Postcard from L. de Forges to Pernod requesting two chromolithographic advertising pictures, November 21, 1894

L. de Forges adds two chromolithographic advertising pictures to an order placed in a letter sent the same day.

Dun-le-Palestel, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe trade
Advertising
Chromolithographs
Order additions
L. de Forges
Pernod Fils
Dun-le-Palestel
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000259 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000259 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by L. de Forges to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000259 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000259 image 2 showing the handwritten message from L. de Forges to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur, Dans ma lettre d'aujourd'hui, j'ai oublié de vous demander 2 tableaux chromos. Veuillez les joindre à l'envoi. Recevez mes salutations. L. de Forges Dun-le-Palleteau Creuse

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

[[label: Message text]] Sir, In my letter today I forgot to ask you for two chromolithographic pictures. Please include them with the shipment. Please accept my greetings. L. de Forges Dun-le-Palleteau Creuse

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 card has no manuscript date; the Dun-le-Palestel origin postmark dates dispatch to 21 November 1894. Origin evidence: The signature gives a historical or misspelled form, while the origin postmark reads Dun-le-Palestel.


Postcard from C. Jaillon to Veil-Picard & Pernod requesting a second advertising picture with an absinthe order, September 28, 1896

C. Jaillon explains that neighbour Mr Savy ordered a small barrel of absinthe for him and requests a second advertising chromolithograph for his three rooms.

Pont-à-Mousson, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Barrels
Advertising
Chromolithographs
Cafés
C. Jaillon
Savy
Veil-Picard & Pernod
Pont-à-Mousson
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000260 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000260 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by C. Jaillon, Café to Veil-Picard & Pernod, with contemporary postal and business marks.

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NRA-L-000260 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000260 image 2 showing the handwritten message from C. Jaillon, Café to Veil-Picard & Pernod, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Veil-Picard & Pernod à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Pont-à-Mousson, le 28 7bre 1896 Monsieur Veil-Picard & Pernod, Monsieur Savy, voisin, vient de vous faire une commande d'un petit fût d'absinthe qui est pour moi. Comme j'ai 3 salles, je désirerais en avoir un deuxième tableau ; vous me feriez plaisir. Je vous salue. C. Jaillon [[notes]] Contemporary note: Nous lui adressons 2 chromos au lieu d'un seul.

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

[[label: Message text]] Pont-à-Mousson, 28 September 1896 Messrs Veil-Picard & Pernod, Mr Savy, a neighbour, has just placed an order with you for a small barrel of absinthe intended for me. As I have three rooms, I would like a second advertising picture; I would be grateful. Yours truly, C. Jaillon [[notes]] Contemporary note: We are sending him two chromolithographs instead of one.

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Pont-à-Mousson, le 28 7bre 1896. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.

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Postcard from A. Gaillard to Pernod ordering twenty-four litres by fast freight, April 24, 1899

Guéret merchant A. Gaillard orders twenty-four litres of Pernod for immediate dispatch by fast freight.

Absinthe
Orders
Litres
Fast freight
Grocers
A. Gaillard
Pernod Fils
Guéret
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Postcard
Order

Absinthe

NRA-L-000261 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000261 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by A. Gaillard to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000261 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000261 image 2 showing the handwritten message from A. Gaillard to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod F[abrican]ts d'absinthe à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Guéret, le 24 4/99 Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier de suite, grande vitesse, 24 litres Pernod. Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées. Gaillard Nég[ocian]t Place Bonnyaud 30

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

[[label: Message text]] FOODSTUFFS, GROCERIES, LIQUEURS Place Bonnyaud A. GAILLARD GUÉRET (Creuse) Guéret, 24 April 1899 Sir, Please send me immediately by fast freight twenty-four litres of Pernod. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. Gaillard Merchant 30 place Bonnyaud

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 Guéret, le 24 4/99. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from G. Lebocey to the Société anonyme des Générateurs inexplosibles ordering twenty-five asbestos washers, October 24, 1892

Mechanical engineer G. Lebocey orders twenty-five large asbestos washers for the lower tubes of a supplied generator and apologizes for a misunderstanding about the supplier.

Absinthe

NRA-L-000262 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000262 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by G. Lebocey to Société anonyme des Générateurs inexplosibles, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000262 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000262 image 2 showing the handwritten message from G. Lebocey to Société anonyme des Générateurs inexplosibles, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Société anonyme des Générateurs inexplosibles 24, rue des Ardennes Paris.

[[label: Message text]] CONSTRUCTEUR-MÉCANICIEN G. LEBOCEY 9, rue Bégand, TROYES Troyes, le 24 octobre 1892 Société anonyme des Générateurs inexplosibles 24, rue des Ardennes Paris Messieurs, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'adresser 25 rondelles amiante (grandes rondelles) pour les tubes inférieurs du générateur que vous m'avez livré. Agréez, Messieurs, mes salutations empressées. Si je vous ai demandé l'adresse de ce fournisseur, c'est parce que l'offre m'en avait été faite. Veuillez m'excuser de ce malentendu.

[[label: Address panel]] Société anonyme des Générateurs inexplosibles 24 rue des Ardennes Paris.

[[label: Message text]] MECHANICAL ENGINEER G. LEBOCEY 9 rue Bégand, TROYES Troyes, 24 October 1892 Société anonyme des Générateurs inexplosibles 24 rue des Ardennes Paris Gentlemen, Please send me twenty-five asbestos washers (large washers) for the lower tubes of the generator you supplied to me. Please accept, Gentlemen, my earnest greetings. If I asked you for this supplier's address, it was because the offer had been made to me. Please excuse this misunderstanding.

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Troyes, le 24 octobre 1892. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from A. Verniaud to Pernod ordering two cases of absinthe, November 17, 1898

A. Verniaud of the Épicerie Centrale orders two cases containing twenty-four litres of absinthe for immediate dispatch.

Chalon-sur-Saône, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Grocers
A. Verniaud
Épicerie Centrale
Pernod Fils
Chalon-sur-Saône
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000263 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000263 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by A. Verniaud, Épicerie Centrale to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000263 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000263 image 2 showing the handwritten message from A. Verniaud, Épicerie Centrale to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod F[abri]que d'absinthe à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Chalon-sur-Saône, le 17 9bre 98 Monsieur, Veuillez donc m'envoyer de suite : 2 caisses, 24 litres, absinthe. Mes salutations. A. Verniaud 12, place Saint-Pierre

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

[[label: Message text]] Chalon-sur-Saône, 17 November 1898 Sir, Please send me immediately: two cases, twenty-four litres, of absinthe. My greetings. A. Verniaud 12 place Saint-Pierre

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Chalon-sur-Saône, le 17 9bre 98. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Piquet-Laidez to Pernod Fils ordering five cases of absinthe, April 3, 1893

Piquet-Laidez urgently orders one case of twenty-four half-bottles and four cases of twelve bottles of absinthe because stock is exhausted.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Half-bottles
Stock shortages
Piquet-Laidez
Pernod Fils
Calais
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000264 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000264 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Piquet-Laidez to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000264 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000264 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Piquet-Laidez to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Calais, le 3 avril 1893 Messieurs Pernod fils Pontarlier Veuillez m'expédier de suite : 1 caisse, 24 demi-bouteilles, absinthe ; 4 caisses, 12 bouteilles, absinthe ; 5 caisses. Je vous serai obligé de me faire servir de suite, car je suis au dépourvu. Je vous salue. Piquet-Laidez

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

[[label: Message text]] Calais, 3 April 1893 Messrs Pernod fils Pontarlier Please send me immediately: one case of twenty-four half-bottles of absinthe; four cases of twelve bottles of absinthe; five cases in total. I would be obliged if you would supply me immediately, because I am out of stock. Yours truly, Piquet-Laidez

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 Calais, le 3 avril 1893. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Alquié & Magna to Pernod Fils offering new anise, October 5, 1884

Alquié & Magna offers Pernod Fils first-quality sifted new anise at 89 francs per 100 kilograms and anise mixed with thirty per cent old stock at 87 francs.

Absinthe ingredients
Anise
Raw materials
Offers
Prices
Alquié & Magna
Pernod Fils
Albi
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000265 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000265 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Alquié & Magna to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000265 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000265 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Alquié & Magna to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] GRAINES, FRUITS & ANIS ALQUIÉ & MAGNA ALBI (Tarn) Albi, le 5 8bre 1884 Monsieur Pernod fils à Pontarlier, Nous vous offrons nos anis purs nouveaux, 1re qualité, criblés, à 89 f les 100 k ; anis mélangés à 30 % de vieux, 87 f. Conditions habituelles. Agréez, Monsieur, nos salutations empressées. Alquié & Magna

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

[[label: Message text]] SEEDS, FRUIT & ANISE ALQUIÉ & MAGNA ALBI (Tarn) Albi, 5 October 1884 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, We offer our new pure anise, first quality and sifted, at 89 francs per 100 kilograms; anise mixed with 30 per cent old stock, 87 francs. Usual terms. Please accept, Sir, our earnest greetings. Alquié & Magna

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 Albi, le 5 8bre 1884. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Fuchet Fils Aîné to Pernod Fils ordering four twelve-bottle cases, June 2, 1898

Fuchet Fils Aîné orders four cases of twelve bottles of Pernod Fils on the usual terms and asks whether delivery will be routed to Clamecy station through the Nevers depot.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Depots
Rail transport
Fuchet Fils Aîné
Pernod Fils
Dornecy
Clamecy
Nevers
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000266 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000266 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Fuchet Fils Aîné to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000266 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000266 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Fuchet Fils Aîné 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]] FUCHET Fils Aîné DORNECY (Nièvre) Nég[ocian]t, gare Clamecy 2 juin 1898 Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Veuillez me faire expédier de suite quatre caisses Pernod fils à 12 b[outeille]s. Conditions habituelles. Salutations empressées. Fuchet [Note :] Vous allez sans doute le faire livrer en gare Clamecy par le dépôt de Nevers ?

[[label: Message text]] FUCHET Elder Son DORNECY (Nièvre) Merchant, Clamecy station 2 June 1898 Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Please have four cases of Pernod fils, each containing twelve bottles, sent to me immediately. Usual terms. Earnest greetings. Fuchet [Note:] You will presumably have it delivered to Clamecy station through the Nevers depot?

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 2 juin 1898. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from J. Martin to Pernod Fils requesting prices and shipping quantities for absinthe, July 20, 1899

Grocer J. Martin asks for the price of Pernod absinthe per litre and the quantities in which the firm dispatches it.

Absinthe
Price enquiries
Shipping quantities
Grocers
J. Martin
Épicerie Parisienne
Pernod Fils
Arnay-le-Duc
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000267 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000267 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Martin, Épicerie Parisienne to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000267 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000267 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Martin, Épicerie Parisienne to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] ÉPICERIE PARISIENNE J. MARTIN Grande Rue à ARNAY-LE-DUC (Côte-d'Or) Le 20 juillet 1899 Monsieur Pernod fils, Veuillez m'indiquer le prix de l'absinthe Pernod en litre et par quelle quantité vous expédiez. Recevez, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations. J. Martin

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

[[label: Message text]] PARISIAN GROCERY J. MARTIN Grande Rue, ARNAY-LE-DUC (Côte-d'Or) 20 July 1899 Mr Pernod fils, Please tell me the price of Pernod absinthe per litre and the quantities in which you dispatch it. Please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. J. Martin

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Le 20 juillet 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from A. Verniaud to Pernod urgently ordering two cases of absinthe, August 16, 1898

A. Verniaud urgently orders two twenty-four-litre cases of Pernod absinthe.

Absinthe
Orders
Urgent orders
Cases
Litres
A. Verniaud
Épicerie Centrale
Pernod Fils
Chalon-sur-Saône
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000268 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000268 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by A. Verniaud, Épicerie Centrale to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000268 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000268 image 2 showing the handwritten message from A. Verniaud, Épicerie Centrale to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Chalon-sur-Saône, le 16 août 98 Monsieur, Veuillez m'envoyer de suite, parce que j'en suis très pressé : 2 caisses de 24 litres, absinthe Pernod. Mes salutations. A. Verniaud Nég[ocian]t, 12 place Saint-Pierre

[[label: Message text]] Chalon-sur-Saône, 16 August 1898 Sir, Please send me immediately, because I need it very urgently: two twenty-four-litre cases of Pernod absinthe. My greetings. A. Verniaud Merchant, 12 place Saint-Pierre

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Chalon-sur-Saône, le 16 août 98. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Veuve Lièvre & Cie to Pernod ordering a twelve-litre case of superior absinthe, May 21, 1894

Veuve Lièvre & Cie orders one twelve-litre case of superior absinthe on the usual terms.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Usual terms
Veuve Lièvre & Cie
Pernod Fils
Remiremont
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000269 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000269 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Veuve Lièvre & Cie to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000269 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000269 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Veuve Lièvre & Cie to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod Dist[iller]ie d'absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] VVE LIÈVRE & Cie Produits Alimentaires Place de la Courtine REMIREMONT (Vosges) Remiremont, le 21 mai 94 Monsieur Pernod Pontarlier, Veuillez, s. v. p., au reçu de ces lignes, m'expédier 1 caisse, 12 litres, absinthe sup[érieu]re, prix & q[uan]t[ité] habituels. En attendant d'autres affaires, recevez nos civilités. Vve Lièvre & Cie

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

[[label: Message text]] WIDOW LIÈVRE & Co. Food Products Place de la Courtine REMIREMONT (Vosges) Remiremont, 21 May 1894 Mr Pernod Pontarlier, Please, upon receipt of these lines, send me one twelve-litre case of superior absinthe, at the usual price and quantity. Pending further business, please accept our regards. Widow Lièvre & Co.

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Remiremont, le 21 mai 94. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Pernod; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from Doré & Roty to Pernod Fils urgently ordering twenty-four bottles of absinthe, May 14, 1895

Doré & Roty urgently orders one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod absinthe for immediate dispatch by slow freight.

Absinthe
Orders
Urgent orders
Cases
Bottles
Slow freight
Doré & Roty
Pernod Fils
Troyes
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000270 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000270 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Doré & Roty to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000270 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000270 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Doré & Roty to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Fabricant d'absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Troyes, le 14 mai 1895 Monsieur Pernod fils Pontarlier Veuillez nous expédier de suite, par petite vitesse, car nous en sommes très pressés : 1 c[aisse] de 24 bouteilles, absinthe Pernod. Comptant sur un envoi immédiat, agréez, Monsieur, nos sincères salutations. Nég[ocian]ts-Épicerie Doré et Roty

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

[[label: Message text]] Troyes, 14 May 1895 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Please send us immediately by slow freight, because we need it very urgently: one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod absinthe. Counting on immediate dispatch, please accept, Sir, our sincere greetings. Grocery merchants Doré & Roty

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Troyes, le 14 mai 1895. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Lazare Petit to Veil-Picard & Cie concerning a small barrel ordered through representative Sardin, October 23, 1890

Lazare Petit asks for immediate dispatch of the small barrel of Pernod absinthe ordered from the firm's representative, Mr Sardin, during his visit to Digoin.

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

Absinthe
Orders
Barrels
Sales representatives
Lazare Petit
Café du Centre
Sardin
Veil-Picard & Cie
Pernod Fils
Digoin
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000271 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000271 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Lazare Petit, Café du Centre to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000271 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000271 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Lazare Petit, Café du Centre to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Veil-Picard & Cie à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Digoin, le 23 octobre 1890 Monsieur, Veuillez m'expédier de suite le petit fût d'absinthe Pernod que j'ai commandé à votre représentant, M. Sardin, à son passage à Digoin. J'ai bien l'honneur de vous saluer. L. Petit Très pressé de recevoir.

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

[[label: Message text]] Digoin, 23 October 1890 Sir, Please send me immediately the small barrel of Pernod absinthe that I ordered from your representative, Mr Sardin, when he passed through Digoin. I have the honour to greet you. L. Petit Very urgent to receive.

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Digoin, le 23 octobre 1890. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils / Veil-Picard & Cie; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from Ducroux to Pernod requesting absinthe matching an earlier shipment, May 21, 1883

Lyon liqueur maker Ducroux asks Pernod to send absinthe matching the shipment of 14 October of the previous year.

Absinthe
Repeat purchases
Product consistency
Liqueur makers
Ducroux
Pernod Fils
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000272 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000272 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Ducroux, liquoriste to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000272 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000272 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Ducroux, liquoriste to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] SPÉCIALITÉ D'ARQUEBUSE DUCROUX LIQUORISTE 21, rue Childebert, LYON Lyon, le 21 mai 1883 Monsieur Pernod, Veuillez me faire expédier de l'absinthe conforme à votre envoi du 14 8bre dernier. J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer. Ducroux

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

[[label: Message text]] ARQUEBUSE SPECIALITY DUCROUX LIQUEUR MAKER 21 rue Childebert, LYON Lyon, 21 May 1883 Mr Pernod, Please send me absinthe matching your shipment of 14 October last. I have the honour to greet you. Ducroux

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Lyon, le 21 mai 1883. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from Béal-Weippert to Maison Veil-Picard ordering four cases of absinthe, February 13, 1895

Béal-Weippert orders one fifty-litre case of absinthe and three further cases of twelve litres each for immediate dispatch.

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

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Béal-Weippert
Veil-Picard & Cie
Pernod Fils
Cambrai
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000273 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000273 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Béal-Weippert to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000273 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000273 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Béal-Weippert to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Veil-Picard Absinthe Pernod fils Pontarlier

[[label: Message text]] BÉAL-WEIPPERT Cambrai, le 13 février 1895 Monsieur, Expédiez de suite : 1 caisse, 50 litres, absinthe ; 3 caisses de 12 id. Je vous présente mes sincères salutations. Béal-Weippert

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Veil-Picard Pernod fils absinthe Pontarlier

[[label: Message text]] BÉAL-WEIPPERT Cambrai, 13 February 1895 Sir, Send immediately: one fifty-litre case of absinthe; three cases of twelve litres each. Please accept my sincere greetings. Béal-Weippert

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 Cambrai, le 13 février 1895. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Veil-Picard / Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Maison Veil-Picard.


Postcard from L. Pougheol to Pernod Fils ordering forty-eight litres and requesting prices for larger absinthe containers, September 7, 1885

L. Pougheol orders forty-eight litres of absinthe in two cases for direct shipment to customers, requests carriage-paid prices for barrels and carboys of various capacities, and asks for advertising pictures.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Barrels
Carboys
Prices
Direct shipping
Advertising
L. Pougheol
Pernod Fils
Montauban
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000274 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000274 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by L. Pougheol to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000274 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000274 image 2 showing the handwritten message from L. Pougheol to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Montauban, 7 7bre 1885 Monsieur, Veuillez diriger à l'ordre de [destinataire incertain] : 48 litres d'absinthe, avec estampille, en 2 caisses de 24 lit. chacune, avec envoi direct de Pontarlier à mes clients pour mon compte. Quel prix de votre absinthe en fût de 60 à 70 lit. et en fûts ou bonbonnes de diverses contenances, franco ? Mes dévouées civilités. L. Pougheol Quelques tableaux, s. v. p.

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Pernod fils Liqueur makers Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Montauban, 7 September 1885 Sir, Please consign to the order of [uncertain addressee] forty-eight litres of absinthe, bearing the required stamp, in two cases of twenty-four litres each, for direct dispatch from Pontarlier to my customers on my account. What is the carriage-paid price of your absinthe in barrels of sixty to seventy litres and in barrels or carboys of various capacities? Yours devotedly, L. Pougheol A few advertising pictures, please.

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 Montauban, 7 7bre 1885. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from V. Coillard Fils to Établissements Pernod Fils ordering four cases of absinthe on thirty-day terms, August 16, 1896

V. Coillard Fils orders four twelve-litre cases of Pernod absinthe by slow rail freight, payable at thirty days with discount.

Villefranche-sur-Saône, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Credit terms
Discounts
Rail transport
V. Coillard Fils
Établissements Pernod Fils
Villefranche-sur-Saône
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000275 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000275 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by V. Coillard Fils to Établissements Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000275 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000275 image 2 showing the handwritten message from V. Coillard Fils to Établissements Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Villefranche, le 16 août 1896 Monsieur, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'expédier de suite par chemin de fer P. V. : 4 caisses de 12 litres, absinthe Pernod, valeur à 30 jours avec escompte. Je vous salue sincèrement. Coillard Fils 97, rue Nationale

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

[[label: Message text]] Villefranche, 16 August 1896 Sir, Please send me immediately by slow rail freight: four twelve-litre cases of Pernod absinthe, payable at thirty days with discount. Yours sincerely, Coillard Fils 97 rue Nationale

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 Villefranche, le 16 août 1896. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Claude Barnoud to Pernod ordering a mixed case of absinthe and white absinthe, June 22, 1886

Liqueur maker Claude Barnoud orders a mixed case comprising ten units of absinthe and two of white absinthe and asks for the invoice.

Lons-le-Saunier, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
White absinthe
Orders
Mixed cases
Invoices
Liqueur makers
Claude Barnoud
Pernod Fils
Lons-le-Saunier
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000276 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000276 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Claude Barnoud to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000276 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000276 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Claude Barnoud 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]] Monsieur Pernod à Pontarlier Lons-le-Saunier, le 22 juin Veuillez m'expédier une caisse : 10 absinthe et 2 absinthe blanche. J'attends facture & vous salue. Claude Barnoud

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

[[label: Message text]] Mr Pernod, Pontarlier Lons-le-Saunier, 22 June [1886] Please send me one case containing: ten [bottles of] absinthe and two [bottles of] white absinthe. I await the invoice and remain yours truly. Claude Barnoud

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 gives 22 June without a year; the Lons-le-Saunier and Pontarlier postmarks securely place dispatch on 22–23 June 1886. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from A. Verniaud to Pernod ordering a twenty-four-litre case of absinthe, February 10, 1897

A. Verniaud of the Épicerie Centrale orders one case containing twenty-four litres of Pernod absinthe.

Absinthe

NRA-L-000277 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000277 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by A. Verniaud, Épicerie Centrale to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000277 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000277 image 2 showing the handwritten message from A. Verniaud, Épicerie Centrale to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod F[abri]que d'absinthe à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Chalon-sur-Saône, le 10/2 97 Monsieur, Veuillez m'envoyer : 1 c[aisse], 24 litres, absinthe Pernod. Je vous salue. A. Verniaud

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

[[label: Message text]] Chalon-sur-Saône, 10 February 1897 Sir, Please send me: one case containing twenty-four litres of Pernod absinthe. Yours truly, A. Verniaud

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Chalon-sur-Saône, le 10/2 97. Origin evidence: The dateline and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from P. Segaut Fils to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils ordering twenty cases of twelve litres of Pernod absinthe, October 2, 1900

P. Segaut Fils orders twenty cases, each containing twelve litres of Pernod absinthe, for prompt shipment on the usual terms.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
P. Segaut Fils
Veil-Picard & Cie
Maison Pernod Fils
Tonnerre
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000278 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000278 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by P. Segaut Fils to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000278 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000278 image 2 showing the handwritten message from P. Segaut Fils to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Distillerie de la Côte St-Pierre P. SEGAUT FILS 2 OCT 1900 TONNERRE (Yonne) Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod, Pontarlier. Veuillez m'expédier très promptement : 20 caisses de 12 litres, absinthe Pernod. Conditions habituelles. Agréez, Messieurs, mes sincères salutations. P. Segaut fils

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

[[label: Message text]] Distillery of the Côte St-Pierre P. SEGAUT FILS 2 OCTOBER 1900 TONNERRE (Yonne) Messrs Veil-Picard & Co., Maison Pernod, Pontarlier. Please send me very promptly: twenty cases of twelve litres of Pernod absinthe. Usual terms. Please accept, Gentlemen, my sincere greetings. P. Segaut Fils

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states 2 OCT 1900. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Corand & Welsch to Pernod Fils ordering fifty bottles of absinthe on previous terms, August 17, 1890

Lyon liqueur makers Corand & Welsch, successors to Maison Tarpin, order a case of fifty bottles of absinthe on their previous terms.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Corand & Welsch
Maison Tarpin
Pernod Fils
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000279 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000279 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Corand & Welsch to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000279 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000279 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Corand & Welsch to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod distillateur à Pontarlier Jura

[[label: Message text]] Nous vous prions de nous envoyer une caisse, 50 bouteilles d'absinthe — conditions précédentes. Recevez nos salutations. Corand & Welsch FABRIQUE DE LIQUEURS Ancienne Maison TARPIN CORAND & WELSCH, Successeurs Rue des Remparts d'Ainay, 24 LYON

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod distiller Pontarlier Jura

[[label: Message text]] Please send us one case of fifty bottles of absinthe on the previous terms. Yours sincerely, Corand & Welsch LIQUEUR FACTORY Former Maison TARPIN CORAND & WELSCH, Successors 24 rue des Remparts d'Ainay LYON

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 very faint Lyon origin and Pontarlier arrival postmarks are read as 17–18 August 1890. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from J. Coynel to Pernod Fils ordering four cases of twelve bottles of absinthe, February 13, 1886

J. Coynel orders four cases, each containing twelve bottles of absinthe, for immediate shipment.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
J. Coynel
Pernod Fils
Grenoble
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000280 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000280 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Coynel to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000280 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000280 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Coynel to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] FABRIQUE SPÉCIALE DE SIROPS DÉPOSITAIRE DE LIQUEURS RHUM, KIRSCH, COGNAC Prix très modérés J. COYNEL 4, rue Abbé-de-la-Salle, GRENOBLE Grenoble, le 13 février 1886 Monsieur Pernod fils, Nég[ocian]t à Pontarlier, Monsieur, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'expédier de suite 4 caisses de 12 b[outei]lles d'absinthe. Recevez, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées. Coynel

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

[[label: Message text]] SPECIAL SYRUP FACTORY DEPOSITORY FOR LIQUEURS RUM, KIRSCH, COGNAC Very moderate prices J. COYNEL 4 rue Abbé-de-la-Salle, GRENOBLE Grenoble, 13 February 1886 Mr Pernod fils, merchant in Pontarlier, Sir, Please send me immediately four cases of twelve bottles of absinthe. Please accept, Sir, my earnest greetings. Coynel

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 Grenoble le 13 février 1886. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from E. Cormoud & Cie to Pernod Fils complaining that an absinthe order placed on August 24 has not arrived, August 31, 1898

E. Cormoud & Cie report that an order placed at the Lyon warehouse on 24 August has still not been delivered despite their need for the goods.

Director of Maison Pernod Fils
Pernod Fils

Absinthe
Orders
Delayed deliveries
Cases
Litres
Half-bottles
E. Cormoud & Cie
Pernod Fils
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000281 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000281 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by E. Cormoud & Cie to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000281 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000281 image 2 showing the handwritten message from E. Cormoud & Cie to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur le Directeur de la Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Lyon, le 31 août 98 Monsieur le Directeur de la Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Le 24 août dernier, nous faisions à l'entrepôt de Lyon la commande de : 4 c[aisses] de 24 litres Pernod 1 c[aisse] de 24 1/2 id. Nous n'avons toujours pas reçu livraison et cependant nous avons besoin. Agréez mes sincères saluts. E. Cormoud & Cie

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

[[label: Message text]] Lyon, 31 August 1898 Director of Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, On 24 August we placed the following order at the Lyon warehouse: four cases of twenty-four litres of Pernod; one case of twenty-four half-bottles of the same. We have still received no delivery, although we need the goods. Yours sincerely, E. Cormoud & Co.

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Lyon le 31 août 98. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Camille Vivier to Veil-Picard & Cie ordering a fifty-litre cask of absinthe and advertising pictures, September 17, 1905

Camille Vivier requests immediate shipment of a fifty-litre cask of absinthe due by September 20 and asks for advertising pictures to be included.

Absinthe
Orders
Casks
Litres
Advertising
Camille Vivier
Veil-Picard & Cie
Vesoul
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000282 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000282 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Camille Vivier to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000282 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000282 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Camille Vivier to Veil-Picard & Cie, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie Fab[rican]ts d'absinthe Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] ÉPICERIE FINE AU JARDIN DE PROVENCE Vins fins, Spiritueux et Liqueurs Camille VIVIER 9, rue Leblond, VESOUL Vesoul, le 17 7bre 1905 Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie, Pontarlier, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'expédier de suite 1 f[ût] 50 lit[res] absinthe que vous avez à me livrer le 20 courant. [A v/ lieu ?] Vous voudrez bien joindre tableaux-réclame, s.v.p. Agréez mes salutations empressées. Camille Vivier

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

[[label: Message text]] FINE GROCERY AU JARDIN DE PROVENCE Fine wines, spirits and liqueurs Camille VIVIER 9 rue Leblond, VESOUL Vesoul, 17 September 1905 Messrs Veil-Picard & Co., Pontarlier, Please send me immediately one fifty-litre cask of absinthe, which you are to deliver to me on the 20th of this month. [Unclear short notation.] Please also include advertising pictures. Yours sincerely, Camille Vivier

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 Vesoul, le 17 7bre 1905. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from C. Martin-Germain to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils sending empty containers to be returned filled with absinthe, September 9, 1913

C. Martin-Germain reports sending two cases containing one hundred empty litre containers and asks that they be returned filled to Cornimont station on the usual terms.

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

Absinthe
Returnable containers
Cases
Litres
Rail transport
C. Martin-Germain
Veil-Picard & Cie
Maison Pernod Fils
Ventron
Cornimont
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000283 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000283 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by C. Martin-Germain to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000283 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000283 image 2 showing the handwritten message from C. Martin-Germain to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] VINS & SPIRITUEUX EN GROS HÔTEL DU FRÈRE JOSEPH Ancienne Maison Gustave Valroff C. MARTIN-GERMAIN, Successeur VENTRON (Vosges) Gare Cornimont Ventron, le 9 7bre 1913 Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie, Pontarlier, Je vous ai adressé ce jour, franco gare de Pontarlier, deux caisses contenant 100 litres vides, que je vous prie de me retourner remplis, exp[édition] gare de Cornimont, aux conditions habituelles. Recevez, Messieurs, mes bien sincères salutations. C. Martin-Germain

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

[[label: Message text]] WHOLESALE WINES AND SPIRITS HÔTEL DU FRÈRE JOSEPH Former Maison Gustave Valroff C. MARTIN-GERMAIN, Successor VENTRON (Vosges) Cornimont station Ventron, 9 September 1913 Messrs Veil-Picard & Co., Pontarlier, Today I sent you, carriage paid to Pontarlier station, two cases containing one hundred empty litre containers. Please return them to me filled, dispatched to Cornimont station, on the usual terms. Yours sincerely, C. Martin-Germain

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 Ventron, le 9 7bre 1913. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie.


Postcard from P. Dewez & H. Carlier to Pernod Fils ordering twenty-four bottles for delivery to Pont-de-la-Deûle station, April 1, 1905

P. Dewez & H. Carlier order one case of twenty-four bottles from Pernod Fils for immediate delivery to Pont-de-la-Deûle station.

Flers-en-Escrebieux, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Rail transport
P. Dewez & H. Carlier
Pernod Fils
Flers-en-Escrebieux
Pont-de-la-Deûle
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000284 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000284 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by P. Dewez & H. Carlier to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000284 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000284 image 2 showing the handwritten message from P. Dewez & H. Carlier to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] La Maison n'accepte d'effets que les 15 et fin de mois. P. DEWEZ & H. CARLIER VINS & SPIRITUEUX Flers-en-Escrebieux Flers-en-Escrebieux, le 1er avril 1905 Monsieur Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Veuillez nous expédier de suite, gare Pont-de-la-Deûle : 1 caisse, 24 bouteilles Pernod fils. En attendant cet envoi, sincères salutations. P. Dewez & H. Carlier

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

[[label: Message text]] The firm accepts bills only on the 15th and at the end of the month. P. DEWEZ & H. CARLIER WINES AND SPIRITS Flers-en-Escrebieux Flers-en-Escrebieux, 1 April 1905 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send us immediately, to Pont-de-la-Deûle station, one case of twenty-four bottles of Pernod fils. Awaiting this shipment, yours sincerely, P. Dewez & H. Carlier

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 Flers-en-Escrebieux, le 1er avril 1905. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from P. Fouché to Pernod Fils ordering fourteen cases of absinthe in two sizes, August 31, 1887

P. Fouché orders ten six-litre cases and four twelve-litre cases of absinthe for immediate shipment.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
P. Fouché
Pernod Fils
Saumur
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000285 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000285 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by P. Fouché to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000285 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000285 image 2 showing the handwritten message from P. Fouché to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] M[essieu]rs Pernod fils à Pontarlier

[[label: Message text]] M[essieu]rs Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Veuillez m'expédier de suite dix caisses de six litres et quatre caisses de douze litres d'absinthe. Saumur, 31 août 1887 P. Fouché

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

[[label: Message text]] Messrs Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send me immediately ten cases of six litres and four cases of twelve litres of absinthe. Saumur, 31 August 1887 P. Fouché

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 Saumur 31 août 1887. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from G. Putois to Pernod Fils ordering fifty bottles of absinthe on previous terms, January 14, 1887

G. Putois orders fifty bottles of absinthe for immediate delivery to Villeneuve-sur-Yonne station on the previous terms.

Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Bottles
Rail transport
G. Putois
Pernod Fils
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000286 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000286 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by G. Putois to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000286 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000286 image 2 showing the handwritten message from G. Putois to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Nég[ocian]ts à Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] V[illeneu]ve-s[ur]-Yonne, le 14 janvier 1887 Monsieur Pernod fils, à Pontarlier, Veuillez m'adresser de suite, gare Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, 50 bouteilles de votre absinthe, aux conditions précédentes. Recevez, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations. P[ou]r G. Putois

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

[[label: Message text]] Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, 14 January 1887 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send me immediately, to Villeneuve-sur-Yonne station, fifty bottles of your absinthe on the previous terms. Please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. For G. Putois

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 V[illeneu]ve-s[ur]-Yonne le 14 janvier 1887. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Joseph Durieux to Pernod Fils cancelling an unrequested shipment, April 25, 1895

Joseph Durieux instructs Maison Pernod Fils not to make an announced shipment because he placed no order during the travelling salesman's last visit.

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Cancelled shipments
Travelling salesmen
Joseph Durieux
Maison Pernod Fils
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000287 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000287 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Joseph Durieux to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000287 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000287 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Joseph Durieux 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]] 25 avril 95 Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Veuillez ne pas faire l'expédition que vous m'annoncez, car je n'ai absolument rien commandé au dernier passage de votre voyageur. Recevez mes saluts sincères. Durieux

[[label: Message text]] 25 April 1895 Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please do not make the shipment you have announced, because I ordered absolutely nothing during the last visit by your travelling salesman. Yours sincerely, Durieux

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 25 avril 95. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Louis Milat to Pernod Fils requesting the price of a twelve-bottle case of absinthe, November 27, 1887

Louis Milat asks Pernod Fils for the price of one case containing twelve bottles of absinthe.

Absinthe
Price inquiries
Cases
Bottles
Grocers
Louis Milat
Pernod Fils
Pont-à-Mousson
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000288 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000288 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Louis Milat to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000288 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000288 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Louis Milat to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] M. Pernod fils à Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Message text]] Pont-à-Mousson, le 27 9bre 87 Monsieur, Quel est le prix de votre absinthe pour une caisse de 12 bouteilles ? S. V. salue, Louis Milat

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

[[label: Message text]] Pont-à-Mousson, 27 November 1887 Sir, What is the price of your absinthe for one case of twelve bottles? Yours truly, Louis 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 states Pont-à-Mousson le 27 9bre 87. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from E. Jurie to Pernod Fils reporting that merchandise remains in bond awaiting embarkation, September 28, 1896

E. Jurie reports that Pernod merchandise has not yet been loaded and remains in bond at Bordeaux while awaiting other goods for joint shipment.

Absinthe trade
Shipping
Bonded warehouses
Customs documents
E. Jurie
Pernod Fils
Bordeaux
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000289 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000289 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by E. Jurie to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000289 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000289 image 2 showing the handwritten message from E. Jurie 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]] Messieurs Pernod fils, Pontarlier (Doubs), Bord[eau]x, 28/9/96 Messieurs, En réponse à votre honorée du 25 c[ouran]t, j'ai l'honneur de vous informer qu'effectivement la marchandise dont vous parlez n'est pas encore embarquée. Elle est en ce moment en entrepôt à Bordeaux, attendant d'autres marchandises qui doivent partir ensemble. L'acquit est déposé en transit au bureau de la Régie de la Tour à Bordeaux. Veuillez agréer, Messieurs, mes sincères salutations. E. Jurie

[[label: Message text]] Messrs Pernod fils, Pontarlier (Doubs), Bordeaux, 28 September 1896 Gentlemen, In reply to your letter of the 25th of this month, I have the honour to inform you that the merchandise you mention has indeed not yet been loaded. It is currently in bond in Bordeaux, awaiting other merchandise that is to depart with it. The customs clearance document is lodged in transit at the Régie de la Tour office in Bordeaux. Please accept, Gentlemen, my sincere greetings. E. Jurie

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 Bordx 28/9/96. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from E. Mathieu-Rohmer to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils ordering a twenty-litre demijohn of Pernod absinthe for a publican in Anould, January 2, 1896

E. Mathieu-Rohmer orders a twenty-litre demijohn of Pernod fils absinthe for Mr Huguenin in Anould and asks that a returned sixty-five-litre barrel be reserved for a future shipment.

Absinthe
Orders
Demijohns
Barrels
Returnable containers
E. Mathieu-Rohmer
Veil-Picard & Cie
Maison Pernod Fils
Nancy
Anould
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000290 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000290 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by E. Mathieu-Rohmer to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000290 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000290 image 2 showing the handwritten message from E. Mathieu-Rohmer to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Nancy, le 2 janvier 1896 Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie, Pontarlier, Veuillez expédier de suite, pour mon compte et en mon nom : 1 bonb[onne] 20 lit[res] abs[inthe] Pernod fils à M. Huguenin, déb[it]ant à la Barrière d'Anould, en gare Anould (Vosges) — acquit. Je compte sur la bonne qualité de cette absinthe et vous prie de recevoir mes civilités bien empressées. Payable à Rambervillers. Mathieu 20, rue Montesquieu Nancy N.B. Le 27 Xbre, je vous ai retourné de Bruyères le fût no 16173 — 65 lit[res], venant de chez M. Barotte, cafetier. Veuillez le mettre de côté pour servir à une de mes prochaines expéditions.

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

[[label: Message text]] Nancy, 2 January 1896 Messrs Veil-Picard & Co., Pontarlier, Please ship immediately, for my account and in my name, one twenty-litre demijohn of Pernod fils absinthe to Mr Huguenin, publican at the Barrière d'Anould, via Anould station (Vosges), under customs clearance. I rely on the good quality of this absinthe and send my earnest regards. Payable at Rambervillers. Mathieu 20 rue Montesquieu Nancy P.S. On 27 December I returned to you from Bruyères barrel no. 16173, sixty-five litres, from Mr Barotte, café keeper. Please set it aside for one of my next shipments.

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Nancy, le 2 janvier 1896. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie.


Postcard from Émile Thiaucourt to Pernod Fils requesting prices for absinthe in small casks delivered to Remiremont, January 17, 1898

Émile Thiaucourt follows up an unanswered request for prices of absinthe in small twenty-five- or thirty-litre casks, carriage paid to Remiremont station.

Absinthe
Price inquiries
Casks
Litres
Freight rates
Émile Thiaucourt
Pernod Fils
Remiremont
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000291 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000291 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Émile Thiaucourt to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000291 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000291 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Émile Thiaucourt to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Messieurs Pernod, Il y a plus de 3 semaines que j'ai demandé à M. Lemahan le prix de vos absinthes logées, franco notre gare, en petits foudres de contenances diverses, depuis 25 ou 30 litres. Veuillez, je vous prie, au plus tôt me donner ce renseignement et recevoir mes sincères salutations. E. Thiaucourt [[notes]] Contemporary note: Prix de transport de l'absinthe en gare Remiremont (Vosges) Fûts : f 30 p[ar] la tonne Caisses : f 39 p[ar] la tonne Demi-bonnes : f 42 p[ar] la tonne

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

[[label: Message text]] Messrs Pernod, More than three weeks ago I asked Mr Lemahan for the price of your absinthes supplied in containers, carriage paid to our station, in small casks of varying capacity from twenty-five or thirty litres. Please provide me with this information as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, E. Thiaucourt [[notes]] Contemporary note: Freight rates for absinthe to Remiremont station (Vosges) Barrels: 30 francs per tonne Cases: 39 francs per tonne Demijohns: 42 francs per tonne

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 Émile Thiaucourt business date-stamp and Remiremont origin postmark state 17 January 1898. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from Louis Vautrin to Pernod Fils urgently ordering four cases before new municipal excise duties take effect, December 6, 1898

Louis Vautrin urgently orders four twenty-four-litre cases of Pernod absinthe for delivery before new municipal excise duties take effect in Saint-Dié.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Litres
Octroi
Municipal taxation
Louis Vautrin
Pernod Fils
Saint-Dié
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000292 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000292 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Louis Vautrin to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000292 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000292 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Louis Vautrin 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]] St-Dié, 6 XII 1898 Monsieur, Veuillez, je vous prie, me faire expédier de suite 4 caisses d'absinthe Pernod de 24 lit[res] chacune. Il faut que je puisse les recevoir pour le 20 au 25 sans faute, parce que nous allons avoir de nouveaux impôts pour l'octroi de notre ville ; alors il faut que je puisse les avoir avant. Recevez, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations. Louis Vautrin 96, rue Thiers St-Dié

[[label: Message text]] St-Dié, 6 December 1898 Sir, Please arrange for the immediate shipment of four cases of Pernod absinthe, each containing twenty-four litres. I must receive them without fail between the 20th and 25th because our town is about to impose new municipal excise duties, so I need to have the goods beforehand. Yours sincerely, Louis Vautrin 96 rue Thiers St-Dié

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states St-Dié 6 XII 1898. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from V. Carli, for L. Pethe to Pernod Fils sending fifteen hundred corks in exchange for returned corks, June 10, 1895

V. Carli, writing for L. Pethe, sends fifteen hundred corks by parcel post to Pontarlier station in exchange for corks returned by Maison Pernod Fils.

Bourg-en-Bresse, France
Pontarlier, France

Corks
Packaging supplies
Exchanges
Parcel post
V. Carli
L. Pethe
Maison Pernod Fils
Bourg-en-Bresse
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000293 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000293 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by V. Carli, for L. Pethe to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000293 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000293 image 2 showing the handwritten message from V. Carli, for L. Pethe 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, à Pontarlier, Pour ne rien changer aux écritures, je vous adresse par postal, gare Pontarlier, quinze cents bouchons en échange de ceux que vous m'avez retournés. Agréez, Messieurs, mes salutations empressées. P[ou]r L. Pethe V. Carli Bourg, le 10/6-95 [[notes]] Contemporary note: Avisé ce jour fournisseur Reçu 1500 bouchons

[[label: Message text]] Maison Pernod fils, Pontarlier, So as not to alter the accounts, I am sending you fifteen hundred corks by parcel post to Pontarlier station in exchange for those you returned to me. Please accept, Gentlemen, my earnest greetings. For L. Pethe V. Carli Bourg, 10 June 1895 [[notes]] Contemporary note: Supplier notified today Received 1,500 corks

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 Bourg le 10/6-95. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from L. Deronzier to Pernod Fils confirming an order recorded through Mr Paccard, April 28, 1899

L. Deronzier asks Pernod Fils to dispatch immediately an order recorded through Mr Paccard, exactly on the terms he transmitted.

Absinthe
Orders
Sales representatives
Commercial terms
L. Deronzier
Mr Paccard
Pernod Fils
Annecy
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000294 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000294 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by L. Deronzier to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000294 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000294 image 2 showing the handwritten message from L. Deronzier 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]] Annecy, le 28/4 1899 Monsieur Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Veuillez m'expédier de suite, et textuellement aux conditions transmises par M. Paccard, l'ordre qu'il vous a fait noter pour mon compte. Mes salutations. L. Deronzier

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

[[label: Message text]] Annecy, 28 April 1899 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Please send me immediately, and exactly on the terms transmitted by Mr Paccard, the order he had you record on my behalf. Yours sincerely, L. Deronzier

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 Annecy le 28/4 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Louis Vautrin to Pernod Fils following up two undelivered cases of Pernod absinthe, December 16, 1898

Louis Vautrin asks whether two cases ordered on November 22 have shipped, noting that he has received neither the goods nor relief from his stock shortage despite an invoice dated November 29.

Absinthe
Orders
Delayed deliveries
Invoices
Stock shortages
Louis Vautrin
Pernod Fils
Saint-Dié
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000295 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000295 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Louis Vautrin to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000295 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000295 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Louis Vautrin to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] St-Dié, le 16 Xbre 1898 Monsieur, Je viens vous demander si vous avez expédié les 2 caisses Pernod que je vous ai demandées le 22 9bre et dont j'ai facture du 29 9bre. Nous sommes aujourd'hui le 16 Xbre et je n'ai encore rien reçu. Cela m'ennuie beaucoup, car depuis ce jour que je vous ai demandé, je manque. Veuillez donc, je vous prie, me répondre par retour du courrier. Sincères salutations. L. Vautrin

[[label: Message text]] St-Dié, 16 December 1898 Sir, I am writing to ask whether you have shipped the two cases of Pernod that I ordered on 22 November and for which I have an invoice dated 29 November. Today is 16 December and I have still received nothing. This is very inconvenient because I have been out of stock since placing the order. Please reply by return mail. Yours sincerely, L. Vautrin

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states St-Dié le 16 Xbre 1898. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from A. Kléber-Pernin, Brasserie Kléber to Pernod Fils asking that an empty absinthe cask be returned full, November 29, 1896

A. Kléber-Pernin of Brasserie Kléber reports sending an empty absinthe feuillette cask and asks that it be returned full immediately by slow freight.

Absinthe
Casks
Returnable containers
Slow freight
Brasserie Kléber
A. Kléber-Pernin
Pernod Fils
Lyon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000296 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000296 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by A. Kléber-Pernin, Brasserie Kléber to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000296 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000296 image 2 showing the handwritten message from A. Kléber-Pernin, Brasserie Kléber 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]] Lyon, le 29 novembre 1896 BRASSERIE KLÉBER 23, place de la Comédie LYON Monsieur Pernod fils, à Pontarlier, Nous vous avons envoyé la semaine dernière notre feuillette d'absinthe vide. Nous vous prions de nous la renvoyer pleine tout de suite, à domicile, en petite vitesse. Nous avons l'honneur de vous saluer. A. Kléber-Pernin

[[label: Message text]] Lyon, 29 November 1896 BRASSERIE KLÉBER 23 place de la Comédie LYON Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Last week we sent you our empty absinthe feuillette cask. Please send it back to our premises full immediately by slow freight. Yours faithfully, A. Kléber-Pernin

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Lyon le 29 novembre 1896. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Olimpio Villéadi to Pernod Fils sending a demijohn to be returned full of the best absinthe, June 1, 1896

Olimpio Villéadi sends a demijohn by parcel post and asks Pernod Fils to return it full by express freight with the best available absinthe.

Absinthe
Demijohns
Returnable containers
Parcel post
Express freight
Olimpio Villéadi
Pernod Fils
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000297 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000297 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Olimpio Villéadi to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000297 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000297 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Olimpio Villéadi to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] St-Jean-de-M[aurien]ne, le 1 juin 1896 Monsieur Pernod fils, à Pontarlier, Je vous ai envoyé une bonbonne en colis postal. Veuillez me la renvoyer pleine par grande vitesse et, aussitôt que vous la recevrez, tâchez de mettre l'absinthe que vous aurez de mieux. Dans cette attente, recevez mes salutations empressées. Villéadi Olimpio Café de l'Hôtel de Ville St-JEAN-de-MAURIENNE (Savoie)

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

[[label: Message text]] Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, 1 June 1896 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, I have sent you a demijohn by parcel post. Please return it to me full by express freight and, as soon as you receive it, fill it with the best absinthe you have. Yours sincerely, Olimpio Villéadi Café de l'Hôtel de Ville SAINT-JEAN-DE-MAURIENNE (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 St-Jean-de-Mne le 1 juin 1896. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from J. Denis to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils ordering ten cases of Pernod fils and advertising material, May 31, 1899

J. Denis orders ten twelve-bottle cases of Pernod fils on the usual terms and asks for pictures and other advertising materials to be included.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Advertising
Chromolithographs
J. Denis
Veil-Picard & Cie
Maison Pernod Fils
Étain
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000298 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000298 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by J. Denis to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000298 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000298 image 2 showing the handwritten message from J. Denis to Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Message text]] Étain, le 31 mai 1899 Messieurs Veil-Picard & Cie, à Pontarlier, Veuillez, s.v.p., m'expédier de suite : 10 caisses, 12 bouteilles Pernod fils. Conditions habituelles. Joindre tableaux et réclames. Salutations empressées. J. Denis [[notes]] Contemporary note: Envoyons 3 chromos reçu 50 f

[[label: Message text]] Étain, 31 May 1899 Messrs Veil-Picard & Co., Pontarlier, Please send me immediately ten cases, each containing twelve bottles of Pernod fils, on the usual terms. Include pictures and advertising materials. Yours sincerely, J. Denis [[notes]] Contemporary note: Send three chromolithographs Received 50 francs

Both complete postcard captures, address-first documentary order, transcription, complete English translation, names, dates, quantities, postal evidence and public metadata were directly image-checked; any materially uncertain reading remains explicitly qualified. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Étain le 31 mai 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie, Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Veil-Picard & Cie.


Postcard from Chimènes & Bumsel to Pernod Fils urgently revising an order for two absinthe casks, October 20, 1900

Chimènes & Bumsel revise an order placed on October 14: if it has not shipped, Pernod Fils should send only the sixty-six-litre cask marked A.D., with absolute urgency.

Absinthe
Orders
Order amendments
Casks
Litres
Urgent shipments
Chimènes & Bumsel
Pernod Fils
Biarritz
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000299 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000299 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Chimènes & Bumsel to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000299 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000299 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Chimènes & Bumsel 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]] Biarritz, le 20 octob[re] 1900 Monsieur Pernod fils, Pontarlier, Nous vous avons demandé le 14 courant 2 fûts d'absinthe, dont un de 66 lit[res]. Si l'expédition n'est pas encore faite, n'envoyez que le fût A.D. 66 lit[res]. De toute façon, il y a urgence absolue à faire cet envoi au reçu de la présente. Salutations empressées. Chimènes & Bumsel

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

[[label: Message text]] Biarritz, 20 October 1900 Mr Pernod fils, Pontarlier, On the 14th of this month we ordered two casks of absinthe, one of sixty-six litres. If the shipment has not yet been made, send only the cask marked A.D., sixty-six litres. In any event, this shipment must be made with absolute urgency upon receipt of this card. Yours sincerely, Chimènes & Bumsel

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 Biarritz le 20 octob[re] 1900. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from Dupuy & Cie to Pernod Fils ordering two cases of twelve bottles of absinthe, November 13, 1901

Dupuy & Cie of the Distillerie Franco-Espagnole order two twelve-bottle cases of absinthe without delay and await the invoice.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Invoices
Dupuy & Cie
Distillerie Franco-Espagnole
Pernod Fils
Tonneins
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000300 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000300 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Dupuy & Cie to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000300 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000300 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Dupuy & Cie to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Monsieur, Veuillez nous adresser sans retard : 2 c[aisses] 12 b[outei]lles absinthe. Dans l'attente de facture, recevez, Monsieur, nos sincères salutations. Dupuy & Cie, nég[ocian]ts

[[label: Message text]] Sir, Please send us without delay two cases of twelve bottles of absinthe. Awaiting the invoice, yours sincerely, Dupuy & Co., merchants

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 Dupuy & Cie business cachet and Tonneins origin postmark state 13 November 1901. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from D. Béchet to Pernod Fils ordering a feuillette cask of absinthe under an existing agreement, May 26, 1895

D. Béchet of the Café de Paris orders one feuillette cask of absinthe under the terms of an existing agreement; a later note records a new cask because none was returned.

Absinthe
Orders
Casks
Commercial agreements
Returnable containers
D. Béchet
Café de Paris
Pernod Fils
Verdun
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000301 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000301 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by D. Béchet to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000301 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000301 image 2 showing the handwritten message from D. Béchet to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] D. BÉCHET CAFÉ DE PARIS VERDUN Verdun, le 26 mai 1895 Monsieur Pernod, Pontarlier, Veuillez, je vous prie, m'expédier de suite une feuillette d'absinthe aux conditions de notre marché. Agréez, Monsieur, mes civilités empressées. Béchet [[notes]] Contemporary note: On note 1 fût 110/120 neuf, n'ayant pas de fût retourné.

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

[[label: Message text]] D. BÉCHET CAFÉ DE PARIS VERDUN Verdun, 26 May 1895 Mr Pernod, Pontarlier, Please send me immediately one feuillette cask of absinthe on the terms of our agreement. Yours sincerely, Béchet [[notes]] Contemporary note: Record one new 110/120-litre cask, since no cask was returned.

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 Verdun le 26 mai 1895. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod.


Postcard from Traversier & Picaud to Pernod Fils ordering fifty bottles and fifty half-bottles of absinthe, June 11, 1891

Traversier & Picaud order one case of fifty bottles of absinthe and one case of fifty half-bottles of the same product.

Absinthe
Orders
Cases
Bottles
Half-bottles
Traversier & Picaud
Maison Pernod
Valence
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000302 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000302 image 1 showing the address side of a postcard sent by Traversier & Picaud to Pernod Fils, with contemporary postal and business marks.

NRA-L-000302 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000302 image 2 showing the handwritten message from Traversier & Picaud to Pernod Fils, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

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

[[label: Message text]] Messieurs, Veuillez nous adresser une c[aisse] 50 bouteilles absinthe et une c[aisse] 50 1/2 id. Recevez nos salutations empressées. Traversier & Picaud

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

[[label: Message text]] Gentlemen, Please send us one case of fifty bottles of absinthe and one case of fifty half-bottles of the same. Yours sincerely, Traversier & Picaud

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 Traversier & Picaud business date-stamp and Valence origin postmark state 11 June 1891. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin.


Postcard from L. Folly to Pernod Fils requesting that payment due dates for more than two hundred bottles be moved to the end of March, December 31, 1900

L. Folly asks Pernod Fils to consolidate the due dates for more than two hundred bottles taken from the depot that month and defer them until the end of March, in accordance with an earlier letter.

Absinthe
Payment terms
Due dates
Depots
Bottles
L. Folly
Pernod Fils
Poitiers
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000303 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000303 image 1 showing the complete address side of the postcard, with the recipient address, postage, postmarks and contemporary business or filing marks.

NRA-L-000303 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000303 image 2 showing the complete handwritten or printed postcard message, with contemporary annotations and the sender's signature or business mark.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod fils Absinthe Pontarlier Doubs [[notes]] Editorial notes: The address side has two areas of paper loss, likely from the removal of a label or tape, obscuring parts of the handwritten address.

[[label: Message text]] Poitiers, 31 Xbre 1900 Monsieur, Je viens vous demander de réunir les échéances de mes marchandises prises ce mois au dépôt, dont le total est de plus de 200 b[outei]lles, et me les mettre à fin mars, comme vous me l'avez, sur ma demande, accordé par lettre des premiers jours de ce mois. Sincères salutations. L. Folly Nég[ocian]t, 197 Grand'Rue

[[label: Message text]] Poitiers, 31 December 1900 Sir, I am writing to ask you to consolidate the due dates for the goods I took from the depot this month, totalling more than two hundred bottles, and to move them to the end of March, as you granted at my request in a letter during the first days of this month. Yours sincerely, L. Folly Merchant, 197 Grand'Rue

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 Poitiers, 31 Xbre 1900. Origin evidence: The dateline, business cachet and postal evidence identify the place of origin. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Maison Pernod Fils; textual addressee — Pernod Fils.