure any respectable wholesale dealer must be very slight. The present high prices must necessarily check the Consumption in Canada as well as elsewhere. Mr Siqueira returned from Europa by the America p Liverpool on the 30 Sepr but anxious to reach his home in Philadelphia, I had very little conversation with him on business matters. He feels extremely grateful for your friendly attentions to him whilst with you. His report about the total failure of the Vintage in Madeira, and elsewhere, is really distressing, and leads me to apprehend that the trade in Wines and Spirits is in danger of annihilation for some years to come. It is always best to hope for better things,

[[label: Letter text, conclusion]] but I must confess the future looks extremely gloomy, and since the disease in the Vines has become so very general, it is not likely that it will disappear all at once. The value of all the Wines and Brandies still left must rise in proportion to their encreasing scarcity, so that ere long they will rank among luxuries, too high in prices to continue as a beverage. Mess Hennessy already talk of f 24 p Velt, and refuse every engagement unless considerably above f 20.40. There is scarcely any doubt that your prices will reach the above figure before the end of the year. This would be equal to $ 5.10 p Gallon here. At present the $ 4.50, command only from $ 4.30 a 50, at which the sales are extremely small. It appears that Mess G. Heidsieck & Sons still are indebted to you about f 18000, for which they occasionally express some desire to remit through me, but the Exchange seems always to be too high for them. The above contains the last Invoice they had, p Felicia, besides a Balance of a preceding one. I am surprised that people so full of should allow this amount to be left so long unpaid. They have only a few Casks of your Brandy unsold, but purchased a round parcel lately of Marett's Brandy, on which they are likely to make a large profit. I did not expect that they would touch any Brandies but yours, but as they talk of quitting the trade should the 'Maine Liquor Law' be enacted, we are likely to have nothing further from them. There are several parcels of P. Cale afloat, which holders are anxious to realize, and do sell at reduced prices. Mr Hilger and Mr Pender supplied themselves through these channels, afraid of importing Brandies at present high and uncertain prices. I remain with esteem, Dear Sirs Yours faithfully John A. F. Rachau.

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002 and October 1854 New York and French postal marks on P001. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and NEW-YORK postal evidence on P001.


Letter from Levant Smith to Otard Dupuy & Co, 1848-08-04

Levant Smith sends accounts and sales statements, reconciles freight and rent charges, and reports British orders for brandy in hogsheads and barrels, including requested colour and payment terms.

Cognac trade
Otard Dupuy
Brandy
Accounts
Freight
Hogsheads
Barrels
Liverpool
British market
Britain

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000405 - Image 1: Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with postal marks and extensive docketing

Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with postal marks and extensive docketing.

NRA-L-000405 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with several postal marks, seal trace and extensive manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000405 - Image 2: First page of a cross-written English commercial letter from Liverpool

First page of a cross-written English commercial letter from Liverpool.

NRA-L-000405 image 2 showing the first page of a densely cross-written English commercial letter from Liverpool on a folded sheet.

NRA-L-000405 - Image 3: Continuation of the cross-written English letter with market and shipping details

Continuation of the cross-written English letter with market and shipping details.

NRA-L-000405 image 3 showing the continuation of a densely cross-written English commercial letter with market and shipping details.

NRA-L-000405 - Image 4: Conclusion of the letter with signature, seal and postal marks

Conclusion of the letter with signature, seal and postal marks.

NRA-L-000405 image 4 showing the concluding page of an English commercial letter with closing signature, red seal, postal marks, folds and a small paper loss.

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac France

[[label: Letter text, first page]] Liverpool 4 Aug 1848 Messrs Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac Gentlemen Herewith we hand you, your accounts to 30 June 1848 which we hope will be found correct. you will observe we have given you credit for Cap Madue's bill omitted in our last for £16.5/ the other item pointed out in your respects of the 2 Sep 1847 of £4.16.3 is correct as per statement, it being a charge for freight on 10 Hhds of [shot?] Souchay which we had omitted to charge in the account sales, and which we thought we had before pointed out – say Nett proceeds as per rendered £509.12.9 less Freight omitted 4.16.3 £504.16.8 We are sorry to observe we omitted to charge Rent on several sales rendered to you in June last amounting to £18.12.6 as per particulars on statement enclosed – We also enclose a/c sales of all disposed of to 30 June together with a statement of stock on hand on that day The balance will be much reduced by the several amounts now becoming due per Dixon, Knowles, Winkle, Page, Ness, Dixon, Granger

[[label: Letter text, continuation]] are prepared to accept your draft for the Brandy per "Sirius" but hope you will draw at 4 M/d per 22 July, adding one months Int say £699.0.5 amt Invoice one Mo Int 2.18.3 £701.18.8 this will fall due in Nov which, they say, will suit them much better having at this time of the year to make large purchases of Fruit & Sugar which fall due in Oct, they purchase Raspberries by the Ton weight at a time (chiefly in Ireland) they surprised us by saying they use upwards of 20 Tons of annun in making Jam – Messrs Maples assure us you shall not suffer by the confi -dence you have placed in them – The "Crescent" is now delivering her cargo when completed you shall have sales of & Knowles & Co proportion as soon as possible – We have seen these Gentlemen this morning but cannot as yet persuade em to order more, upon the terms passed in your favour of the 22 June tho' they say they feel somewhat inclined to give you an additional order Messrs Pim & Co have at length made up their minds to give another order, they say the last you sent them was the best you ever did ship for them, and should those now ordered by equal they will double the quantity next time – they now wish

[[label: Letter text, conclusion]] you to ship them 10 Hhds 20 Barrels same sized packages quality & colour as the last, to which they have added 4 Hhds and 8 Barrels Pale, say together 14 Hhds 28 Barrels @ 4/4 per Gal delivered as per your favour of the 22 June – they add, they wish the Pale not to be too pale. but rather a dark straw colour We do hope things are improving in this place – if the Irish would only be quiet we should do! We remain Yours truly Levant Smith

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002 and Liverpool, Boulogne, Châteauneuf and Cognac postal marks. Origin evidence: Dateline on P002 and LIVERPOOL postal marks on P001 and P004.


Letter from Stewart & Brugiere to Martell & Cie, 1856-12-09

Stewart & Brugiere order old eaux-de-vie from Martell, ask for casks and contents to be invoiced separately because of United States customs duties, and remit a bill of exchange; an enclosed duplicate discusses quotations for new and old eaux-de-vie.

Cognac trade
Martell
Eau-de-vie
Customs duties
Casks
Bills of exchange
New York
United States market
United States

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000406 - Image 1: Address panel to Martell & Co in Cognac, with New York and French postal marks

Address panel to Martell & Co in Cognac, with New York and French postal marks.

NRA-L-000406 image 1 showing a blue folded address panel to Martell & Co in Cognac, with New York and French postal marks, seal traces, a paper loss and docketing.

NRA-L-000406 - Image 2: Commercial letter from Stewart & Brugiere in New York, with quantities and closing signature

Commercial letter from Stewart & Brugiere in New York, with quantities and closing signature.

NRA-L-000406 image 2 showing a handwritten French commercial letter from Stewart & Brugiere in New York, with quantities, account details and a closing signature on blue paper.

NRA-L-000406 - Image 3: Enclosed duplicate letter from New York, with dated heading and closing signature

Enclosed duplicate letter from New York, with dated heading and closing signature.

NRA-L-000406 image 3 showing an enclosed handwritten duplicate letter from New York, with a dated heading, closing signature, folds and a paper loss on blue paper.

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Martell & Co Cognac France [marginalia] pr. Persia [/marginalia]

[[label: Letter text]] STEWART & BRUGIERE New York. Par Persia Messrs Martell & Cie Cognac New York le 9 Dec / 56 Messieurs Nous vous confirmons notre dernière du 2. Ct et depuis sommes sans de Vos Le B. T. Martin vient d'arriver et nous porte les 27/2 pour Mr Kirk de Tchung et les 10/2 1851 et 12/2. 1803 pour ce marché nous esperons que le tout sera debarqué en bon etat. Il nous faudra encore quelques E de Vie comme celles que viennent de nous arriver marquees 1803 nous vous prions donc aussitot qu'il vous sera possible de nous les expedier de nous envoyer. 10/2 E de Vie 1803 20/4 do do 20/8ieme do do en double futaille, et facturées les futailles et leurs contenus separement les E de Vies paient 100/00 de droit, et les futailles vides 30 o/o mais jusqu'ici le cout de la futaille compris dans le cout de l'E de Vie nous avons payé le tout ensemble 100 o/o qui est injuste nous croyons en ferons nos entrees en Douane par un systeme different de ce qui a eté adopté jusqu'ici que ns nous ferons rendre justice plus tard si nous ne pouvons le faire aujourd'hui. Nous vs remettons sous plis Premiere de Change a notre remise de ce jour comme suit Fcs 25000 Fte de Auguste Belmont @ 3 jours de vue sur Messrs de Rothschild Bros a Paris que veuillez encaisser et placer au credit de notre compte Nous vous saluons bien Cordialement Stewart & Brugiere

[[label: Enclosed duplicate letter]] Duplicata. Per Niagara, New York le 2 Dec 1856. Messrs Martell & Cie, Cognac, Messieurs, Nous vs confirmons notre dernière du 25 passé & vs remettons sous plis 2de de Change à la remise qu'elle renfermait, viz: Fcs 25,000 Fte a trois jours de vue sur Messrs de Rothschild Bros à Paris, Nous esperons bientot recevoir vos cotes pour E de Vie nouvelles, ns aimerions en meme tems recevoir celles pour E de Vie vielles afin de pouvoir repondre aux questions qui ns sont addressées à ce sujet. Malheureusement notre marche ne suit pas le mouvement de hausse qui a eu lieu dernièrement en France; il est vrai que nos ventes sont à peu près terminées pour cette saison. Nous vs saluons bien cordialement. Stewart & Brugiere

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Martell & Co Cognac France [marginalia] per Persia [/marginalia]

[[label: Letter text]] STEWART & BRUGIERE New York. Per Persia Messrs Martell & Cie Cognac New York the 9 Dec / 56 Gentlemen We confirm to you our last of the 2nd instant and since then are without any of yours The B. T. Martin has just arrived and brings us the 27/2 for Mr Kirk of Tchung and the 10/2 1851 and 12/2. 1803 for this market we hope that the whole will be landed in good condition. We will need some more E de Vie like those that have just arrived marked 1803 we pray you therefore as soon as it will be possible for you to forward them to us to send us. 10/2 E de Vie 1803 20/4 do do 20/8th do do in double casks, and invoiced the casks and their contents separately the E de Vies pay 100/00 duty, and the empty casks 30 o/o but until now the cost of the cask included in the cost of the E de Vie we have paid the whole together 100 o/o which is unjust we believe will make our entries in Customs by a different system from what has been adopted until now that we will have justice done to us later if we cannot do it today. We remit to you enclosed First of Exchange to our remittance of this day as follows Fcs 25000 Fte of Auguste Belmont @ 3 days sight on Messrs de Rothschild Bros in Paris which please collect and place to the credit of our account We greet you very Cordially Stewart & Brugiere

[[label: Enclosed duplicate letter]] Duplicate. Per Niagara, New York the 2 Dec 1856. Messrs Martell & Cie, Cognac, Gentlemen, We confirm to you our last of the 25th past & remit to you enclosed 2nd of Exchange to the remittance that it contained, viz: Fcs 25,000 Fte at three days sight on Messrs de Rothschild Bros in Paris, We hope soon to receive your quotes for new E de Vie, we would like at the same time to receive those for old E de Vie in order to be able to answer the questions that are addressed to us on this subject. Unfortunately our market does not follow the upward movement which has taken place lately in France; it is true that our sales are almost finished for this season. We greet you very cordially. Stewart & Brugiere

Every complete capture, documentary role, address panel, date, names, commercial evidence and postal evidence was directly checked against the authoritative images; unresolved readings remain explicitly marked. Date evidence: Dateline on P002; 1856 is confirmed by postal marks. P003 is an enclosed duplicate dated 2 December 1856. Origin evidence: Printed letterhead and dateline on P002; New York forwarding and postal evidence on P001.


Letters from V. Barsalou to Otard Dupuy & Co, 1856-09-02 and 1856-09-09

V. Barsalou discusses shipments of brandy, invoices, customs charges, the ships Darien, Jehossee and Carver, market conditions in New York, and the relative standing of the Otard Dupuy and Hennessy brands. The file includes a letter of 9 September and a duplicate of the letter of 2 September 1856.

Cognac trade
Otard Dupuy & Co
Hennessy
Eau-de-vie
Shipping
Customs duties
New York
Cognac
United States

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000407 - Image 1: Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with transit marks, a sealing remnant and docketing

Address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with transit marks, a sealing remnant and docketing.

NRA-L-000407 image 1 showing a folded address panel to Otard Dupuy & Co in Cognac, with transit marks, a pale sealing remnant and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000407 - Image 2: First page of a French commercial letter dated in New York, headed Steamer Niagara

First page of a French commercial letter dated in New York, headed Steamer Niagara.

NRA-L-000407 image 2 showing the first page of a handwritten French commercial letter dated in New York and headed Steamer Niagara.

NRA-L-000407 - Image 3: Continuation and closing signature of the New York letter

Continuation and closing signature of the New York letter.

NRA-L-000407 image 3 showing the continuation and closing signature of the handwritten New York letter.

NRA-L-000407 - Image 4: Duplicate commercial letter dated in New York, with postal marks and accounting figures

Duplicate commercial letter dated in New York, with postal marks and accounting figures.

NRA-L-000407 image 4 showing a duplicate handwritten commercial letter dated in New York, with postal marks and accounting figures.

[[label: Address panel]] Steamer Niagara for Liverpool via Boston Messrs. Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac France.

[[label: Letter text page 2]] Steamer Niagara New York 9. Septre 1856. Messieurs Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac. Messieurs J'ai l'honneur de vous confirmer ma lettre du 2. Septre dont ci-contre la copie & d'accuser réception de la vôtre du 19. Août. Je vois avec plaisir que le temps était tout à fait favorable à vos vignes & que la qualité alcoolique des vins en serait grandement améliorée. — Quant aux E de vie vieilles, elles devenaient de plus en plus rares & vous prévoyiez même le moment où vous seriez obligés de refuser des ordres. L'observation de ma lettre du 29. Juillet, que votre marque était tombée en discrédit, provenait de ce que vos Eaux de vie étaient offertes de tous côtés à des prix bien inférieurs à ceux tenus & obtenus pour d'autres marques de Cognac, entr'autres pour celle d'Hennessy, ce que je ne me souviens pas avoir jamais vu précédemment. A propos des factures que vous aurez à m'envoyer pour le chargement du Darien, je viens vous prier d'en changer un peu la teneur, & si vous me les aviez déjà adressées, ce qui est probable, de m'en envoyer de nouvelles avec le changement que je désire. Comme on a quelqu'espoir d'arrêter le prélèvement des droits de douane sur les frais de Cognac au lieu

[[label: Letter text page 3]] du chargement, frais que je suis induit à croire de 35. centimes par velte, je vous prierai de déduire ces 35. centimes du prix de la velte, & de les ajouter ensuite pour frais de transport au bas de la facture, comme du reste vous le faites, je pense, pour d'autres maisons. — C'est une formalité que je vous prie d'observer pour tous les envois que vous me ferez à l'avenir. J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer. V. Barsalou

[[label: Letter text page 4]] Duplicata Steamer Africa New York 2 Sept.re 1856. Messieurs Otard Dupuy & Co. Cognac. Messieurs. Depuis ma lettre du 6 Août, j'ai eu l'honneur de recevoir les vôtres des 23 & 30 Juillet, 5 & 12 Août, et vous remercie des renseignements que vous me donnez sur l'état de vos récoltes et la situation de votre marché. Vous me remettez facture et connaissement à 38 demi-pipes chargés à bord du Jehossee en fcs. 28,454.86 et vous m'annoncez devoir charger sur le navire Darien mon ordre du 25 Juillet de 16/2 et 4/4. Vous pensiez que ce navire partirait de La Rochelle le 25 Août mais j'ai appris au contraire qu'il avait grand'peine à trouver son frêt, et que selon toutes probabilités, son départ serait beaucoup retardé; vous aurez donc été sans doute à temps pour y ajouter mon second ordre du 6 Août de 26/2 et 2/4. Veuillez prendre note que j'ai remis à Mr Lewis pour votre compte: fcs. 20,000. — le 26 Août dont vous m'aurez crédité. Je vous remercie des explications que vous avez bien voulu me donner au sujet des E. de Vie chargées sur le Damon. Je regrette seulement qu'elles n'aient pas été données plus tôt, ce qui aurait évité à vos agents la position équivoque où ils étaient en offrant vos Eaux de Vie avec des rapports incorrects, et à moi le risque que j'ai couru de me charger non seulement de celles offertes par vos agents, mais aussi de celles offertes par la maison anglaise. Les affaires continuent sans activité sur notre place il y a encore q.ques demandes pour les E. de Vie de la Rochelle, celles de Cognac sont entièrement délaissées. Veuillez prendre note, Messieurs, que d'après votre lettre du 8 Avril, je vous ai débités du coulage par le Carver de la manière suivante: Montant du coulage $326.90 Paiemts. de la Cie d'Ass. 150.— suivant ma lettre 18 Mars. $176.90 @ 5.18 3/4 = fcs. 917.66

[[label: Letter text page 2]] Steamer Niagara New York September 9, 1856. Messrs. Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac. Gentlemen I have the honor to confirm my letter of September 2, a copy of which is opposite, and to acknowledge receipt of yours of August 19. I see with pleasure that the weather was entirely favorable to your vines and that the alcoholic quality of the wines would be greatly improved by it. — As for old brandies, they were becoming more and more rare and you even foresaw the moment when you would be obliged to refuse orders. The observation in my letter of July 29, that your brand had fallen into disrepute, arose from the fact that your brandies were offered on all sides at prices much lower than those held and obtained for other brands of Cognac, among others for that of Hennessy, which I do not remember ever having seen previously. Regarding the invoices that you will have to send me for the loading of the Darien, I come to ask you to change their wording a little, and if you have already addressed them to me, which is probable, to send me new ones with the change that I desire. As there is some hope of stopping the levying of customs duties on the Cognac charges instead

[[label: Letter text page 3]] of the loading, charges which I am led to believe are 35 centimes per velte, I will ask you to deduct these 35 centimes from the price of the velte, and to add them afterwards for transport charges at the bottom of the invoice, as moreover you do, I think, for other houses. — It is a formality that I ask you to observe for all the shipments that you will make to me in the future. I have the honor to salute you. V. Barsalou

[[label: Letter text page 4]] Duplicate Steamer Africa New York September 2, 1856. Messrs. Otard Dupuy & Co. Cognac. Gentlemen. Since my letter of August 6, I have had the honor of receiving yours of July 23 & 30, August 5 & 12, and thank you for the information you give me on the state of your harvests and the situation of your market. You remit to me invoice and bill of lading for 38 half-pipes loaded on board the Jehossee in fcs. 28,454.86 and you announce to me that you are to load on the ship Darien my order of July 25 of 16/2 and 4/4. You thought that this ship would leave La Rochelle on August 25 but I learned on the contrary that it had great difficulty in finding its freight, and that in all probability, its departure would be much delayed; you will therefore doubtless have been in time to add to it my second order of August 6 of 26/2 and 2/4. Please take note that I have remitted to Mr. Lewis for your account: fcs. 20,000. — on August 26 for which you will have credited me. I thank you for the explanations that you were kind enough to give me regarding the brandies loaded on the Damon. I only regret that they were not given earlier, which would have spared your agents the equivocal position in which they were by offering your brandies with incorrect reports, and me the risk that I ran of taking charge not only of those offered by your agents, but also of those offered by the English house. Business continues without activity on our market there are still a few requests for La Rochelle brandies those of Cognac are entirely neglected. Please take note, Gentlemen, that according to your letter of April 8, I have debited you for the leakage by the Carver in the following manner: Amount of the leakage $326.90 Payments from the Ins. Co. 150.— according to my letter March 18. $176.90 @ 5.18 3/4 = fcs. 917.66

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