Letter from the Ministry of Algeria and the Colonies to Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé, January 30, 1860

The ministry authorizes transport from Gorée to Brest of the remains of Jean-Baptiste Auguste Thézé, a navy surgeon, explains why the coffin cannot be sent directly to Rochefort, and places the onward transfer in the care of his father, Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé, a retired commissaire-adjoint de la Marine. A later note records that a copy was sent to Charles on 1 February 1860.

Colonial administration
Human remains
Naval medicine
Gorée
Brest
Rochefort
Family bereavement
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Thézé
Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé

Official correspondence
Colonial and naval administration

Ordinary Lives

NRA-L-000080 - Image 1: Unfolded address and postal side

Unfolded address and postal side.

NRA-L-000080 image 1 showing the unfolded outer address side to Monsieur Thézé in Paris with postal marks, folds, and stains.

NRA-L-000080 - Image 2: Administrative letter - Upper section

Administrative letter - Upper section.

NRA-L-000080 image 2 showing the upper and central sections of a French administrative letter on Ministry of Algeria and Colonies stationery.

NRA-L-000080 - Image 3: Administrative letter - Lower overlapping section

Administrative letter - Lower overlapping section.

NRA-L-000080 image 3 showing the overlapping lower continuation with the signed closing and recipient routing line.

NRA-L-000080 - Image 4: Folded address side - Alternate capture

Folded address side - Alternate capture.

NRA-L-000080 image 4 showing the same wrapper in its folded state with address and circular postal mark.

NRA-L-000080 - Image 5: Folded reverse - Alternate capture

Folded reverse - Alternate capture.

NRA-L-000080 image 5 showing the folded reverse of the wrapper with a circular institutional mark, stains, and a small manuscript number.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Thézé Rue St Roch, 29 Paris.

[[label: Administrative letter]] MINISTÈRE DE L'ALGÉRIE ET DES COLONIES. Direction des Affaires militaires & maritimes 2e Bureau. N° 51. Retour en France de la dépouille mortelle de M. Thézé Chirurgien de la marine. Paris, le 30 Janvier 1860. Monsieur, en réponse à votre lettre du 6 décembre dernier, j'ai l'honneur de vous faire connaître que M. le Gouverneur du Sénégal a été autorisé à faire embarquer aux frais de mon Département sur le premier bâtiment de l'Etat qui se rendra de la Colonie à Brest le corps de votre fils décédé à Gorée le 10 octobre dernier. Il ne sera pas possible de le faire diriger directement sur Rochefort comme vous l'auriez désiré parceque cette ville ne possède pas de lazaret & que le cercueil doit être déposé d'abord dans un établissement de cette espèce. - M. le Ministre de la Marine, d'un autre côté, n'a pas cru pouvoir prendre l'engagement de le faire transporter de Brest à Rochefort & vous devrez pourvoir vous même à cette translation. Vous serez informé par mes soins de l'arrivée à Brest du bâtiment sur lequel seront déposés les restes de M. Thézé. Recevez, Monsieur, l'assurance de ma considération distinguée. Le Ministre Secrétaire d'Etat de l'Algérie & des Colonies, pour le Ministre et par son ordre Le Général Directeur [signature : de Cissey] A Monsieur Thézé, Commissaire-adjoint de la marine en retraite, à Paris

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Thézé Rue St Roch, 29 Paris.

[[label: Administrative letter]] MINISTRY OF ALGERIA AND THE COLONIES Directorate of Military & Maritime Affairs 2nd Bureau No. 51 Return to France of the mortal remains of Mr Thézé, Navy Surgeon Paris, 30 January 1860 Sir, in reply to your letter of 6 December last, I have the honour to inform you that the Governor of Senegal has been authorised to have the body of your son, who died in Gorée on 10 October last, embarked at the expense of my Department on the first State vessel that will sail from the Colony to Brest. It will not be possible to have it sent directly to Rochefort as you would have wished, because that town does not possess a lazaret and the coffin must first be deposited in an establishment of this kind. The Minister of the Navy, on the other hand, did not feel able to undertake the commitment to have it transported from Brest to Rochefort, and you will have to provide for this transfer yourself. You will be informed by my office of the arrival in Brest of the vessel on which the remains of Mr Thézé will be deposited. Accept, Sir, the assurance of my distinguished consideration. The Minister Secretary of State for Algeria & the Colonies, for the Minister and by his order The General Director de Cissey To Mr. Thézé, retired Deputy Commissary of the Navy, in Paris

Recipient identity, deceased son's identity, and signature were image-checked and corrected on 24 July 2026: Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé is the recipient and father; Jean-Baptiste Auguste Thézé is the deceased navy surgeon; the signature reads de Cissey. The official letter, split oversized side, alternate postal captures, later copy note and display order remain image-checked. Date evidence: The official letter is dated at Paris on 30 January 1860. Origin evidence: The printed official dateline names Paris.

Bringing a naval surgeon home from Gorée


Letter from Berthoud frères to Pernod fils & Boiteux concerning remittances and drafts, July 2, 1808

Berthoud frères acknowledge a remittance of 1,055.21 francs and a draft for 1,185.18 francs sent to Pernod fils & Boiteux, recording the financial instruments and their handling.

Commercial correspondence
Remittances
Bills of exchange
Pernod
Paris
Couvet

Commercial correspondence
Financial correspondence

Absinthe

NRA-L-000081 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000081 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Pernod fils et Bouthoux in Couvet with manuscript routing notes, a seal remnant and postal markings.

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NRA-L-000081 - Image 2: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000081 image 2 showing a French manuscript letter with a dated heading, closing signature and red wax seal.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod fils et Boiteux Couvet par Pontarlier

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Paris 2 Juillet 1808. Messieurs Pernod fils & Boiteux à Couvet Depuis notre derniére du 21 de l'éxpiré que nous vous confirmons nous avons été favorisés de l'agréable vôtre du 26 d.t qui nous remet pour v/c fr 1055. 21. sur Meyer au 10 Court. dont nous soignerons l'entrée à votre crédit. Par contre nous prenons bonne note de v/ tr. de fr 1185 - 18. ordre J. H. Berthoud & C au 15 Court. & lui réservons le meilleur accueil à votre débit. Recevez nos salutations sincères Berthoud freres

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod fils et Boiteux Couvet via Pontarlier

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Paris 2 July 1808. Messieurs Pernod fils & Boiteux in Couvet Since our last of the 21st of the expired [month] which we confirm to you, we have been favored with your agreeable [letter] of the 26th of the said [month] which remits to us for your account fr 1055. 21. on Meyer on the 10th of the current [month] whose entry to your credit we will take care of. On the other hand we take good note of your draft of fr 1185 - 18. to the order of J. H. Berthoud & Co on the 15th of the current [month] & reserve the best reception for it to your debit. Receive our sincere salutations Berthoud brothers

Letter, address panel, monetary amounts and signature were image-checked against the complete evidence set; a faint top-left note remains illegible. Date evidence: The letter is explicitly dated Paris, 2 July 1808. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Paris.

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Letter from Ed. Bovet & Lerch to Pernod fils concerning shipments, bills and debtors, November 26, 1827

Ed. Bovet & Lerch report on casks and packages forwarded through Swiss commercial networks and discuss bills, drafts, debtors and collection arrangements with Pernod fils.

Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Couvet, Switzerland

Commercial correspondence
Shipments
Bills of exchange
Debtors
Pernod
Neuchâtel
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000082 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000082 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Pernod fils in Couvet with a Neuchatel mark, red rate notation and manuscript docketing.

NRA-L-000082 - Image 2: Letter text - First side

Letter text - First side.

NRA-L-000082 image 2 showing the first side of a long French manuscript letter with a dated heading and commercial calculations.

NRA-L-000082 - Image 3: Letter text - Continuation and signature

Letter text - Continuation and signature.

NRA-L-000082 image 3 showing the continuation of the French manuscript letter with calculations, closing text and signature.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet [flourish]

[[label: Letter text - first side]] Neuchatel 26 9bre 1827 Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet Nous avons vu chere lettre 30 Ote 5. 6 & 14 Ct, la première nous avisoit 2 fs qui nous sont parvenues & que ns avons reexpédiées l'une à Herisau & l'autre aux Ponts Vs ns traitez de f 260 - o/ H D Poulin } ont été accueillies 109 - o/ Roi Pere & fils } par le debit de vs Cte. La deuxième nous remet valeur de fl 99. 12 } au 20 Ct sur St Aubin & 156. 18 } Rochefort que ns avons envoyées à l'encaissement mais qui ne sont pas encore rentrées. Elle nous avisoit 14 Colis qui nous sont parvenus & que ns avons reexpédiés aux destinations prescriptes - La 3e nous annonçoit 1 f p Zurich qui ns est aussi parvenue & qui a été reexpédiée à sa destination & Enfin la Dernre une ditte p Knonau que nous avons encore faute du Certificat

[[label: Letter continuation and signature]] qui ne nous est jamais parvenu & que nous vous avons reclamé par n/ let. du 20 Ct remise à Petitpierre Blaize Vs nous remettez fl 64. 14 fin Ct sur Pfister & Zurcher f 26. 5. id sur Perret aux hauts Geneveys que ns soignerons à Vs credit mais nous doutons que le Dernr paye puisqu'il a touché décret il y a déjà qq semaines Roschi au Chemin Croisé n'a pas encore payé on le dit bien dur à la détente Nous vous retournons inclus fl 35. 13. au 30 Ct sur Buhle à Zurich 68. 14. au 31 aout sur J C Aeppli à Lucerne dont veuillez nous décharger; le premier n'entend payer que la moitié & le dernier de qui on auroit pu obtenir a levé le pied, on le croit maintenant en alsace Nous vs saluons Cordialement Ed. Bovet & Lerch

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet [flourish]

[[label: Letter text - first side]] Neuchatel 26 November 1827 Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet We have seen your dear letter of 30 October, 5, 6 & 14 of this month, the first advised us of 2 casks which reached us & which we forwarded, one to Herisau & the other to Les Ponts You draw on us for f 260 - to the order of H D Poulin } have been accepted 109 - to the order of Roi Pere & fils } by the debit of your account. The second remits us the value of fl 99. 12 } on the 20th of this month on St Aubin & 156. 18 } Rochefort which we have sent for collection but which have not yet come in. It advised us of 14 packages which reached us & which we forwarded to the prescribed destinations - The 3rd announced to us 1 cask for Zurich which also reached us & which was forwarded to its destination & Finally the Last one ditto for Knonau which we still have for lack of the Certificate

[[label: Letter continuation and signature]] which never reached us & which we claimed from you by our letter of the 20th of this month delivered to Petitpierre Blaize You remit to us fl 64. 14 end of this month on Pfister & Zurcher f 26. 5. id on Perret at Les Hauts-Geneveys which we will take care of to your credit but we doubt that the Latter will pay since he was hit with a decree already some weeks ago Roschi at Chemin Croisé has not yet paid they say he is very tight-fisted We return to you enclosed fl 35. 13. on the 30th of this month on Buhle in Zurich 68. 14. on 31 August on J C Aeppli in Lucerne of which please discharge us; the first does not intend to pay more than half & the last from whom one could have obtained it has absconded, he is believed to be now in Alsace We greet you Cordially Ed. Bovet & Lerch

Three-page commercial letter, address, shipments, debtors and geographical references were image-checked; abbreviations are retained as documented. Date evidence: The dateline reads “Neuchatel 26 9bre 1827”; the historical abbreviation 9bre denotes November. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Neuchâtel.


Letter from J. J. Lindauer to Perrenod fils & Dubied concerning an absinthe extract case, July 25, 1805

J. J. Lindauer asks Perrenod fils & Dubied to forward an enclosure to Piaget frères and requests instructions concerning a case of absinthe extract, marked PF & D No. 146, whose destination is unknown.

Absinthe
Absinthe extract
Commercial correspondence
Goods forwarding
Pernod
Piaget frères
Kehl
Couvet

Commercial correspondence
Forwarded or enclosed correspondence

Absinthe

NRA-L-000083 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000083 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Pernod fils Dubied in Couvet with postal notation, docketing and a red wax seal.

NRA-L-000083 - Image 2: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000083 image 2 showing a French manuscript letter with a Naples dated heading, marginal figures and an elaborate signature.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Perrenod fils & Dubied a couvet comté de Neufchatel

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Messieurs Perrenod fils & Dubied à Couvet comté de Neufchatel. Kehl le 25 Juillet 1805 Favorisé par la chère vôtre du 13 Ct, le mérite de la présente est uniquement pour vous prier de vouloir bien faire parvenir à Mrs Piaget frères, + l'incluse, dans laquelle je les prie de me donner leurs ordres sur la caisse d'extrait d'Absinthe PF & No 146 dont la destination m'est inconnue. D J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer! J. J. Lindauer + qui me sont entierement inconnus et auxquels je n'ai jamais commis de marchandises.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Perrenod fils & Dubied at Couvet, county of Neufchâtel

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Messieurs Perrenod fils & Dubied at Couvet, county of Neufchâtel. Kehl the 25 July 1805 Favored by your dear [letter] of the 13th current, the merit of the present is solely to pray you to kindly forward to Messrs. Piaget brothers, + the enclosed, in which I pray them to give me their orders regarding the case of Absinthe extract PF & No 146 whose destination is unknown to me. D I have the honor to salute you! J. J. Lindauer + who are entirely unknown to me and to whom I have never consigned any goods.

Letter, address, enclosure request and absinthe-extract case number were image-checked; the phrase “la chère vôtre” was resolved from the original. Date evidence: The letter is explicitly dated Kehl, 25 July 1805. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Kehl.


Letter from Coulin & Petitpierre to Pernod fils acknowledging bills and credit, August 24, 1865

Coulin & Petitpierre acknowledge receipt from Pernod fils of two financial instruments drawn on Paris and Lyon and record a net credit of 568.60 francs after stamp duty.

Commercial correspondence
Bills of exchange
Credit
Pernod
Couvet
Paris
Lyon

Absinthe

NRA-L-000084 - Image 1: Address panel, company stamp and docketing

Address panel, company stamp and docketing.

NRA-L-000084 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Pernod fils in Couvet with a Coulin and Petitpierre oval stamp, extensive calculations and damaged paper edges.

NRA-L-000084 - Image 2: Letter text, calculations and signature

Letter text, calculations and signature.

NRA-L-000084 image 2 showing a French manuscript letter on Coulin and Petitpierre letterhead with commercial calculations, signature and a small lower-edge loss.

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

[[label: Letter text, calculations and signature]] COULIN & PETITPIERRE COUVET (SUISSE) Couvet le 24 Aout 1865 Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet Nous avons reçu v/ lettre du 21 Ct renfermant F 485 - à vue s/ Paris } " 83.85 au 31 Aout s/ Lyon } F F 568.85 Ensemble " - 25 Timbre F 568.60 Net à v/ avoir s. b. f. V/ 31 Aout Recevez, Monsieur, nos salutations sincères Coulin & Petitpierre

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Pernod fils Couvet

[[label: Letter text, calculations and signature]] COULIN & PETITPIERRE COUVET (SWITZERLAND) Couvet August 24, 1865 Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet We have received your letter of the 21st of this month containing F 485 - at sight on Paris } " 83.85 on August 31 on Lyon } F F 568.85 Together " - 25 Stamp F 568.60 Net to your credit subject to collection value August 31 Receive, Sir, our sincere greetings Coulin & Petitpierre

Letter, address, dates, monetary values and signature were image-checked against all evidence views. Date evidence: The letter is explicitly dated Couvet, 24 August 1865. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Couvet.


Letter from P. Batise frères to Pernod concerning a returned draft, February 5, 1860

P. Batise frères explain that a draft was returned while P. Batise was absent, ask Pernod to draw a new sight draft and promise that it will be honoured.

Absinthe
Absinthe manufacture
Commercial correspondence
Bills of exchange
Pernod
Thonon
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000085 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000085 image 1 showing the complete folded address panel to an absinthe manufacturer in Pontarlier with circular postal marks, manuscript docketing, seal remnants and paper damage.

NRA-L-000085 - Image 2: Address panel and postal marks - Detail capture

Address panel and postal marks - Detail capture.

NRA-L-000085 image 2 showing a closer capture of the delivery address and circular Thonon and French postal marks.

NRA-L-000085 - Image 3: Postal marks and seal area - Reverse detail

Postal marks and seal area - Reverse detail.

NRA-L-000085 image 3 showing a closer reverse capture of circular postal marks, a seal area, folds and a historic paper loss.

NRA-L-000085 - Image 4: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000085 image 4 showing a French manuscript letter dated at Thonon with a salutation to Pernod, a closing signature and damaged paper edges.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fabricant d'absinthe à Pontarlier Jura France

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Thonon le 5 février 1860. Monsieur Pernod f.t d'absinthe à Pontarlier, Nous recevons à l'instant votre honorée du 31 janvier écoulé et nous ns empressons d'y répondre. Lorsque votre C/ est arrivé à Thonon M. P. Batise qui était absent et comme il ne nous avait pas parlé de cette commande nous avions prié le banquier de la conser- ver jusqu'à son retour puisqu'elle était sans frais, l'ab- sence de M. P. Batise s'étant prolongée, il paraît que le banquier l'a renvoyée sans nous en reparler aussi M. P. Batise de retour depuis quelques jours a été tout surpris en recevant votre dernière lettre veuillez donc disposer sur nous par une C/ à vue et nous ferons honneur à votre signature. Votre bien dévoué P. Batise f.res [signature: Chariot B?]

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Pernod, absinthe manufacturer in Pontarlier, Jura France

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Thonon, February 5, 1860. Mr. Pernod, absinthe manufacturer in Pontarlier, We have just received your honored letter of the 31st of last January and we hasten to reply to it. When your draft arrived in Thonon, Mr. P. Batise, who was absent, and since he had not spoken to us about this order, we had asked the banker to keep it until his return since it was without costs; the ab- sence of Mr. P. Batise having been prolonged, it seems that the banker returned it without speaking to us about it again. Therefore, Mr. P. Batise, having returned a few days ago, was quite surprised upon receiving your last letter. Please therefore draw on us by a sight draft and we will honor your signature. Your very devoted P. Batise brothers [signature: Chariot B?]

Letter and three alternate address-panel captures were image-checked; the second stylized signature remains explicitly uncertain. Date evidence: The letter is explicitly dated Thonon, 5 February 1860. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Thonon.


Letter from D. Grandjean to Veuve Pernod & fils offering Prussian spirits, October 10, 1861

D. Grandjean offers Veuve Pernod & fils German or Prussian spirits at 91–92 degrees following a forced sale by the Marseille house Lafon & Labatut and asks for a prompt telegraphic order.

Spirits trade
Prussian spirits
Commercial correspondence
Forced sale
Pernod
Geneva
Couvet
Marseille

Absinthe

NRA-L-000086 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000086 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Veuve Pernod et fils in Couvet with Geneva postal marks, red rate notation, seals and an irregular lower-left paper loss.

NRA-L-000086 - Image 2: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000086 image 2 showing a French manuscript commercial letter dated at Geneva with spirit prices, a 500-litre reference, signature and an irregular lower-left paper loss.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Vve Pernod & fils Couvet canton de Neuchatel

[[label: Letter text concerning spirit shipments and signature]] Messieurs Vve Pernod & fils Couvet Genève 10 8bre 1861 Les 3/6 Allemands sont maintenant à très-bas prix ainsi que v le verrez par la circulaire incluse Ma Maison de Marseille, Mrs Lafon & Labatut ayant acheté à bas prix par suite d'une vente forcée, je puis v offrir pour elle : 3/6 Prussien bon goût presque blancs à fr 72 - " " " un peu coloré " 71 - l'hectolitre franco sur camion à Marseille comptant sans esc - Fûts d'environ 500 litres bien conditionnés esprit à 91-92 Degrès facturé tel quel. Mon engagement est trop court pour que je puisse v le transmettre, mais avec une prompte demande télégraphique v trouverez sans doute la marchandise encore disponible. V devou DGrandjean [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviation 'v' is used throughout the letter for 'vous'. '3/6' refers to 'trois-six', a highly concentrated alcohol (typically 84% ABV) used as a base for spirits like absinthe.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Widow Pernod & Sons Couvet canton of Neuchâtel

[[label: Letter text concerning spirit shipments and signature]] Messieurs Widow Pernod & Sons Couvet Geneva 10 October 1861 The German 3/6 [spirits] are now at a very low price as you will see by the enclosed circular. My House in Marseille, Messrs Lafon & Labatut, having bought at a low price following a forced sale, I can offer you for them: Prussian 3/6 good taste almost white at fr 72 - " " " slightly colored " 71 - per hectoliter free on truck in Marseille cash without discount - Barrels of about 500 liters well conditioned spirit at 91-92 Degrees invoiced as is. My option is too short for me to be able to transmit it to you, but with a prompt telegraphic request you will doubtless find the merchandise still available. Yours truly DGrandjean [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviation 'v' is used throughout the letter for 'vous'. '3/6' refers to 'trois-six', a highly concentrated alcohol (typically 84% ABV) used as a base for spirits like absinthe.

Letter, address panel, alcohol strengths, firms and signature were image-checked; historical abbreviations remain documented. Date evidence: The dateline reads “Genève 10 8bre 1861”; the historical abbreviation 8bre denotes October. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Geneva.


Letter and invoice from Laurent Tremolières to Fritz Pernod concerning clothing, May 15, 1861

Laurent Tremolières tells Fritz Pernod when his clothing will be dispatched and encloses invoice No. 128 for a complete suit and a pair of gaiters; the envelope is addressed to Couvet while the letter addresses Pernod at Travers.

Geneva, Switzerland
Travers, Switzerland

Clothing
Tailoring
Invoice
Commercial correspondence
Fritz Pernod
Geneva
Travers
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000087 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000087 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Fritz Pernod in Couvet with Geneva postal marks, a blue merchant stamp, red rate notation and docketing.

NRA-L-000087 - Image 2: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000087 image 2 showing a French manuscript letter dated at Geneva with a salutation to Fritz Pernod, commercial text, signature and a folded lower-right paper loss.

NRA-L-000087 - Image 3: Enclosure - Invoice with clothing entry

Enclosure - Invoice with clothing entry.

NRA-L-000087 image 3 showing a printed Laurent Tremollieres invoice headed at Geneva with a handwritten clothing entry, amount, fold lines and a large right-edge paper loss.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Fritz Pernod a Couvet

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Genève le 15 Mai 1861 Monsieur F. Pernod a Travers Par la poste de demain ou de vendredi au plus tard, je vous enverrai l'habillement que vous avez bien voulu me demander par votre dernière lettre. J'ai fait tout mon possible pour vous satisfaire entièrement, je désire Monsieur qu'il en soit ainsi ce que je serai charmé d'apprendre. Constamment devoué a vos ordres, je vous présente Monsieur mes salutations empressées. Lt Tremolières

[[label: Invoice enclosure with clothing entry]] No. 128. Genève, le 15 Mai 1861 Monsieur Fritz Pernod Doit Draperie, Nouveautés, anglaises & françaises, Cravates & bretelles. à LAURENT TREMOLIÈRES. Place de la petite Fusterie, ancien Hôtel de l'Ecu de Genève. 1861 Avril 18 1 habillement complet, étoffe nouveauté, la jaquette doublée en lustro fr 125 1 paire de guêtres

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Fritz Pernod at Couvet

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Geneva the 15 May 1861 Mr. F. Pernod at Travers By tomorrow's mail or Friday's at the latest, I will send you the clothing that you were so kind as to request from me in your last letter. I have done everything possible to satisfy you entirely, I desire Sir that it be so, which I will be delighted to learn. Constantly devoted to your orders, I present to you Sir my earnest greetings. Lt Tremolières

[[label: Invoice enclosure with clothing entry]] No. 128. Geneva, the 15 May 1861 Mr. Fritz Pernod Owes Drapery, English & French novelties, Ties & suspenders. to LAURENT TREMOLIÈRES. Place de la petite Fusterie, former Hôtel de l'Ecu de Genève. 1861 April 18 1 complete suit, novelty fabric, the jacket lined in lustring fr 125 1 pair of gaiters

Letter, envelope and invoice were image-checked; the invoice fabric term remains explicitly uncertain between closely related readings. Date evidence: Both the letter and the enclosed invoice are explicitly dated Geneva, 15 May 1861. Origin evidence: The documentary datelines on the letter and invoice explicitly name Geneva. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Fritz Pernod; textual addressee — F. Pernod à Travers.


Letter from Merian au Sauvage to Perenod fils & Boiteux concerning absinthe extract, August 15, 1808

Merian au Sauvage orders two cases, each containing 30 to 36 bottles of absinthe extract, and requests delivery through the Neuchâtel post office before the end of the month.

Absinthe
Absinthe extract
Commercial correspondence
Orders
Postal transport
Pernod
Basel
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000088 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000088 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Merian au Sauvage to Perenod fils & Boiteux concerning absinthe extract, August 15, 1808.

NRA-L-000088 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000088 image 2 showing letter text for letter from Merian au Sauvage to Perenod fils & Boiteux concerning absinthe extract, August 15, 1808.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Perenod Fils & Boiteux à Couvet. par Neuchatel.

[[label: Letter text]] Basle ce 15 Aoust 1808 Messieurs Perenod fils & Boiteux a Couvet Je vous prie Messieurs de m'envoyer de recheff deux Caisses de 30. à 36 bout[eilles] Chaqu'une de votre Extrait d'absinthe au meilleur Prix que vous pourez ou au moins de la Maniere acoutumée, vous me les rendrés come les derni= =ères franco au Bureau de la Poste a Neuchatel, en y faisant la Déclaration, que c'est pour mon Compte particulier, mais je vous prie executer cette Commission encore dans le courant de ce Mois, en ce que a ce que je crois, que suivant les arrangement des Postes de Berne et Neuchatel, les Diligences n'iront après plus a mon Compte et cela me ferait alors grande Difference sur le Port J'ai l'honeur de vous Saluer très Cordialement Merian au Sauvage

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Perenod Fils & Boiteux at Couvet. via Neuchâtel.

[[label: Letter text]] Basel this 15 August 1808 Messieurs Perenod fils & Boiteux at Couvet I pray you, Gentlemen, to send me once again two cases of 30 to 36 bottles each of your absinthe extract at the best price you can or at least in the customary manner, you will deliver them to me like the last ones franco at the Post Office in Neuchâtel, making the declaration there that it is for my private account, but I pray you to execute this commission still in the course of this month, because from what I believe, that according to the arrangement of the Posts of Bern and Neuchâtel, the stagecoaches will no longer go on my account afterwards and that would then make a great difference to me on the postage. I have the honor to greet you very cordially Merian at the Sauvage

Letter, address, order quantity, postal routing and signature were image-checked; the order is for two cases of 30 to 36 bottles. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Basel, 15 August 1808. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Basel.


Letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning extract and remittances, April 25, 1811

Bovet Père & Fils acknowledge instructions concerning a case of extract and discuss a remittance, discounting bills on Besançon and possible commercial paper on Paris.

Commercial correspondence
Extract
Remittances
Bills of exchange
Pernod
Neuchâtel
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000089 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000089 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning extract and remittances, April 25, 1811.

NRA-L-000089 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000089 image 2 showing letter text for letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning extract and remittances, April 25, 1811.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Pernod fils Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Neuchatel 25 Avril 1811 - Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet Nous nous procurerons la Caisse extrait que nous annonce votre honorée lettre de hier & nous en suivrons vos ordres. - Il est bien que veuilliez soigner notre remise de £ 59. 12. sur chez vous - Si cela vous oblige, nous vous escompterons = 4 à 600 f.rs à 3 mois sur Besançon, à 1/2 % par mois - Si vous connoissiez du bon papier sur Paris à 3 mois, ou plus court, faites nous le plaisir de nous l'indiquer - Nous avons l'honneur de vous saluer Bovet Pere & fils

[[label: Letter text]] Neuchatel April 25, 1811 - Mr. Pernod son in Couvet We will procure the case of extract that your honored letter of yesterday announces to us & we will follow your orders regarding it. - It is good that you will take care of our remittance of £ 59. 12. drawn on you - If it obliges you, we will discount for you = 4 to 600 francs at 3 months on Besançon, at 1/2 % per month - If you know of good paper on Paris at 3 months, or shorter, do us the pleasure of indicating it to us - We have the honor to greet you Bovet Father & son

Letter, address, case, financial terms and the Bovet Père & Fils signature were image-checked; the corrected name is also supported by historical evidence for the Neuchâtel firm. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Neuchâtel, 25 April 1811. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Neuchâtel.


Letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning a case and financial instruments, April 21, 1811

Bovet Père & Fils acknowledge two letters, arrange collection of a case, and transmit or discuss several financial instruments, French louis and small coins.

Commercial correspondence
Shipments
Bills of exchange
Currency
Pernod
Neuchâtel
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000090 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000090 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning a case and financial instruments, April 21, 1811.

NRA-L-000090 - Image 2: Letter text - Page 1

Letter text - Page 1.

NRA-L-000090 image 2 showing letter text page 1 for letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning a case and financial instruments, April 21, 1811.

NRA-L-000090 - Image 3: Letter text - Page 2

Letter text - Page 2.

NRA-L-000090 image 3 showing letter text page 2 for letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning a case and financial instruments, April 21, 1811.

[[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet

[[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Neuchatel 21.e Av.l 1811 Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet Nous avons vos lettres 17 et 20 C.t ; nous nous procurerons la Caisse annoncée par la premiere & en Suivrons vos ordres. - Vous nous remettez par votre Seconde f.es 60. 10. - à Vuë sur M.me Varnold, que nous Soignerons à Votre crédit. - Voici parcontre f.es 58. 10. - au 22 C.t sur J.e Borel de Chez Vous, que Veuillez encaisser pour nous en reconnoitre. - Nous vous joignons de plus un effet de f.s 531. 35.c au 15 Mai sur ab. L.s Petitpierre, que nous vous prions de faire accepter & de nous retourner. - Si Vous avez l'emploi de Louis de france

[[label: Letter text - Page 2]] dites nous ce que vous pouvez les payer ; nous en attendons. - Nous avons l'honneur de Vous Saluer Bovet Pere & fils Ne pourriez vous point nous fournir des piécettes & comment ?

[[label: Address panel]] To Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet

[[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Neuchatel 21 April 1811 Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet We have your letters of the 17th and 20th of this month; we will procure the case announced by the first and will follow your orders regarding it. - You remit to us by your second 60.10 francs at sight on Mrs. Varnold, which we will attend to for your credit. - Here is in return 58.10 francs on the 22nd of this month on J.e Borel from your place, which please collect for us in acknowledgment. - We also enclose a draft of 531.35 francs on the 15th of May on ab. L.s Petitpierre, which we ask you to have accepted and returned to us. - If you have use for French Louis

[[label: Letter text - Page 2]] tell us what you can pay for them; we are expecting some. - We have the honor to greet you Bovet Père & fils Could you not supply us with small coins and how?

Two-page letter, address, monetary values, parties, small-coin postscript and signature were image-checked. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Neuchâtel, 21 April 1811. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Neuchâtel.


Letter signed Bony (docketed Bonner) to Pernod requesting absinthe extract, January 20, 1811

The correspondent requests 25 bottles of absinthe extract of the best quality at the first available opportunity. The signature appears to read “Bony”; the contemporary docket on the address panel reads “Bonner”.

Soleure, Switzerland
Couvet, Switzerland

Absinthe
Absinthe extract
Commercial correspondence
Orders
Pernod
Soleure
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000091 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000091 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter signed Bony (docketed Bonner) to Pernod requesting absinthe extract, January 20, 1811.

NRA-L-000091 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000091 image 2 showing letter text for letter signed Bony (docketed Bonner) to Pernod requesting absinthe extract, January 20, 1811.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Pernod fils Principauté de neuchatel à Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Soleure ce 20 Janvier 1811 Monsieur Je vous Prie de bien vouloir m'envoyer Par la Premiere occasion 25 boutteilles Extrait d'absaint de la meilleur qualite Et belle bonté vous obligerai Monsieur votre tres Humble Serviteur Bony

[[label: Address panel]] Sir Mr. Pernod son Principality of Neuchâtel in Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Soleure this 20 January 1811 Sir I pray you to be so kind as to send me by the first opportunity 25 bottles of absinthe extract of the best quality and very good you will oblige Sir your very Humble Servant Bony

Letter, address and 25-bottle order were image-checked; the abbreviated signature most likely reads Bony, while the contemporary docket clearly reads Bonner, and the two forms are not silently conflated. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Soleure, 20 January 1811. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Soleure.


Letter from Boner to Pernod fils requesting absinthe extract, July 7, 1811

Boner requests the prompt dispatch of 40 bottles of absinthe extract after disposing of his remaining stock.

Absinthe

NRA-L-000092 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000092 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Boner to Pernod fils requesting absinthe extract, July 7, 1811.

NRA-L-000092 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000092 image 2 showing letter text for letter from Boner to Pernod fils requesting absinthe extract, July 7, 1811.

[[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Pernod fils fabrique a Couvet Principauté de neuchatel

[[label: Letter text]] Soleure ce 7 juillet 1811 Monsieur Je vous Prie Monsieur au Present Reçu, de m'expedier 40 boutteilles Extrait d'absinthe au plutot qu'il vous sera possible, car j'ai cedés tout ce qui me reste à la maison à un deputé vous obligerai Celui qui S'honneur d'être Monsieur Votre tres humble serviteur Boner

[[label: Address panel]] To Mister Pernod fils factory at Couvet Principality of Neuchâtel

[[label: Letter text]] Soleure, 7 July 1811 Sir, Please send me, on receipt of this letter, 40 bottles of absinthe extract as soon as possible, because I have yielded all that remains at the house to a deputy. You will oblige the man who has the honour to be, Sir, your very humble servant, Boner

Letter, address, 40-bottle order and Boner signature were image-checked; non-standard wording is preserved. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Soleure, 7 July 1811. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Soleure.


Letter from Bertrand fils to Pernaud fils (probably Pernod fils) concerning a remittance, August 29, 1811

Bertrand fils asks Pernaud fils to hand over funds received on his behalf to Mr Muller, a merchant of Gex, for the account of Abram Lequin, and to obtain a receipt.

Pernaud fils, distiller
Pernaud
Pernaud fils

Fleurier, Switzerland
Pontarlier, France

Commercial correspondence
Remittances
Receipts
Pernod
Fleurier
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000093 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000093 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Bertrand fils to Pernaud fils (probably Pernod fils) concerning a remittance, August 29, 1811.

NRA-L-000093 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000093 image 2 showing letter text for letter from Bertrand fils to Pernaud fils (probably Pernod fils) concerning a remittance, August 29, 1811.

NRA-L-000093 - Image 3: Alternate documentary capture of the address panel

Alternate documentary capture of the address panel.

NRA-L-000093 image 3 showing an alternate documentary capture of the address panel.

[[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Pernaud fils Destilateur Pontarlier

[[label: Letter text]] Fleurier le 29.e Aout 1811 Ami Pernaud En vous assurant de mon dévouement, je viens vous prier de bien vouloir remettre a Mr Muller marchand de Gex Ce que je suppose avez reçu a v/ adresse a Pontarlier p.r mon Compte, Je dis remettre a Mr Muller p.r le Compte de Mr Ab.m Lequin qui m'en fera remise ici en evitation de frais, & voudrez en tirer un reçu dont le ferez passer demin, attendant Cela de vous veuillez recevoir l'Salut De v.t Dévoué Bertrand fils

[[label: Address panel]] To Mr. Pernaud fils Distiller Pontarlier

[[label: Letter text]] Fleurier August 29, 1811 Friend Pernaud, Assuring you of my devotion, I come to ask you to please hand over to Mr. Muller, merchant of Gex, what I suppose you have received at your address in Pontarlier for my account. I say to hand it over to Mr. Muller for the account of Mr. Abram Lequin who will remit it to me here to avoid expenses, and you will please draw a receipt for it which you will pass on tomorrow. Expecting this from you, please receive the greeting of your devoted, Bertrand fils

Letter, address, postal evidence, parties and alternate capture were image-checked; Gex and Abram Lequin follow the manuscript, while Pernaud is preserved as the documentary spelling with a qualified probable identification as Pernod fils. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Fleurier, 29 August 1811. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Fleurier. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernaud fils, distiller; textual addressee — Pernaud.


Letter from D. de Jongh to Pernod fils concerning a delayed absinthe shipment, November 21, 1813

D. de Jongh complains that an announced shipment of absinthe extract has not arrived and warns that he will obtain supplies elsewhere if it is not received by 25 November.

Absinthe
Absinthe extract
Commercial correspondence
Delayed shipment
Pernod
Bern
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000094 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000094 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from D. de Jongh to Pernod fils concerning a delayed absinthe shipment, November 21, 1813.

NRA-L-000094 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000094 image 2 showing letter text for letter from D. de Jongh to Pernod fils concerning a delayed absinthe shipment, November 21, 1813.

[[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Pernod fils Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] [Ber]ne 21. Nov 1813. Monsieur Je vous ai demandé de l'Extrait d'absinthe du 1.er 9bre vous m'en acuses l'envoi d'ou vien dont que je ne le recois pas, j'en suis toutefait depourvu. Si je ne recois pas le votre pour le 25. du courant je me trouve obligé de me servir ailleurs et je laisserai le votre a votre dispositions vut que je ne suis pas abitué d'etre servi en marchandise avec autant de lenteur. J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer D. de Jongh

[[label: Address panel]] To Mr. Pernod fils Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] [Ber]ne 21 Nov 1813. Sir I have asked you for Absinthe Extract since the 1st of November, you acknowledge sending it to me, whence comes it then that I do not receive it, I am completely out of it. If I do not receive yours by the 25th of the current month I find myself obliged to get my supplies elsewhere and I will leave yours at your disposal seeing that I am not accustomed to being served with merchandise with such slowness. I have the honor to greet you D. de Jongh

Letter, damaged opening place-name, delayed absinthe shipment and signature were image-checked; Bern is supported by the docket and postal evidence. Date evidence: The day, month and year are explicit in the damaged dateline and agree with the docket. Origin evidence: The opening place name is physically incomplete as [Ber]ne; the docket and postal evidence also identify Bern.


Letter from D. de Jongh to Pernod fils concerning a delayed extract shipment, November 23, 1813

D. de Jongh again requests the immediate dispatch of a delayed case of extract and explains that the delay has forced him to purchase extract from other suppliers.

Extract
Commercial correspondence
Delayed shipment
Supply
Pernod
Bern
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000095 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000095 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from D. de Jongh to Pernod fils concerning a delayed extract shipment, November 23, 1813.

NRA-L-000095 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000095 image 2 showing letter text for letter from D. de Jongh to Pernod fils concerning a delayed extract shipment, November 23, 1813.

[[label: Letter text]] Berne 23. Novembre 1813 Monsieur Je ne vous ait pas dit que je voulois que mon Extrait arivat absolument pour [d'impot?] je vous ait Seulement dit ceque le conducteur pouvoit fair, Mais pour le peu que a les [travois?] de retart dans son Expedition vous concevez parfaitemt que je ne peu pas attendre [la deue?] ayant fait traite sur moi je vous prie de m'envoyer de suite la caisse en question ci joint la lettre de Monsieur Bovet fils depuis huit jours je me trouve obligé d'acheter de l'Extrait de droite et de gauche - j'ai l'honneur de vous Saluer De Jongh

[[label: Address panel]] To Mr. Pernod son Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Bern, 23 November 1813 Sir, I did not tell you that I wanted my Extract to arrive absolutely by [uncertain]; I only told you what the carrier could do. But given the [uncertain transport delay] in its dispatch, you understand perfectly that I cannot wait [uncertain], having had a draft drawn on me. Please send me the case in question immediately. Enclosed is the letter from Mr Bovet fils. For eight days I have been obliged to buy Extract from one place and another. I have the honour to greet you, De Jongh

Letter, address, immediate shipment request, the reference to Bovet fils and the signature were image-checked; one difficult transport clause remains explicitly bracketed. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Bern, 23 November 1813. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Bern.


Letter from Abm Ls Racine to Pernod fils requesting absinthe extract, July 29, 1815

Abm Ls Racine asks Pernod fils to send one dozen bottles of absinthe extract and indicates that payment should be arranged in cash.

Le Locle, Switzerland
Couvet, Switzerland

Absinthe
Absinthe extract
Commercial correspondence
Orders
Pernod
Le Locle
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000096 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence, and associated manuscript notes

Address panel, postal evidence, and associated manuscript notes.

NRA-L-000096 image 1 showing address panel, postal evidence, and associated manuscript notes.

NRA-L-000096 - Image 2: Letter text and associated manuscript notes

Letter text and associated manuscript notes.

NRA-L-000096 image 2 showing letter text and associated manuscript notes.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils fabriquand d'Extrai d'absinthe Couvet

[[label: Letter text and associated manuscript notes]] Locle le 29. Juillet 1815 Monsieur Pernod fils Négotian Pour répondre a votre Lettre. Je vous prie m'expédier une Douzaine bouteille Extrai absinthe. il faut ce conformer atoutes Circonstances. vous disposerez du payement pour le contant Je vous Salue de coeur et Suis votre tres devoué S.r Abm Ls Racine

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Pernod son, manufacturer of Absinthe extract Couvet

[[label: Letter text and associated manuscript notes]] Locle the 29th of July 1815 Mr. Pernod son, Merchant [writer's form: Négotian] To answer your letter. I pray you to send me a dozen bottles of Absinthe extract. It is necessary to conform to all circumstances. You will dispose of the payment for cash. I greet you from the heart and am your very devoted servant Abm Ls Racine

Letter, address, absinthe order and signature were image-checked; a faint later annotation remains unresolved. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Le Locle, 29 July 1815. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Le Locle. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod fils, manufacturer of absinthe extract; textual addressee — Pernod fils.


Letter from A. Wirtz to Pernod fils concerning accounts and bills, May 12, 1815

A. Wirtz seeks copies and explanations needed to close an account involving several bills and commercial agents, and adds a postscript offering fine old Cognac brandy.

Commercial correspondence
Accounts
Bills of exchange
Cognac
Pernod
Soleure
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000097 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000097 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from A. Wirtz to Pernod fils concerning accounts and bills, May 12, 1815.

NRA-L-000097 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000097 image 2 showing letter text for letter from A. Wirtz to Pernod fils concerning accounts and bills, May 12, 1815.

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

[[label: Letter text]] franco Soleure le 12 Mai 1815. Monsieur Pernod fils a Couvet! La Traite de ptte L 152.. 2.. -- que suivt v/ lettre du 16 Mai 1814, vous avez fournie sur moi o/ C. F. Vaucher a été acquittée en s/ tems par m/ débit . Je forme ces lignes pour Vous prier de bien vouloir me remettre une Copie de l'effet de fr 1000 dont il est question dans v/ Lettre du 5 Mars 1814 & de me dire aussi quel a été cet autre objet y mentionné dont Mr. Barrier de Pontarlier s'est entendu avec Mr. Blondeau 1er endosseur du dit effet de fr 1000 - Enfin je Vous serois obligé de me donner le Cte balancé de ce que mon Voyageur Mr. Jeannot fils (qui n'est plus chez moi) a opéré avec Vous Monsieur le 20. ou 19 8bre 1813 ; des Compensations qu'il paroit avoir faites alors, me rendent ces explications nécessaires pour la Clôture d'un Cte général sur mes livres - En attendant l'honneur de v/ réponse, je Vous prie d'agréer et mes excuses et mes sinceres Salutations A. Wirtz Eau de vie de Cognac fine vieille a 23 batz de Berne le pot de Neuchl. franco Vase a part -

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Pernod fils Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] franco Soleure the 12 May 1815. Mr. Pernod fils at Couvet! The draft of small Livres 152.. 2.. -- which according to your letter of the 16 May 1814, you drew on me to the order of C. F. Vaucher was paid in due time by my debit. I form these lines to ask you to please send me a copy of the bill of 1000 francs which is in question in your letter of the 5 March 1814 & to also tell me what was this other object mentioned there about which Mr. Barrier of Pontarlier came to an understanding with Mr. Blondeau 1st endorser of the said bill of 1000 francs - Finally I would be obliged if you would give me the balanced account of what my traveler Mr. Jeannot fils (who is no longer with me) transacted with you Sir on the 20th or 19th of October 1813; some compensations that he seems to have made then, make these explanations necessary for me for the closing of a general account on my books - Awaiting the honor of your reply, I beg you to accept both my apologies and my sincere greetings A. Wirtz Fine old Cognac brandy at 23 Bernese batz per Neuchâtel pot franco Vessel separate -

Letter, address, dates, parties, accounts and Cognac postscript were image-checked. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Soleure, 12 May 1815. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Soleure.


Letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning remittances, March 21, 1820

Bovet Père & Fils discuss the entry of a remittance on Fleurier, extensions requested by Roessinger, several outstanding remittances and an enclosed bill for 97.7 francs.

Commercial correspondence
Remittances
Bills of exchange
Credit
Pernod
Neuchâtel
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000098 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000098 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning remittances, March 21, 1820.

NRA-L-000098 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000098 image 2 showing letter text for letter from Bovet Père & Fils to Pernod fils concerning remittances, March 21, 1820.

[[label: Address panel]] [Address panel] Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Neuchatel le 21 Mars 1820 = Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet Nous avons devant nous votre lettre de hier, Sur le bien être de laquelle nous passons. Bonne note est prise de l'entrée de notre remise Sur Fleurier, & nous vous autorisons d'accorder aux Roessinger les delays demandés = Vos remises sur Arbourg, Arau, & Peseux n'étant pas encore entrées, nous trouvons ne vous devoir qu'environ fcs 180.-, en parcontre de quoi nous vous remettons inclus fcs 97. 7. sur Vve Mte Duval de Nv. à 8 j. vue, dont veuiller soigner l'entrée à notre crédit Nous avons l'honneur de vous Bovet Pere & fils

[[label: Address panel]] [Address panel] Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Neuchâtel March 21, 1820 = Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet We have before us your letter of yesterday, upon the well-being of which we pass. Good note is taken of the entry of our remittance on Fleurier, & we authorize you to grant the Roessingers the requested delays = Your remittances on Aarburg, Aarau, & Peseux not yet having been entered, we find we owe you only about fcs 180.-, in return for which we remit to you enclosed fcs 97. 7. on Widow Mte Duval of Nv. at 8 days' sight, whose entry please take care of to our credit We have the honor to be yours Bovet Père & fils

Letter, address, the wording notre remise, financial values and Bovet Père & Fils signature were image-checked; two abbreviations remain explicit. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Neuchâtel, 21 March 1820. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Neuchâtel.


Letter from Ch. Delamarre fils aîné to Pernod fils concerning two remittances, April 24, 1821

Ch. Delamarre fils aîné sends two financial instruments totalling 460 francs and asks Pernod fils to collect them, with a protest to be made if the first is not honoured.

Commercial correspondence
Remittances
Bills of exchange
Protest
Pernod
Pontarlier
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000099 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000099 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Ch. Delamarre fils aîné to Pernod fils concerning two remittances, April 24, 1821.

NRA-L-000099 - Image 2: Letter text

Letter text.

NRA-L-000099 image 2 showing letter text for letter from Ch. Delamarre fils aîné to Pernod fils concerning two remittances, April 24, 1821.

[[label: Letter text]] Pontarlier le 24 Avril 1821 Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet à défaut de precis de Cte et de matiere pour en faire d'autres Vous couvrirez de Votre mandat sur moi par Mr h. D. Coulin de fs montant de f 460 ces Inclus à v/ ordre f 230.. 90 bs acceptation d'A. P. Petitpierre de fs f 228 " 20 226. aout par ma C sur L. f. Lambelet 226 " 56 454 " 20 " pr restour d'Intérets & 8 " 80 que f 460 " " Je v/ compterai a premiere Vue Veuillez m' procurer la rentrée de ces deux Remises en en demandant de la premiere en faire faire le protet Nous salue de tout mon coeur Ch: Delamarre [flourish]

[[label: Address panel]] [Address panel] Monsieur Pernod fils in Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Pontarlier the 24th of April 1821 Monsieur Pernod fils in Couvet In the absence of a statement of account and of material to make others You will cover your draft on me by Mr. H. D. Coulin of francs amounting to f 460 these enclosed to your order f 230.. 90 days acceptance of A. P. Petitpierre of francs f 228 " 20 226. August by my account on L. F. Lambelet 226 " 56 454 " 20 " for return of interests & 8 " 80 that f 460 " " I will count to you at first sight Please procure for me the collection of these two remittances by demanding of the first to have the protest made We greet you with all my heart Ch: Delamarre [flourish]

Address, letter, accounting layout, parties and total were image-checked; ambiguous commercial abbreviations are retained. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Pontarlier, 24 April 1821. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Pontarlier.


Letter and circular from Roüet & Ce to Pernod fils concerning spirits markets, October 14, 1827

Roüet & Ce confirm the purchase and dispatch of three pieces of three-six spirit, enclose an invoice for 1,190.70 francs, report falling spirits prices and wine-market conditions, and include a printed circular announcing Servel's retirement.

Commercial correspondence
Spirits trade
Three-six spirit
Market prices
Invoice
Printed circular
Pernod
Lunel
Couvet

Commercial correspondence
Invoice
Printed circular

Absinthe

NRA-L-000100 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000100 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter and circular from Roüet & Ce to Pernod fils concerning spirits markets, October 14, 1827.

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Printed trade circular enclosed with the letter.

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[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils, Négt a Couvet Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Letter text]] Lunel 14 8bre 1827. Monsieur Pernod fils, à Couvet. Nous Vous Confirmons la lettre que nous avons eu le plaisir de Vous écrire le 7. Court. (elle) Vous annonçait l'achat, & l'expédition en même tems, des 3. pces 3/6. que Vous nous aviez demandée, & dont nous Vous remettons facture, Se muntant à frs 1190 - 70 c. dont il Sera bien que Vous nous ayez donné Crédit, Valeur du dit Jour. nous espérons que Cet envoi Vous parviendra en bon état, & que Vous en Serez Satisfait. Nous avons encore à Vous annoncer une nouvelle baisse Sur nos liqueurs Spiritueux. nous ne pouvions la prévoir, tout Comme il est impossible de prévoir aujourd'huy jusqu'où elle ira. Ce qu'il y a de Certain, C'est que S'il nous Vient des ordres, nos prix pourront bien Se relever. Si Vous désiriez prévenir ce mouvement, il Conviendrait que Vous nous donnassiez quelques ordres, afin de profiter de la période de baisse. Au der marché de Béziers le Cours du 3/6. dispble fut fixé à 22 - 75 c. il Se fit environ 60 pces; on donna 22 - 50 c. pour livrer d'ici à la fin du mois, & il Se traitta 150 à 200 pces livrables en 9bre & xbre prochain à 22 - 25 - & à 22 - -- à Pézénas il n'y eut pas de Cours pour le 3/6. dispble livrable à Cette, dont on n'offrit que 21 - 50 c.; on a fait quelques pces à ce prix, ainsi qu'à 21 - 75 c. il S'est traitté beaucoup d'affaires pour 9bre & xbre prochains à 22 - -- l'audevie 14 d. 5/6 - 15 - 50 c. Ici il S'est fait dans la Semaine quelque l'audevie à 13 d. & du 5/6. à 15 - il S'est faitt aussi quelques 3/6. livrables dans la Semaine prochaine & jusqu'à la fin du mois à 20 - 50 c. on aurait pris pour 9bre & xbre mais il n'y a pas eu de Vendeurs; 3/6. de Marc 17 - nous Sommes aujourd'huy dans la même position; Nos Vendanges Sont à peuprès terminées; nous aurons une récolte ordinaire & nos Vins Seront délicieux; Ce Serait bien l'année pour faire quelques provisions Voici une Circulaire à laquelle nous nous référons Nous Vous Saluons de Coeur Roüet & Ce [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviations '8bre', '9bre', and 'xbre' refer to October, November, and December respectively. The term '3/6' (trois-six) refers to a specific high-proof spirit. The abbreviation 'pces' stands for 'pièces' (barrels or casks). The abbreviation 'dispble' stands for 'disponible' (available). The term 'l'audevie' is a phonetic spelling of 'l'eau-de-vie' (brandy).

[[label: Printed trade circular enclosed with the letter]] LUNEL, premier Octobre 1827. M Des motifs de convenance engageant Notre Sieur SERVEL à se retirer des affaires, nous avons l'honneur de vous prévenir qu'à dater de ce jour, il cesse de faire partie de notre Maison. Il nous est sans doute pénible de nous séparer d'un beau-frère et d'un ami avec lequel nous travaillons depuis 25 ans ; mais en mettant un terme à nos liens sociaux, nous n'en restons pas moins unis par ceux d'une amitié inaltérable. La retraite de N|S.r SERVEL n'apporte aucun changement dans notre Maison, qui continuera le même genre d'opérations, et s'occupera, comme par le passé, de l'exécution des ordres que voudront bien nous confier nos amis pour l'achat des Vins, Eaux-de-vie, Esprits et de toutes les autres Productions du Languedoc ; nous réclamons la préférence des vôtres. Nos établissements de CETTE, de BÉZIERS et de LUNEL nous fournissent les moyens de les remplir de manière à vous les voir renouveler souvent. Nous vous prions d'agréer nos salutations amicales, ROÜET et COMP.e Notre Sieur SERVEL cesse de signer. Roüet & Ce T.S.V.P. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviation 'T.S.V.P.' stands for 'Tournez s'il vous plaît' (Please turn over).

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

[[label: Letter text]] Lunel 14 October 1827. Mr. Pernod fils, in Couvet. We confirm to you the letter that we had the pleasure of writing to you on the 7th of the current month. (It) announced to you the purchase, & the dispatch at the same time, of the 3 pieces of 3/6. that you had requested from us, & of which we remit to you the invoice, amounting to 1190. 70 francs of which it will be good that you have given us credit, value of the said day. We hope that this shipment will reach you in good condition, & that you will be satisfied with it. We have yet to announce to you a new drop in our spirituous liquors. We could not foresee it, just as it is impossible to foresee today how far it will go. What is certain is that if orders come to us, our prices could well recover. If you wished to forestall this movement, it would be fitting that you give us some orders, in order to profit from the period of decline. At the last market in Béziers the price of 3/6. available was fixed at 22. 75 c. there were about 60 pieces made; 22. 50 c. was given for delivery between now and the end of the month, & 150 to 200 pieces were traded deliverable in November & December next at 22. 25. & at 22. -- at Pézénas there was no price for 3/6. available deliverable at Cette, of which only 21. 50 c. was offered; a few pieces were made at this price, as well as at 21. 75 c. a lot of business was traded for November & December next at 22. -- brandy 14 d. 5/6. 15. 50 c. Here there was made during the week some brandy at 13 d. & some 5/6. at 15. -- there were also made some 3/6. deliverable in the coming week & until the end of the month at 20. 50 c. one would have taken for November & December but there were no sellers; 3/6. of Marc 17. -- we are today in the same position; Our harvests are almost finished; we will have an ordinary crop & our wines will be delicious; It would well be the year to make some provisions Here is a circular to which we refer ourselves We salute you from the heart Roüet & Ce [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviations '8bre', '9bre', and 'xbre' refer to October, November, and December respectively. The term '3/6' (trois-six) refers to a specific high-proof spirit. The abbreviation 'pces' stands for 'pièces' (barrels or casks). The abbreviation 'dispble' stands for 'disponible' (available). The term 'l'audevie' is a phonetic spelling of 'l'eau-de-vie' (brandy).

[[label: Printed trade circular enclosed with the letter]] LUNEL, first of October 1827. Sir, Motives of convenience engaging Our Mr. SERVEL to retire from business, we have the honor to inform you that as of this day, he ceases to be part of our House. It is undoubtedly painful for us to separate from a brother-in-law and a friend with whom we have worked for 25 years; but in putting an end to our social ties, we remain no less united by those of an unalterable friendship. The retirement of Our Mr. SERVEL brings no change to our House, which will continue the same kind of operations, and will occupy itself, as in the past, with the execution of the orders that our friends will kindly entrust to us for the purchase of Wines, Brandies, Spirits and all the other Productions of Languedoc; we claim the preference of yours. Our establishments in CETTE, BÉZIERS and LUNEL provide us with the means to fulfill them in such a way as to see you renew them often. We pray you to accept our friendly greetings, ROÜET and COMP.e Our Mr. SERVEL ceases to sign. Roüet & Ce P.T.O. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviation 'T.S.V.P.' stands for 'Tournez s'il vous plaît' (Please turn over).

Address, manuscript letter, printed circular, invoice total, market figures and three-page documentary structure were image-checked. Date evidence: The dateline gives Lunel, 14 8bre 1827; the historical abbreviation 8bre denotes October. Origin evidence: The manuscript dateline explicitly names Lunel. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod fils, merchant; textual addressee — Pernod fils.


Letter from Ed. Bovet & Lerch to Pernod fils concerning shipments and cases, July 15, 1828

Ed. Bovet & Lerch report on several numbered barrels and cases, explain the handling of a case released on Chatenay's instructions, record remittances, and arrange the recovery of cases containing absinthe and Cognac in Baden.

Absinthe
Cognac
Commercial correspondence
Shipments
Cases
Remittances
Pernod
Neuchâtel
Couvet
Baden

Absinthe

NRA-L-000101 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000101 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Ed. Bovet & Lerch to Pernod fils concerning shipments and cases, July 15, 1828.

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[[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Neuchatel le 15 Juillet 1828. Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet Nous avons devant nous vos cheres Lettres du 7, 9, & 15 Ct; suivant la premiere nous avons expédié à Mr Dachoff Medecin derriere la boucherie à Zurich PF No 2650, 1 Baril emballé Extrait dont veuillez vous faire reconnoitre à notre décharge. Disons En reponse à votre Seconde nous vous dirons que nous avons cru Suivre vos intentions en Suivant les ordres de Mr Gge Chatenay pour la Caisse PF No 2848. que nous avions retiré du Faucon & que nous lui avons delivré Sur Sa demande, n'ayant jamais recu d'avis de votre part qu'il ne voyageroit plus p[ou]r V[otre] compte & ne S'occuperoit plus de vos affaires, nous avions d'autant lieu de croire le contraire que nous Savions qu'il avoit refusé des offres de vos concurrents, parce- -qu'il S'attendoit à chaque instant a recevoir l'ordre de Se mettre en route. Nous avons cru retirer la ditte Caisse de chez Mr [..]kely freres où nous l'avions conduite mais il n'étoit plus tems, car on nous la demandée pour l'envoyer à Berlin. Suivant

[[label: Letter text - Page 2]] vos desirs nous gardons à votre disposition la Caisse No 2604. Pour terminer avec vos pratiques avec les- quelles vous n'êtes pas d'accord, il faut leur écrire pour tâcher de vous y mettre & leur annoncer la personne qui remplacera Mr Chatenay dans Ses voyages. p[ou]r vous, en leur défendant de rien lui payer Sous peine de payer deux fois C'est frs 39, 10 btz que Bickel de Zurich a payé p[ou]r V[otre] Compte Votre derniere nous remet f 14.-, fin Or, sur [J. G.?] Kott que nous Soignerons à votre crédit & f 24, 12. sur Rod Gatschet que nous ferons accepter pour vous la retourner ensuite. Nous écrirons demain à Mrs Simon Crous & Ce à Baden de faire reclamer PF No 2690, 1 Cse de 50 blles absinthe & cognac chez Dubold au Cerf à Baden 2691, 1 d[it]o de 30 - id chez Brunner au Café à id 2 Cs qu'ils devront garder à votre disposition, veuillez en prendre note.

[[label: Letter text - Page 3, including the closing and signature]] Agréez Monsieur nos civilités Ed. Bovet & Lerch

[[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Neuchatel the 15th of July 1828. Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet We have before us your dear letters of the 7th, 9th, & 15th of the current month; following the first we have dispatched to Mr. Dachoff, Doctor behind the butcher shop in Zurich PF No 2650, 1 packed barrel of Extract which please acknowledge to our discharge. Let us say In response to your second we will tell you that we believed we were following your intentions by following the orders of Mr. Gge Chatenay for the case PF No 2848. which we had withdrawn from the Faucon and which we delivered to him upon his request, having never received notice from you that he would no longer travel for your account and would no longer take care of your affairs, we had all the more reason to believe the contrary as we knew that he had refused offers from your competitors, because he was expecting at any moment to receive the order to set out on his way. We thought to withdraw the said case from Mr. [..]kely brothers where we had taken it but it was no longer time, for it was requested from us to send it to Berlin. Following

[[label: Letter text - Page 2]] your desires we are keeping at your disposal the case No 2604. To finish with your customers with whom you are not in agreement, you must write to them to try to come to an agreement and to announce to them the person who will replace Mr. Chatenay in his travels for you, forbidding them to pay him anything under penalty of paying twice It is frs 39, 10 btz that Bickel of Zurich has paid for your account Your last remits to us f 14.-, in fine gold, on [J. G.?] Kott which we will attend to for your credit & f 24, 12. on Rod Gatschet which we will have accepted to return to you afterwards. We will write tomorrow to Messrs. Simon Crous & Co in Baden to have reclaimed PF No 2690, 1 case of 50 bottles of absinthe & Cognac at Dubold at the Cerf in Baden PF No 2691, one ditto of 30 bottles at Brunner at the Café in id two cases which they will have to keep at your disposal, please take note of it.

[[label: Letter text - Page 3, including the closing and signature]] Accept Sir our civilities Ed. Bovet & Lerch

Four-page letter, address, five PF numbers, cases, bottle counts, remittances and signature were image-checked; two names retain bracketed uncertainty. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Neuchâtel, 15 July 1828. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Neuchâtel.


Letter from J. Babelay to Pernod fils concerning a departure and paid bills, August 4, 1828

J. Babelay tells Pernod fils that he had long ago forgiven his hurried departure, confirms that two bills on Jaquet & Carrier were paid, and asks that enclosures be delivered promptly.

Personal correspondence
Bills of exchange
Enclosures
Pernod
Geneva
Couvet

Personal correspondence
Financial correspondence

Absinthe

NRA-L-000102 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000102 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from J. Babelay to Pernod fils concerning a departure and paid bills, August 4, 1828.

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[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet Cton Neuchatel

[[label: Letter text]] Je reçois a l'instant, trés cher ami, Votre lettre de Pontarlier; il y a long tems que Je vous ai pardonné de V/ fuite précipitée. Vos deux Effets sur Jaquet & Carrier ont été payés. Obligez moi de faire remettre les incluses le plutot possible. Votre allié & Confidé J Babelay 4 Aout 1828.

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Pernod Jr. in Couvet Canton of Neuchâtel

[[label: Letter text]] I receive at this instant, very dear friend, your letter from Pontarlier; I forgave you long ago for your hasty departure. Your two bills on Jaquet & Carrier have been paid. Oblige me by having the enclosed delivered as soon as possible. Your ally & confidant J Babelay 4 August 1828.

Letter, address and two alternate captures were image-checked; the smudged circular postal mark remains unidentified. Date evidence: The signed letter explicitly gives 4 August 1828; the docket identifies Geneva. Origin evidence: The letter itself gives the date but not the place; the contemporary docket identifies Geneva.


Letter from Ed. Bovet & Lerch to Pernod fils concerning packages, barrels and remittances, April 15, 1828

Ed. Bovet & Lerch acknowledge eight packages and two barrels, discuss an unpaid draft and a discount, and list numerous remittances totalling 1,007.11.6 before returning a disputed bill.

Commercial correspondence
Packages
Barrels
Remittances
Bills of exchange
Pernod
Neuchâtel
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000103 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000103 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Ed. Bovet & Lerch to Pernod fils concerning packages, barrels and remittances, April 15, 1828.

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[[label: Address panel]] NEUCHATEL Monsieur Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet

[[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Neuchatel le 15 Avril 1828. Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet. Nous avons bien reçu vos honorées lettres 8 & 9 Cour[an]t dont la première nous annonce 8 Colis qui ont été reexpédiés à leurs destinations. Il est très bien que vous nous ayez déchargé de votre traite impayée sur Jaggy à Arbourg. Puisque vous consentez à accorder le rabais que Gamper réclame pour acquitter la sienne, nous autorisons notre correspondant d'en recevoir le montant par f 462.6 aulieu de f 464.16 dont elle est stipulée Les deux Barils que nous avise la seconde, ont aussi été réexpédiés à leurs adresses respectives. Vous nous remettez f 41 " 12 " " au 15 May sur Schiep aub[ergist]e à Hérisau 30 " 12 " " au 24 dit sur Vve Rosmann à Zurich 34 " 18 " " au dit . sur Nicolas Lang à Berne 23 " 3 " " au 15 Juin sur J Kauffmann à Baden 62 " 15 " 6 au dit . . sur Landolt confiseur à Arau 49 " 4 " " au dit . . sur Bruner cafetier à Baden 65 " 10 " " au dit . . sur Marty à la x blanche à Bellerive 73 " 10 " " au dit . . sur Nuscheler aub[ergist]e du Sapan à Zurich 83 " " " " au dit . . sur Diebold aub[ergist]e du Cerf à Baden 61 " 6 " " au dit . . sur Schertz à Chemin Croix près Arbourg f 525 " 10 " 6

[[label: Letter text - Page 2]] f 525 " 10 " 6 41 " 16 " " au 15 Juin sur J[ea]n Süsard à la x blanche à Bienne. 31 " 8 " " au dit " Guder à Salberswyll. 49 " 4 " " au dit " Duttly au Café du Couvent à St Gall. 21 " " " " au 20 dit " Zimmermann à Salkringen. 52 " " " " au dit " Barzell brasseur à Constance. 48 " 15 " " au dit " Næff au Cheval blanc à St Gall. 62 " " " " au dit " Grether à l'Aigle à Lucerne. 34 " 6 " " au dit " Huber Cafetier à St Gall 48 " 16 " " au 25 dit " Brandenberg à Berne 29 " 12 " " au dit " Rouff au Singe à ur 24 " 16 " " au dit " Altmuller à Gumlingen 38 " 8 " " au dit " Aebli Marchand de vins à Berne f 1007 " 11 " 6 ensemble, dont nous soignerons le nécessaire à votre crédit Cijoint nous vous retournons encore votre Remise de f 39 " 8 " " sur Triebly abbaye des Batteurs à Berne qui ne veut la payer que sous déduction de 6 à 7 francs qu'il dit avoir payés pour voiture & droits d'entrée à la M[archandi]se qui en fait l'objet, laquelle aurait dû lui parvenir franco de voiture & de frais, conséquemment veuillez nous en décharger, S.V.P. Continuellement dévoués à vos ordres nous vous Saluons, Monsieur, bien amicalement. Ed: Bovet & Lerch

[[label: Address panel]] NEUCHATEL Mister Mister Pernod son in Couvet

[[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Neuchatel April 15, 1828. Mister Pernod son in Couvet. We have well received your honored letters of the 8th & 9th instant, the first of which announces to us 8 packages which have been forwarded to their destinations. It is very good that you have discharged us from your unpaid draft on Jaggy in Aarburg. Since you consent to grant the discount that Gamper claims to settle his, we authorize our correspondent to receive the amount of it for f 462.6 instead of f 464.16 for which it is stipulated. The two barrels that the second advises us of, have also been forwarded to their respective addresses. You remit to us f 41 " 12 " " on May 15 on Schiep innkeeper in Herisau 30 " 12 " " on the 24th ditto on Widow Rosmann in Zurich 34 " 18 " " on the ditto . on Nicolas Lang in Bern 23 " 3 " " on June 15 on J Kauffmann in Baden 62 " 15 " 6 on the ditto . . on Landolt confectioner in Aarau 49 " 4 " " on the ditto . . on Bruner coffeehouse keeper in Baden 65 " 10 " " on the ditto . . on Marty at the white cross in Bellerive 73 " 10 " " on the ditto . . on Nuscheler innkeeper of the Sapan in Zurich 83 " " " " on the ditto . . on Diebold innkeeper of the Stag in Baden 61 " 6 " " on the ditto . . on Schertz in Chemin Croix near Aarburg f 525 " 10 " 6

[[label: Letter text - Page 2]] f 525 " 10 " 6 41 " 16 " " on June 15 on Jn Süsard at the white cross in Biel. 31 " 8 " " on the ditto " Guder in Salberswyll. 49 " 4 " " on the ditto " Duttly at the Convent Cafe in St. Gallen. 21 " " " " on the 20th ditto " Zimmermann in Salkringen. 52 " " " " on the ditto " Barzell brewer in Constance. 48 " 15 " " on the ditto " Næff at the White Horse in St. Gallen. 62 " " " " on the ditto " Grether at the Eagle in Lucerne. 34 " 6 " " on the ditto " Huber Coffeehouse keeper in St. Gallen 48 " 16 " " on the 25th ditto " Brandenberg in Bern 29 " 12 " " on the ditto " Rouff at the Monkey in ur 24 " 16 " " on the ditto " Altmuller in Gumlingen 38 " 8 " " on the ditto " Aebli Wine merchant in Bern f 1007 " 11 " 6 together, of which we will take care of the necessary to your credit Enclosed we return to you again your Remittance of f 39 " 8 " " on Triebly abbey of the Beaters in Bern who does not want to pay it except under deduction of 6 to 7 francs that he says to have paid for carriage & entry duties on the Merchandise which is the object of it, which should have reached him free of carriage & expenses, consequently please discharge us from it, please. Continually devoted to your orders we greet you, Mister, very amicably. Ed: Bovet & Lerch

Three-page letter, address, eight packages, two barrels, remittance ledger, disputed bill, total and Ed. Bovet & Lerch signature were image-checked; the duplicated carry-forward total was removed from the continuous translation. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Neuchâtel, 15 April 1828. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Neuchâtel.


Letter from Bille Frères to Pernod fils requesting prices for absinthe extract, September 16, 1828

Bille Frères report an enquiry from a Hamburg house for 300 bottles of superior-quality absinthe extract and ask Pernod fils for his best prices for that quantity.

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Couvet, Switzerland

Absinthe
Absinthe extract
Commercial correspondence
Price enquiry
Pernod
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Hamburg
Couvet

Absinthe

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NRA-L-000104 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Bille Frères to Pernod fils requesting prices for absinthe extract, September 16, 1828.

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[[label: Address panel]] [Address panel] Monsieur Pernod Fils a Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Chaux defonds le 16 Septembre 1828 Monsieur Pernod Fils a Couvet Nous avons une demande d'une maison de hamburg de 300 bouteilles extrait d'absynthe qualité supérieure comme celle que nous recumes dans le tems de Monsr. Borel Per[ret?] de v/v lorsque vous etiez attaché a cette maison. Veuillez en reponse nous faire connaitre vos prix les plus justes pour une pareille quantité & recevoir Monsieur nos salutations cordiales Bille Freres

[[label: Address panel]] [Address panel] Mr. Pernod Fils at Couvet

[[label: Letter text]] Chaux-de-Fonds, September 16, 1828 Mr. Pernod Fils at Couvet We have a request from a house in Hamburg for 300 bottles of superior quality absinthe extract like the one we received in the past from Mr. Borel Per[ret?] of your town when you were attached to that house. Please, in your reply, let us know your fairest prices for such a quantity and receive, Sir, our cordial greetings. Bille Brothers

Letter, address, Hamburg enquiry, quantity and absinthe-extract description were image-checked; the distinct historical reference remains cautiously transcribed as Borel Per[ret?]. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives La Chaux-de-Fonds, 16 September 1828. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names La Chaux-de-Fonds.


Letter from Christ Brügger to Pernod fils concerning bills, barrels and liqueur prices, August 3, 1828

Christ Brügger acknowledges four bills, reports undelivered barrels and a case, relays customer responses to bottles of liqueur and its price and quality, and warns that prices are falling.

Commercial correspondence
Liqueur
Market prices
Bills of exchange
Barrels
Pernod
Bern
Couvet

Absinthe

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Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000105 image 1 showing address panel and postal evidence for letter from Christ Brügger to Pernod fils concerning bills, barrels and liqueur prices, August 3, 1828.

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Letter text - Page 2.

NRA-L-000105 image 3 showing letter text page 2 for letter from Christ Brügger to Pernod fils concerning bills, barrels and liqueur prices, August 3, 1828.

[[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Berne le 3 aout 1828. Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet J'ai bien recu les 4 Effets avec votre Letre de 15 Juillet, j'ai demander Mr Eller. & Haufman pour me Envoyer les 2 barils & la caise Mais je nes ai pas encore recu, — Monsr Zimmerman a Valkringen a Payer les f 21. Monsr Aeby voiturier me dit qu'il arder comender 12 boutailles Mais les autre il ne veut pas les garder puisqu'il sont trop cher, je lui ai ofrit s'il veut les prendre pour 15. bz tout ensemble je tacheai pour arrenge avec vous, Mais il ne veut que les 12 bts. — Monsr Rouff au Singe me dit qu'il arder vous parler à Neuchatel, "S'il faut Envoyer l'effet" Monsr Lang dit que le liqueur n'est pas come l'éjantil & que le pris est trop haut pour ce qualitait, il ma ofrit 17 pour la boutaille, autremant ont paurai les retirei, S'il vous vouler le touber pour ce pris il veut payer toutesuite, — Monsieur S'il vous pouves Metre vos pris plus bas Je croi que vous faire plus d'affaire à Notre ville car tout les pris vienent touber Monsieur

[[label: Letter text - Page 2]] Monsieur En attendent vos ordre — J'ai l'honeur de vous Salluer Tres amicalement Christ Brügger Veullie Metre L'inclu à son adesse.

[[label: Address panel]] [Address panel] Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet

[[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Bern, 3 August 1828. Mr Pernod fils in Couvet, I have received the four bills with your letter of 15 July. I asked Mr Eller and Haufman to send me the two barrels and the case, but I have not yet received them. Mr Zimmerman at Walkringen is to pay the 21 francs. Mr Aeby, the carrier, tells me that he has ordered 12 bottles, but he does not want to keep the others because they are too expensive. I offered that, if he would take them at 15 batz altogether, I would try to arrange it with you, but he wants only the 12 bottles. Mr Rouff at the Monkey tells me that he will speak with you at Neuchâtel about whether the bill must be sent. Mr Lang says that the liqueur is not like the sample and that the price is too high for this quality. He offered me 17 per bottle; otherwise they could be taken back. If you wish to reduce it to that price, he will pay immediately. Sir, if you can lower your prices, I believe you will do more business in our town, because all prices are falling. Sir,

[[label: Letter text - Page 2]] Sir While waiting for your orders — I have the honor to greet you very amicably Christ Brügger Please put the enclosure to its address.

Two-page letter, address, amounts, names, customer responses, bottle count and falling-price warning were image-checked. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly gives Bern, 3 August 1828. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly names Bern.


Letter from Gius. Pini qm Antonio to Pernod fils concerning an initial absinthe order, April 19, 1863

Gius. Pini qm Antonio thanks Pernod fils for a price quotation and places an initial order for two double-casked consignments of absinthe, each containing 150 to 200 litres, with payment by a bill payable in Paris after receipt.

Absinthe
Commercial correspondence
Orders
Casks
Bills of exchange
Pernod
Livorno
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000106 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000106 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Pernod fils in Pontarlier with circular postal marks, manuscript routing notes, a seal remnant and a central paper loss.

NRA-L-000106 - Image 2: Letter text, company stamp and signature

Letter text, company stamp and signature.

NRA-L-000106 image 2 showing a French manuscript commercial letter dated at Livorno with the Gius. Pini qm Antonio company stamp, postal marking, signature and paper losses.

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

[[label: Letter text, company stamp and signature]] GIUS. PINI Qm ANTONIO COMMISSIONARIO LIVORNO Mr. Pernod fils Pontarlier Livourne 19. Avril 1863. J'ai reçu avec satisfaction v/ honorée du 16. court. et je vous remercie bien de m'avoir marqué les prix de v/ Absinthes, dont je veux bien faire un petit essai pour ouvrir correspondance avec v/ honorable maison à intérêt réciproque. Depuis 30. ans que je suis au commerce je fais mes opérations par comptant, pour ne pas y plus penser, et parce que mon premier intérêt c'est l'escompte qu'on me doit. Ainsi je pratique avec tous indistinctement, et fais le même dans les commissions qui me sont données. Cela pour votre règle. Désirant connaître la qualité de v/ Absinthe, je v/ autorise d'envoyer pour mon compte et péril, par le moyen que vous croirez le plus prompt et utile pour moi, N.o 2. fûts d'Absinthe de 150. à 200. litres chacun, en double fût. Je vous ferais le remboursement avec papier sur Paris aussitôt reçue la march.se, et comme je marquerai le jour de l'expédition, au lieu du 3. % d'escompte, je serai à vous défalquer les jours qui seront nécessaires pour vous faire parvenir le remboursement. J'espère que la qualité sera bonne et que m'animera à plus fortes com- missions, que je m'empresserai à vous faire; et maintenant, avec le désir de vous lire, je vous fais mes salutations distinctes. Gius Pini qm Antonio

[[label: Letter text, company stamp and signature]] GIUS. PINI Qm ANTONIO COMMISSION AGENT LIVORNO Mr. Pernod fils Pontarlier Livorno, 19 April 1863. I was pleased to receive your honoured letter of the 16th instant, and I thank you very much for quoting the prices of your absinthes. I would like to make a small trial order in order to establish business relations with your respected house for our mutual benefit. During the thirty years that I have been in business, I have conducted my transactions for cash, so that I need give them no further thought and because the discount due to me is my first consideration. I follow this practice with everyone without distinction, and do the same for the commissions entrusted to me. This is for your guidance. Wishing to ascertain the quality of your absinthe, I authorize you to send, for my account and at my risk, by whatever means you consider fastest and most advantageous for me, two casks of absinthe containing 150 to 200 litres each, in double casks. I shall reimburse you with a bill payable in Paris as soon as the merchandise is received; and since I shall record the date of dispatch, instead of the three-per-cent discount I shall deduct the number of days required for the reimbursement to reach you. I hope the quality will be good and will encourage me to place larger orders, which I shall hasten to send you. For now, hoping to hear from you, I offer you my distinguished salutations. Gius. Pini qm Antonio

Letter, address panel, Livorno letterhead and postal evidence, two-cask order, payment terms and signature were image-checked. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Livorno, 19 April 1863. Origin evidence: The dateline and printed letterhead identify Livorno.


Letter from L. F. Lambelet to Pernod fils acknowledging six drafts, January 30, 1861

L. F. Lambelet acknowledges six drafts totalling 812 francs from Pernod fils, records a net value of 807.95 francs at 99.5 per cent, and gives a value date of 24 February.

Verrières, Switzerland
Couvet, Switzerland

Commercial correspondence
Bills of exchange
Remittances
Pernod
L. F. Lambelet
Verrières
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000107 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000107 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Pernod fils in Couvet with a circular postal mark, red rate notation, docketing, a seal remnant and a paper loss.

NRA-L-000107 - Image 2: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000107 image 2 showing a short French commercial letter dated at Verrieres with figures, a closing signature, a postal mark and a seal-area paper loss.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils Couvet [flourish]

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Verrières le 30 Janvier 1861. Monsieur Pernod fils à Couvet Votre honorée lettre de ce jour m'apporte / 812. six traites dont je vous reconnais f 812. à 99 1/2 % val 807.95 au 24 février, vous présentant, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations ppr L. F. Lambelet [signature]

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Pernod fils Couvet [flourish]

[[label: Letter text and signature]] Verrières, 30 January 1861. Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet Your honoured letter of today brings me six drafts totalling 812 francs, which I acknowledge at 99 1/2 per cent, giving a net value of 807.95 francs for 24 February. Please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. pp L. F. Lambelet [signature]

Letter, address panel, six drafts, monetary values and the L. F. Lambelet attribution were checked against the full-page image and related letters in the same hand. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Verrières, 30 January 1861. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline and postal cancellation identify Verrières.


Letter from L. F. Lambelet to Pernod fils concerning eight drafts and an unreturned absinthe case, January 26, 1861

L. F. Lambelet acknowledges eight drafts totalling 1,255.90 francs, records a net value of 1,249.60 francs after a half-per-cent deduction, and reports that 25.50 francs remain outstanding for absinthe case no. 28093, which was not delivered at Heitersheim.

Absinthe
Commercial correspondence
Bills of exchange
Remittances
Shipping claims
Pernod
L. F. Lambelet
Verrières
Couvet
Heitersheim
Neuchâtel

Absinthe

NRA-L-000108 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000108 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Pernod fils in Couvet with a circular postal mark, red rate notation, docketing, a wax-seal remnant and a paper loss.

NRA-L-000108 - Image 2: Letter text, calculations and signature

Letter text, calculations and signature.

NRA-L-000108 image 2 showing a French commercial letter dated at Verrieres with underlined figures, calculations, a signature, a postal mark and a seal-area paper loss.

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

[[label: Letter text, calculations and signature]] Verrières le 26 Janvier 1861. Monsieur Pernod fils : Couvet Votre honorée lettre de ce jour me couvre f 1255.90 huit traites dont je vous reconnais Bon : 1/2 % tc en f 1249.60 v/ 21 février. Il y a toujours en suspens entre nous f 25.50 montant d'une caisse absynthe n° 28093 non rendue : Heitersheim. Ma maison de Neuchâtel a fait déjà maintes réclama =tions à cet égard sans avoir pu encore obtenir satisfaction ; je lui rappelle ce litige, dont vous verrez j'espère bientôt la solution. Recevez, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations pp L f Lambelet [?]

[[label: Address panel]] Mr. Pernod fils Couvet

[[label: Letter text, calculations and signature]] Verrières, 26 January 1861. Mr. Pernod fils in Couvet Your honoured letter of today covers me for 1,255.90 francs in eight drafts, which I acknowledge, less 1/2 per cent, at a net value of 1,249.60 francs for 21 February. There is still outstanding between us the sum of 25.50 francs for a case of absinthe, no. 28093, which was not delivered at Heitersheim. My house in Neuchâtel has already made repeated claims in this matter without yet obtaining satisfaction. I am reminding it of this dispute, which I hope you will soon see resolved. Please accept, Sir, my sincere greetings. pp L. F. Lambelet [illegible signature]

Letter, address panel, eight drafts, monetary values, absinthe case no. 28093 and the L. F. Lambelet attribution were image-checked. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Verrières, 26 January 1861. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline and postal cancellation identify Verrières.