Postcard from Henri Potin, successor to Maison Dollois, to Pernod Fils acknowledging an empty-bottle tax rebate, March 7, 1908

Henri Potin, successor to Maison Dollois, acknowledges receiving 2 francs 80 centimes in postage stamps as a tax rebate on a July 1907 return of empty bottles.

Absinthe trade
Empty bottles
Returns
Tax rebates
Postage stamps
Business succession
Henri Potin
Maison Dollois
Pernod Fils
Corbeil
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000213 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000213 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Henri Potin, Maison Dollois to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000213 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000213 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Henri Potin, Maison Dollois 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 DOLLOIS HENRI POTIN Succr MONTGARDÉ PRÈS CORBEIL (Seine-et-Oise) Ce 7 Mars 1908 Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier J'ai l'avantage de vous accuser réception de votre lettre du 3 ct, de laquelle j'ai retiré en timbres-poste fr. 2.80, montant de détaxe sur un retour Blles vides, juillet 1907. Je vous en remercie sincèrement et vous présente mes empressées salutations. Pr Henri Potin [Signature]

[[label: Message text]] MAISON DOLLOIS HENRI POTIN, Successor MONTGARDÉ NEAR CORBEIL (Seine-et-Oise) 7 March 1908 Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier I have the pleasure of acknowledging receipt of your letter of the 3rd of this month, from which I took 2 francs 80 centimes in postage stamps, representing the tax rebate on a return of empty bottles in July 1907. I thank you sincerely and send you my earnest greetings. for Henri Potin [Signature]

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 7 March 1908; the Corbeil origin postmark bears the same date. Origin evidence: The business cachet reads Montgardé near Corbeil, while the origin postmark is Corbeil; the historical locality reading requires later authority verification.


Postcard from J. Mitaine to Pernod Fils ordering a case of absinthe for Mitaine Collin café, May 19, 1905

J. Mitaine asks Pernod Fils to dispatch immediately to Villers-les-Pots station one twenty-four-litre case of absinthe addressed to the Mitaine Collin café.

Villers-les-Pots, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Cafés
Rail transport
J. Mitaine
Mitaine Collin
Pernod Fils
Villers-les-Pots
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Order

Absinthe

NRA-L-000214 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000214 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Mitaine to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

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NRA-L-000214 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000214 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Mitaine to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod Fils Fabricant d'Absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Villers-les-Pots le 19 Mai 1905 Monsieur, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'expédier de suite gare Villers-les-Pots une caisse 24 litres absinthe à l'adresse de Mitaine Collin, café. Recevez, Monsieur, l'assurance de ma considération distinguée. J. Mitaine Villers-les-Pots Côte-d'Or

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

[[label: Message text]] Villers-les-Pots, 19 May 1905 Sir, Please send me immediately, to Villers-les-Pots station, one twenty-four-litre case of absinthe addressed to Mitaine Collin, café. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my distinguished consideration. J. Mitaine Villers-les-Pots Côte-d'Or

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 Villers-les-Pots, 19 May 1905; the origin postmark bears the same date. Origin evidence: The dateline, sender address and origin postmark identify Villers-les-Pots.

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Postcard from Henri Guillemin to Pernod Fils ordering three cases on thirty-day terms, March 1, 1900

Henri Guillemin asks Pernod Fils to send three cases of twelve bottles to Cousances-aux-Forges station on thirty-day terms with a two-percent discount.

Cousances-les-Forges, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Credit terms
Discounts
Rail transport
Henri Guillemin
Pernod Fils
Cousances-les-Forges
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000215 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000215 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Henri Guillemin to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000215 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000215 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Henri Guillemin 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]] VINS ET SPIRITUEUX EN GROS Henri GUILLEMIN COUSANCES-AUX-FORGES (Meuse) Cousances-aux-Forges, le 1-3-1900 Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier aussitôt ma lettre, gare Cousances a. f., trois caisses 12 Blles Pernod. 30 j. 2 %. Agréez, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations. Guillemin

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

[[label: Message text]] WHOLESALE WINES AND SPIRITS Henri GUILLEMIN COUSANCES-AUX-FORGES (Meuse) Cousances-aux-Forges, 1 March 1900 Sir, Upon receipt of my letter, please send to Cousances-aux-Forges station three cases containing twelve bottles each of Pernod. Terms: thirty days, two percent. Please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. Guillemin

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 printed and manuscript dateline states Cousances-aux-Forges, 1 March 1900; the origin postmark bears the same date. Origin evidence: The business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Cousances-aux-Forges, now Cousances-les-Forges.


Postcard from Alfred Viard to Veil-Picard & Cie requesting an immediate reply because stock is exhausted, January 30, 1909

Alfred Viard follows up his letter of 27 January and asks Veil-Picard & Cie for an immediate reply because he is completely out of merchandise.

Absinthe trade
Correspondence follow-up
Stock shortages
Urgent replies
Business succession
Alfred Viard
Ernest Viard
Veil-Picard & Cie
Langres
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Business inquiry

Absinthe

NRA-L-000216 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000216 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Alfred Viard to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000216 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000216 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Alfred Viard to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Veil Picard et Cie Absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] ANCne Mon ERNEST VIARD ALFRED VIARD Successeur LANGRES (Haute-Marne) TÉLÉPHONE 1.01 Langres, le 30 Janv 1909 Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie Pontarlier Je vous confirme ma lettre 27 courant. Je vous serais obligé de me donner une réponse immédiate, je manque complètement de marchandise. Dans cette attente, Recevez, Messieurs, mes sincères salutations. ALFRED VIARD

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Veil Picard & Co. Absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] FORMERLY ERNEST VIARD ALFRED VIARD Successor LANGRES (Haute-Marne) TELEPHONE 1.01 Langres, 30 January 1909 Messrs Veil-Picard & Co. Pontarlier I confirm my letter of the 27th of this month. I would be obliged if you would give me an immediate reply, as I am completely out of stock. Pending your response, Please accept, Gentlemen, my sincere greetings. ALFRED VIARD

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 printed and manuscript dateline states Langres, 30 January 1909; the origin postmark bears the same date. Origin evidence: The business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Langres.


Postcard from P. Lallemand to Pernod Fils ordering ninety-six litres of absinthe, August 27, 1904

P. Lallemand, a grain, fodder and wholesale-wine merchant in Montmédy, orders ninety-six litres of absinthe from Pernod Fils.

Absinthe
Orders
Litres
Wine merchants
P. Lallemand
Pernod Fils
Montmédy
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000217 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000217 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by P. Lallemand to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000217 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000217 image 2 showing the handwritten message from P. Lallemand to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] GRAINS & FOURRAGES VINS EN GROS P. LALLEMAND MONTMÉDY, le 27 août 1904 Monsieur Pernod à Pontarlier Expédiez-moi 96 litres absinthe. Veuillez agréer mes sincères salutations. P. LALLEMAND [Initiales illisibles]

[[label: Message text]] GRAIN & FODDER WHOLESALE WINES P. LALLEMAND MONTMÉDY, 27 August 1904 Mr Pernod Pontarlier Send me ninety-six litres of absinthe. Please accept my sincere greetings. P. LALLEMAND

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 printed and manuscript dateline states Montmédy, 27 August 1904; the origin postmark bears the same date. Origin evidence: The business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Montmédy. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from Thos. Trapp & Sons to Veil-Picard & Cie concerning fifty undelivered cases, October 14, 1911

Thos. Trapp & Sons tells Veil-Picard & Cie that fifty cases announced in a letter of 3 October have not arrived and asks for the exact dispatch date.

Absinthe trade
Shipments
Missing deliveries
Cases
Dispatch dates
Thos. Trapp & Sons
Veil-Picard & Cie
Bordeaux
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Delivery complaint

Absinthe

NRA-L-000218 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000218 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Thos. Trapp & Sons to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000218 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000218 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Thos. Trapp & Sons to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Veil-Picard & C. Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Télégrammes « Trapp » Téléphone 880 THOS. TRAPP & SONS 36, QUAI DES CHARTRONS BORDEAUX, 14/10/11 Messieurs Veil-Picard & C. Pontarlier Messieurs, Nous venons vous informer que nous n'avons pas encore reçu les 50 caisses avisées par votre honorée du 3 courant. Veuillez nous faire savoir la date exacte de l'envoi. Agréez, Messieurs, nos bien sincères salutations. ppon Thos. Trapp & Sons [C. S. Shalloum ?] Série 7980 Départ 7 oct. 11

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Veil-Picard & Co. Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Telegrams: “Trapp” Telephone 880 THOS. TRAPP & SONS 36 QUAI DES CHARTRONS BORDEAUX, 14 October 1911 Messrs Veil-Picard & Co. Pontarlier Gentlemen, We write to inform you that we have not yet received the fifty cases mentioned in your esteemed letter of the 3rd of this month. Please let us know the exact date of dispatch. Please accept, Gentlemen, our very sincere greetings. for Thos. Trapp & Sons [C. S. Shalloum?] Series 7980 Dispatched 7 October 1911

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 printed and manuscript dateline states Bordeaux, 14 October 1911; the origin postmark bears the same date. Origin evidence: The business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Bordeaux.


Postcard from James Moss & Co. to Veil-Picard & Cie acknowledging fees for an export certificate, January 11, 1905

James Moss & Co., agents in Bordeaux, acknowledges receiving Veil-Picard & Cie's letter and 1 franc 50 centimes in settlement of charges for an export certificate.

Absinthe trade
Export certificates
Fees
Shipping agents
James Moss & Co.
Walch
Veil-Picard & Cie
Bordeaux
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Export documentation

Absinthe

NRA-L-000219 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000219 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by James Moss & Co. to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000219 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000219 image 2 showing the handwritten message from James Moss & Co. to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Veil Picard & Co Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] « Liverpool Steamers » JAMES MOSS & CO, AGENTS, BORDEAUX TÉLÉGRAMMES — MOSS BORDEAUX Messieurs Veil Picard & Co Pontarlier Bx, 11 Janvier 1905 Nous avons l'honneur de vous accuser réception de v/lettre du 9 courant, des plis de laquelle nous avons retiré frcs 1.50 pour solde de n/frais à 1 certificat d'exportation. Avec nos remerciements, veuillez agréer, Messieurs, nos sincères salutations. POUR JAMES MOSS & Co Walch 5000 F. D. 22/10/04

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Veil Picard & Co. Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] “Liverpool Steamers” JAMES MOSS & CO., AGENTS, BORDEAUX TELEGRAMS — MOSS BORDEAUX Messrs Veil Picard & Co. Pontarlier Bordeaux, 11 January 1905 We have the honour of acknowledging receipt of your letter of the 9th of this month, from whose folds we took 1 franc 50 centimes in settlement of our charges for one export certificate. With our thanks, please accept, Gentlemen, our sincere greetings. FOR JAMES MOSS & Co. Walch 5000 F. D. 22 October 1904

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, 11 January 1905; the origin postmark bears the same date. Origin evidence: The business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Bordeaux.


Postcard from E. Andouard to Pernod Fils placing a large order for absinthe in barrels and cases, January 21, 1892

E. Andouard places a large order with Pernod Fils for absinthe in multiple barrels and cases and adds two cases of white absinthe.

Absinthe
White absinthe
Large orders
Barrels
Cases
Rail transport
E. Andouard
Pernod Fils
Bordeaux
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000220 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000220 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by E. Andouard to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000220 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000220 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 Veuillez m'expédier gare Bordeaux : 2 fûts 124 lit. absinthe ; 4 fûts 30/40 lit. absinthe ; 10 caisses 24 lit. absinthe ; 40 [caisses] 12 lit. absinthe ; 5 [caisses] 24 1/2 lit. absinthe. Recevez mes civilités empressées. E. Andouard 2 c. de 12 lit. absinthe blanche 118 R. Laseppe

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod Fils Absinthe manufactory Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod Fils Pontarlier Please send me, to Bordeaux station: two barrels containing 124 litres of absinthe; four barrels containing thirty to forty litres of absinthe; ten cases containing twenty-four litres of absinthe; forty [cases] containing twelve litres of absinthe; five [cases] containing twenty-four and a half litres of absinthe. Please accept my earnest regards. E. Andouard Two cases of twelve litres of white absinthe 118 rue Laseppe

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 E. Andouard date-stamp and Bordeaux-Fondaudège origin postmark both state 21 January 1892. Origin evidence: The business date-stamp, requested delivery station and origin postmark identify Bordeaux.


Postcard from J. M. Currie & Co. to Veil-Picard & Cie concerning requested certificates, October 4, 1906

J. M. Currie & Co. acknowledges Veil-Picard & Cie's letter and states that the requested certificates are being sent.

Veil-Picard & Cie / Maison Pernod Fils
Veil-Picard & Cie

Absinthe trade
Certificates
Business correspondence
J. M. Currie & Co.
Veil-Picard & Cie
Le Havre
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000221 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000221 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. M. Currie & Co. to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000221 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000221 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. M. Currie & Co. to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Veil-Picard & Cie Maison Pernod Fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] J. M. CURRIE & Co Havre — Paris Havre, 4 Octobre 1906 Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie Pontarlier Nous avons bien reçu votre honorée lettre du 3 crt et nous nous empressons de vous informer que son contenu a toute notre attention. Nous faisons le nécessaire pour vous adresser les certificats demandés. Recevez, Messieurs, nos salutations empressées. J. M. CURRIE & Co. [Référence d'imprimeur : 893 500/18/12/1905]

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Veil-Picard & Co. Maison Pernod Fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] J. M. CURRIE & Co. Le Havre — Paris Le Havre, 4 October 1906 Messrs Veil-Picard & Co. Pontarlier We have duly received your esteemed letter of the 3rd of this month and hasten to inform you that its contents have our full attention. We are taking the necessary steps to send you the requested certificates. Please accept, Gentlemen, our earnest greetings. J. M. CURRIE & Co. [Printer's reference: 893 500/18/12/1905]

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 printed and manuscript dateline states Le Havre, 4 October 1906. Origin evidence: The business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Le Havre. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie / Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie.


Postcard from Watson & Parker to Veil-Picard & Cie forwarding a damage certificate to insurers, March 15, 1909

Watson & Parker acknowledges a letter, removes the damage certificate concerning 400 cases carried by the Herefordshire and forwards it to the firm's insurers.

Absinthe trade
Damage certificates
Marine insurance
Shipping
Herefordshire
Watson & Parker
Veil-Picard & Cie
Marseille
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000222 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000222 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Watson & Parker to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000222 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000222 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Watson & Parker to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Marseille, 15/III 1909 Nous avons l'honneur de vous accuser réception de votre estimée du 13 du crt, de laquelle nous retirons le certificat d'avarie relatif aux 400 c/s ex « Herefordshire » et que nous nous empressons de faire parvenir à nos assureurs. Nous vous présentons, Messieurs, nos sincères salutations. Dans l'attente accusé réception. WATSON & PARKER [Signature]

[[label: Message text]] Marseille, 15 March 1909 We have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed letter of the 13th of this month, from which we removed the damage certificate concerning the 400 cases carried by the Herefordshire; we are hastening to forward it to our insurers. Please accept, Gentlemen, our sincere greetings. Pending acknowledgment of receipt. WATSON & PARKER [Signature]

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 and Marseille origin postmark state 15 March 1909. Origin evidence: The printed business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Marseille.


Postcard from J. Magnin & Cie to Pernod Fils acknowledging a letter and accounting entries, May 3, 1905

J. Magnin & Cie acknowledges Pernod Fils's letter and records that the corresponding accounting entries have been made.

Absinthe trade
Acknowledgments
Bookkeeping
Business correspondence
J. Magnin & Cie
Pernod Fils
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000223 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000223 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Magnin & Cie to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000223 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000223 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Magnin & Cie 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]] Lyon, le 3 Mai 1905 Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Nous avons l'avantage de vous accuser réception de votre honorée du 1er crt et passons écritures conformes à son contenu. Toujours dévoués à vos ordres, agréez, Monsieur, nos sincères salutations. Pour J. MAGNIN & Cie [Signature]

[[label: Message text]] Lyon, 3 May 1905 Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier We have the pleasure of acknowledging receipt of your esteemed letter of the 1st of this month and are making the corresponding entries in our books. Always at your service, please accept, Sir, our sincere greetings. For J. MAGNIN & Co. [Signature]

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 dateline, business date-stamp and Lyon origin postmark all state 3 May 1905. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Lyon.


Postcard from the Compagnie des Forges d'Audincourt et Dépendances to Pernod Fils concerning commercial paper, May 10, 1906

The Compagnie des Forges d'Audincourt acknowledges receipt of 379 francs 70 centimes in commercial paper and explains the reservations governing collection and protest.

Absinthe

NRA-L-000224 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000224 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Compagnie des Forges d'Audincourt et Dépendances to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000224 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000224 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Compagnie des Forges d'Audincourt et Dépendances 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]] Audincourt (Doubs), le 10 Mai 1906. Maison Pernod Fils à Pontarlier Nous avons l'honneur de vous accuser réception de votre lettre d'hier renfermant 379 f 70 en effets de commerce, dont nous ferons soigner l'encaissement sous les réserves d'usage, et notamment sous les réserves de nos banquiers, qui déclinent toute garantie pour le protêt à bonne date des effets. Veuillez agréer, Messieurs, nos salutations empressées. Le Directeur de la Compagnie des Forges d'Audincourt et Dépendances, R. Jöessel

[[label: Message text]] Audincourt (Doubs), 10 May 1906 Maison Pernod Fils, Pontarlier We have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of yesterday containing 379 francs 70 centimes in commercial paper. We shall arrange for its collection subject to the customary reservations, and in particular to those of our bankers, who disclaim any guarantee that the bills will be protested at the proper date. Please accept, Gentlemen, our earnest greetings. Director of the Compagnie des Forges d'Audincourt et Dépendances, R. Jöessel

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 printed and manuscript dateline and origin postmark state 10 May 1906. Origin evidence: The business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Audincourt.


Postcard from L. Jossand to Pernod Fils ordering six cases of superior absinthe, January 17, 1890

L. Jossand orders six cases of twelve bottles of superior-quality absinthe, to be sent by slow freight to Rennes station on the usual terms.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Superior absinthe
Rail transport
Invoices
L. Jossand
Pernod Fils
Rennes
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000225 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000225 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by L. Jossand to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000225 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000225 image 2 showing the handwritten message from L. Jossand to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Fabrique d'Absinthe à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur Pernod fils Pontarlier Veuillez m'expédier de suite, petite vitesse, gare Rennes, conditions habituelles : 6 caisses de 12 b[outeille]s absinthe qual. sup.re. Attendant facture. Veuillez agréer, Monsieur, mes salutations. Jossand 12 rue de la Monnaie Rennes, 17 Janvier 1890

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

[[label: Message text]] Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Please send me immediately, by slow freight to Rennes station and on the usual terms: six cases of twelve bottles of superior-quality absinthe. I await the invoice. Please accept, Sir, my greetings. Jossand 12 rue de la Monnaie Rennes, 17 January 1890

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 and Rennes origin postmark state 17 January 1890. Origin evidence: The business cachet, return address, dateline and origin postmark identify Rennes.


Postcard from Joseph Dougnac to Veil-Picard & Cie ordering four cases of Pernod, April 11, 1895

Joseph Dougnac asks Veil-Picard & Cie to send four cases of twelve bottles of Pernod Fils, with Saint-Girons station indicated for delivery.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Rail transport
Joseph Dougnac
Veil-Picard & Cie
Soueix
Saint-Girons
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000226 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000226 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Joseph Dougnac to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000226 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000226 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Joseph Dougnac to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie M[ais]on Pernod fils à Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Soueix, le 11 Avril 1895 (Ariège) Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie Pontarlier (Doubs) Veuillez me faire l'envoi de 4 caisses de 12 b[outeille]s Pernod fils. Agréez, Messieurs, mes emp[ressées] salutations. Joseph Dougnac Négociant [Indication : gare Saint-Girons]

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

[[label: Message text]] Soueix, 11 April 1895 (Ariège) Messrs Veil-Picard & Co. Pontarlier (Doubs) Please send me four cases of twelve bottles of Pernod fils. Please accept, Gentlemen, my earnest greetings. Joseph Dougnac Merchant [Instruction: Saint-Girons 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 manuscript dateline, business date-stamp and Saint-Girons origin postmark state 11 April 1895. Origin evidence: The dateline and business cachet identify Soueix; the card was posted at Saint-Girons. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie / Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie.


Postcard from G. Tonnellier to Pernod Fils ordering two cases of absinthe, July 18, 1895

G. Tonnellier of the Épicerie Centrale in Troyes asks Pernod Fils to send two 12-litre cases of absinthe as quickly as possible.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Urgent orders
G. Tonnellier
Pernod Fils
Troyes
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000227 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000227 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by G. Tonnellier to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000227 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000227 image 2 showing the handwritten message from G. Tonnellier to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod fils Fabrique d'Absinthe à Pontarlier

[[label: Message text]] ÉPICERIE CENTRALE G. TONNELLIER TROYES (Aube) Troyes, le 18 Juillet 1895 Monsieur Pernod fils à Pontarlier Veuillez m'expédier au plus vite 2 caisses 12 litres absinthe. Salutations sincères. G. Tonnellier

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Pernod fils Absinthe manufactory Pontarlier

[[label: Message text]] CENTRAL GROCERY G. TONNELLIER TROYES (Aube) Troyes, 18 July 1895 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Please send me as quickly as possible two 12-litre cases of absinthe. Sincere greetings. G. Tonnellier

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 dateline and Troyes origin postmark state 18 July 1895. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Troyes.


Postcard from A. Mielle Aîné to Pernod ordering absinthe, April 30, 1899

A. Mielle Aîné asks Pernod for immediate dispatch of eighteen litres of absinthe; a second quantity or strength notation is not fully legible.

Châlons-sur-Marne, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Litres
A. Mielle Aîné
Pernod
Châlons-sur-Marne
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000228 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000228 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by A. Mielle Aîné to Pernod, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000228 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000228 image 2 showing the handwritten message from A. Mielle Aîné to Pernod, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Châlons, le 30 Avril 1899 M. Pernod, Pontarlier Veuillez m'expédier de suite : 18 lit. absinthe [12° …] Agréez mes salutations. A. Mielle Aîné

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

[[label: Message text]] Châlons, 30 April 1899 Mr Pernod, Pontarlier Please send me immediately: eighteen litres of absinthe [12° …] Please accept my greetings. A. Mielle Aîné

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, business date-stamp and origin postmark state 30 April 1899. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Châlons-sur-Marne.


Postcard from Léon Baud to Pernod Fils ordering a case for delivery by rail and tramway, January 9, 1897

Léon Baud orders one case of twelve bottles of Pernod, to be sent to Annemasse station and forwarded by tramway to Taninges.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Rail transport
Tramways
Léon Baud
Pernod Fils
Taninges
Annemasse
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000229 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000229 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Léon Baud to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000229 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000229 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Léon Baud 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]] Taninges, le 9 Janvier 1897 Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier le plus tôt possible une caisse de 12 bout[eille]s de Pernod, bien soignée, en gare d'Annemasse, à faire suivre par le tramway gare de Taninges. Monsieur, j'ai l'honneur de vous saluer. Léon Baud, cafetier Taninges, Haute-Savoie

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

[[label: Message text]] Taninges, 9 January 1897 Sir, Please send me as soon as possible one case of twelve bottles of Pernod, carefully packed, to Annemasse station, for onward carriage by tramway to Taninges station. Sir, I have the honour to greet you. Léon Baud, café proprietor Taninges, Haute-Savoie

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 9 January 1897; the card was posted at Taninges the following day. Origin evidence: The dateline, return identification and origin postmark identify Taninges.


Postcard from Ch. Dubayle to Pernod Fils ordering ten cases of absinthe, May 23, 1898

Ch. Dubayle, a wine and spirits merchant in Rennes, asks Pernod Fils to send ten cases of twelve litres of Pernod absinthe as soon as possible.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Wine and spirits merchants
Ch. Dubayle
Pernod Fils
Rennes
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000230 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000230 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Ch. Dubayle to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000230 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000230 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Ch. Dubayle to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] CH. DUBAYLE VINS — SPIRITUEUX 23 MAI 1898 RENNES (Ille-&-Vilaine) 9 rue de la Santé n° 901 Messieurs, Je vous prie de m'expédier le plus tôt possible 10 caisses de 12 litres absinthe Pernod. Veuillez agréer, Messieurs, mes sincères salutations. Ch. Dubayle [Signature]

[[label: Message text]] CH. DUBAYLE WINES — SPIRITS 23 MAY 1898 RENNES (Ille-et-Vilaine) 9 rue de la Santé No. 901 Gentlemen, Please send me as soon as possible ten cases of twelve litres of Pernod absinthe. Please accept, Gentlemen, my sincere greetings. Ch. Dubayle [Signature]

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 Ch. Dubayle date-stamp and Rennes origin postmark state 23 May 1898; some numerals are inverted in the rectangular impression. Origin evidence: The business stamp, return address and origin postmark identify Rennes.


Postcard from L. Hébrard & M. Albe to Veil-Picard & Cie urgently revising an order, July 21, 1899

L. Hébrard & M. Albe urgently revises an order for Pernod bottles and cancels an earlier request; a secondary quantity or specification remains partly ambiguous.

Absinthe
Order revisions
Urgent orders
Bottles
Cancellations
L. Hébrard & M. Albe
Veil-Picard & Cie
Figeac
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000231 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000231 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by L. Hébrard & M. Albe to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000231 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000231 image 2 showing the handwritten message from L. Hébrard & M. Albe to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] L. HÉBRARD & M. ALBE Figeac, le 21/6 99 Messieurs, Envoyez — d'urgence — 24 bouteilles Pernod [90 ?] 12 1/2 — Annulez première demande. Salutations empressées. L. Hébrard & M. Albe

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

[[label: Message text]] L. HÉBRARD & M. ALBE Figeac, 21/6/99 Gentlemen, Send — urgently — twenty-four bottles of Pernod [90?] 12 1/2 — Cancel the first request. Earnest greetings. L. Hébrard & M. Albe

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 appears to read 21/6/99, but the Figeac and Pontarlier postmarks securely date transmission to 21–22 July 1899; the normalized date follows the postal evidence and the conflict is retained. Origin evidence: The business stamp, dateline and origin postmark identify Figeac. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie / Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie.


Postcard from J. Meuriau to Pernod Fils requesting the return of a demijohn, August 5, 1899

J. Meuriau recalls sending three demijohns with their wooden tubs to Pernod Fils and asks for one to be returned as soon as possible.

Absinthe trade
Demijohns
Returnable containers
Transport packaging
J. Meuriau
Pernod Fils & Cie
Le Creusot
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000232 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000232 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Meuriau to Pernod Fils & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000232 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000232 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Meuriau to Pernod Fils & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils & Cie (Absinthe) Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Creusot, le 5 Août 1899 Monsieur Pernod fils à Pontarlier Il y a quelque temps que j'ai envoyé à votre adresse 3 bonbonnes avec leurs cuveaux. Une à m'expédier le plus tôt possible. Bien à vous. J. Meuriau [[notes]] Contemporary note: C. 985 bomb. 17 — ac. arrivée le 16 Juin 1899 fco avec 2 autres à sa disposition

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils & Co. (Absinthe) Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] Le Creusot, 5 August 1899 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Some time ago I sent three demijohns with their wooden tubs to your address. Please send one back to me as soon as possible. Yours truly. J. Meuriau [[notes]] Contemporary note: [Internal note:] A demijohn arrived on 16 June 1899, carriage paid, with two others at his disposal.

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 and Le Creusot origin postmark state 5 August 1899. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Le Creusot. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils & Cie; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from Mathey-Pernaud to Pernod Fils instructing that an order not be dispatched, September 19, 1890

Mathey-Pernaud asks Pernod Fils not to dispatch a small order to be forwarded by Mr Martinot until further notice.

Absinthe trade
Orders
Dispatch instructions
Order holds
Mathey-Pernaud
Martinot
Pernod Fils & Cie
Tournus
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000233 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000233 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Mathey-Pernaud to Pernod Fils & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000233 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000233 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Mathey-Pernaud to Pernod Fils & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] MATHEY-PERNAUD TOURNUS Saône-&-Loire Tournus, le 19 Sept. 1890 Monsieur Pernod fils à Pontarlier Je vous prie de n'expédier la p[eti]te commission que vous transmettra M. Martinot [abréviation illisible] que sur nouvel avis de ma part. J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer. Mathey-Pernaud

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

[[label: Message text]] MATHEY-PERNAUD TOURNUS Saône-et-Loire Tournus, 19 September 1890 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Please do not dispatch the small order that Mr Martinot will forward to you [illegible abbreviation] except upon further notice from me. I have the honour to greet you. Mathey-Pernaud

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 and Tournus origin postmark state 19 September 1890. Origin evidence: The business stamp, dateline and origin postmark identify Tournus. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils & Cie; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from P. Royer-Bulliod to Pernod concerning dispatch of a railway wagon, March 27, 1882

P. Royer-Bulliod informs Pernod that a railway wagon will be dispatched the following Tuesday.

Absinthe trade
Railway wagons
Dispatches
Transport
P. Royer-Bulliod
Pernod
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000234 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000234 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by P. Royer-Bulliod to Pernod, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000234 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000234 image 2 showing the handwritten message from P. Royer-Bulliod to Pernod, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod, Distillr à Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] En réponse à v[otre] honorée, nous avons l'honneur de vous prévenir que votre wagon vous sera expédié mardi prochain. Veuillez agréer, Monsieur, l'assurance de n[otre] sincère considération. P. Royer-Bulliod [Signature] Lyon, le 27 Mars 82

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

[[label: Message text]] In reply to your esteemed letter, we have the honour to inform you that your wagon will be dispatched to you next Tuesday. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of our sincere consideration. P. Royer-Bulliod [Signature] Lyon, 27 March 1882

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 and Lyon origin postmark state 27 March 1882. Origin evidence: The business cachet, return addresses, dateline and origin postmark identify Lyon.


Postcard from F. Irmoux of the Café de la Rotonde to Pernod Fils ordering a 180-litre barrel of absinthe, May 7, 1888

F. Irmoux of the Café de la Rotonde asks Pernod Fils to send a 180-litre barrel of absinthe before festivities beginning on 28 May.

Absinthe
Orders
Barrels
Litres
Cafés
Festivities
F. Irmoux
Café de la Rotonde
Pernod Fils
Dijon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000235 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000235 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by F. Irmoux, Café de la Rotonde to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000235 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000235 image 2 showing the handwritten message from F. Irmoux, Café de la Rotonde to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] CAFÉ DE LA ROTONDE Place d'Arcy DIJON IRMOUX-BUREAU Monsieur Pernod fils, Veuillez, je vous prie, me faire expédier de suite un fût d'absinthe de 180 litres, car nous avons les fêtes à partir du 28 Mai. J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer. Dijon, le 7 Mai 1888 F. Irmoux [Indication : gare à domicile]

[[label: Message text]] CAFÉ DE LA ROTONDE Place d'Arcy DIJON IRMOUX-BUREAU Mr Pernod fils, Please have a 180-litre barrel of absinthe sent to me immediately, as our festivities begin on 28 May. I have the honour to greet you. Dijon, 7 May 1888 F. Irmoux [Instruction: station-to-door delivery]

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 and Dijon and Pontarlier postmarks establish 7–8 May 1888. Origin evidence: The Café de la Rotonde business stamp, dateline and origin postmark identify Dijon.


Postcard from J. Perrier to Pernod Fils ordering fifty bottles, May 23, 1895

J. Perrier asks Pernod Fils to send the case of fifty bottles he had ordered from the firm's representative, Mr Léopold.

Absinthe
Orders
Bottles
Sales representatives
J. Perrier
Grand Café
Léopold
Pernod Fils
Chambéry
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000236 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000236 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Perrier, Grand Café to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000236 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000236 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Perrier, Grand Café to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Chambéry, 23 Mai 1895 Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier de suite la caisse 50 bouteilles Pernod fils qu'à son passage ici j'ai demandée à M. Léopold, v[otre] représentant. Agréez mes salutations. J. Perrier

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

[[label: Message text]] Chambéry, 23 May 1895 Sir, Please send me immediately the case of fifty bottles of Pernod Fils that I ordered from Mr Léopold, your representative, when he passed through here. Please accept my greetings. J. Perrier

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 May 1895; the postal cancellations show transmission through Chambéry and Pontarlier on 22–23 May. Origin evidence: The dateline and Grand Café cachet identify Chambéry.


Postcard from Jules Trompette concerning the return of a full 71-litre barrel, February 21, 1898

Jules Trompette reports sending barrel no. 1490, with a capacity of 71 litres, by slow freight and asks that it be returned full.

[Not written; destination Pontarlier]
Messieurs
Pernod Fils

Absinthe trade
Barrels
Returnable containers
Slow freight
Jules Trompette
Café du Commerce
Pernod Fils
Verdun
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000237 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000237 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Jules Trompette, Café du Commerce to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000237 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000237 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Jules Trompette, Café du Commerce to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] [No handwritten addressee; destination postmark: Pontarlier]

[[label: Message text]] Verdun, 21. 2. 98 Je v[ous] ai expédié dernièrement mon fût no 1490 — 71 litres — p[eti]te vitesse. Prière de vouloir bien me le réexpédier plein. Recevez, Messieurs, mes salutations empressées. Jules Trompette Café du Commerce Rue St-Esprit [[notes]] Contemporary note: n'est pas encore arrivé

[[label: Message text]] Verdun, 21 February 1898 I recently sent you my barrel no. 1490, holding 71 litres, by slow freight. Please be so kind as to send it back to me full. Please accept, Gentlemen, my earnest greetings. Jules Trompette Café du Commerce Rue St-Esprit [[notes]] Contemporary note: has not yet arrived

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 and Verdun origin postmark state 21 February 1898. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and origin postmark identify Verdun. Recipient layers: postal addressee — [Not written; destination Pontarlier]; textual addressee — Messieurs.


Postcard from Mestrallet to Pernod Fils & Cie concerning an oval absinthe barrel, October 16, 1890

Mestrallet instructs Pernod Fils & Cie to route his oval absinthe barrel to warehouse keeper Mr Grangean at 23 quai de Serin.

Absinthe
Barrels
Warehousing
Consignment instructions
Mestrallet
Café-Comptoir
Grangean
Pernod Fils & Cie
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000238 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000238 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Mestrallet, Café-Comptoir to Pernod Fils & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000238 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000238 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Mestrallet, Café-Comptoir to Pernod Fils & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils et Cie Nég[ocian]t en absinthe à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Lyon, le 16 8bre 1890 Messieurs, Veuillez donc, je vous prie, adresser mon fût ovale absinthe à mon entrepôt, par acquit, à M. Grangean, entrepositaire, quai de Serin 23, pour M. Mestrallet. Recevez mes salutations. Mestrallet Café 1 rue Corneille

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils & Co. Absinthe merchant Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Lyon, 16 October 1890 Gentlemen, Please consign my oval absinthe barrel to my warehouse, under receipt, to Mr Grangean, warehouse keeper, 23 quai de Serin, for Mr Mestrallet. Please accept my greetings. Mestrallet Café 1 rue Corneille

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 uses the historical abbreviation 8bre for October; Lyon and Pontarlier postmarks show 17–18 October 1890. Origin evidence: The printed business heading, dateline and origin postmark identify Lyon.


Postcard from Alphonse Bouvard to Pernod Fils ordering a 25–30-litre barrel of absinthe, October 16, 1883

Alphonse Bouvard, a café keeper at Chamoux, orders a barrel containing twenty-five to thirty litres of absinthe as soon as possible.

Chamoux-sur-Gelon, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Barrels
Litres
Cafés
Alphonse Bouvard
Pernod Fils
Chamoux-sur-Gelon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000239 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000239 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Alphonse Bouvard to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000239 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000239 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Alphonse Bouvard to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur Pernod fils, Veuillez m'envoyer un fût d'absinthe de vingt-cinq à trente litres le plus tôt possible. Agréez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées. Bouvard Alphonse Cafetier à Chamoux Savoie

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

[[label: Message text]] Mr Pernod fils, Please send me a barrel of absinthe holding twenty-five to thirty litres as soon as possible. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. Alphonse Bouvard Café keeper at Chamoux Savoie

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 message has no dateline; the Chamoux origin postmark securely dates dispatch to 16 October 1883. Origin evidence: The signature identifies Chamoux in Savoie and the origin postmark reads Chamoux.


Postcard from Widow Milat ordering four cases of Pernod absinthe, June 29, 1899

Widow Milat orders four cases of Pernod absinthe on the usual terms; the compact quantity notation after the number of cases is retained as written.

[Not written; destination Pontarlier]
Monsieur
Pernod Fils

Pont-à-Mousson, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Usual terms
Widow Milat
Épicerie-Comestibles L. Milat
Pernod Fils
Pont-à-Mousson
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000240 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000240 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Widow Milat, Épicerie-Comestibles L. Milat to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000240 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000240 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Widow Milat, Épicerie-Comestibles L. Milat to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] ÉPICERIE — COMESTIBLES L. MILAT 70, Place Duroc PONT-À-MOUSSON 29 Juin 1899 Monsieur, Envoyez-moi, s. v. p., 4 caisses 24/15e absinthe Pernod — conditions habituelles. Je v[ous] salue. Vve Milat

[[label: Message text]] GROCERY — FOODSTUFFS L. MILAT 70 place Duroc PONT-À-MOUSSON 29 June 1899 Sir, Please send me four cases, marked 24/15e, of Pernod absinthe, on the usual terms. Yours truly, Widow Milat

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 and Pont-à-Mousson origin postmark state 29 June 1899. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Pont-à-Mousson. Recipient layers: postal addressee — [Not written; destination Pontarlier]; textual addressee — Monsieur.


Postcard from Claudius Combe to Pernod ordering a case of twenty-four bottles through the Grenoble depot, September 14, 1898

Claudius Combe asks Maison Pernod to arrange through its Grenoble depot agent for Mr Fabre to receive one case of twenty-four bottles on the usual terms.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Depots
Sales agents
Claudius Combe
Fabre
Pernod Fils
Grenoble
Voiron
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000241 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000241 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Claudius Combe to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000241 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000241 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Claudius Combe to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod, Faites-moi adresser par v[otre] agent dépositaire de Grenoble, à sieur Fabre, 1 c[aisse] 24 b[outeilles] Pernod, conditions habituelles. Claudius Combe Fond-Bernard Voiron, Isère

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod, Please have your depot agent in Grenoble send Mr Fabre one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod on the usual terms. Claudius Combe Fond-Bernard Voiron, Isère

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 message lacks an original dateline; the Voiron origin postmark dates dispatch to 14 September 1898. A later docket is dated 15 September. Origin evidence: The sender's cachet and origin postmark identify Voiron.


Postcard from J. Dazet of the Grand Café du Jardin ordering fifty bottles of superior Pernod, February 8, 1895

J. Dazet of the Grand Café du Jardin asks for immediate dispatch of a case containing fifty bottles of superior Pernod.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Superior Pernod
Cafés
J. Dazet
Grand Café du Jardin
Pernod Fils
Dax
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000242 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000242 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Dazet, Grand Café du Jardin to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000242 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000242 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Dazet, Grand Café du Jardin to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Couvet, Suisse [Redirection postale : Pontarlier, Doubs]

[[label: Message text]] Dax, 8 février 1895 Monsieur, Je vous prierais de me faire partir tout de suite une caisse de Pernod supérieur de 50 bouteilles. Je compte sur vous. Dans l'attente, recevez mes salutations sincères. Grand Café du Jardin Dax (Landes) J. Dazet

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Couvet, Switzerland [Postal redirection: Pontarlier, Doubs]

[[label: Message text]] Dax, 8 February 1895 Sir, Please send me immediately one case of fifty bottles of superior Pernod. I am counting on you. In the meantime, please accept my sincere greetings. Grand Café du Jardin Dax (Landes) J. Dazet

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 and Dax origin postmark state 8 February 1895. Origin evidence: The dateline, café identification and origin postmark identify Dax.


Postcard from H. Couignoux ordering two cases of twelve bottles of Pernod, August 16, 1899

H. Couignoux orders two cases of Pernod, each containing twelve bottles, for delivery as soon as possible.

Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
H. Couignoux
Pernod Fils
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000243 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000243 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by H. Couignoux to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000243 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000243 image 2 showing the handwritten message from H. Couignoux to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur, Veuillez me faire livrer au plus tôt 2 c[aisses] Pernod de 12 bouteilles. Salutations respectueuses. H. Couignoux Brive, ce 16 Août 99

[[label: Message text]] Sir, Please have two cases of Pernod, each containing twelve bottles, delivered to me as soon as possible. Respectful greetings. H. Couignoux Brive, 16 August 1899

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 and Brive origin postmark state 16 August 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline and origin postmark identify Brive. Recipient layers: postal addressee — [Not written; destination Pontarlier]; textual addressee — Monsieur.


Postcard from Darmant to Pernod Fils ordering twenty-four litres and a chromolithographic picture, May 4, 1895

Darmant, a grocer at Enval, orders a case containing twenty-four litres of Pernod and asks that a chromolithographic advertising picture be included.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Advertising
Chromolithographs
Grocers
Darmant
Pernod Fils
Enval
Riom
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000244 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000244 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Darmant to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000244 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000244 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Darmant 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]] Riom, le 4 Mai 1895 (Puy-de-Dôme) Monsieur, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'expédier de suite 1 caisse 24 litres Pernod ; y joindre un tableau chromo. J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer. Darmant Nég[ociant] épicier Enval (P.-D.)

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

[[label: Message text]] Riom, 4 May 1895 (Puy-de-Dôme) Sir, Please send me immediately one case of twenty-four litres of Pernod and include a chromolithographic picture. I have the honour to greet you. Darmant Grocer and merchant Enval (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 and Riom origin postmark state 4 May 1895. Origin evidence: The signature gives Enval; the card was dated and posted at nearby Riom.


Postcard from Soula-Oulès & F. Barthe to Veil-Picard & Cie ordering forty-eight bottles of Pernod, February 10, 1892

Soula-Oulès & F. Barthe asks Veil-Picard & Cie to send forty-eight bottles of Pernod immediately.

Veil-Picard & Cie / Maison Pernod
Veil-Picard & Cie

Absinthe
Orders
Bottles
Distillers
Soula-Oulès & F. Barthe
Veil-Picard & Cie
Pernod Fils
Pamiers
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000245 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000245 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Soula-Oulès & F. Barthe to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000245 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000245 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Soula-Oulès & F. Barthe to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Veil-Picard et Cie Maison Pernod à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Pamiers, le 10 février 1892 (Ariège) MM. Veil-Picard, maison Pernod à Pontarlier, Veuillez nous expédier de suite 48 bouteilles Pernod. Recevez, Messieurs, nos salutations empressées. Soula-Oulès

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

[[label: Message text]] Pamiers, 10 February 1892 (Ariège) Messrs Veil-Picard, Maison Pernod, Pontarlier, Please send us forty-eight bottles of Pernod immediately. Please accept, Gentlemen, our earnest greetings. Soula-Oulès

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 10 February 1892; the Pamiers origin postmark is dated 11 February. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and origin postmark identify Pamiers. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie / Maison Pernod; textual addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie.


Postcard from Abadie & Sempé to Pernod Fils ordering a 40–45-litre barrel of absinthe, August 20, 1891

Abadie & Sempé orders a barrel holding approximately forty to forty-five litres of the same absinthe they usually buy.

Absinthe
Orders
Barrels
Litres
Repeat purchases
Cafés
Abadie & Sempé
Pernod Fils
Mirande
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000246 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000246 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Abadie & Sempé to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000246 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000246 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Abadie & Sempé to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod fils Nég[ocian]ts à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Mirande, 20 Août 1891 (Gers) Monsieur, Veuillez nous expédier un fût absinthe environ 40 à 45 litres, pareille à celle que nous prenons d'habitude. Recevez nos salutations empressées. Abadie & Sempé Café

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

[[label: Message text]] Mirande, 20 August 1891 (Gers) Sir, Please send us a barrel holding approximately forty to forty-five litres of absinthe, of the same kind as we usually take. Please accept our earnest greetings. Abadie & Sempé Café

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 20 August 1891; the Mirande origin postmark is dated 21 August. Origin evidence: The dateline and origin postmark identify Mirande.


Postcard from E. Louis to Pernod Fils arranging return of a small barrel in late February, January 22, 1894

E. Louis sends a small barrel to Pernod Fils and asks for it to be returned during the second half of February.

Absinthe trade
Barrels
Returnable containers
Scheduling
Cafés
E. Louis
Café du Pont Cizeau
Pernod Fils
Nevers
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000247 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000247 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by E. Louis, Café du Pont Cizeau to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000247 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000247 image 2 showing the handwritten message from E. Louis, Café du Pont Cizeau 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]] Monsieur, J'ai l'avantage de vous adresser mon petit fût, que je vous demanderai d'avoir l'obligeance de me l'adresser dans la dernière quinzaine de février. Je ne doute pas de vos bons soins et vous présente mes respectueuses salutations. E. Louis Café du Pont Cizeau Nevers, 22 Janvier

[[label: Message text]] Sir, I am sending you my small barrel and ask you to be so kind as to return it to me during the second half of February. I have every confidence in your care and offer you my respectful greetings. E. Louis Café du Pont Cizeau Nevers, 22 January

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 day and month agree with the Nevers and Pontarlier postmarks of 22–23 January 1894. Origin evidence: The signature, café identification and origin postmark identify Nevers.


Postcard from L. Basserot of the Café National to Pernod Fils returning a barrel to be refilled, November 22, 1890

L. Basserot of the Café National returns a barrel to Pernod Fils and asks that it be refilled and sent back promptly on the travelling salesman's terms.

Pont-de-Roide, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe trade
Barrels
Returnable containers
Refilling
Sales representatives
Cafés
L. Basserot
Café National
Pernod Fils
Pont-de-Roide
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000248 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000248 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by L. Basserot, Café National to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000248 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000248 image 2 showing the handwritten message from L. Basserot, Café National to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils F[abri]q[ue] d'Absinthe à Pontarlier

[[label: Message text]] M. Pernod fils à Pontarlier Je vous retourne mon fût pour me le retourner rempli le plus tôt possible, certainement dans les conditions que votre voyageur m'a faites. Mes salutations empressées. L. Basserot

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

[[label: Message text]] Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier I am returning my barrel so that you may send it back to me full as soon as possible, on the terms offered to me by your travelling salesman. My earnest greetings. L. Basserot

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 message has no dateline; the Pont-de-Roide origin postmark securely dates dispatch to 22 November 1890. Origin evidence: The origin postmark identifies Pont-de-Roide; the sender identifies the Café National.


Postcard from Gauthier Fils to Pernod Fils following up on an unanswered request, July 10, 1899

Gauthier Fils expresses surprise at receiving no reply and asks whether the firm will fulfil the earlier request.

Absinthe trade
Follow-up correspondence
Unanswered requests
Customer service
Gauthier Fils
Pernod Fils
Meursault
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000249 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000249 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Gauthier Fils to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000249 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000249 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Gauthier Fils 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]] Meursault, le 10 Juillet 1899 Monsieur Pernod Fils Pontarlier Je suis tout à fait surpris de ne pas avoir reçu réponse à ma lettre de demande. Veuillez me dire si je puis compter sur ce que je vous ai demandé. Recevez, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations. Gauthier Fils [[notes]] Contemporary note: lui dire qu'on n'a rien reçu

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

[[label: Message text]] Meursault, 10 July 1899 Mr Pernod Fils Pontarlier I am very surprised not to have received a reply to my letter of request. Please tell me whether I can rely on receiving what I asked you for. Please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. Gauthier Fils [[notes]] Contemporary note: tell him that we have received nothing

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 and Meursault origin postmark state 10 July 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline and origin postmark identify Meursault.


Postcard from L. Wimbée to Pernod Fils urgently increasing an order to two cases of twenty-four bottles, July 20, 1896

L. Wimbée cancels the previous day's order for one case and urgently replaces it with an order for two cases of twenty-four bottles, to be sent to the station immediately.

Absinthe
Order revisions
Urgent orders
Cases
Bottles
Rail transport
L. Wimbée
Wimbée-Boucher
Pernod Fils
Saint-Mihiel
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000250 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000250 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by L. Wimbée, Wimbée-Boucher to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000250 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000250 image 2 showing the handwritten message from L. Wimbée, Wimbée-Boucher to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Nég[ocian]t en absinthe à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] St-Mihiel, le 20 Juillet 1896 Monsieur Pernod fils, Veuillez annuler la commande d'hier et m'expédier de suite, très pressé, 2 caisses 24 bouteilles au lieu de 1 caisse commandée hier. J'en suis très pressé. Veuillez les remettre en gare de suite. Recevez mes saluts empressés. L. Wimbée

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

[[label: Message text]] St-Mihiel, 20 July 1896 Mr Pernod fils, Please cancel yesterday's order and send me immediately, as a matter of urgency, two cases of twenty-four bottles instead of the one case ordered yesterday. I need them very urgently. Please deliver them to the station at once. Please accept my earnest greetings. L. Wimbée

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 and St-Mihiel origin postmark state 20 July 1896. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Saint-Mihiel.


Postcard from Mairey to contractor Lebrand concerning delivered tiles and an oven plate, December 15, 1900

Mairey informs contractor Lebrand that the tiles arrived the previous day and reminds him to bring the oven plate.

Building work
Tiles
Ovens
Contractors
Mairey
Lebrand
Nolay
Annay-sur-Serein

Absinthe

NRA-L-000251 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000251 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Mairey to Lebrand, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000251 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000251 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Mairey to Lebrand, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Lebrand Entrepreneur à Annay-sur-Serein (Yonne)

[[label: Message text]] Nolay, le 15 Décembre 1900 Monsieur Lebrand, Les carreaux sont arrivés d'hier. N'oubliez pas d'apporter la plaque du four. Je vous salue. Mairey

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Lebrand Contractor Annay-sur-Serein (Yonne)

[[label: Message text]] Nolay, 15 December 1900 Mr Lebrand, The tiles arrived yesterday. Do not forget to bring the oven plate. Yours truly, Mairey

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 and Nolay origin postmark state 15 December 1900. Origin evidence: The dateline and origin postmark identify Nolay.


Postcard from D. Gautier to contractor Lebrand requesting an estimate before the Easter holidays, March 29, 1901

D. Gautier asks contractor Lebrand to reply immediately and send the estimate so the work can be carried out during the Easter holidays.

Building work
Estimates
Contractors
Easter holidays
D. Gautier
Lebrand
Joigny
Annay-sur-Serein

Absinthe

NRA-L-000252 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000252 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by D. Gautier to Lebrand, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000252 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000252 image 2 showing the handwritten message from D. Gautier to Lebrand, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Lebrand Entrepreneur à Annay-sur-Serein Yonne

[[label: Message text]] Joigny, le 29 Mars 1901 Monsieur Lebrand, Veuillez, je vous prie, me répondre et m'envoyer le devis que vous devez avoir fait, afin que je puisse être fixé, car je voudrais profiter des vacances de Pâques pour effectuer ce travail. Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations. D. Gautier P.-S. — Réponse de suite.

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Lebrand Contractor Annay-sur-Serein Yonne

[[label: Message text]] Joigny, 29 March 1901 Mr Lebrand, Please reply and send me the estimate you should have prepared, so that I may know where matters stand, because I would like to use the Easter holidays to carry out this work. Please accept, Sir, my greetings. D. Gautier P.S. — Please reply immediately.

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 and Joigny origin postmark state 29 March 1901. Origin evidence: The dateline and origin postmark identify Joigny.


Postcard from Jules Verleye to Pernod Fils ordering a fifty-litre case of absinthe, May 11, 1894

Wine and spirits merchant Jules Verleye orders one case containing fifty litres of absinthe on the usual terms.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Wine and spirits merchants
Jules Verleye
Pernod Fils
Roubaix
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000253 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000253 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Jules Verleye to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000253 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000253 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Jules Verleye 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]] Roubaix, le 11-5-94 Monsieur, Je vous prie de m'expédier une caisse, cinquante litres absinthe, conditions habituelles. Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations. Jules Verleye Nég[ociant]

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

[[label: Message text]] Roubaix, 11 May 1894 Sir, Please send me one case containing fifty litres of absinthe, on the usual terms. Please accept, Sir, my greetings. Jules Verleye 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 and Roubaix origin postmark state 11 May 1894. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Roubaix.


Postcard from O. Dubuche of Café Octave to Pernod Fils following up on a barrel of absinthe, June 10, 1895

O. Dubuche of Café Octave asks whether Pernod Fils has forgotten an order placed eight days earlier for a barrel of absinthe and urges the firm to send the invoice.

Absinthe
Barrels
Follow-up correspondence
Invoices
Cafés
O. Dubuche
Café Octave
Pernod Fils
Lille
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000254 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000254 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by O. Dubuche, Café Octave to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000254 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000254 image 2 showing the handwritten message from O. Dubuche, Café Octave to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Lille, le 10 Juin 1895 Monsieur, Ne m'avez-vous pas oublié ? Je vous ai demandé, il y a huit jours, par carte postale, de m'envoyer de suite un fût absinthe et n'ai pas encore reçu de facture. Pressez, s. v. p. Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations sincères. O. Dubuche [[notes]] Contemporary note: N. 384 fût 105 absinthe se charge ce jour

[[label: Message text]] Lille, 10 June 1895 Sir, Have you forgotten me? Eight days ago, by postcard, I asked you to send me a barrel of absinthe immediately, and I have not yet received an invoice. Please hurry. Please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. O. Dubuche [[notes]] Contemporary note: No. 384, the 105-litre absinthe cask, is being loaded today.

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, business date stamp and Lille origin postmark all state 10 June 1895. Origin evidence: The café cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Lille.


Postcard from F. Sémézis to Pernod Fils ordering a case of absinthe on the usual quality and terms, August 12, 1885

F. Sémézis asks Pernod Fils to send one case of absinthe of the same quality and on the same terms as before.

Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Repeat purchases
Product quality
Usual terms
F. Sémézis
Pernod Fils
Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000255 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000255 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by F. Sémézis to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000255 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000255 image 2 showing the handwritten message from F. Sémézis to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] DIX MÉDAILLES F. SÉMÉZIS LA SÉMÉZIENNE — Liqueur hygiénique LE GASCON — Apéritif VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT 12 AOÛT 85 Villeneuve, le 12 Août 1885 Monsieur Pernod fils, S'il vous plaît, l'envoi d'une caisse de [belle ?] absinthe, toujours même qualité et aux mêmes conditions. J'ai bien l'honneur de vous saluer. F. Sémézis

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

[[label: Message text]] TEN MEDALS F. SÉMÉZIS LA SÉMÉZIENNE — Hygienic liqueur LE GASCON — Aperitif VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT 12 AUGUST 1885 Villeneuve, 12 August 1885 Mr Pernod fils, Please send one case of [fine?] absinthe, always of the same quality and on the same terms. I have the honour to greet you. F. Sémézis

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 and the sender's business date stamp state 12 August 1885. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Villeneuve-sur-Lot.


Postcard from Ch. Greusillier of the Distillerie Royannaise to Pernod Fils ordering thirty bottles, July 17, 1890

Ch. Greusillier of the Distillerie Royannaise orders one case of thirty bottles of Pernod Fils upon receipt of the postcard.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Distilleries
Ch. Greusillier
Distillerie Royannaise
Pernod Fils
Royan
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000256 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000256 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Ch. Greusillier, Distillerie Royannaise to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000256 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000256 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Ch. Greusillier, Distillerie Royannaise 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]] Royan, le 17 Juillet 1890 Monsieur Pernod fils Pontarlier Veuillez, s'il vous plaît, m'adresser au reçu de ma carte une c[aisse] 30 b[outei]lles Pernod fils. V[oulant] vous lire, veuillez agréer, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations. Ch. Greusillier Nég[ocian]t

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

[[label: Message text]] Royan, 17 July 1890 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Please send me, upon receipt of my card, one case of thirty bottles of Pernod Fils. Awaiting your reply, please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. Ch. Greusillier 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 and Royan origin postmark state 17 July 1890. Origin evidence: The business cachet, dateline and origin postmark identify Royan.


Postcard from Henri Faivre to Pernod Fils concerning six empty barrels to be refilled with absinthe, October 18, 1898

Henri Faivre reports sending six empty barrels by slow freight and asks Pernod Fils to return them filled with absinthe as soon as possible.

Absinthe
Barrels
Returnable containers
Slow freight
Henri Faivre
Pernod Fils
Montbéliard
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000257 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000257 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Henri Faivre to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000257 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000257 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Henri Faivre to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Je vous ai adressé ce jour, franco petite vitesse, en votre gare : 6 fûts vides que je vous prie de me retourner remplis d'absinthe le plus tôt possible. Recevez mes salutations empressées. Faivre Henri FAIVRE MONTBÉLIARD (Doubs) Montbéliard, le 18 8bre 98.

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

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Today I sent to your station, carriage paid by slow freight, six empty barrels, which I ask you to return to me filled with absinthe as soon as possible. Please accept my earnest greetings. Faivre Henri FAIVRE MONTBÉLIARD (Doubs) Montbéliard, 18 October 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 18 8bre 98. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Widow Lardier Alexandre to Pernod Fils ordering twenty-four bottles of absinthe, August 4, 1894

Widow Lardier Alexandre orders a case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod absinthe and asks for prompt delivery because stock is nearly exhausted.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Stock shortages
Widow Lardier Alexandre
Pernod Fils
Onans
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000258 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000258 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Widow Lardier Alexandre to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000258 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000258 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Widow Lardier Alexandre to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur, Ayez l'obligeance de m'envoyer une caisse d'absinthe Pernod, de 24 bouteilles ; ne tardez pas trop, car je n'en ai plus guère, et je pourrai profiter d'une occasion pour me la faire parvenir. En attendant, recevez, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations. Veuve Lardier Alexandre Onans, le 4 août 1894 Café (Doubs)

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

[[label: Message text]] Sir, Please be so kind as to send me one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod absinthe. Do not delay too long, because I have hardly any left, and I may be able to take advantage of an opportunity to have it delivered to me. In the meantime, please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. Widow Lardier Alexandre Onans, 4 August 1894 Café (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: The manuscript dateline states Onans, le 4 août 1894. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.