Postcard from Doré & Roty to Pernod Fils ordering twenty-four one-litre bottles of Pernod absinthe by slow freight, February 15, 1898

Doré & Roty order twenty-four one-litre bottles of Pernod absinthe for immediate shipment by slow freight.

Absinthe
Orders
Bottles
Litres
Slow freight
Doré & Roty
Pernod Fils
Troyes
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000339 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000339 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Doré & Roty to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000339 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000339 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Doré & Roty to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Troyes, le 15 février 1898 Monsieur Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Veuillez nous expédier de suite, par petite vitesse : 24 bout[eilles] litrées absinthe Pernod. Recevez, Monsieur, nos sincères salutations. Doré & Roty Nég[ocian]ts, épicerie Place de la Banque 308

[[label: Message text]] Troyes, 15 February 1898 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send us immediately by slow freight twenty-four one-litre bottles of Pernod absinthe. Please accept, Sir, our sincere greetings. Doré & Roty Grocery merchants Place de la Banque 308

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 Troyes, le 15 février 1898. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Leroy & Mauprivez to Pernod Fils requesting immediate shipment of four previously ordered cases of absinthe, September 18, 1894

Leroy & Mauprivez ask Pernod Fils to send immediately the four cases of absinthe ordered in their letter of September 8.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Follow-up correspondence
Leroy & Mauprivez
Pernod Fils
Compiègne
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Order

Absinthe

NRA-L-000340 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000340 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Leroy & Mauprivez to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

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NRA-L-000340 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000340 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Leroy & Mauprivez to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] LEROY & MAUPRIVEZ DISTILLATEURS-LIQUORISTES COMPIÈGNE Monsieur Pernod fils, Veuillez nous expédier de suite les 4 caisses absinthe demandées par notre lettre du 8 courant. Agréez, nous vous prions, nos empressées salutations. Leroy et Mauprivez

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

[[label: Message text]] LEROY & MAUPRIVEZ DISTILLERS AND LIQUOR MERCHANTS COMPIÈGNE Mr Pernod fils, Please send us immediately the four cases of absinthe requested in our letter of the 8th of this month. Please accept our earnest greetings. Leroy and Mauprivez

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 sender's date mark establishes 18 September 1894 and the Pontarlier arrival postmark is dated September 19. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.

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Postcard from A. Simonot to General warehouseman for Pernod absinthe requesting prices and commercial terms for Pernod absinthe, September 23, 1899

A. Simonot of the Anglo-French bakery and fine-food business in Antibes asks the general warehouseman for Pernod absinthe to send prices and terms for its goods.

Absinthe
Pernod absinthe
Price inquiries
Commercial terms
Warehouses
A. Simonot
Antibes
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000341 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000341 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by A. Simonot to General warehouseman for Pernod absinthe, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000341 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000341 image 2 showing the handwritten message from A. Simonot to General warehouseman for Pernod absinthe, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] M. l'Entrepositaire Général de l'Absinthe Pernod Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] M. l'Entrepositaire Général de l'Absinthe Pernod, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'envoyer les prix et conditions de vos marchandises. Je vous salue. A. Simonot Antibes, le 23/9 99 Rue James Close

[[label: Address panel]] The General Warehouseman for Pernod Absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] To the General Warehouseman for Pernod Absinthe, Please send me the prices and terms for your goods. Yours sincerely, A. Simonot Antibes, 23 September 1899 Rue James Close

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 Antibes, le 23/9 99. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Auguste Baron to Pernod Fils ordering four fifty-bottle cases of Pernod and requesting advertising pictures, October 13, 1894

Auguste Baron orders four cases of fifty bottles of Pernod on the usual terms and again requests advertising pictures.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Advertising
Auguste Baron
Pernod Fils
Morlaix
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000342 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000342 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Auguste Baron to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000342 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000342 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Auguste Baron to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod Fils Pontarlier

[[label: Message text]] Morlaix, le 13 8bre 1894 Nég[ocian]t Monsieur Pernod Fils à Pontarlier Je vous prie de me faire l'expédition immédiate de quatre caisses de cinquante b[outei]lles Pernod. Conditions habituelles. Dans l'attente d'une prompte expédition et de votre facture, je vous présente, Monsieur, mes salutations. Baron Tableaux N. V. pour réclame [lecture incertaine]

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod Fils Pontarlier

[[label: Message text]] Morlaix, 13 October 1894 Merchant Mr Pernod Fils at Pontarlier Please send me immediately four cases, each containing fifty bottles of Pernod, on the usual terms. Awaiting prompt shipment and your invoice, please accept, Sir, my greetings. Baron Advertising pictures, N. V. [uncertain reading]

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 Morlaix, le 13 8bre 1894. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from E. Andouard to Pernod Fils ordering ten casks and thirty cases of absinthe for Bordeaux station, October 23, 1891

E. Andouard orders eight thirty-to-forty-litre casks, two one-hundred-to-one-hundred-and-twenty-litre casks and thirty twelve-litre cases of absinthe for Bordeaux station.

Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux station, France

Absinthe
Orders
Casks
Cases
Litres
Rail transport
E. Andouard
Pernod Fils
Bordeaux
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000343 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000343 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by E. Andouard to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000343 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000343 image 2 showing the handwritten message from E. Andouard to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod Fils Fabrique d'absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod Fils, Pontarlier Messieurs, Veuillez m'expédier gare Bordeaux : 8 fûts de 30/40 l[itres] absinthe 2 [fûts de] 100/120 [litres absinthe] 30 caisses de 12 l[itres] Recevez mes civilités. E. Andouard Nég[ocian]t 23 8bre 1891

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod Fils Absinthe factory Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod Fils, Pontarlier Gentlemen, Please send to Bordeaux station eight casks of thirty to forty litres of absinthe, two casks of one hundred to one hundred and twenty litres of absinthe, and thirty cases of twelve litres. Yours sincerely, E. Andouard Merchant 23 October 1891

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 23 8bre 1891. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Lazare Petit to Pernod Fils urgently ordering a small cask of absinthe, October 4, 1891

Lazare Petit of the Café du Centre in Digoin urgently orders a small cask of absinthe; a later note records a capacity of thirty litres.

Absinthe
Orders
Casks
Café du Centre
Lazare Petit
Pernod Fils
Digoin
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000344 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000344 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Lazare Petit to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000344 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000344 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Lazare Petit to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Digoin, le 4 octobre 1891 Monsieur, Veuillez expédier de suite 1 petit fût d'absinthe, comme à l'habitude [lecture incertaine]. Je vous salue. Lazare Petit Sans retard.

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Digoin, 4 October 1891 Sir, Please send immediately one small cask of absinthe, as usual [uncertain reading]. Yours sincerely, Lazare Petit Without delay.

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 Digoin, le 4 octobre 1891. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from E. Jurie, General Steam Navigation Co. to Pernod Fils acknowledging receipt of a twelve-cask consignment for A. Smyth & Co., July 30, 1896

E. Jurie, Bordeaux agent of the General Steam Navigation Company, acknowledges receipt of a consignment marked A. S. & Cie comprising twelve casks, for the account of A. Smyth & Co. in Paris.

Shipping
Casks
Acknowledgements
General Steam Navigation Co.
E. Jurie
A. Smyth & Co.
Pernod Fils
Bordeaux
Paris
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000345 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000345 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by E. Jurie, General Steam Navigation Co. to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000345 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000345 image 2 showing the handwritten message from E. Jurie, General Steam Navigation Co. to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils à Pontarlier (Doubs) Bord[eau]x, 30/7/96 Messieurs, J'ai l'honneur de vous informer que j'ai bien reçu les A. S. & Cie — 12 f[û]ts annoncées dans votre lettre du 18 c[ouran]t, pour compte de Messieurs A. Smyth & Cie de Paris. Veuillez agréer, Messieurs, mes sincères salutations. E. Jurie [lecture probable]

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils at Pontarlier (Doubs) Bordeaux, 30 July 1896 Gentlemen, I have the honour to inform you that I have safely received the consignment marked “A. S. & Cie — 12 casks”, announced in your letter of the 18th of this month, on account of Messrs A. Smyth & Co. of Paris. Please accept, Gentlemen, my sincere greetings. E. Jurie [probable reading]

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 Bordeaux, 30/7/96. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Charles Schwartz to Pernod Fils ordering twenty litres of absinthe in litre bottles, October 9, 1882

Charles Schwartz, successor to Maison Jonval-Lamy, orders twenty litres of absinthe in litre bottles at the usual price and on the usual terms.

Absinthe
Orders
Litres
Bottles
Charles Schwartz
Maison Jonval-Lamy
Pernod Fils
Charleville
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000346 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000346 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Charles Schwartz to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000346 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000346 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Charles Schwartz to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod Fils Distillateur à Pontarlier, Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Anc[ien]ne M[ais]on JONVAL-LAMY CHARLES SCHWARTZ, Successeur CHARLEVILLE (Ardennes) Charleville, le 9/10/1882 Monsieur Pernod, Je vous prie de m'envoyer de suite vingt litres d'absinthe (en litres). Prix et conditions habituelles. Comptant sur votre exactitude habituelle, recevez, Monsieur, mes saluts bien sincères. Schwartz Ch.

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod Fils Distiller Pontarlier, Doubs

[[label: Message text]] FORMER MAISON JONVAL-LAMY CHARLES SCHWARTZ, Successor CHARLEVILLE (Ardennes) Charleville, 9 October 1882 Mr Pernod, Please send me immediately twenty litres of absinthe, in litre bottles, at the usual price and on the usual terms. Relying on your customary promptness, please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. Ch. Schwartz

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 Charleville, le 9/10/1882. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from J. Brunand to Pernod Fils ordering a thirty-litre cask, July 4, 1899

J. Brunand of Morestel orders one thirty-litre cask for prompt shipment; the separate pencil notation “Café 90 %” is a later documentary annotation, not part of the order.

Commercial orders
Casks
Litres
J. Brunand
Pernod Fils
Morestel
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000347 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000347 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Brunand to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000347 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000347 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Brunand to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Morestel, 4 juillet 1899 Monsieur Pernod, Pontarlier, Veuillez m'expédier rapidement : [1 colis — 24, biffé] 1 fût 30 litres. Sincères salutations. J. Brunand

[[label: Message text]] Morestel, 4 July 1899 Mr Pernod, Pontarlier, Please send me promptly one thirty-litre cask. Yours sincerely, J. Brunand

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 Morestel, 4 juillet 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from François Perrichon to Pernod Fils ordering direct shipment of an eighteen-litre demijohn of absinthe to Mr Berthola, May 12, 1890

François Perrichon instructs Pernod Fils to send Mr Berthola at the La Roche-sur-Foron railway-station refreshment stand a demijohn containing about eighteen litres of absinthe, carriage forward.

La Tour-du-Pin, France
La Roche-sur-Foron, France

Absinthe
Orders
Direct shipments
Demijohns
Litres
Railway refreshment rooms
François Perrichon
Mr Berthola
Pernod Fils
La Tour-du-Pin
La Roche-sur-Foron
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000348 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000348 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by François Perrichon to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000348 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000348 image 2 showing the handwritten message from François Perrichon to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod fils Distillateurs Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] La Tour-du-Pin, 12 mai 1890 Monsieur, Veuillez expédier de suite à M. Berthola, buvette à la gare, à La Roche-sur-Foron, arr[ondissemen]t de Bonneville, H[aute]-Savoie, 1 bomb[onne] absinthe de 18 litres environ, avec acquit et en port dû. En attendant votre facture par le retour du courrier, agrééz mes saluts empressés. François Perrichon 30 j.

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Pernod fils Distillers Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] La Tour-du-Pin, 12 May 1890 Sir, Please send immediately to Mr Berthola, at the railway-station refreshment stand in La Roche-sur-Foron, arrondissement of Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, one demijohn containing about eighteen litres of absinthe, with receipt and carriage forward. Awaiting your invoice by return post, yours sincerely. François Perrichon 30 days.

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 La Tour-du-Pin, 12 mai 1890. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from M. Molard, Molard Fils to Pernod Fils ordering twenty litres of absinthe by rail, July 23, 1887

M. Molard of Molard Fils orders twenty litres of absinthe for immediate shipment by rail.

Absinthe
Orders
Litres
Rail transport
Molard Fils
M. Molard
Pernod Fils
Crest
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000349 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000349 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by M. Molard, Molard Fils to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000349 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000349 image 2 showing the handwritten message from M. Molard, Molard Fils to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Distillateur Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Crest, le 23 juillet 87 Monsieur Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Veuillez m'expédier de suite, par chemin de fer, 20 l[itres] absinthe. Agréez, Monsieur, mes empressées salutations. M. Molard

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Distiller Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Crest, 23 July 1887 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send me immediately by rail twenty litres of absinthe. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. M. Molard

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 Crest, le 23 juillet 87. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Veuve Lièvre & Cie to Maison Pernod ordering a twelve-litre case of superior-quality absinthe, February 27, 1894

Veuve Lièvre & Cie of Remiremont order one case containing twelve litres of superior-quality absinthe from Maison Pernod.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Superior quality
Veuve Lièvre & Cie
Maison Pernod
Remiremont
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000350 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000350 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000350 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000350 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 Distillerie d'absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] VVE LIÈVRE & Cie Produits Alimentaires Place de la Courtine REMIREMONT (Vosges) Remiremont, 27 février 94 N° 311 S.v.p., au reçu de ces lignes, une caisse de 12 litres d'absinthe supérieure. Saluts empressés. Vve Lièvre & Cie

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

[[label: Message text]] VVE LIÈVRE & Co. Food Products Place de la Courtine REMIREMONT (Vosges) Remiremont, 27 February 1894 No. 311 Please send, upon receipt of these lines, one case containing twelve litres of superior-quality absinthe. Yours sincerely. Vve Lièvre & Co.

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 Remiremont, 27 février 94. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Molard Fils to Pernod Fils urgently ordering a fifty-litre cask of absinthe, July 28, 1890

Molard Fils asks Pernod Fils to send a fifty-litre cask of absinthe without delay.

Absinthe
Orders
Casks
Litres
Molard Fils
Pernod Fils
Crest
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000351 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000351 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000351 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000351 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 Distillateur d'absinthe à Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Crest, 28 juillet 1890 Monsieur Pernod, Pontarlier, Je vous prie de me faire expédier sans aucun retard un fût d'absinthe, 50 litres. Agréez, Monsieur, mes salutations. Molard fils

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Absinthe distiller Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Crest, 28 July 1890 Mr Pernod, Pontarlier, Please send me without any delay one cask containing fifty litres of absinthe. Please accept, Sir, my greetings. Molard fils

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 Crest, 28 juillet 1890. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from Edmond Croce to Pernod Fils ordering two twenty-four-bottle cases of Pernod in litre and half-litre formats, June 18, 1898

Edmond Croce orders one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod and one case of twenty-four half-litre bottles of the same for immediate shipment.

Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Half-litre bottles
Edmond Croce
Pernod Fils
Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000352 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000352 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000352 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000352 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 Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] ÉPICERIE CENTRALE Gros et Détail EDMOND CROCE ST-MICHEL-DE-MAURIENNE (Savoie) Priez de m'expédier immédiatement : une c[aisse] de 24 bouteilles Pernod, une c[aisse] de 24 [bouteilles] 1/2 [litre] d[it]o. Salutations empressées. E. Croce

[[label: Message text]] CENTRAL GROCERY Wholesale and Retail EDMOND CROCE SAINT-MICHEL-DE-MAURIENNE (Savoie) Please send me immediately one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod and one case of twenty-four half-litre bottles of the same. Yours sincerely. E. Croce

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 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne postmark is dated 18 June 1898 and the Pontarlier arrival postmark 19 June 1898. 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 Obled & Jaquerod to Pernod Fils ordering six cases of half-litre absinthe bottles on thirty-day terms, March 13, 1897

Obled & Jaquerod, wholesale grocers and wine and spirits merchants in Chauny, order six cases of half-litre absinthe bottles on thirty-day terms.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Half-litre bottles
Credit terms
Obled & Jaquerod
Pernod Fils
Chauny
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000353 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000353 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000353 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000353 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod Fils à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] OBLED & JAQUEROD Vins et Spiritueux Épicerie en gros Rue de Noyon, 37 & 39 CHAUNY (Aisne) Chauny, le 13 mars 97 Messieurs Pernod Fils à Pontarlier Veuillez nous expédier de suite 6 caisses de 1/2 l. absinthe. À 30 jours. Recevez, Messieurs, nos salutations. Obled & Jaquerod

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Pernod Fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] OBLED & JAQUEROD Wines and Spirits Wholesale Grocery 37–39 rue de Noyon CHAUNY (Aisne) Chauny, 13 March 1897 Messrs Pernod Fils Pontarlier Please send us immediately six cases of half-litre absinthe bottles, on thirty-day terms. Please accept, Gentlemen, our greetings. Obled & Jaquerod

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 Chauny, le 13 mars 97. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Fergus Goguel, Distillerie de l'Hermitage to Pernod Fils ordering a twenty-four-litre case of absinthe for Saint-Dié station, August 8, 1896

The Distillerie de l'Hermitage of Fergus Goguel orders one twenty-four-litre case of absinthe for immediate shipment to Saint-Dié station; the card is signed E. Goguel.

Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France
Saint-Dié station, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Rail transport
Fergus Goguel
Distillerie de l'Hermitage
Pernod Fils
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000354 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000354 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000354 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000354 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] M. Pernod Fils Distillateur Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] DISTILLERIE DE L'HERMITAGE Fergus GOGUEL ST-DIÉ-DES-VOSGES St-Dié, le 8 août 96 Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier en gare de St-Dié, de suite, 1 c[aisse] de 24 litres d'absinthe. Sincères salutations. E. Goguel

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod Fils Distiller Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] HERMITAGE DISTILLERY Fergus GOGUEL SAINT-DIÉ-DES-VOSGES Saint-Dié, 8 August 1896 Sir, Please send immediately to Saint-Dié station one case containing twenty-four litres of absinthe. Yours sincerely. E. Goguel

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 St-Dié, le 8 août 96. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from G. Theiler to Vieil-Picard, Maison Pernod Fils sending an empty cask for its customary return, March 19, 1891

G. Theiler of the Grand Café-Restaurant de Madrid in Lyon tells Vieil-Picard at Maison Pernod Fils that an empty cask has been sent and asks for it to be returned as usual; a later note records 121 litres.

Absinthe trade
Empty containers
Casks
Returns
Grand Café-Restaurant de Madrid
G. Theiler
Vieil-Picard
Maison Pernod Fils
Lyon
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Container return

Absinthe

NRA-L-000355 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000355 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000355 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000355 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 Vieil-Picard Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] GRAND CAFÉ-RESTAURANT DE MADRID G. THEILER, PROPRE SUCCR DE MATTUSSI & COLLEMBERG 4, RUE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE, 4 LYON Lyon, le 19 mars 1891 Monsieur Vieil-Picard Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Je viens de vous adresser ma futaille vide et je vous prie, sitôt reçue, de me la renvoyer comme d'habitude. Recevez, je vous prie, mes salutations sincères. G. Theiler [[notes]] Contemporary note: 1 fût 121 litres

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Vieil-Picard Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] GRAND CAFÉ-RESTAURANT DE MADRID G. THEILER, PROPRIETOR SUCCESSOR TO MATTUSSI & COLLEMBERG 4 RUE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE LYON Lyon, 19 March 1891 Mr Vieil-Picard Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier I have just sent you my empty cask and ask you, as soon as you receive it, to send it back to me as usual. Please accept my sincere greetings. G. Theiler [[notes]] Contemporary note: One 121-litre cask

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 Lyon, le 19 mars 1891. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Raoul Dupont to Pernod Fils ordering eight twelve-bottle cases of Pernod by slow freight, March 23, 1898

Raoul Dupont's Granville business orders eight cases of twelve bottles of Pernod for immediate shipment by slow freight; the employee's signature is difficult to read.

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Slow freight
Raoul Dupont
Pernod Fils
Granville
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000356 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000356 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000356 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000356 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 Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] RAOUL DUPONT GRANVILLE (Manche) CONSIGNATION — COMMISSION MORUES — SELS — VINS & LIQUEURS Granville, 23 mars 1898 Monsieur Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'envoyer de suite P.V. 8 caisses Pernod fils de 12 b[outeill]es. Saluts sincères. Roupsard [lecture incertaine]

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] RAOUL DUPONT GRANVILLE (Manche) CONSIGNMENT — COMMISSION COD — SALT — WINES & LIQUEURS Granville, 23 March 1898 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send me immediately by slow freight eight cases of Pernod fils, each containing twelve bottles. Yours sincerely. Roupsard [uncertain reading]

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 Granville, 23 mars 1898. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Ch. Jahan to Pernod Fils ordering three twelve-litre cases of absinthe for Saint-Paterne station, January 2, 1893

Ch. Jahan orders three cases of twelve litres of absinthe on the usual terms for shipment to Saint-Paterne station.

Saint-Christophe-sur-le-Nais, France
Saint-Paterne station, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Rail transport
Ch. Jahan
Pernod Fils
Saint-Christophe-sur-le-Nais
Saint-Paterne
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000357 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000357 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000357 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000357 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] St-Christophe[-sur-le-Nais], 2/1/93 (Indre-et-Loire) Monsieur Pernod Fils, Je vous prie de m'expédier en gare de St-Paterne 3 c[aisses] de 12 lit[res] d'absinthe. C[onditions] ord[inai]res h[abitu]elles. Agréez, Monsieur, mes saluts empressés. Ch. Jahan

[[label: Message text]] Saint-Christophe-sur-le-Nais, 2 January 1893 (Indre-et-Loire) Mr Pernod Fils, Please send to Saint-Paterne station three cases, each containing twelve litres of absinthe, on the usual terms. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. Ch. Jahan

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 St-Christophe[-sur-le-Nais], 2/1/93. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Bonin & Berger to Pernod Fils seeking the invoice and receipt for two undelivered thirty-litre casks of absinthe, January 28, 1887

Bonin & Berger ask why they have not received the invoice and railway receipt for two thirty-litre casks of 60-degree absinthe ordered on January 23 and whether the delivery can still be expected.

Absinthe
Orders
Casks
Invoices
Receipts
Delayed deliveries
Bonin & Berger
Pernod Fils
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000358 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000358 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000358 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000358 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] VINS & SPIRITUEUX BONIN & BERGER 6, PLACE DE SERIN, LYON Monsieur Pernod fils, Nous sommes fort surpris de n'avoir pas reçu facture et récépissé de notre commande du 23 courant de 2 fûts d'absinthe 60° de 30 litres. Veuillez, nous vous prions, nous en donner le motif et nous répondre par retour du courrier si nous pouvons compter sur cette livraison. Nous avons bien l'honneur de vous saluer. Bonin & Berger

[[label: Message text]] WINES & SPIRITS BONIN & BERGER 6 PLACE DE SERIN, LYON Mr Pernod fils, We are very surprised not to have received the invoice and receipt for our order of the 23rd of this month for two thirty-litre casks of 60-degree absinthe. Please tell us the reason and reply by return post whether we may count on this delivery. Yours faithfully. Bonin & Berger

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 Lyon Croix-Rousse postmark is dated 28 January 1887 and the Pontarlier arrival postmark 29 January 1887. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Société Anonyme des Magasins Généraux et Docks Réunis to Vieil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils acknowledging a letter and recording a corresponding credit, May 11, 1907

The Société Anonyme des Magasins Généraux et Docks Réunis in Nancy acknowledges Vieil-Picard & Cie's letter of May 7 and records the corresponding credit; J. Poirson signs for the managing director.

Absinthe

NRA-L-000359 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000359 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000359 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000359 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Vieil-Picard & Cie Maison Pernod fils à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME DES MAGASINS GÉNÉRAUX ET DOCKS RÉUNIS NANCY DOCKS NANCÉIENS et Nouveaux Docks « Capit » Nancy, le 11 mai 1907 Messieurs, Nous avons bien reçu votre estimée du 7 mai et vous avons donné crédit de conformité. Veuillez agréer, Messieurs, nos salutations empressées. p.p. l'Administrateur délégué, J. Poirson

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Vieil-Picard & Co. Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME DES MAGASINS GÉNÉRAUX ET DOCKS RÉUNIS NANCY DOCKS NANCÉIENS and New “Capit” Docks Nancy, 11 May 1907 Gentlemen, We have duly received your letter of 7 May and have credited you accordingly. Please accept, Gentlemen, our earnest greetings. for the Managing Director, J. Poirson

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 Nancy, le 11 mai 1907. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Léon Gindre to Pernod Fils ordering direct shipment of a case of twelve half-litre bottles to Mr Laurent, April 23, 1895

Léon Gindre instructs Pernod Fils to send Mr Laurent, a wholesale merchant in Rambervillers, one case of twelve half-litre bottles at two francs each.

Rambervillers, France
Mr Laurent, Rambervillers, France

Absinthe trade
Orders
Direct shipments
Cases
Half-litre bottles
Léon Gindre
Mr Laurent
Pernod Fils
Rambervillers
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000360 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000360 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000360 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000360 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod fils Négociants à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Rambervillers, 23 avril 1895 Veuillez, je vous prie, expédier une caisse 12 1/2 l. à fr. 2,00 à M. Laurent, m[archan]d en gros, à Rambervillers (Vosges). Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations sincères. Gindre Léon

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Pernod fils Merchants Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Rambervillers, 23 April 1895 Please send to Mr Laurent, wholesale merchant in Rambervillers (Vosges), one case of twelve half-litre bottles at 2 francs each. Please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. Léon Gindre

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 Rambervillers, 23 avril 1895. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from G. Didiot-Becker to Pernod Fils requesting the railway receipt for two missing cases of absinthe, February 19, 1895

G. Didiot-Becker reports that two cases of absinthe shipped on February 1 have not arrived and asks for the railway receipt in order to file a claim.

Absinthe
Shipments
Missing deliveries
Railway receipts
Claims
G. Didiot-Becker
Pernod Fils
Étain
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Delivery complaint

Absinthe

NRA-L-000361 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000361 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000361 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000361 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Étain, le 19 février 1895 Monsieur, N'ayant pas encore reçu les 2 caisses d'absinthe de votre expédition du 1er février, veuillez, je vous prie, m'adresser le récépissé de mise en gare de façon à ce que je fasse ma réclamation au chemin de fer. Recevez mes salutations. G. Didiot-Becker

[[label: Message text]] Étain, 19 February 1895 Sir, As I have still not received the two cases of absinthe from your shipment of 1 February, please send me the railway consignment receipt so that I can submit my claim to the railway company. Yours sincerely. G. Didiot-Becker

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 Étain, le 19 février 1895. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from E. Poirot to Pernod ordering fifty to sixty litres of absinthe in litre bottles, November 14, 1885

E. Poirot, a wine and spirits merchant in Pont-à-Mousson, orders fifty to sixty litres of absinthe in one-litre bottles.

Pont-à-Mousson, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Litres
Bottles
E. Poirot
Pernod
Pont-à-Mousson
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000362 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000362 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000362 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000362 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 Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Pont-à-Mousson, 14 9bre 85 Monsieur Pernod, Pontarlier, Veuillez m'adresser 50 à 60 lit[res] d'absinthe en litre[s]. Agréez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées. E. Poirot Nég[ocian]t en vins et spiritueux

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Pont-à-Mousson, 14 November 1885 Mr Pernod, Pontarlier, Please send me fifty to sixty litres of absinthe in one-litre bottles. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. E. Poirot Wine and spirits merchant

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 Pont-à-Mousson, 14 9bre 85. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Veuve Michelou to Pernod Fils ordering two twenty-four-bottle cases of superior-quality absinthe for Ussel station, March 21, 1899

Veuve Michelou orders two cases of twenty-four bottles of superior-quality absinthe for immediate shipment to Ussel station.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Superior quality
Rail transport
Veuve Michelou
Pernod Fils
Neuvic
Ussel
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000363 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000363 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000363 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000363 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Neuvic, le 21 mars 1899 (Corrèze) Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier immédiatement en gare d'Ussel : 2 caisses de 24 bouteilles d'absinthe qualité supérieure. Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées. Vve Michelou

[[label: Message text]] Neuvic, 21 March 1899 (Corrèze) Sir, Please send immediately to Ussel station two cases, each containing twenty-four bottles of superior-quality absinthe. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. Widow Michelou

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 Neuvic, le 21 mars 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Métinet Aymond to Pernod Fils ordering a twenty-four-litre case of Pernod absinthe by slow freight, July 8, 1893

Métinet Aymond of Moulins orders one twenty-four-litre case of Pernod absinthe for immediate shipment by slow freight; V. Juge signs on the firm's behalf.

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Cases
Litres
Slow freight
Métinet Aymond
V. Juge
Pernod Fils
Moulins
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000364 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000364 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000364 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000364 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] COMESTIBLES & FRUITS MÉTINET AYMOND MOULINS (ALLIER) Moulins, le 8 juillet 1893 Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier de suite, par petite vitesse, 1 c[aisse] de 24 litres d'absinthe Pernod. Dans cette attente, je vous salue bien. p. Métinet Aymond, nég[ocian]t V. Juge

[[label: Message text]] PROVISIONS & FRUIT MÉTINET AYMOND MOULINS (ALLIER) Moulins, 8 July 1893 Sir, Please send me immediately by slow freight one case containing twenty-four litres of Pernod absinthe. Awaiting this, yours sincerely. for Métinet Aymond, merchant V. Juge

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 Moulins, le 8 juillet 1893. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Barbat-Bassé to Pernod Fils ordering two cases of Pernod absinthe for Montluçon station, July 18, 1894

Barbat-Bassé orders one twenty-four-litre case and one twelve-and-a-half-litre case of Pernod absinthe on the usual terms for shipment by slow freight to Montluçon station.

Montluçon, France
Montluçon station, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Cases
Litres
Slow freight
Barbat-Bassé
Pernod Fils
Montluçon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000365 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000365 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000365 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000365 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 à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Montluçon, 18 juillet 1894 (Allier) Maison Pernod fils à Pontarlier Veuillez m'expédier de suite, P.V., gare Montluçon : 1 c[aisse] 24 litres absinthe Pernod 1 c[aisse] 12 1/2 litres id[em] Conditions d'usage. Recevez mes salutations. Barbat-Bassé [lecture probable]

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

[[label: Message text]] Montluçon, 18 July 1894 (Allier) Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Please send me immediately by slow freight to Montluçon station one case containing twenty-four litres of Pernod absinthe and one case containing twelve and a half litres of the same, on the usual terms. Yours sincerely. Barbat-Bassé [probable reading]

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 Montluçon, 18 juillet 1894. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Raymond Levadoux to Pernod Fils & Cie ordering a twenty-five-litre demijohn of first-quality Pernod, October 3, 1894

Raymond Levadoux, a merchant in Riom, orders one twenty-five-litre demijohn of first-quality Pernod at the usual price and on the usual terms.

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Demijohns
Litres
First quality
Raymond Levadoux
Pernod Fils & Cie
Riom
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000366 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000366 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000366 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000366 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod fils & Cie Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Riom, le 3 8bre 1894 Messieurs Pernod fils & Cie Pontarlier, Doubs Veuillez, je vous prie, m'expédier une bon[bonne] Pernod 1re q[u]té, 25 litres. Prix & conditions habituels. Levadoux Raymond Négociant 22, rue St-Amable Riom (Puy-de-Dôme)

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Pernod fils & Co. Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Riom, 3 October 1894 Messrs Pernod fils & Co. Pontarlier, Doubs Please send me one twenty-five-litre demijohn of first-quality Pernod, at the usual price and on the usual terms. Raymond Levadoux Merchant 22 rue Saint-Amable Riom (Puy-de-Dôme)

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 Riom, le 3 8bre 1894. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Evin Carton to Pernod Fils ordering a case of twenty-four bottles of absinthe, November 14, 1884

Evin Carton of Bénévent-l'Abbaye orders one case containing twenty-four bottles of absinthe from Pernod Fils.

Bénévent-l'Abbaye, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Evin Carton
Pernod Fils
Bénévent-l'Abbaye
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000367 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000367 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000367 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000367 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, nég[ocian]t Distillateur à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Bénévent, le 14 novembre 1884 Monsieur, Je vous prie de m'envoyer une caisse 24 bouteilles d'absinthe. J'ai bien l'honneur de vous saluer. Evin Carton [lecture probable]

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils, merchant Distiller Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Bénévent, 14 November 1884 Sir, Please send me one case of twenty-four bottles of absinthe. Yours faithfully. Evin Carton [probable reading]

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 reads 14 November 1884; the Bénévent-l'Abbaye dispatch postmark dated 17 November and Pontarlier arrival postmark dated 18 November corroborate the reading. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from A. Falletti to Pernod Fils requesting a small cask of absinthe ordered through the travelling salesman Léopold, April 1, 1892

A. Falletti of a café-restaurant in Modane asks Pernod Fils to send immediately the small cask of absinthe ordered through its travelling salesman, Mr Léopold.

Absinthe
Orders
Casks
Travelling salesmen
A. Falletti
Mr Léopold
Pernod Fils
Modane
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000368 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000368 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000368 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000368 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 Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] CAFÉ-RESTAURANT A. FALLETTI MODANE-VILLE (Savoie) Modane, le 1 avril 1892 Monsieur, Je vous prie de me faire expédier de suite le petit fût d'absinthe demandé à M. Léopold, votre voyageur. Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées. A. Falletti

[[label: Message text]] CAFÉ-RESTAURANT A. FALLETTI MODANE-VILLE (Savoie) Modane, 1 April 1892 Sir, Please send me immediately the small cask of absinthe ordered through Mr Léopold, your travelling salesman. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. A. Falletti

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 Modane, le 1 avril 1892. 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 Bonnard to Pernod Fils ordering twenty-four litres of Pernod absinthe as soon as possible, June 23, 1892

Bonnard of the Grande Épicerie in Chalon-sur-Saône orders twenty-four litres of Pernod absinthe for prompt shipment.

Chalon-sur-Saône, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Litres
Grande Épicerie
Bonnard
Pernod Fils
Chalon-sur-Saône
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000369 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000369 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000369 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000369 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 Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] GRANDE ÉPICERIE BONNARD Rue de l'Obélisque CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE Chalon-sur-Saône, le 23 juin 1892 Monsieur, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'envoyer le plus tôt possible vingt-quatre litres d'absinthe Pernod. Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées. Bonnard

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] GRAND GROCERY BONNARD Rue de l'Obélisque CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE Chalon-sur-Saône, 23 June 1892 Sir, Please send me twenty-four litres of Pernod absinthe as soon as possible. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. Bonnard

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 Chalon-sur-Saône, le 23 juin 1892. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Crozet Frères to Pernod Fils ordering ten twelve-bottle cases for transfer to the tramway, October 29, 1898

Crozet Frères order ten cases of twelve bottles at the usual prices and on the usual terms, for delivery to Saint-Victor-Thizy station and transfer to the tramway.

Thizy, France
Saint-Victor-Thizy station, France

Absinthe trade
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Rail transport
Tramways
Crozet Frères
Pernod Fils
Thizy
Saint-Victor-Thizy
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000370 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000370 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000370 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000370 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]] Monsieur, Veuillez nous expédier de suite, aux prix et conditions habituelles, les marchandises ci-dessous. Bien dévoués, Crozet frères 29 10 98 10 caisses de 12 bouteilles Gare St-Victor-Thizy, pour remettre au tramway.

[[label: Message text]] Sir, Please send us immediately, at the usual prices and on the usual terms, the goods listed below. Yours truly, Crozet frères 29 October 1898 Ten cases of twelve bottles Saint-Victor-Thizy station, to be transferred to the tramway.

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 29 10 98. 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 Crozet Frères to Pernod Fils ordering four twenty-four-litre cases of Pernod absinthe for transfer to the tramway, July 22, 1896

Crozet Frères order four cases of twenty-four litres each, a total of ninety-six litres of Pernod absinthe, for Saint-Victor-Thizy station and transfer to the tramway.

Maison Pernod Fils
Maison Pernod
Pernod Fils

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Cases
Litres
Rail transport
Tramways
Crozet Frères
Pernod Fils
Thizy
Saint-Victor-Thizy
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000371 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000371 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000371 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000371 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod Expédiez-nous de suite 4 caisses de 24 lit. chacune, soit 96 litres d'absinthe Pernod. Crozet frères Gare St-Victor-Thizy, p[ou]r remettre au tramway.

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod Send us immediately four cases of twenty-four litres each, making ninety-six litres of Pernod absinthe in total. Crozet frères Saint-Victor-Thizy station, to be transferred to the tramway.

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 and Thizy dispatch postmark are dated 22 July 1896, and the Pontarlier arrival postmark 23 July 1896. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Maison Pernod.


Postcard from Bourdet-Chardon to Pernod Fils postponing a thirty-bottle case of absinthe until the end of April, February 15, 1892

Bourdet-Chardon asks Pernod to postpone until the end of April a previously ordered case of thirty bottles of absinthe because sufficient stock remains for two months.

Châtellerault, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Postponed shipments
Cases
Bottles
Bourdet-Chardon
Pernod Fils
Châtellerault
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000372 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000372 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000372 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000372 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 Fabricant d'absinthe à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Châtellerault, 15 février 92 Monsieur Pernod Négt à Pontarlier Suivant commission du 20 novembre 91, vous devez m'expédier 1 c[aisse] 30 b[outei]lles absinthe fin courant. Seulement, comme j'en ai encore suffisamment pour deux mois, je viens vous prier de remettre l'expédition à fin avril. Dans l'espoir que ne ferez aucune difficulté, je vous salue. Bourdet

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Absinthe manufacturer Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Châtellerault, 15 February 1892 Mr Pernod Merchant in Pontarlier Under the order of 20 November 1891, you were to send me one case of thirty bottles of absinthe at the end of this month. However, as I still have enough for two months, I ask you to postpone the shipment until the end of April. Hoping that this will cause no difficulty, yours sincerely. Bourdet

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 Châtellerault, 15 février 92. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from Henri Faivre to Pernod Fils adding two twenty-four-litre cases of absinthe to an order, October 19, 1898

Henri Faivre asks Maison Pernod Fils to add two twenty-four-litre cases of absinthe to an existing order and requests prompt shipment.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Henri Faivre
Pernod Fils
Montbéliard
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000373 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000373 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000373 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000373 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier Veuillez ajouter à cette commande 2 caisses 24 litres absinthe. Comptant sur un prompt envoi, recevez mes salutations empressées. Faivre Henri FAIVRE MONTBÉLIARD (Doubs) Montbéliard, le 19 8bre 98. [[notes]] Contemporary note: 6 bonbonnes en retour du 17 ct Reçu

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier Please add to this order two cases containing twenty-four litres of absinthe. Relying on prompt shipment, yours sincerely. Faivre Henri FAIVRE MONTBÉLIARD (Doubs) Montbéliard, 19 October 1898. [[notes]] Contemporary note: Six demijohns returned of the 17th instant Received

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 Montbéliard, le 19 8bre 98. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Henri Faivre to Pernod Fils sending six empty casks for refilling and ordering one hundred litres of absinthe, December 9, 1898

Henri Faivre sends six empty casks to Maison Pernod Fils for refilling and asks for their return with an additional one hundred litres of absinthe in cases.

Absinthe
Orders
Casks
Returns
Cases
Litres
Rail transport
Henri Faivre
Pernod Fils
Montbéliard
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000374 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000374 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000374 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000374 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 à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Je vous adresse ce jour, franco grande vitesse, 6 fûts vides à remplir d'absinthe et que je vous prie de me retourner le plus tôt possible en petite vitesse. Vous ajouterez à cet envoi 100 litres absinthe en caisses. Recevez mes salutations empressées. Henri FAIVRE MONTBÉLIARD (Doubs) Montbéliard, le 9 Xbre 98.

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Today I am sending you, carriage paid by fast freight, six empty casks to be filled with absinthe. Please return them to me as soon as possible by slow freight and add one hundred litres of absinthe in cases to this shipment. Yours sincerely. Henri FAIVRE MONTBÉLIARD (Doubs) Montbéliard, 9 December 1898.

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 Montbéliard, le 9 Xbre 98. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from J. Maigrot, Hôtel National to Pernod Fils, Vieil-Picard et Cie ordering ten to twelve litres of absinthe, September 20, 1899

J. Maigrot of the Hôtel National in Marchaux asks Pernod Fils, Vieil-Picard et Cie to send ten to twelve litres of absinthe.

Absinthe
Orders
Litres
Hotels
J. Maigrot
Hôtel National
Pernod Fils
Vieil-Picard et Cie
Marchaux
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000375 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000375 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000375 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000375 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, Vieil-Picard et Cie à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur, Veuillez avoir l'obligeance de m'envoyer 10 à 12 litres d'absinthe, je vous prie. Votre dévoué serviteur. J. Maigrot Hôtel National Hôtel à Marchaux, Doubs.

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils, Vieil-Picard & Co. Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Sir, Please be so kind as to send me ten to twelve litres of absinthe. Your devoted servant, J. Maigrot Hôtel National Hotel in Marchaux, Doubs.

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 Marchaux dispatch postmark is dated 20 September 1899 and the Pontarlier arrival postmark 21 September 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Veuve Tardieu Alexandre to Pernod Fils urgently ordering a case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod absinthe, October 10, 1894

Veuve Tardieu Alexandre, a café proprietor in Onans, urgently orders one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod absinthe for L'Isle-sur-le-Doubs station because no stock remains.

Onans, France
L'Isle-sur-le-Doubs station, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Cafés
Veuve Tardieu Alexandre
Pernod Fils
Onans
L'Isle-sur-le-Doubs
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000376 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000376 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000376 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000376 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 Négociant à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur, Envoyez-moi, s'il vous plaît, une caisse d'absinthe Pernod, de 24 bouteilles, le plus tôt possible ; je n'en ai plus du tout. En attendant, recevez, Monsieur, mes sincères remerciements. Veuve Tardieu Alexandre Café Onans, le 10 [8]bre 1894. (Doubs) Gare L'Isle-s[ur]-le-D[oubs]

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Merchant Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Sir, Please send me as soon as possible one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod absinthe; I have none left at all. In the meantime, please accept my sincere thanks. Widow Tardieu Alexandre Café Onans, 10 October 1894 (Doubs) L'Isle-sur-le-Doubs station

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 month abbreviation in the manuscript dateline is faint; the L'Isle-sur-le-Doubs dispatch postmark dated 10 October 1894 establishes the date. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from J. Hyenne to Pernod Fils ordering cases of absinthe bottles and a twelve-to-fifteen-litre demijohn, July 10, 1896

J. Hyenne, a Besançon grocer and wine and liqueur merchant, orders cases of absinthe bottles in compressed commercial notation and one twelve-to-fifteen-litre demijohn.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Demijohns
Litres
J. Hyenne
Pernod Fils
Besançon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000377 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000377 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000377 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000377 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, distillateur à Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Besançon, le 10 juillet 96 Monsieur Pernod fils à Pontarlier, Je vous prie de m'envoyer : 1 caisse [quantité incertaine] bouteilles absinthe ; 1 [caisse, notation de format incertaine] ; 1 bonbonne 12 à 15 litres id[em]. Agréez mes salutations empressées. J. Hyenne

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils, distiller Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Besançon, 10 July 1896 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send me one case of absinthe bottles, one further case in an uncertain bottle format, and one demijohn containing twelve to fifteen litres of the same. Yours sincerely, J. Hyenne

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 Besançon, le 10 juillet 96. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Balland to Pernod Fils requesting a small first order of absinthe on credit, April 12, 1897

Balland, a café proprietor in Percey-le-Petit, requests a first order of about five to six litres of absinthe, offers payment by bill of exchange and asks for shipment to Vaux-sous-Aubigny station.

Percey-le-Petit, France
Vaux-sous-Aubigny station, France

Absinthe
Orders
First orders
Credit
Bills of exchange
Litres
Cafés
Balland
Pernod Fils
Percey-le-Petit
Vaux-sous-Aubigny
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000378 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000378 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000378 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000378 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Percey-le-Petit (Hte-Marne), le 12 avril 1897. Monsieur Pernod fils, Je vous prie de m'envoyer une petite caisse d'absinthe d'environ 5 à 6 litres. Je vous paierai par une traite comme vous voudrez. N'ayant pas encore fait d'affaires avec vous, je pense que vous pouvez avoir confiance en moi pour le paiement et que j'aurai l'honneur de vous faire de nouvelles commandes à l'avenir. Envoi en gare de Vaux-sous-Aubigny. Balland, cafetier à Percey-le-Petit. Vous n'envoyez peut-être pas à moins de 10 litres ; ce sera à votre volonté.

[[label: Message text]] Percey-le-Petit (Haute-Marne), 12 April 1897 Mr Pernod fils, Please send me a small case containing about five to six litres of absinthe. I will pay by a bill of exchange, as you wish. As I have not previously done business with you, I hope you can trust me for payment and that I shall have the honour of placing further orders in the future. Send to Vaux-sous-Aubigny station. Balland, café proprietor in Percey-le-Petit. Perhaps you do not send less than ten litres; I leave this to your discretion.

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 Percey-le-Petit (Hte-Marne), le 12 avril 1897. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Brasserie Kléber to Pernod Fils sending an empty absinthe cask for refilling and return, May 5, 1897

Brasserie Kléber in Lyon sends Pernod Fils an empty absinthe cask by slow freight and asks for it to be returned full to the brewery's premises.

Lyon, France
Brasserie Kléber, Lyon, France

Absinthe
Casks
Returns
Refilling
Slow freight
Brasserie Kléber
Pernod Fils
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000379 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000379 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000379 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000379 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

[[label: Message text]] BRASSERIE KLÉBER 22, place de la Comédie LYON Lyon, le 5 mai 1897 Monsieur Pernod fils Pontarlier (Doubs) Nous vous avons envoyé aujourd'hui, en petite vitesse, port dû, en gare de Pontarlier, une feuillette d'absinthe vide. Nous vous prions de vouloir bien nous la renvoyer pleine à domicile en petite vitesse dès que vous l'aurez reçue. Nous avons bien l'honneur de vous saluer. A. Kléber

[[label: Message text]] BRASSERIE KLÉBER 22 place de la Comédie LYON Lyon, 5 May 1897 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier (Doubs) Today we sent an empty absinthe cask to Pontarlier station by slow freight, carriage forward. As soon as you receive it, please return it to our premises full, also by slow freight. Yours faithfully, A. Kléber

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 Lyon, le 5 mai 1897. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from C. Julliard to E. Pernod & Cie proposing sales representation and requesting absinthe samples and terms, June 19, 1893

C. Julliard, a wine sales representative serving Paris and its suburbs, offers to represent E. Pernod & Cie and requests absinthe samples at four strengths, prices, sales terms and commission information.

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Sales representation
Samples
Prices
Sales terms
Commissions
C. Julliard
E. Pernod & Cie
Neuilly-sur-Seine
Paris
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000380 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000380 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000380 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

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[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs E. Pernod & Cie Pontarlier Fabricants d'absinthe Doubs

[[label: Message text]] C. JULLIARD REPRÉSENTATIONS 4, rue Théophile-Gautier NEUILLY-PARIS Neuilly-s[ur]-Seine, 19 juin 93. Messieurs E. Pernod & Cie, Faisant la représentation pour les vins, je visite Paris et tout spécialement la banlieue ; ma clientèle se compose de limonadiers- restaurateurs, hôteliers et m[archan]ds de vins. Je pourrais offrir vos produits. Si cela peut vous être agréable, dites-le- moi et envoyez-moi des échantillons d'absinthe à 50, 55, 60 et 72 degrés, les prix et conditions de vente, en m'indiquant la remise que vous m'accorderiez. Bien à vous, C. Julliard

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs E. Pernod & Co. Pontarlier Absinthe manufacturers Doubs

[[label: Message text]] C. JULLIARD REPRESENTATION 4 rue Théophile-Gautier NEUILLY-PARIS Neuilly-sur-Seine, 19 June 1893 Messrs E. Pernod & Co., As a wine sales representative, I call on customers in Paris and especially in the suburbs. My clientele consists of café and restaurant proprietors, hoteliers and wine merchants. I could offer your products; if this interests you, please tell me and send samples of absinthe at 50, 55, 60 and 72 degrees, together with prices and terms of sale and the commission you would grant me. Yours truly, C. Julliard

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 Neuilly-s[ur]-Seine, 19 juin 93. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Café de l'Agriculture, Cosne to Pernod Fils returning empty bottles and urgently requesting four cases of Pernod, August 26, 1898

The Café de l'Agriculture in Cosne returns nine cases containing 230 empty bottles and asks Pernod Fils to act on an unanswered urgent request to Mr Chaumont for four cases of Pernod.

Cosne-sur-Loire, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Returns
Empty bottles
Cases
Café de l'Agriculture
Mr Chaumont
Pernod Fils
Cosne-sur-Loire
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000381 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000381 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000381 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000381 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 Fabrique d'absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Cosne, le 26 août [1898] Monsieur, Je vous ai fait retourner ce jour 9 caisses contenant 230 bouteilles vides. J'ai écrit ces jours derniers à M. Chaumont pour avoir de suite 4 caisses Pernod. Comme je n'en ai pas de nouvelles et que cela presse, veuillez, je vous prie, vous en occuper et me les faire envoyer de suite. Café de l'Agriculture Cosne, Nièvre Je vous salue. [signature non déchiffrée] 9 c[aisse]s

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

[[label: Message text]] Cosne, 26 August 1898 Sir, Today I had nine cases containing 230 empty bottles returned to you. A few days ago I wrote to Mr Chaumont asking for four cases of Pernod at once. As I have received no news and the matter is urgent, please attend to it and have them sent to me immediately. Café de l'Agriculture Cosne, Nièvre Yours sincerely, [signature not deciphered] Nine cases

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 gives August 26; the Cosne dispatch and Pontarlier arrival postmarks supply the year 1898. 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 Delpeyrou to Pernod Fils ordering ten twelve-bottle cases of Pernod fils absinthe for Marsac station, January 16, 1905

Delpeyrou, a merchant in Bénévent-l'Abbaye, orders ten cases of twelve bottles of Pernod fils absinthe for shipment to Marsac station.

Bénévent-l'Abbaye, France
Marsac station, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Rail transport
Delpeyrou
Pernod Fils
Bénévent-l'Abbaye
Marsac
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000382 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000382 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000382 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000382 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 Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Bénévent, le 16/1 1905 Monsieur Pernod, Pontarlier Veuillez, s. v. p., me faire adresser gare Marsac (Creuse) : Dix caisses de 12 bouteilles absinthe Pernod fils. En attendant facture, sincères salutations. Delpeyrou

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Bénévent, 16 January 1905 Mr Pernod Pontarlier Please send to Marsac station (Creuse) ten cases, each containing twelve bottles of Pernod fils absinthe. Awaiting the invoice, yours sincerely. Delpeyrou

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 Bénévent, le 16/1 1905. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from Veuve J. Sémanaz to Pernod Fils urgently ordering a case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod, July 28, 1893

Veuve J. Sémanaz, a wine and spirits merchant in Romans, urgently orders one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod.

Romans-sur-Isère, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Veuve J. Sémanaz
Pernod Fils
Romans-sur-Isère
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000383 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000383 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000383 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

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

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur Pernod, Pontarlier, Veuillez m'expédier de suite une caisse 24 bouteilles Pernod ; j' en ai un besoin immédiat. J'ai bien l'honneur de vous saluer. Vve Jph Sémanaz, négte J. Sémanaz Romans, 28 juillet 6, rue du Puits

[[label: Message text]] Mr Pernod, Pontarlier, Please send me immediately one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod; I need it urgently. Yours faithfully, Widow Jph Sémanaz, merchant J. Sémanaz Romans, 28 July 6 rue du Puits

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 supplies July 28; the Veuve J. Sémanaz date cachet and Romans dispatch postmark establish the year 1893. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Pernod; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from S. Faure to Pernod Fils ordering twenty-four litres of Pernod fils absinthe, July 16, 1898

S. Faure, a grocer and wine merchant in Saint-Jean-en-Royans, orders twenty-four litres of Pernod fils absinthe.

Saint-Jean-en-Royans, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Pernod
Orders
Litres
Grocers
Wine merchants
S. Faure
Pernod Fils
Saint-Jean-en-Royans
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000384 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000384 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000384 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

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[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils, absinthe à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] St-Jean-en-R[oyan]s, le 16 juillet 1898 Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier [mot incertain] 24 litres absinthe Pernod fils. Je vous salue. S. Faure Négt

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils, absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Saint-Jean-en-Royans, 16 July 1898 Sir, Please send me twenty-four litres of Pernod fils absinthe. Yours sincerely, S. Faure Merchant

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 St-Jean-en-R[oyan]s, le 16 juillet 1898. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.