Invoice from Pernod Fils to Chateauneuf for five consignments of absinthe, July 31, 1886

Pernod Fils invoices Chateauneuf for five consignments of absinthe—one case, one cask and three demijohns—sent by slow freight to recipients in Saint-Étienne, Montbrison and Saint-Chamond, for a net total of 196.25 francs due in August and October 1886.

Absinthe
Invoices
Casks
Cases
Demijohns
Cafés
Rail freight
Commissions
Payment terms
Pernod Fils
Chateauneuf
L. Fauveau
Chatain
Guillaume
Pontarlier
Dijon
Saint-Étienne
Montbrison
Saint-Chamond

Absinthe

NRA-L-000140 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000140 image 1 showing a folded address panel to a Dijon firm with a postage stamp, Pontarlier and Dijon postal marks, business handstamp, receiver docketing, folds and a red seal remnant.

NRA-L-000140 - Image 2: Pernod fils invoice, letter text and signature

NRA-L-000140 image 2 showing a printed Pernod fils invoice and accompanying handwritten letter to Dijon, with itemized products and prices, signature, folds and binding holes along the left edge.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Chateauneuf 7 & 9 Rue Audra Dijon

[[label: Documentary page 2]] La Marchandise voyage aux risques et périls du destinataire et pour les Expéditions outre mer l'assurance n'a lieu que sur son ordre exprès. Pontarlier (Doubs), le 31 Juillet 1886 Monsieur Chateauneuf 263 Dijon, doit à PERNOD FILS Expédié aux adresses ci-dessous, par petite vitesse, les marchandises suivantes payables dans Pontarlier, mes traites ne faisant pas dérogation au mode de paiement, avec suite de frais : 1 caisse, 1 fût et 3 bonbonnes. Sans responsabilité pour les bonbonnes. 565 B 26 } 566 " 25 } 51 lit. L. Fauveau, au buffet à St-Étienne ........ f 89,25 Acquit, timbre et sortie ..................................... f 0,70 f 89,95 Escompte 3 % et commission 5 % ............................... f 7,20 Valeur 31 Août ............................................... f 82,75 3 acquits, timbres et sorties ................................ f 2,10 431 B 14 Chatain, café à Montbrison, à f 1,75 ................ f 24,50 506 C 10 / 10 1/2 Guillaume, café à St-Chamond ............... f 20,00 / 11,50 585 f 35 [Fauve/Mauve], café Cours St-André à St-Étienne, à f 1,75 ...................................................... f 61,25 f 119,35 Commission 5 % sur f 117,25 .................................. f 5,85 Valeur 31 Octobre ............................................ f 113,50 Monsieur, D'après la demande que vous avez bien voulu me faire, j'ai l'avantage de vous remettre ci-dessus facture à cinq colis absinthe, montant à f 196,25, dont veuillez me reconnaître valeur 31 Août et 31 Octobre contre vos remises, comme d'habitude. Je me recommande à la continuation de vos ordres et vous présente, Monsieur, mes salutations empressées. P. pon PERNOD FILS Albert Bivel Savary

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Chateauneuf 7 and 9 Rue Audra Dijon

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Merchandise travels at the consignee's risk, and insurance for overseas shipments is arranged only on the consignee's express instructions. Pontarlier (Doubs), 31 July 1886 Mr Chateauneuf of Dijon owes PERNOD FILS: The following goods were sent by slow freight to the addresses listed below, payable in Pontarlier; my drafts shall not alter the method of payment, and expenses shall follow: one case, one cask and three demijohns. No liability is accepted for the demijohns. Marks 565 B and 566, 51 litres for L. Fauveau at the buffet in Saint-Étienne: 89.25 francs; acquit, stamp and excise clearance: 0.70; total 89.95; discount 3 per cent and commission 5 per cent: 7.20; net value due August 31: 82.75 francs. Three acquits, stamps and excise clearances: 2.10 francs. Mark 431 B, 14 litres for Chatain's café in Montbrison: 24.50. Mark 506 C for Guillaume's café in Saint-Chamond: entries of 20.00 and 11.50. Mark 585, 35 litres for [Fauve/Mauve]'s café on Cours Saint-André in Saint-Étienne: 61.25. Total with charges: 119.35; commission of 5 per cent on 117.25: 5.85; net value due October 31: 113.50 francs. Sir, In accordance with the request you were kind enough to make, I have the pleasure of sending you above the invoice for five packages of absinthe, amounting to 196.25 francs. Please credit me with that sum, value August 31 and October 31, against your remittances as usual. I commend myself to the continuation of your orders and offer you, Sir, my earnest greetings. per procuration, PERNOD FILS Albert Bivel Savary

The address panel and Pernod fils invoice for five consignments of absinthe, their destinations, quantities, 196.25-franc total, signature and postal evidence were checked against both complete images. Date evidence: The invoice, Pernod Fils handstamp and Pontarlier dispatch cancellation all state 31 July 1886. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline, company handstamp and dispatch cancellation identify Pontarlier.


Letter from Felix Barrelet to Andrieu Cadet ordering two bales of first-choice anise, October 11, 1835

Felix Barrelet asks Andrieu Cadet for a trial order of two bales of first-choice anise priced at 29 to 30 francs, requests prompt shipment to Pontarlier either to his address or to the commission agents Rosselet frères.

Anise
Absinthe ingredients
Raw materials
Orders
Commission agents
Felix Barrelet
Andrieu Cadet
Rosselet frères
Môtiers
Albi
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000141 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000141 image 1 showing a folded address panel to a recipient in Albi, with postal marks, manuscript calculations, receiver docketing, folds and a red seal remnant.

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NRA-L-000141 - Image 2: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000141 image 2 showing a handwritten commercial letter to a recipient in Albi, with dated heading, monetary amount, signature and folds.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Andrieu Cadet à Alby Tarn

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Motiers Travers, 11 8bre 1835 Monsieur Andrieu Cadet à Alby En réponse à votre honorée lettre du 4 court, je vous demanderai pour un essai 2 balles anis 1er choix dans le prix de 29 à 30 f. J'aimerais que vous m'en fissiez l'envoi à Pontarlier à mon adresse ou celle de Mrs Rosselet frères, commissionnaires. Dans cette attente j'ai l'honneur de vous saluer bien sincèrement. Felix Barrelet Veuillez un peu presser l'expéd.n, S.V.P.

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Andrieu Cadet Albi Tarn

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Motiers Travers, 11 October 1835 Mr Andrieu Cadet, Albi In reply to your esteemed letter of the 4th instant, I should like to order, by way of a trial, two bales of first-choice anise at a price of 29 to 30 francs. I should like you to send them to Pontarlier, either to my address or to that of Messrs Rosselet frères, commission agents. Awaiting this, I have the honour to greet you very sincerely. Felix Barrelet Please expedite the shipment a little, if you please.

The address panel, Môtiers dateline, trial order for two bales of first-choice anise, forwarding instructions, signature and postal evidence were checked against both complete images. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Motiers Travers, 11 October 1835. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline identifies Motiers Travers, now Môtiers in Val-de-Travers.

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Envelope from Pernod Fils to Paul Guillemot at the Dijon station buffet, September 27, 1865

Postal cover sent by Pernod Fils to Paul Guillemot at the buffet of Dijon railway station. No enclosed letter survives in this item; the reverse preserves a wax-seal remnant and bleed-through.

Pernod Fils
Postal history
Envelopes
Railway station buffets
Paul Guillemot
Pontarlier
Dijon

Absinthe

NRA-L-000142 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000142 image 1 showing a folded address panel to Paul Guillaume at the railway-station buffet in Dijon, with a postage stamp, Pernod fils handstamp, postal marks, seal remnant, folds and ragged lower corners.

NRA-L-000142 - Image 2: Reverse with postal evidence and seal remnant

Reverse with postal evidence and seal remnant.

NRA-L-000142 image 2 showing the pale reverse of the folded wrapper with postal impressions, faint manuscript docketing, a seal remnant, folds, an interior paper loss and ragged lower corners.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Paul Guillemot au buffet de la gare Dijon

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Paul Guillemot at the railway-station buffet Dijon

Both sides of the Pernod fils addressed cover, Paul Guillemot addressee, Dijon station-buffet destination, dispatch and arrival marks, seal remnants, folds and physical losses were image-checked. No enclosed letter survives in this item. Date evidence: The Pontarlier dispatch cancellation is dated 27 September 1865 and the Dijon arrival cancellation is dated 28 September 1865. Origin evidence: The Pernod Fils Couvet–Pontarlier handstamp and Pontarlier dispatch cancellation identify the origin.


Letter from C. Regnauld to Noilly Prat & Cie offering 2,500 kilograms of grand wormwood, January 31, 1873

C. Regnauld informs Noilly Prat & Cie that he has been offered approximately 2,500 kilograms of high-quality grande absinthe—grand wormwood—from Pontarlier at 20 francs per 100 kilograms, plus packaging, and asks whether they wish to buy it.

Grand wormwood
Absinthe ingredients
Raw materials
Offers
Prices
C. Regnauld
Noilly Prat & Cie
Pontarlier
Marseille

Absinthe

NRA-L-000143 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000143 image 1 showing a folded address panel to Boilly Prat and Company in Marseille, with three postage stamps, several postal marks, receiver docketing, folds and a large physical loss at the left edge.

NRA-L-000143 - Image 2: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000143 image 2 showing a handwritten commercial letter from Pontarlier to Boilly Prat and Company, with dated heading, absinthe shipment details, signature, folds and an upper-edge paper loss.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Noilly Prat & Cie, Marseille

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Pontarlier, le 31 Janvier 1873 Messieurs Noilly Prat & Cie Marseille J'ai bien reçu, Messieurs, votre honorée lettre du 10 Décembre der, dont le contenu n'exige pas de réplique. On m'offre environ 2500 kilos grande absinthe de Pontarlier à 20 fcs % kos, belle marchandise, emballage en plus 2,50 l'un. Veuillez bien me dire, S.V.P., si vous en seriez preneurs, vu le bas prix que j'ai cru devoir vous communiquer. Agréez, Messieurs, mes dévouées civilités. C. Regnauld

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie, Marseille

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Pontarlier, 31 January 1873 Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie Marseille Gentlemen, I have duly received your esteemed letter of December 10 last, the contents of which require no reply. I am being offered approximately 2,500 kilograms of grande absinthe from Pontarlier—that is, grand wormwood—at 20 francs per 100 kilograms. It is fine merchandise; packaging costs an additional 2.50 francs per package. Please let me know whether you would take it, in view of the low price that I thought I should bring to your attention. Please accept, Gentlemen, my devoted compliments. C. Regnauld

The address panel, Pontarlier dateline, offer of approximately 2,500 kilograms of grand wormwood, price and packaging terms, signature and postal evidence were checked against both complete images. Date evidence: The documentary dateline and Pontarlier dispatch cancellation state 31 January 1873. Origin evidence: The dateline and dispatch cancellation identify Pontarlier.


Letter from Chs. Jullien & Michaud to Nicolas Durand requesting replies to earlier correspondence, November 27, 1843

The Pontarlier absinthe-extract manufacturers Chs. Jullien & Michaud press Nicolas Durand for a reply to their letter of November 9 and ask him to remind his brother-in-law Eugène Jaquot to answer their separate letter.

Absinthe manufacturers
Commercial correspondence
Kirsch
Chs. Jullien & Michaud
Nicolas Durand
Eugène Jaquot
Pontarlier
Montenois

Absinthe

NRA-L-000144 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000144 image 1 showing a folded address panel to Nicolas Duval, with postal marks, business handstamps, receiver docketing, folds, seal evidence and several interior paper losses.

NRA-L-000144 - Image 2: Letter text on absinthe-factory letterhead and signature

Letter text on absinthe-factory letterhead and signature.

NRA-L-000144 image 2 showing a handwritten letter on printed absinthe-extract factory letterhead from Pontarlier, with signature, folds and physical losses along the left edge and within the sheet.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Nicolas Durand, md Montenois près l'Isle s/ le Doubs

[[label: Documentary page 2]] FABRIQUE D'EXTRAIT D'ABSINTHE, À PONTARLIER, (Doubs) et Entrepôt de KIRSCHS. Pontarlier, le 27 9bre 1843 Chs. Jullien & Michaud À Monsieur Nicolas Durand à Montenois Nous vous confirmons, Monsieur, notre lettre du 9 du courant, à laquelle nous sommes surpris que vous n'ayez pas répondu. M. Eugène Jaquot de Gran[…]ourg, votre beau-frère, à qui nous avions écrit le même jour qu'à vous, n'a pas daigné, non plus, nous répondre ; si vous avez occasion de le voir, veuillez lui dire de le faire. Quant à vous, nous espérons que par le retour du courrier vous satisferez à nos lettres. Recevez, Monsieur, nos bien sincères salutations. Chs. Jullien & Michaud

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Nicolas Durand, merchant Montenois near L'Isle-sur-le-Doubs

[[label: Documentary page 2]] FACTORY OF ABSINTHE EXTRACT AT PONTARLIER (Doubs), AND KIRSCH WAREHOUSE Pontarlier, 27 November 1843 Chs. Jullien & Michaud To Mr Nicolas Durand at Montenois Sir, we confirm our letter of the 9th instant, to which we are surprised that you have not replied. Mr Eugène Jaquot of Gran[…]ourg, your brother-in-law, to whom we wrote on the same day as we wrote to you, has likewise not deigned to reply. If you have occasion to see him, please tell him to do so. As for you, we hope that you will answer our letters by return mail. Please accept, Sir, our very sincere greetings. Chs. Jullien & Michaud

The address panel, Pontarlier absinthe-factory letterhead, requests for replies from Nicolas Durand and Eugène Jaquot, signature, postal evidence and the physical text loss were checked against both images. Date evidence: The documentary dateline states Pontarlier, 27 November 1843; the dispatch cancellation is dated November 28. Origin evidence: The absinthe-factory letterhead, dateline, commercial handstamp and dispatch cancellation identify Pontarlier.


Fragmentary letter from Pernod Fils to J. Turnbeuf & Neveu ordering demijohns, July 29, 1864

Surviving fragment of a Pernod Fils letter to the Jura glassmaking firm J. Turnbeuf & Neveu ordering ten strong demijohns and ten further demijohns of a specified capacity. The right-hand portion of the sheet is physically absent, so the remaining commercial clauses are transcribed only as fragments.

Pernod Fils
Glass manufacture
Demijohns
Orders
J. Turnbeuf & Neveu
Pontarlier
Dole
Jura

Absinthe

NRA-L-000145 - Image 1: Fragmentary address panel and postal evidence

Fragmentary address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000145 image 1 showing a surviving horizontal fragment of a folded address panel, with a postage stamp, Pernod fils handstamp, Pontarlier and Dijon postal marks, manuscript docketing and a ragged lower-right edge.

NRA-L-000145 - Image 2: Fragmentary Pernod fils letter text

Fragmentary Pernod fils letter text.

NRA-L-000145 image 2 showing a narrow surviving fragment of a Pernod fils letterhead and handwritten letter, with postal impressions, a red seal remnant, folds and an irregular missing right edge.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs J. Turnbeuf & Neveu

[[label: Documentary page 2]] PERNOD FILS PONTARLIER (Doubs) Messieurs […], Votre lettre […] parvenue, elle me […] du 23 & m'annonce […] comptez mettre dan[…] Je suis suffisamm[…] attendre la reprise d[…] vous prie de m'envo[…] 10 bombonnes forte[…] 10 dites de 30 v 4[…] En attendant […] présente, Messieurs, […] [[notes]] Editorial notes: The right side of the page has been torn or cut off, resulting in fragmentary text.

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs J. Turnbeuf & Neveu

[[label: Documentary page 2]] PERNOD FILS PONTARLIER (Doubs) Gentlemen […], Your letter […] having arrived, it […] of the 23rd and informs me […] intend to put in […] I am sufficiently […] wait for the resumption of […] I ask you to send me […] 10 strong demijohns […] 10 ditto of 30 v 4 […] Meanwhile […] I offer you, Gentlemen, […] [[notes]] Editorial notes: The right side of the page has been torn or cut off, resulting in fragmentary text.

The surviving address panel and physically incomplete Pernod fils order for demijohns, recipient identity, postal evidence and all legible fragments were checked against both complete images. Missing paper was not reconstructed. Date evidence: The Pontarlier dispatch cancellation and contemporary docketing date the item to 29 July 1864; the Dole arrival cancellation is dated July 30. Origin evidence: The Pernod Fils letterhead and handstamp and the Pontarlier dispatch cancellation identify Pontarlier.


Letter and invoice from C. Regnauld to Noilly Prat & Cie for hyssop and wormwood from Pontarlier, October 29, 1864

C. Regnauld documents a shipment to Noilly Prat & Cie of four bales of hyssop and two bales of petite absinthe from Pontarlier, invoices 578.40 francs, sends a hyssop sample, offers further lots of hyssop, grand wormwood and petite absinthe, and discusses mixed-origin herbs and speculation over spring scarcity.

Hyssop
Grand wormwood
Petite absinthe
Absinthe ingredients
Botanical raw materials
Invoices
Samples
Prices
Speculation
C. Regnauld
Noilly Prat & Cie
Pontarlier
Marseille

Absinthe

NRA-L-000146 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000146 image 1 showing a folded blue-paper address panel to Noilly Prat and Company in Marseille, with a postage stamp, multiple postal marks, manuscript docketing, folds and seal evidence.

NRA-L-000146 - Image 2: Letter text - Page 1

Letter text - Page 1.

NRA-L-000146 image 2 showing the first page of a handwritten commercial letter from Pontarlier to Noilly Prat and Company, with dated heading, absinthe quantities and prices, folds and show-through.

NRA-L-000146 - Image 3: Letter text - Page 2, account and signature

Letter text - Page 2, account and signature.

NRA-L-000146 image 3 showing the continuation of the handwritten commercial letter, with absinthe account calculations, signature, docketing and folds.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Noilly Prat & Cie à Marseille

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Pontarlier, le 29 Octobre 1864. Messieurs Noilly Prat & Cie, à Marseille. Ensuite de la lettre que vous m'avez fait l'honneur de m'écrire le 17 Cour[an]t, je vous ai expédié, aujourd'hui, au tarif du chemin de fer, la petite partie hysoppe et petite absinthe que vous m'avez autorisé d'acheter pour v[otre] Compte. C'est de la marchandise très bonne, belle et très bien soignée. La petite absinthe est le bouquet de la plante, fines tiges très touffues de fines feuilles. Le tout véritable cru de Pontarlier. Cette partie se compose de N[umér]o 284 - 4 Balles hysoppe, et de " 128 - 2 Balles petite absinthe N[umér]o 382 - 6 C[olis] dont je v[ous] remets d'autrepart facture s'élevant à f 578. 40 dont je me couvre sur vous, Messieurs en mon mandat payable au 30 Novembre p[rochai]n, auquel veuillez réserver l'accueil accoutumé. La partie hysoppe 1000 à 1200 K[il]os dont je vous entretenais, est beaucoup plus belle que je vous l'annonçais le 15 C[ouran]t. Je l'ai visitée à nouveau et v[ous] en envoye franco, aujourd'hui, un petit échantillon. Si elle v[ous] convenait, sur v[otre] réponse je vous la dirigerais, sauf invendue, d'ici là, par le détenteur. J'aurais sous la main aussi environ 2000 K[il]os grande absinthe à f 40.. % K[il]os, 1100 K[il]os hysoppe à f 130.. et 300 K[il]os petite absinthe à f 180.. le tout de Pontarlier, 1er Cru, puisque c'est un nouveau cultivateur de l'année.

[[label: Documentary page 3]] Vous me dites que vous ne payez pas les prix que je vous ai établis, alors je doute que vous receviez des mélanges d'herbages de différents pays, car ici, tous les gros cultivateurs achètent un peu de toute part, quelques uns même accaparent de tous les petits cultivateurs, tous comptant sur une jolie spéculation, prétendant qu'il n'y aura plus de marchandise au printemps. En attendant de vos bonnes nouvelles au sujet de l'échantillon que je vous envoye, je vous présente, Messieurs, mes cordiales salutations. C. Regnauld Doivent..... M. M. Noilly Prat & Cie Les marchandises à eux expédiées, ce jour, Valeur au 30 Novembre Du 29 Octobre 1864 H 1 K[il]os 74 } 4 Balles hysoppe 1864 de Pontarlier 2 " 69 } P[oids] brut 254 3 " 44 } tare 4 4 " 67 } net K[il]os 250 à f 130 % . . . . . f 325. " A 5 " 115 } 6 " 13 } 2 Balles petite absinthe (bouquets) brut K[il]os 128 tare " 3 Net K[il]os 125 à f 180 % . . f 225. " 5 emballages à 2.75 . . . . . . " 13.75 Charge 1/2 p. % . . . . . . . . . " 2.90 timbre du mandat . . . . . . . " . 50 Commis[si]on 2 f. % . . . . . . . " 11.25 N[umér]o 382 # f 578.40

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie Marseille

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Pontarlier, 29 October 1864 Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie, Marseille Further to the letter you did me the honour of writing on the 17th instant, today I sent you by rail the small lot of hyssop and petite absinthe that you authorised me to purchase on your account. The merchandise is very good, handsome and very carefully prepared. The petite absinthe consists of the flowering tops of the plant, with fine stems very thickly covered in small leaves. It is all genuine Pontarlier growth. This lot consists of no. 284, four bales of hyssop, and no. 128, two bales of petite absinthe: no. 382, six packages. I send you the invoice overleaf, amounting to 578.40 francs, for which I shall draw on you by a draft payable November 30 next; please give it the customary favourable reception. The lot of 1,000 to 1,200 kilograms of hyssop about which I wrote to you is much finer than I described it on the 15th instant. I inspected it again and today I am sending you a small sample carriage paid. If it suits you, I shall forward it upon receiving your reply, unless the holder sells it in the meantime. I would also have available about 2,000 kilograms of grande absinthe at 40 francs per 100 kilograms, 1,100 kilograms of hyssop at 130 francs, and 300 kilograms of petite absinthe at 180 francs. It is all from Pontarlier, first growth, from a new grower this year.

[[label: Documentary page 3]] You tell me that you do not pay the prices I quoted you; I therefore suspect that you may be receiving mixtures of herbs from different regions, because here all the large growers buy a little from everywhere, and some even buy up the entire output of all the small growers. They are all counting on a handsome speculation and claim that no merchandise will remain in the spring. Awaiting your good news concerning the sample I am sending you, I offer you, Gentlemen, my cordial greetings. C. Regnauld Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie owe for the merchandise dispatched to them this day, value November 30, dated October 29, 1864: Four bales of 1864 Pontarlier hyssop: H 1, 74 kg; H 2, 69 kg; H 3, 44 kg; H 4, 67 kg. Gross weight 254 kg; tare 4 kg; net 250 kg at 130 francs per 100 kg: 325.00 francs. Two bales of petite absinthe (flowering tops): A 5, 115 kg; A 6, 13 kg. Gross weight 128 kg; tare 3 kg; net 125 kg at 180 francs per 100 kg: 225.00 francs. Five packages at 2.75 francs: 13.75 francs. Charge of one-half per cent: 2.90 francs. Draft stamp: 0.50 francs. Commission of 2 per cent: 11.25 francs. Invoice no. 382 — total: 578.40 francs.

The address panel, complete letter and invoice for hyssop and petite absinthe, 578.40-franc total, further botanical offers, signature and postal evidence were checked against all three complete images. Date evidence: The documentary dateline states Pontarlier, 29 October 1864; the dispatch cancellation is dated October 30. Origin evidence: The dateline and Pontarlier dispatch cancellation identify Pontarlier.


Letter from Aug. to Frédéric Duval concerning sales accounts and the Italian lace trade, April 5, 1833

Aug. writes to Frédéric Duval about Décoppet's sales account, a remittance through André and Lottier, a planned payment to Pernod, slow sales and unsuitable blonde-lace designs for Italy, and adds a postscript concerning Swiss cotton for Scipion Dubied.

Lace trade
Textile trade
Sales accounts
Bills of exchange
Italian trade
Frédéric Duval
Décoppet
André and Lottier
Pernod
Scipion Dubied
Geneva
Livorno
Couvet
Italy

Commercial correspondence
Financial correspondence

Absinthe

NRA-L-000147 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000147 image 1 showing a heavily folded address panel to Frédéric Duval in Couvet, with a circular postmark, manuscript instructions, receiver docketing, wax remnants and several physical paper losses.

NRA-L-000147 - Image 2: Letter text and signature

Letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000147 image 2 showing a densely written handwritten letter to Duval, with dated heading, signature, folds, seal evidence and multiple physical paper losses.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Frédéric Duval Couvet Canton Neuchâtel [[notes]] Contemporary note: Tu auras reçu le groupe de Laug. de f 4,600. Ils m'ont avisé cet envoi en date du 31 Mars. Il m'est inutile de faire venir les f 2000 qui restent à leur […] pour la valeur de l[…] dans lequel ils sont, & les poser à Paris si cela m'en […].

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Belair, Vendredi matin Mon bon Duval, De retour de Genève d'hier après midi, je suis surpris de ne point avoir trouvé de tes lettres à mon arrivée. Comment avez-vous envoyé la facture à Décoppet ? Nous avons passé un bien mauvais moment pour notre compte à Genève ; nous avons eu un temps déplorable, & ce qui est beaucoup plus fâcheux, nous avons laissé Auguste au lit, retenu par une indisposition qui, je l'espère, ne sera que passagère, & le médecin le dit ainsi ; mais néanmoins nous avons été bien trompés dans l'attente du plaisir que nous nous promettions de cette visite. Voici un Cte de vente de Décoppet de f 843.07 dont tu le débiteras, & tu le créditeras par contre de f 600, sa remise sur André et Lottier à Paris au 8 Juin pr., que j'enverrai à Pernod (inclus la copie, tu m'indiqueras l[…]), ou plutôt je la porterai à Couvet à ma pr. course qui sera prochaine. Je regrette que Décoppet n'ait pas écrit quelques jours plus tôt ; on ne lui aurait pas fait une si mauvaise dentelle. J'attends la facture du dit envoi par retour du courrier ; je lui écrirai à Livourne. Je ne manquerai pas de lui dire que je ne changerai rien à mes conditions pour le [Duverne], & que nous ne lui ferons point d'expédition avant d'avoir reçu de nouveau un bon Cte de vente. Ses ventes vont doucement, il faut aller de même ; je lui ferai aussi observer qu'il est surprenant que nous n'ayons pas encore la facture des 2 b. p.s anciennes, en armoire, de la majeure partie qui est placée depuis un an, à peu près. Il paraît qu'en général nos dessins blondes sont trop légers pour l'Italie ; il faut du surchargé, du très apparent pour cette contrée, surtout dans les grandes largeurs ; il conviendra au premier moment d'établir du nouveau. Je ne t'envoie pas la lettre de Décoppet, je la porterai. Bonjour à la bâtie, & bonne santé à tous. Aug. Si Scipion Dubied voulait un coton suisse à £39, 2e qté, tu pourrais le céder à ce prix.

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Frédéric Duval Couvet Canton of Neuchâtel [[notes]] Contemporary note: You will have received the group from Laug., amounting to 4,600 francs. They notified me of this shipment in a letter dated 31 March. It is unnecessary for me to bring in the 2,000 francs that remain at their […] for the value of the […] in which they are, and to place them in Paris if that […].

[[label: Documentary page 2]] Belair, Friday morning My dear Duval, Having returned from Geneva yesterday afternoon, I am surprised not to have found any letters from you upon my arrival. How did you send the invoice to Décoppet? We had a very unpleasant time on our own account in Geneva. The weather was dreadful and, what is much more distressing, we left Auguste confined to bed by an indisposition which I hope will be only temporary; the doctor says so as well. Nevertheless, we were greatly disappointed in the pleasure we had expected from this visit. Here is a sales account from Décoppet for 843.07 francs, with which you will debit him; conversely, you will credit him with 600 francs for his remittance drawn on André and Lottier in Paris, due June 8 next, which I shall send to Pernod (copy enclosed; you will indicate the […] to me), or rather I shall take it to Couvet on my next trip, which will be soon. I regret that Décoppet did not write a few days earlier; such poor lace would not have been made for him. I await the invoice for the said shipment by return mail and shall write to him in Livorno. I shall be sure to tell him that I shall not alter my terms for [Duverne], and that we shall make no shipment to him until we have again received a satisfactory sales account. His sales are proceeding slowly, so we must proceed likewise. I shall also point out that it is surprising that we still do not have the invoice for the two old [abbreviated description], most of which has been placed for approximately a year. It appears that our blonde-lace patterns are generally too light for Italy; that market requires heavily worked, very conspicuous designs, especially in the wider sizes. We should create something new at the first opportunity. I am not sending you Décoppet's letter; I shall bring it. Greetings to everyone at the bâtie, and good health to all. Aug. If Scipion Dubied wanted Swiss cotton at £39, second quality, you could let him have it at that price.

The address panel, sales accounts, named commercial contacts, Pernod reference, Italian lace trade, Swiss cotton postscript, signature, postal evidence and later annotation were checked against both images. Date evidence: The dateline states Friday morning and the Yverdon dispatch cancellation is dated Friday, 5 April 1833. Origin evidence: The manuscript dateline reads Belair; the precise locality is not further identified, while the postal cancellation records dispatch through Yverdon.


Letter from Elvina to her brother Paul Bernard concerning her child's illness and their brother Émile's happiness, July 29, 1899

Elvina writes to her brother Paul Bernard about her anxiety over her young child's unexplained stiff left leg, the doctor's uncertain diagnosis and a possible journey to Paris for medical advice. She also reflects on the happiness of their brother Émile and Guite and expresses her hope that Paul will find comparable happiness.

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Children
Health
Medical care
Siblings
Marriage
Paul Bernard
Elvina
Émile
Guite
Cérilly
Pontarlier
Paris

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Ordinary Lives

NRA-L-000148 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000148 image 1 showing the addressed envelope to Paul Bernard, captain in the 21st Line Regiment at Pontarlier, with postage stamp, circular postmark, creases and upper-edge damage.

NRA-L-000148 - Image 2: Envelope reverse and postal evidence

Envelope reverse and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000148 image 2 showing the reverse of the envelope with a circular Pontarlier postal mark, manuscript docketing, folded flaps, creases and upper-edge damage.

NRA-L-000148 - Image 3: Opening page of the letter

Opening page of the letter.

NRA-L-000148 image 3 showing the opening French manuscript page dated Saturday evening, 29 July 1899, addressed affectionately to Paul and crossed by a horizontal fold.

NRA-L-000148 - Image 4: Letter text across two facing pages

Letter text across two facing pages.

NRA-L-000148 image 4 showing two facing pages of continuous French family correspondence written across a folded sheet.

NRA-L-000148 - Image 5: Continuation of the letter

Continuation of the letter.

NRA-L-000148 image 5 showing a continuation page of the French family letter with dense cursive writing and horizontal and vertical folds.

NRA-L-000148 - Image 6: Continuation of the letter

Continuation of the letter.

NRA-L-000148 image 6 showing a further continuation page of the French family letter with cursive writing and a horizontal fold.

NRA-L-000148 - Image 7: Closing page and signature

Closing page and signature.

NRA-L-000148 image 7 showing the closing page of the French family letter, affectionate final lines, signature and horizontal fold.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Paul Bernard Capitaine au 21e de ligne Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Opening page of the letter]] Samedi soir 29 juil. 99 Mon cher petit Paul Je suis toute seule à la maison au milieu de tous mes bébés endormis, et je viens causer avec toi, et te raconter mes inquiétudes. 2 aout Faut-il t'envoyer ce petit mot, il te prouvera que j'ai eu bien des fois le désir de t'écrire, mon petit frère, et que je n'ai pu trouver le temps de le faire. Ce soir-là, le bébé qui me donne encore de l'inquiétude, mon petit Loue a interrompu

[[label: Two facing pages of continuous letter text]] ma lettre et ne m'a plus laissé de loisirs. Figure-toi que ce pauvre bébé a la petite jambe gauche très raide, il marche comme un petit infirme, et extérieurement on ne voit absolument rien, il n'accuse aucune douleur ni au genou, ni à la hanche ; il va très bien, il a très bonne mine et ne se plaint de rien. Le Docteur prétend que ce doit être occasionné par la croissance, mais il n'a pas l'air très sûr de son dire, et moi je n'ai guère confiance. Cela a commencé Vendredi, et comme je ne vois aucun progrès, j'ai écrit hier au docteur qui le soigne à Paris, et d'après sa réponse ou je me rassurerai, ou je lui conduirai mon bébé. La pensée que c'est peut être grave et qu'il peut devenir infirme me fait passer des heures terribles. Je crois bien qu'Emile t'a écrit ces jours-ci, mais il est si absorbé par sa petite Guite et son bonheur, qu'il n'a pas dû te parler de mon pauvre bébé. Il est bien heureux, notre petit frère, et ils font en effet plaisir à

[[label: Continuation of the letter]] contempler tous les deux, c'est une image qui repose, qui fait du bien, on sent tant d'amour entre eux et par suite tant de bonheur. Seulement on ne les voit guère, ils sont si absorbés l'un par l'autre, qu'ils ne rêvent que se trouver tout seuls. Je les entends rire et s'amuser de ma chambre avec une gaîté qui fait plaisir, si je n'avais peur de les arrêter, j'irais en prendre ma part. Ils vont te porter de la gaîté et du bonheur, mon petit Paul, tu ne saurais croire combien je jouis de la pensée du bon moment que tu vas passer avec eux.

[[label: Further continuation of the letter]] Et pourtant parfois au fond du cœur, je me demande pourquoi il y a sur terre des êtres faits pour être heureux, des êtres pour lesquels sont réservées de si douces heures ; tandis que d'autres ne semblent guère devoir trouver sur leur chemin que des heures tristes ou des gaîtés d'un moment qui laissent toujours au cœur un certain vide. Pourquoi toi, mon Paul, si digne d'être heureux, si bien fait pour jouir d'une vie comme celle d'Emile n'as-tu trouvé sur ton chemin que des

[[label: Closing page and signature]] heures décevantes ? Toi que j'aime tant, toi que je voudrais tant voir heureux, auras-tu jamais des heures comme celles-là ? Heureusement je te sais une nature bien plus généreuse que la mienne, tu sauras jouir sans retours égoïstes. Je crois que je t'écris des bêtises et que je ferais mieux d'aller retrouver mon pauvre petit Loue que je dois constamment empêcher de remuer. Je t'aime de tout tout mon cœur Elvina

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Paul Bernard Captain in the 21st Infantry Regiment Pontarlier Doubs

[[label: Opening page of the letter]] Saturday evening 29 Jul. 99 My dear little Paul I am all alone at home amidst all my sleeping babies, and I come to chat with you, and tell you my worries. 2 August Should I send you this little note, it will prove to you that I have had many times the desire to write to you, my little brother, and that I have not been able to find the time to do it. That evening, the baby who still gives me worry, my little Loue interrupted my letter and left me no more leisure.

[[label: Two facing pages of continuous letter text]] Imagine that this poor baby has his little left leg very stiff, he walks like a little invalid, and externally one sees absolutely nothing, he complains of no pain either in the knee, or in the hip; he is doing very well, he looks very well and complains of nothing. The Doctor claims that this must be caused by growing, but he does not seem very sure of what he says, and I have hardly any confidence. This started on Friday, and as I see no progress, I wrote yesterday to the doctor who treats him in Paris, and according to his answer either I will be reassured, or I will take my baby to him. The thought that it might be serious and that he might become disabled makes me spend terrible hours. I do believe that Emile wrote to you these days, but he is so absorbed by his little Guite and his happiness, that he must not have spoken to you about my poor baby.

[[label: Continuation of the letter]] He is very happy, our little brother, and they are indeed a pleasure to contemplate both of them, it is a restful image that does one good, one feels so much love between them and consequently so much happiness. Only one hardly sees them, they are so absorbed by one another, that they only dream of being all alone. I hear them laughing and having fun from my room with a cheerfulness that gives pleasure, if I were not afraid of stopping them, I would go take my part in it. They will bring you cheerfulness and happiness, my little Paul, you would not believe how much I rejoice at the thought of the good time that you are going to spend with them.

[[label: Further continuation of the letter]] And yet sometimes at the bottom of my heart, I wonder why there are on earth beings made to be happy, beings for whom are reserved such sweet hours; while others hardly seem to have to find on their path anything but sad hours or momentary cheerfulness that always leaves in the heart a certain emptiness. Why you, my Paul, so worthy of being happy, so well made to enjoy a life like that of Emile have you found on your path only disappointing hours?

[[label: Closing page and signature]] You whom I love so much, you whom I would so much like to see happy, will you ever have hours like those? Fortunately I know you have a nature much more generous than mine, you will know how to enjoy without selfish afterthoughts. I think I am writing you nonsense and that I would do better to go back to my poor little Loue whom I must constantly prevent from moving. I love you with all all my heart Elvina

The address panel, postal evidence, complete five-page letter, resumed date, child's health concern, family references and Elvina signature were checked against all seven complete captures. Date evidence: The manuscript is dated Saturday evening, 29 July 1899, and resumes on 2 August; the envelope was dispatched from Cérilly on 2 August 1899 and received at Pontarlier on 3 August 1899. Origin evidence: The letter itself gives no place, but its envelope bears a Cérilly dispatch cancellation dated 2 August 1899.


Letter from J. Král to Dr Franz Dudezy concerning a missed appeal deadline and litigation, July 10, 1845

J. Král writes to his legal colleague Dr Franz Dudezy about a packet that remained unprocessed because its cover was not marked as an urgent appeal deadline. He discusses whether an objection may still be filed, the transfer of case papers and a related payment dispute involving Kratochwila and Rehne.

Legal correspondence
Appeals
Litigation
Advocates
Legal documents
Instalment payments
J. Král
Franz Dudezy
Kratochwila
Rehne
Vienna
Brno
Moravia

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NRA-L-000149 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000149 image 1 showing the German-language address panel to Dr Franz Dudezy, advocate and provincial advocate in Brno, with a rectangular Vienna postal mark, manuscript rate marks, folds and a small lower-edge loss.

NRA-L-000149 - Image 2: Envelope reverse, seal and docketing

Envelope reverse, seal and docketing.

NRA-L-000149 image 2 showing the envelope reverse with a broken red wax seal, Brno postal mark, later manuscript notes, folds and small edge losses.

NRA-L-000149 - Image 3: Upper capture of the first letter side

Upper capture of the first letter side.

NRA-L-000149 image 3 showing the upper overlapping capture of a densely written German manuscript letter side with numerical docketing and prominent folds.

NRA-L-000149 - Image 4: Lower capture of the first letter side

Lower capture of the first letter side.

NRA-L-000149 image 4 showing the lower overlapping capture of the same German manuscript letter side, including its concluding lines, folds and worn lower edge.

NRA-L-000149 - Image 5: Upper capture of the second letter side

Upper capture of the second letter side.

NRA-L-000149 image 5 showing the upper overlapping capture of the second German manuscript letter side with dense cursive writing, calculations and folds.

NRA-L-000149 - Image 6: Lower capture, date and signature

Lower capture, date and signature.

NRA-L-000149 image 6 showing the lower overlapping capture of the second German manuscript letter side, dated 10 July 1845, with closing lines, signature, postal impression and seal residue.

[[label: Address panel]] Sr Wohlgeboren dem Herrn Dr. Franz Dudezy, Advokat u. Landesadvokat in Brünn

[[label: First letter side, preserved in two overlapping scans]] 1816/51. pr. 11/7 845 No 6x [illegible] 3/8 x 5. 83 207. Lieber Herr College! Ich muß Ihnen ein Geständniß machen, das Ihnen nicht lieb sein wird: die Schuld ist zum Theile auch an Ihnen. Da wir vor einiger Zeit übereinkamen, daß ich die [illegible] Intervention besorgen sollte, so blieb dieses Paket in mei- nen Vormerkungen unter anderen Schriften stecken und bis in diese Woche unpräparirt liegen. Ihre Schuld ist es darin, daß Sie auf dem Couvert die so wichtige Bezeichnung „Recursfrist eilig“ nicht beigesetzt haben, wodurch meine Kanzley aufmerksam geworden wäre. – Da nun aber einmal der Schaden geschehen, [illegible] ich das Paket [illegible] und mit dieser Entschuldigung überreicht. Ich sage es Ihnen, daß die Abweisung direkt nicht erfolgen, sondern daß Auflagen am Jud. abverlangt werden. Mittlerweile, solange ein äußerst unbilliges [[notes]] Editorial notes: This is the overlapping continuation capture of the same physical side as P003; its repeated text is transcribed once under P003.

[[label: Second letter side, preserved in two overlapping scans]] 12/7 81 Erkenntniß nicht in Mitte liegt, kann die Einrede noch immer gültig eingereicht werden. Ich halte dafür, daß Sie mindest ein volles Monat zur Einbringung der Einrede Zeit haben. Mit heutigem Postwagen hab ich Ihnen die Akten, die ich besaß, gesendet; alle übrigen Legi- timationsbehelfe liegen bei dem mähr. Jud. Übrigens werde ich Ihnen nächst noch die weitern Auskünfte in dieser Inzidenzsache mittheilen. Kratochwila hat bisher 20 fl darauf erlegt, u. verspricht monatlich mit 5 fl fortzufahren; er will jedoch einen Nachlaß, den ihm Rehne auf jede Rate zugesichert hat, weil der Wechsel so nicht in der Aus- [illegible] sei, daß der erste [illegible] nicht dem recht- mäßigen Inhaber [illegible]. Beide möchte [illegible] Krato- solange ich nicht das Resultat eines andern ähnlich gegen ihn anhängigen Streites weiß; er ist überaus voll der schönsten Versprechungen, die aber nicht fließen. Ich verbleibe Ihr aufrichtiger Freund u. College J. Král 10 Juli 845

[[label: Address panel]] To the Well-Born Mr Dr Franz Dudezy, advocate and provincial advocate in Brno

[[label: First letter side, preserved in two overlapping scans]] 1816/51. Received 11 July 1845, no. 6x [illegible] 3/8 x 5. 83 207. Dear Colleague! I must make a confession to you that will not please you: the fault is partly yours as well. Since we agreed some time ago that I should deal with the intervention, this packet became stuck among other documents in my records and lay unprepared until this week. Your fault in this is that you did not add the so important notation “appeal deadline – urgent” to the envelope, which would have drawn my office's attention. Since the damage has now been done, I submitted the packet with this explanation. I can tell you that the rejection will not occur directly, but rather that supplements will be requested. Meanwhile, as long as an extremely inequitable [[notes]] Editorial notes: This is the overlapping continuation capture of the same physical side as P003; its repeated text is transcribed once under P003.

[[label: Second letter side, preserved in two overlapping scans]] 12/7 81 decision is not at hand, the objection can still be validly filed. I believe that you have at least a full month to file the objection. I sent you the files I had by today's mail coach; all the other documents proving authority are at the Moravian court. I shall shortly send you further information in this incidental matter. Kratochwila has so far paid 20 florins towards this, and promises to continue with 5 florins monthly; however, he wants a reduction, which Rehne assured him on each instalment. [Part of the sentence is illegible.] … until I know the result of another similar dispute pending against him. He is exceedingly full of the finest promises, from which, however, nothing flows. I remain your sincere friend and colleague, J. Král 10 July 1845.

The address panel, postal evidence, two overlapping split-capture sides, appeal-deadline discussion, named parties, date and J. Král signature were image-checked. Materially uncertain Kurrent readings remain explicitly marked rather than reconstructed. Date evidence: The letter is signed and dated 10 July 1845; the Vienna dispatch cancellation bears the same date and the Brünn arrival cancellation is dated 11 July. Origin evidence: The manuscript date does not include a place, but the envelope bears a Vienna dispatch cancellation dated 10 July.


Letter from Colle to his father concerning unrest in Paris and a family inheritance dispute, July 5, 1820

Colle reassures his father after political unrest in Paris, describing demonstrations dispersed by dragoons and cuirassiers, deaths, injuries and arrests. He then discusses a painful family and inheritance dispute, advises his father against seeking election as a deputy and asks about receipt of his pension.

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Public order
Cavalry
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Inheritance
Family conflict
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Pensions
Colle
Paul de Châteaudouble
Gasquet
Fabry
Paris
Fréjus

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NRA-L-000150 - Image 1: Address panel, seals and surrounding letter text

Address panel, seals and surrounding letter text.

NRA-L-000150 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Monsieur Colle, proprietor in Fréjus, with two red wax seals, surrounding manuscript text and prominent folds.

NRA-L-000150 - Image 2: Opening page of the letter

Opening page of the letter.

NRA-L-000150 image 2 showing the opening French manuscript page dated Paris, 5 July 1820, with a salutation to the writer's father, closely spaced cursive writing and fold lines.

NRA-L-000150 - Image 3: Continuation of the letter

Continuation of the letter.

NRA-L-000150 image 3 showing the next page of the French manuscript letter with dense cursive text, corrections, marginal writing and fold lines.

NRA-L-000150 - Image 4: Closing page with marginal continuation

Closing page with marginal continuation.

NRA-L-000150 image 4 showing the closing page of the French manuscript letter with dense text, an extended lower continuation, a vertical marginal passage, folds and paper losses along the right edge.

[[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Colle Propriétaire Fréjus Dept. du Var.

[[label: Opening page of the letter]] Paris le 5 juillet 1820 Mon cher Père, Vous avez raison de compter sur ma sagesse, on m'a appris à en avoir et j'aime à ne pas m'en écarter autant pour votre tranquillité que pour la mienne. je suis fâché de vous avoir inspiré quelque inquiétude et j'aurais pu vous les épargner toutes si j'avais pensé que mon silence pût vous en occasionner. j'ai bien résolu de ne prendre aucune part à des événemens dont on ne peut connaître le but ni le résultat, et j'ai attendu que ceux qui ont eu lieu fussent passés pour vous en entretenir. depuis que je vous ai écrit tout est rentré dans l'ordre accoutumé, le gouvernement dans cette circonstance s'est convaincu de sa force et il ne lui a pas été difficile de dissiper des attroupemens qui d'abord ne faisaient que des démonstrations et qui ensuite ont pu faire quelque résistance lorsqu'ils ont été attaqués. vous sentez qu'elle devait être

[[label: Continuation of the letter]] bien faible et bientôt anéantie, et que des individus sans armes sont facilement dispersés par des dragons et des Cuirassiers. C'est à cette mesure qu'on doit la tranquillité qui règne depuis, et elle ne pouvait être que très efficace. elle a cependant causé la mort de deux individus, et il en est d'autres qui ont été blessés, mais je crois que le plus grand nombre de ceux qui se sont compromis sont ceux qui ont été livrés aux tribunaux. il me semble que leur peine ne pourra qu'être légère, car dans tout cela on a vu plutôt de la mutinerie qu'une véritable rébellion, et l'on ne pourra jamais penser qu'ils en eussent eu l'idée parceque l'on ne se révolte pas en se contentant de pousser des cris exempts d'entreprises et d'actions ultérieures. voilà tout ce qu'on a fait et vous devez vous garantir de croire à tout autre récit de tous autres faits, ce serait une exagération et ne vous donnerait que de faux indices sur la situation de paris et sur ses dispositions. on a pu voir qu'elles tendaient toutes vers le repos, qu'il est d'ailleurs pourvu de troupes assez nombreuses

[[label: Closing page with marginal continuation]] pour en assurer la tranquillité et qu'elles étaient prêtes à la maintenir. je suis toujours plus étonné des prétentions de ma mère, et surtout qu'elle n'ait pas plus d'égards pour la position de notre famille. quels que soient nos torts il me semble qu'ils ont été commis dans un âge où l'on pouvait nous les excuser et qu'ils n'étaient pas assez graves pour mériter d'être déshérités par elle. puisque notre existence la touche si peu, vous ne devez pas douter qu'elle fera tout son possible pour attirer à elle tout ce qu'elle pourra de votre fortune afin de diminuer encore ce que vous vous réservez et que vous ne voudriez pas nous enlever comme elle. je croyais que notre sort futur la ferait réfléchir, et que pour nous elle ferait quelques sacrifices et renoncerait à vous tourmenter. je vous plains beaucoup d'être exposé à toutes les horreurs d'une désunion qui est pire qu'une guerre, et depuis que j'en ai senti toutes les conséquences elle a influé sur toutes mes dispositions et elle m'afflige chaque jour davantage. M. paul de chateaudouble a dit que vous vous étiez mis sur les rangs pour faire partie de la députation à nommer dans notre dept. il a prétendu que ce n'était point des hommes comme vous qu'il leur fallait mais que d'ailleurs vous ne seriez pas nommé et que MM Gasquet et Fabry auraient la préférence. je ne sais si c'est votre intention et s'il vous plairait de réussir pour moi je ne le voudrais pas il me semble que notre premier soin est de vous occuper de vos affaires et non des affaires publiques. celles ci ne viendront pas à votre secours lors que pour elles vous aurez négligé les vôtres. votre fortune bien rétablie vous donnera seule plus d'indépendance et plus de bonheur que des fonctions, et celles d'un député consciencieux ne vous seraient pas avantageuses. je vous embrasse Colle [marginalia] P.S. je vous prie de ne pas oublier de m'instruire si vous l'avez reçu ce mois, ma pension je vous en remercie beaucoup je vous embrasse

[[label: Address panel]] To Mr Colle Property owner Fréjus, Department of Var

[[label: Opening page of the letter]] Paris, 5 July 1820 My dear Father, You are right to count on my wisdom; I have been taught to have it and I like not to stray from it, as much for your peace of mind as for my own. I am sorry to have caused you some anxiety, and I could have spared you all of it had I thought that my silence might occasion you any. I have firmly resolved to take no part in events whose goal or result cannot be known, and I waited until those that took place had passed to speak to you about them. Since I wrote to you everything has returned to the usual order; the government in this circumstance has convinced itself of its strength and it was not difficult for it to disperse gatherings which at first only made demonstrations and which then were able to offer some resistance when they were attacked.

[[label: Continuation of the letter]] You feel that it had to be very weak and soon annihilated, and that unarmed individuals are easily dispersed by dragoons and Cuirassiers. It is to this measure that we owe the tranquillity that has reigned since, and it could only be very effective. It has however caused the death of two individuals, and there are others who have been wounded, but I believe that the greatest number of those who compromised themselves are those who were handed over to the courts. It seems to me that their punishment can only be light, because in all this we saw mutiny rather than a real rebellion, and we will never be able to think that they had the idea of it because one does not revolt by contenting oneself with uttering cries free of subsequent enterprises and actions. That is all that has been done and you must guard yourself against believing any other account of any other facts; it would be an exaggeration and would only give you false indications of the situation in Paris and of its dispositions. We could see that they all tended towards rest, that it is moreover provided with quite numerous troops to ensure its tranquillity and that the troops were ready to maintain it.

[[label: Closing page with marginal continuation]] I am always more astonished by my mother's pretensions, and especially that she has no more regard for the position of our family. Whatever our wrongs may be, it seems to me that they were committed at an age when we could be excused for them and that they were not serious enough to deserve being disinherited by her. Since our existence touches her so little, you must not doubt that she will do everything possible to attract to herself all that she can of your fortune in order to further diminish what you reserve for yourself and what you would not want to take away from us like her. I thought that our future fate would make her reflect, and that for us she would make some sacrifices and give up tormenting you. I pity you very much for being exposed to all the horrors of a disunion which is worse than a war, and since I have felt all its consequences it has influenced all my dispositions and it afflicts me more every day. Mr Paul de Châteaudouble said that you had put yourself in the ranks to be part of the deputation to be named in our dept. He claimed that it was not men like you that they needed but that besides you would not be named and that Messrs Gasquet and Fabry would have the preference. I do not know if it is your intention and if it would please you to succeed; for me I would not want it. It seems to me that our first care is for you to occupy yourself with your affairs and not with public affairs. These will not come to your aid when for them you will have neglected your own. Your fortune well restored will alone give you more independence and more happiness than functions, and those of a conscientious deputy would not be advantageous to you. I embrace you. Colle [marginalia] P.S. I beg you not to forget to inform me if you have received it this month, my pension. I thank you very much. I embrace you.

The address panel, Paris dateline, correct narrative order of the three letter pages, political unrest, family inheritance discussion, marginal postscript and Colle signature were checked against all four complete captures. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Paris, 5 July 1820. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly identifies Paris.

Paris unrest, two deaths and the politics of the Var


Letter from Audibert, Delas & Michel to Pernod Fils ordering three barrels of absinthe and 1,500 labels, August 7, 1876

The wholesale wine and spirits firm Audibert, Delas & Michel asks Pernod Fils to supply, against their existing contract, three barrels of approximately 170 litres of absinthe together with 1,500 labels for bottling the spirit in half-bottles, and requests immediate dispatch.

Tournon-sur-Rhône, France
Pontarlier, France

Absinthe
Orders
Barrels
Bottling
Labels
Audibert, Delas & Michel
Pernod Fils
Tournon-sur-Rhône
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000151 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence and commercial labels

Address panel, postal evidence and commercial labels.

NRA-L-000151 image 1 showing the address panel to Pernod fils, absinthe manufacturer at Pontarlier, with a postage stamp, circular postmarks, green Audibert, Delas & Michel labels, manuscript docketing and fold lines.

NRA-L-000151 - Image 2: Commercial letter text and signature

Commercial letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000151 image 2 showing a French commercial letter from Audibert, Delas & Michel at Tournon-sur-Rhone, dated 7 August 1876, addressed to Pernod fils, with company letterhead, signature and prominent folds.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils fabr. d'absinthe à Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Commercial letter text and signature]] VINS & SPIRITUEUX EN GROS AUDIBERT, DELAS & MICHEL TOURNON-S-RHÔNE Tournon, 7 août 1876 Monsieur Pernod fils Pontarlier Veuillez n/. envoyer acompte sur n/. marché 3 Barriques de 170 lit. environ chaque absinthe Vte qté avec 1500 étiquettes voulant la mettre en 1/2 blles, envoi immédiat S.V.P. vous obligerez vos tout dévoués ! Audibert Delas & Michel

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

[[label: Commercial letter text and signature]] WHOLESALE WINES & SPIRITS AUDIBERT, DELAS & MICHEL TOURNON-SUR-RHÔNE Tournon, 7 August 1876 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier Please send us, as part fulfilment of our contract, three barrels of approximately 170 litres each of absinthe [the abbreviated grade designation reads “Vte qté”], together with 1,500 labels, as we intend to put it into half-bottles. Immediate dispatch, please. You will oblige your wholly devoted servants, Audibert, Delas & Michel

The address panel, postal evidence, Tournon-sur-Rhône dateline, order for three barrels of absinthe and 1,500 labels, company signature and date were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Tournon, 7 August 1876. Origin evidence: The dateline and printed commercial letterhead identify Tournon-sur-Rhône.


Letter from Alquier Frères to Pernod Fils remitting a draft for 43.90 francs, July 16, 1876

Alquier Frères encloses a draft for 43.90 francs drawn on La Bastide du Vert, including return charges, and asks Pernod Fils to credit the amount to their account.

Commercial correspondence
Bills of exchange
Accounts
Alquier Frères
Pernod Fils
La Bastide du Vert
Rivesaltes
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000152 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence and docketing

Address panel, postal evidence and docketing.

NRA-L-000152 image 1 showing the address panel to Pernod fils, distiller at Pontarlier, with postage stamp, circular postmarks, two red paper seals, manuscript docketing, folds and a small lower-left paper loss.

NRA-L-000152 - Image 2: Commercial letter text and signature

Commercial letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000152 image 2 showing a French commercial letter on Alquier Freres of Rivesaltes letterhead, dated 16 July 1876 and addressed to Pernod fils, with signature, folds and a worn lower edge.

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

[[label: Commercial letter text and signature]] VIN DU ROUSSILLON ET DE FITOU DISTILLERIE DE 3/6 DE VIN & DE MARC ALQUIER FRÈRES RIVESALTES PYRÉNÉES-ORIENTALES Rivesaltes, le 16 Juillet 1876. Monsieur Pernod fils Pontarlier. Nous vous remettons inclus fr. 43.90 en 1 effet sur la Bastide du Vert, frais de retour compris ; veuillez l'utiliser à notre crédit. Agréez nos sincères salutations p.on M. M. Alquier frères, Rancière

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

[[label: Commercial letter text and signature]] WINE OF ROUSSILLON AND FITOU DISTILLERY OF THREE-SIX WINE SPIRIT AND MARC SPIRIT ALQUIER FRÈRES RIVESALTES, PYRÉNÉES-ORIENTALES Rivesaltes, 16 July 1876 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier We enclose a draft for 43.90 francs drawn on La Bastide du Vert, including return charges; please apply it to our credit. Please accept our sincere greetings. For Messrs Alquier Frères, Rancière

The address panel, postal evidence, Alquier Frères letterhead, draft for 43.90 francs, company signature and date were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Rivesaltes, 16 July 1876. Origin evidence: The dateline and printed Alquier Frères letterhead identify Rivesaltes.


Letter from Alquier Frères to Pernod Fils acknowledging a credit of 2,610.30 francs, December 21, 1875

Alquier Frères acknowledges Pernod Fils's letter of December 18 and a credit of 2,610.30 francs, subject to error, and confirms the full contents of its own letter of December 20.

Commercial correspondence
Accounts
Credit
Alquier Frères
Pernod Fils
Rivesaltes
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000153 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence and docketing

NRA-L-000153 image 1 showing the address panel to Pernod fils, distiller at Pontarlier, with postage stamp, Alquier Freres commercial label, circular postmarks, extensive manuscript docketing and fold lines.

NRA-L-000153 - Image 2: Commercial letter text, signature and postal evidence

Commercial letter text, signature and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000153 image 2 showing a French commercial letter on Alquier Freres of Rivesaltes letterhead, addressed to Pernod fils, with signature, postal impressions, folds and paper losses along the right edge.

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

[[label: Commercial letter text, signature and postal evidence]] VIN DU ROUSSILLON ET DE FITOU DISTILLERIE DE 3/6 DE VIN & DE MARC ALQUIER FRÈRES RIVESALTES PYRÉNÉES-ORIENTALES Rivesaltes le 21 Xbre 1875 Monsieur Pernod fils Pontarlier Nous avons reçu votre lettre du 18 ct, avec f. 2610,30 à v/ crédit S. E. Nous vous confirmons la nôtre du 20 dans tout son contenu. Agréez nos salutations Alquier frères

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

[[label: Commercial letter text, signature and postal evidence]] WINE OF ROUSSILLON AND FITOU DISTILLERY OF THREE-SIX WINE SPIRIT AND MARC SPIRIT ALQUIER FRÈRES RIVESALTES, PYRÉNÉES-ORIENTALES Rivesaltes, 21 December 1875 Mr Pernod fils Pontarlier We have received your letter of the 18th instant, together with 2,610.30 francs credited to you, subject to error. We confirm the full contents of our letter of the 20th. Please accept our greetings. Alquier Frères

The address panel, postal evidence, Alquier Frères letterhead, credit entry for 2,610.30 francs, company signature and date were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Rivesaltes, 21 December 1875. Origin evidence: The dateline and printed Alquier Frères letterhead identify Rivesaltes.


Letter from Griffon & Jantet to Noilly Prat & Cie quoting prices for wormwood and hyssop, August 23, 1868

Griffon & Jantet, through E. Noblot, quotes Noilly Prat & Cie prices valid until September 15 for grand wormwood, petite absinthe and hyssop, each priced per fifty kilograms under the firm's usual conditions.

Grand wormwood
Petite absinthe
Hyssop
Absinthe ingredients
Botanical raw materials
Prices
Griffon & Jantet
E. Noblot
Noilly Prat & Cie
Pontarlier
Marseille

Absinthe

NRA-L-000154 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence and docketing

NRA-L-000154 image 1 showing the address panel to Noilly Prat and Company, merchants at Marseille, with postage stamp, circular postmarks, manuscript docketing, folds and a triangular upper-edge paper loss.

NRA-L-000154 - Image 2: Commercial letter text, signature and postal evidence

NRA-L-000154 image 2 showing a French commercial letter dated at Pontarlier on 23 August 1868 and addressed to Noilly Prat and Company, with price entries, signature, postal impressions, folds and a substantial right-edge paper loss.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Noilly Prat & Cie négts à Marseille Bches-du-Rhône

[[label: Commercial letter text, signature and postal evidence]] Pontarlier le 23 Août 1868. Messieurs Noilly Prat & Cie négts à Marseille Voici les prix de nos Herbages Garantis jusqu'au 15 septembre prochain Grande Absinthe à f 38.,, Petite à f 100.,, Hysope à f 60.,, } Les 50 Kilos. Conditions habituelles Dans l'espoir que nos prix seront à votre convenance Nous attendons le plaisir de vous lire. Et vous présentons nos sincères Salutations. po. Griffon & Jantet E. Noblot

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie Merchants Marseille Bouches-du-Rhône

[[label: Commercial letter text, signature and postal evidence]] Pontarlier, 23 August 1868 Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie, merchants Marseille Here are the prices of our herbs, guaranteed until September 15 next: Grand wormwood: 38 francs; Petite absinthe: 100 francs; Hyssop: 60 francs; each price per 50 kilograms, under the usual conditions. Hoping that our prices will suit you, we look forward to hearing from you and offer you our sincere greetings. For Griffon & Jantet, E. Noblot

The address panel, postal evidence, Pontarlier dateline, wormwood and hyssop quotations per 50 kilograms, signature and date were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Pontarlier, 23 August 1868. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly identifies Pontarlier.


Letter from C. Regnauld to Noilly Prat & Cie concerning commissions and offers of petite absinthe, November 9, 1868

C. Regnauld draws on Noilly Prat & Cie for 202.30 francs in commissions on four herb shipments, then reports offers from Coradin Dubied and the Dubied sisters at Boveresse for new petite absinthe at approximately 65 francs per 100 kilograms, packaging extra.

Petite absinthe
Absinthe ingredients
Botanical raw materials
Commissions
Bills of exchange
Prices
C. Regnauld
Coradin Dubied
Dubied sisters
Noilly Prat & Cie
Boveresse
Pontarlier
Marseille
Val-de-Travers

Absinthe

NRA-L-000155 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence and docketing

NRA-L-000155 image 1 showing the address panel to Noilly Prat and Company at Marseille, with postage stamp, circular postmarks, manuscript account docketing, folds and edge wear.

NRA-L-000155 - Image 2: Commercial letter text and signature

Commercial letter text and signature.

NRA-L-000155 image 2 showing a full-page French commercial letter dated at Pontarlier on 9 November 1868 and addressed to Noilly Prat and Company, with account references, absinthe-related text, signature and prominent folds.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Noilly Prat & Cie Marseille

[[label: Commercial letter text and signature]] Pontarlier, le 9 Novembre 1868. Messieurs Noilly Prat & Cie à Marseille Je vous confirme, Messieurs, ma lettre du 10 Septembre d[erni]er. Ayant eu besoin d'un appoint pour compléter une certaine somme, j'ai pris la liberté de disposer sur vous, Messieurs, à vue, pour le montant de mes commissions me revenant sur les envois suivants : N.o 1004 envoi Gay de Sussy, du 23 Juillet 1867 " 1731 id V. Grenier de Cie, du 21 d.o id " 2013 id de 22 balles petite absinthe vieille du Val-de- Travers, suivant ma lettre 22 Août 1868 " 1996 id de 24 balles id. ma L.tre 10 7.bre id. N.o 6744 commission 3 f. % K.os . . . . . . . . . . f 202.30 somme à laquelle s'élève le dit mandat pour solde, auquel je vous prie vouloir faire honneur accoutumé, vous m'obligerez. M.r Coradin Dubied de Boveresse, est venu m'offrir, hier, 7 à 800 K.os petite absinthe nouvelle au prix de 65 f.s % K.os en gare de Boveresse, balles en sus, au comptant. Il la garantit jolie. Peut-être la laisserait-il à un prix inférieur parce qu'il tient à la vendre de suite. Ce sont là, me dit-il, à peu près les prix, je pense donc que Mesdames Dubied Sœurs, du même lieu, qui ont une forte partie qu'elles conserveraient, au besoin, jusqu'en Mars, se soumettraient au même prix. J'ai dit à M. Coradin Dubied que je lui communiquerais votre réponse dans 8 à 10 jours. Je crois bien faire de vous transmettre ces bas prix offerts. Attendant le plaisir de vous lire je vous présente, Messieurs, mes cordiales salutations. C. Regnauld

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie Marseille

[[label: Commercial letter text and signature]] Pontarlier, 9 November 1868 Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie, Marseille Gentlemen, I confirm my letter of September 10 last. As I needed an additional amount to complete a certain sum, I took the liberty of drawing on you at sight for the commissions due to me on the following shipments: No. 1004, Gay de Sussy shipment, July 23, 1867; No. 1731, V. Grenier de Cie shipment, July 21, 1867; No. 2013, shipment of 22 bales of old petite absinthe from Val-de-Travers, according to my letter of August 22, 1868; No. 1996, shipment of 24 bales of the same, according to my letter of September 10, 1868. Total weight, 6,744 kilograms; commission at 3 francs per 100 kilograms: 202.30 francs. This is the sum of the draft drawn in settlement, which I ask you to honour in the customary manner, thereby obliging me. Yesterday Mr Coradin Dubied of Boveresse offered me 700 to 800 kilograms of new petite absinthe at 65 francs per 100 kilograms at Boveresse station, packaging extra, for cash. He guarantees it to be fine. He might perhaps let it go at a lower price because he is eager to sell it at once. Those, he tells me, are approximately the going prices. I therefore think that the Dubied sisters of the same place, who have a large lot that they would retain until March if necessary, would accept the same price. I told Mr Coradin Dubied that I would communicate your reply to him within eight to ten days. I believe I am doing right to inform you of these low offered prices. Awaiting the pleasure of hearing from you, I offer you, Gentlemen, my cordial greetings. C. Regnauld

The address panel, postal evidence, named absinthe suppliers, offer prices and commission per 100 kilograms, C. Regnauld signature and date were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Pontarlier, 9 November 1868. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly identifies Pontarlier.


Invoice from Ch. Navarre & Perny to Widow David for 257 litres of cognac, November 18, 1858

Ch. Navarre & Perny invoices Widow David, a fine-wine merchant in Toulouse, for a cask containing 257 litres of 1858 cognac at 59 degrees, priced at 120 francs per hectolitre for a total of 308.40 francs, payable four months from the invoice date.

Cognac
Invoices
Casks
Payment terms
Wine merchants
Ch. Navarre & Perny
Widow David
Marbœuf
Toulouse

Cognac & Trade

NRA-L-000156 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence and docketing

NRA-L-000156 image 1 showing the address panel to Madame, widow David, a merchant at Toulouse, with postage stamp, numerous circular postmarks, manuscript forwarding and account notes, folds, seal residue and worn paper edges.

NRA-L-000156 - Image 2: Cognac invoice and account statement

Cognac invoice and account statement.

NRA-L-000156 image 2 showing a French invoice and account statement from Ch. Navarre and Perny at Cognac, dated 18 November 1858 and addressed to Madame, widow David, with itemized cognac entries, totals, manuscript calculations and fold lines.

[[label: Address panel]] Madame Vve David Négte en vins fins à Toulouse Hte Garonne

[[label: Cognac invoice and account statement]] CH. NAVARRE & PERNY Négociants COGNAC Cognac, le 18 Novembre 1858 Madame Vve David Négte en vins fins à Toulouse (Hte Garonne) Doit à Ch. Navarre & Perny, suivant son ordre remis à Notre sieur Jh Perny pour payer à quatre mois date de facture pris en magasin à Cognac & chargé à ses périls & risques par l'entremise de Marbœuf commissionnaire à 2. 4. 70 des % Ht en 10 jours D D 139 Une futaille Cognac 1858 Bois à 59° contenant 257 Litres .................... L'hecto 120 .. 308 40 Double futaille ......................... 0 "" F . . 308 40

[[label: Address panel]] Madam, Widow David Fine-wine merchant Toulouse Haute-Garonne

[[label: Cognac invoice and account statement]] CH. NAVARRE & PERNY MERCHANTS COGNAC Cognac, 18 November 1858 Madam, Widow David, fine-wine merchant Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) Owes Ch. Navarre & Perny, pursuant to her order given to our Mr J.-h Perny, payable four months from the invoice date, taken from the warehouse at Cognac and loaded at her risk through the forwarding agent Marbœuf [the following commercial-rate notation is unclear in the manuscript: “à 2. 4. 70 des % Ht en 10 jours”]. D D 139 — One wooden cask of 1858 Cognac at 59°, containing 257 litres, at 120 francs per hectolitre: 308.40 francs. Double cask: no charge. Total: 308.40 francs.

The address panel, postal evidence and itemized cognac invoice from Ch. Navarre & Perny to the widow David, including amounts, total and date, were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The invoice is explicitly dated Cognac, 18 November 1858. Origin evidence: The printed letterhead and documentary dateline identify Cognac.


Letter from Fritz Duval to Vve A. Cabrol Jeune & Cie arranging Jules Haas's return from Buenos Aires, July 3, 1879

Fritz Duval, successor to Dubied Père & Fils, asks Vve A. Cabrol Jeune & Cie to arrange second-class steamship passage from Buenos Aires to Bordeaux for the ill Jules Haas, to verify his identity from two signed documents, to advance the fare and to notify him at the Hôtel Américain.

Transatlantic travel
Steamships
Passenger transport
Illness
Fritz Duval
Jules Haas
Vve A. Cabrol Jeune & Cie
Dubied Père & Fils
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Messageries Maritimes
Couvet
Buenos Aires
Bordeaux

Commercial correspondence
Travel arrangements

Absinthe

NRA-L-000157 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence and docketing

NRA-L-000157 image 1 showing the address panel to the widow A. Cabrol jeune and Company at Bordeaux, with Couvet company mark, postage stamp, circular postmarks, large manuscript docketing and fold lines.

NRA-L-000157 - Image 2: Opening page of the commercial letter

Opening page of the commercial letter.

NRA-L-000157 image 2 showing the opening page of a French commercial letter dated at Couvet, Switzerland, on 6 July 1879, concerning travel to Buenos Aires, with closely written cursive text and fold lines.

NRA-L-000157 - Image 3: Continuation, closing and signature

Continuation, closing and signature.

NRA-L-000157 image 3 showing the continuation and closing page of the French commercial letter, with Buenos Aires instructions, signature identifying Fritz Duval as successor to Dubied pere et fils, folds and paper discoloration.

[[label: Address panel]] Messieurs Vve A. Cabrol Jeune & Cie allées de Chartres 9 à Bordeaux

[[label: Opening page of the commercial letter]] Couvet (Suisse) le 3 Juillet 1879 Messieurs Vve A Cabrol Jeune & Cie allées de Chartres N° 9 à Bordeaux J'ai l'honneur Messieurs de m'en référer à la circulaire dont je vous envoie un exemplaire inclus. Le but de ces lignes est de vous demander de nouveau un service, ce serait de faciliter le retour en Europe du jeune Mr Jules Haas, dont vous avez déjà soigné jadis l'embarquement pour l'Amérique & qui se trouve actuellement à "l'Hôtel Américain, Calle 25 " de Mayo à Buenos-ayres". Pour cela je vous prierais de bien vouloir demander le passage en Seconde Classe, de Buenos-Ayres à Bordeaux pour Mr Jules Haas aux deux Compagnies de Bateaux à vapeur qui font ce service savoir: à la Pacific Steam Navigation Compny. & aux Messageries Maritimes de manière à ce que le jeune homme, qui est malade parait-il, puisse profiter du premier départ. Voici deux bulletins qui portent la signature de Mr Haas & que je vous prie de remettre aux Compagnies en question pour qu'il soit possible de constater son identité. Je prends en outre la liberté de profiter de votre crédit pour vous prier de demander aux deux Compagnies d'accorder le passage, moyennant payement chez vous Messieurs à l'arrivée à Bordeaux. J'aurai soin de

[[label: Continuation, closing and signature]] vous rembourser tous vos débours & frais de la part des parents. S'il est possible de donner communication à Mr Jules Haas Hotel américain Calle 25 de Mayo à Buenos-Ayres de la facilité de départ qui lui est accordée, l'on vous serait également des plus obligé de le faire par prochain courrier. Je vous prie de m'excuser Messieurs si j'use si fréquemment de votre complaisance & je vous prie d'agréer mes salutations empressées Fritz Duval Successeur de Dubied Père & fils

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Vve A. Cabrol Jeune & Cie 9 allées de Chartres Bordeaux

[[label: Opening page of the commercial letter]] Couvet (Switzerland), 3 July 1879 Messrs Vve A. Cabrol Jeune & Cie 9 allées de Chartres, Bordeaux Gentlemen, I have the honour to refer to the circular of which I enclose a copy. The purpose of these lines is to ask you for another service: to facilitate the return to Europe of the young Mr Jules Haas. You previously arranged his embarkation for America, and he is now staying at the Hôtel Américain, Calle 25 de Mayo, Buenos Aires. I should therefore be grateful if you would ask the two steamship companies operating this route—the Pacific Steam Navigation Company and the Messageries Maritimes—for second-class passage from Buenos Aires to Bordeaux for Mr Jules Haas, so that the young man, who is said to be ill, may take the first available sailing. Enclosed are two documents bearing Mr Haas's signature. Please submit them to the companies concerned so that his identity can be verified. I further take the liberty of relying on your credit and ask you to request that the two companies grant the passage, with payment to be made to you upon his arrival in Bordeaux. I shall arrange to

[[label: Continuation, closing and signature]] reimburse all your outlays and expenses on the parents' behalf. If it is possible to notify Mr Jules Haas, Hôtel Américain, Calle 25 de Mayo, Buenos Aires, of the passage arrangements granted to him, we should likewise be most obliged if you would do so by the next mail. Please excuse me, Gentlemen, for calling so frequently upon your kindness, and accept my earnest greetings. Fritz Duval Successor to Dubied Père & Fils

The address panel, postal evidence, complete two-page letter, Jules Haas travel arrangements for Buenos Aires, Fritz Duval signature and date were checked against all three complete captures. Date evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly states Couvet, 3 July 1879. Origin evidence: The documentary dateline explicitly identifies Couvet.


Account statement from C. Regnauld to Noilly Prat & Cie for twenty-four bales of petite absinthe, September 8, 1868

C. Regnauld's account statement records twenty-four bales of 1867 petite absinthe dispatched from Boveresse station for Noilly Prat & Cie: 1,996 kilograms gross, 1,972 kilograms net at 97.50 francs per 100 kilograms, with packaging, stamp and exchange charges bringing the value due on October 5 to 1,993.60 francs.

Petite absinthe
Absinthe ingredients
Botanical raw materials
Account statements
Bales
Prices
C. Regnauld
Noilly Prat & Cie
Boveresse
Val-de-Travers
Pontarlier
Marseille

Account statement
Commercial correspondence

Absinthe

NRA-L-000158 - Image 1: Address panel, postal evidence and docketing

NRA-L-000158 image 1 showing the address panel to Noilly Prat and Company at Marseille, with postage stamp, circular postmarks, manuscript docketing, account notes and fold lines.

NRA-L-000158 - Image 2: Absinthe account statement and calculations

Absinthe account statement and calculations.

NRA-L-000158 image 2 showing a manuscript account statement between Pernod fils and Noilly Prat and Company, with dated absinthe shipment entries, quantities, charges, totals, postal impressions and fold lines.

[[label: Absinthe account statement and calculations]] Messrs Noilly Prat & Cie of Marseille owe for the following merchandise, dispatched on their account from Boveresse station on 8 September 1868: Bale 1, 86 kg; 2, 84 kg; 3, 80 kg; 4, 85½ kg; 5, 90 kg; 6, 86 kg; 7, 83½ kg; 8, 89 kg; 9, 90½ kg; 10, 94 kg; 11, 89½ kg; 12, 91 kg; 13, corrected from 83½ to 84 kg; 14, corrected from 92½ to 92 kg; 15, 77 kg; 16, 95½ kg; 17, 91 kg; 18, 85½ kg; 19, 91½ kg; 20, 91 kg; 21, 72 kg; 22, 86½ kg; 23, 70½ kg; 24, 41 kg. Total gross weight: 1,996 kilograms. Twenty-four bales of 1867 petite absinthe from Val-de-Travers. Gross weight: 1,996 kg. Tare: 24 kg. Net weight: 1,972 kg at 97.50 francs per 100 kg: 1,922.70 francs. Cost of 24 packages at 2.50 francs: 60.00 francs. Draft stamp: 1.00 franc. Exchange charge of one-half per cent on 1,982.70 francs: 9.90 francs. Value October 5, 1868: 1,993.60 francs.

The address panel, postal evidence and absinthe account statement, including 24 bales of petite absinthe, the rate per 100 kilograms, calculation and date, were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The account states that the goods were dispatched from Boveresse station on 8 September 1868 and repeats the date in its heading. Origin evidence: The statement is unsigned, but its handwriting, accounting structure and shipment number 1996 correspond to C. Regnauld's signed letter of 9 November 1868, which identifies the same shipment and his base at Pontarlier.


Postcard from S. Haberstich of Café Rapp to Pernod Fils requesting labels and two bottles, July 24, 1891

S. Haberstich of Café Rapp in Colmar asks Pernod Fils in Pontarlier to send labels and two bottles from the firm.

Absinthe
Labels
Bottles
S. Haberstich
Café Rapp
Pernod Fils
Colmar
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000159 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000159 image 1 showing the address panel of a German postcard to Pernod Fils in Pontarlier, with two postage stamps and several postmarks.

NRA-L-000159 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000159 image 2 showing a vertically written French postcard message dated 24 July 1891 and signed S. Haberstich of Café Rapp.

[[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Pernod fils fabrique d'Absinthe Pontarlier Dpt. Doubs, France

[[label: Message text]] Colmar le 24. 7. 91 Monsieur Pernod à Pontarlier Veuillez je vous prie m'envoyer des Étiquettes et deux Blles de votre Maison Mes Salutations S. Haberstich Café Rapp

[[label: Address panel]] Mr Pernod fils Absinthe factory Pontarlier Department of Doubs, France

[[label: Message text]] Colmar, 24 July 1891 Mr Pernod Pontarlier Please send me labels and two bottles from your firm. My greetings, S. Haberstich Café Rapp

Address, postmarks, the request for labels and two bottles, the 24 July 1891 date and S. Haberstich signature of Café Rapp were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Colmar, 24 July 1891; the Colmar and Pontarlier postmarks corroborate the date. Origin evidence: The manuscript dateline and origin postmark identify Colmar.


Postcard from S. Haberstich of Café Rapp to Pernod Fils requesting two empty bottles and six labels, July 28, 1891

Replying to a letter from Pernod Fils, S. Haberstich says that he does not want litres of absinthe, but only two empty bottles and six labels for use in his establishment, Café Rapp.

Absinthe

NRA-L-000160 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000160 image 1 showing the address panel of a German postcard to Pernod Fils in Pontarlier, with two postage stamps and transit and destination postmarks.

NRA-L-000160 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000160 image 2 showing a vertically written French postcard message dated 28 July 1891 and signed S. Haberstich of Café Rapp.

[[label: Address panel]] Maison Pernod fils fabrik d'Absinthe Pontarlier (Doubs) France

[[label: Message text]] Colmar 28. 7. 91 Monsieur Pernod à Pontarlier En réponse de votre lettre je vous fais savoir que je n'veux pas des litres d'Absinthe seulement Deux Blles vide et 6 Étiquettes pour le service dans mon Établissement. Recevez mes meilleures Salutations S. Haberstich Café Rapp

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

[[label: Message text]] Colmar, 28 July 1891 Mr Pernod Pontarlier In reply to your letter, I inform you that I do not want litres of absinthe, but only two empty bottles and six labels for use in my establishment. Please accept my best greetings, S. Haberstich Café Rapp

Address, postmarks, the request for two empty bottles and six labels, the 28 July 1891 date and S. Haberstich signature of Café Rapp were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Colmar, 28 July 1891; the Colmar and Pontarlier postmarks corroborate the date. Origin evidence: The manuscript dateline and origin postmark identify Colmar.


Postcard from Alfred Dürr to Pernod Fils ordering about ninety litres of absinthe, May 22, 1898

Alfred Dürr asks Pernod Fils to dispatch to Thann station, as usual, a barrel containing about ninety litres of absinthe at 1.75 francs per litre, with thirty-day terms and three percent discount.

Absinthe
Orders
Barrels
Payment terms
Rail transport
Alfred Dürr
Pernod Fils
Guebwiller
Thann
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000161 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000161 image 1 showing a German postcard addressed to Pernod Fils, absinthe manufacturers in Pontarlier, with Alfred Dürr's Guebwiller cachet, two stamps and postmarks.

NRA-L-000161 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000161 image 2 showing a French order message signed Alfred Dürr, with a large signature and later pencil calculations.

[[label: Address panel]] An Mr. Pernod Fils Fabrique d'Absinthe Pontarlier (Doubs) (France)

[[label: Message text]] Veuillez s. v. p. m'adresser en Gare Thann, comme d'habitude : Un fût Absinthe de 90 litres environ à fr. 1.75 le litre, pris en Gare de Pon- tarlier, valeur à 30 jours et 3% escompte. Recevez en attendant [notre?] facture mes salutations les plus empressées. Alfred Dürr, Négt. rue des Meuniers

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

[[label: Message text]] Please send me, to Thann station as usual, one barrel containing about ninety litres of absinthe at 1.75 francs per litre, ex Pontarlier station, on thirty-day terms with three percent discount. Meanwhile, pending the invoice, please accept my most earnest greetings. Alfred Dürr, merchant rue des Meuniers

Address, Alfred Dürr sender cachet and signature, approximately 90 litres, railway delivery, payment wording and the 22 May 1898 postmark-based date were checked against both complete captures; the one ambiguous possessive remains explicit. Date evidence: No dateline is present; the date is inferred from the Guebwiller origin postmark of 22 May 1898 and the contemporary docketing. Origin evidence: Alfred Dürr's printed cachet and the origin postmark identify Guebwiller.


Postcard from Ch. & G. Siegfried Fils to Pernod Fils confirming an offer, November 13, 1900

Ch. & G. Siegfried Fils, representatives of the Vallérysthal and Portieux glassworks, confirms its offer of October 30 to Pernod Fils at Couvet and says that it will be pleased to receive orders.

Commercial correspondence
Offers
Glassworks
Ch. & G. Siegfried Fils
Vallérysthal glassworks
Portieux glassworks
Pernod Fils
Strasbourg
Couvet

Commercial correspondence
Offer confirmation

Absinthe

NRA-L-000162 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000162 image 1 showing a red German postcard addressed to Monsieur Pernod fils in Couvet, Switzerland, with a postage stamp and postmarks.

NRA-L-000162 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000162 image 2 showing a brief French business message on Ch. and G. Siegfried Fils letterhead from Strasbourg, with signatures.

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

[[label: Message text]] Ch. & G. SIEGFRIED Fils STRASBOURG (Alsace) REPRÉSENTANTS DES VERRERIES DE VALLÉRYSTHAL ET PORTIEUX Strasbourg, le 13 XI 1900 Monsieur Pernod fils, Couvet Ns vs confirmons n/tre offre du 30 Octbre, recevrons avec plaisir vos ordres. Vos dévoués [signatures]

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

[[label: Message text]] CH. & G. SIEGFRIED FILS STRASBOURG (Alsace) REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VALLÉRYSTHAL AND PORTIEUX GLASSWORKS Strasbourg, 13 November 1900 Mr Pernod fils, Couvet We confirm our offer of October 30 and shall be pleased to receive your orders. Yours truly, [signatures]

Address to Pernod Fils in Couvet, Ch. & G. Siegfried Fils letterhead and signatures, offer-confirmation wording and 13 November 1900 date were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline states Strasbourg, 13 November 1900; the origin and Couvet postmarks corroborate the date. Origin evidence: The dateline and printed Ch. & G. Siegfried Fils letterhead identify Strasbourg.


Postcard from Léon Louis to Pernod Fils requesting advertising material for Schneider's brasserie, October 15, 1890

Wholesale wine merchant Léon Louis asks Pernod Fils to send advertising material for Émile Schneider's establishment in Saint-Étienne, including a display for the firm's brand; a pencil instruction specifies one chromolithograph for Schneider's brasserie.

Absinthe advertising
Posters
Chromolithographs
Brasseries
Léon Louis
Émile Schneider
Pernod Fils
Veil-Picard
Saverne
Saint-Étienne
Pontarlier

Commercial correspondence
Advertising correspondence

Absinthe

NRA-L-000163 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000163 image 1 showing a Léon Louis wine merchant postcard addressed to Pernod Fils at Pontarlier, with two postage stamps and several postmarks.

NRA-L-000163 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000163 image 2 showing a French business message with an ink blot, signature, sender cachet and pencil calculation.

[[label: Address panel]] Pernod fils (Veil-Picard) absinthe Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] J'ai reçu facture [n° 20/7?] du 11 octb. L'Établissement Schneider sera un des 1ers de St Étienne. Veuillez lui adresser 1 carton affiche au tableau de votre marque pour placarder dans sa jolie salle de Brasserie. Agréez, Messieurs, mes Salutations empressées. L. Louis On adresse 1 chromo à Em. Schneider, Brasserie Glacière, Hôtel de Ville à St Étienne.

[[label: Address panel]] Pernod fils (Veil-Picard) Absinthe Pontarlier (Doubs)

[[label: Message text]] I have received invoice [no. 20/7?] of October 11. The Schneider establishment will be one of the leading establishments in Saint-Étienne. Please send him one poster board displaying your brand, to hang in his attractive brasserie room. Please accept, Gentlemen, my earnest greetings. L. Louis [Pencil instruction:] Send one chromolithograph to Ém. Schneider, Brasserie Glacière, Hôtel de Ville, Saint-Étienne.

Address to Pernod Fils, Léon Louis sender evidence, advertising request for Émile Schneider, posters or chromolithographs and the postmark-based 15 October 1890 date were checked against both complete captures; the uncertain invoice number remains explicit. Date evidence: No dateline is present; the date is inferred from the Zabern origin postmark of 15 October 1890 and the Pontarlier arrival postmark of October 16. Origin evidence: The printed Léon Louis trade card and Zabern origin postmark identify Saverne. Recipient layers: postal addressee — Pernod Fils (Veil-Picard); textual addressee — Pernod Fils.


Postcard from Hildebrand of Café Claude to Pernod Fils ordering a barrel of absinthe, June 1, 1896

Hildebrand of Café Claude asks Pernod Fils to send by rail a barrel holding thirty-five to forty litres of absinthe, of the same quality as previous orders and at the lowest price.

Absinthe
Orders
Barrels
Rail transport
Hildebrand
Café Claude
Pernod Fils
Saverne
Couvet

Absinthe

NRA-L-000164 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000164 image 1 showing a red German postcard addressed to the Pernod Fils absinthe factory in Couvet, Switzerland, with a stamp and postmarks.

NRA-L-000164 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000164 image 2 showing a German handwritten request dated 1 June 1896, signed Hildebrand and accompanied by later numeric annotations.

[[label: Address panel]] Herrn Pernod fils Absinthfabrik Couvet Schweiz

[[label: Message text]] Hierdurch ersuche ich um Ueber- sendung durch die Eisenbahn von 1 Faß Absinthe von 35–40 Liter derselben Qualität wie bisher bezogen zum billigsten Preise. Zabern, 1. Juni 1896. Achtungsvoll Hildebrand Café Claude

[[label: Address panel]] Messrs Pernod fils Absinthe factory Couvet Switzerland

[[label: Message text]] I hereby request dispatch by rail of one barrel containing thirty-five to forty litres of absinthe, of the same quality as previously supplied and at the lowest price. Zabern, 1 June 1896 Respectfully, Hildebrand Café Claude

Address to Pernod Fils in Couvet, Hildebrand signature, request for a 35–40 litre barrel and 1 June 1896 date were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline explicitly states Zabern, 1 June 1896. Origin evidence: The dateline states Zabern, the German name for Saverne.


Postcard from Ch. Klein to Pernod Fils ordering a sixteen-litre demijohn of absinthe, July 13, 1899

Ch. Klein, an innkeeper at 8 rue Kléber in Mulhouse, orders from Pernod Fils a demijohn containing about sixteen litres of absinthe, of the same quality and on the same terms as before.

Absinthe
Orders
Demijohns
Inns
Ch. Klein
Pernod Fils
Mulhouse
Pontarlier

Absinthe

NRA-L-000165 - Image 1: Address panel and postal evidence

Address panel and postal evidence.

NRA-L-000165 image 1 showing a red German postcard addressed to Maison Pernod fils in Pontarlier, with a postage stamp, postmarks and a red circular mark.

NRA-L-000165 - Image 2: Postcard message and signature

Postcard message and signature.

NRA-L-000165 image 2 showing a French message concerning a bonbonne of absinthe, with a signature and later docketing.

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

[[label: Message text]] Mr le Directeur de la maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Veuillez m'envoyer 1 bonbonne d'Absinthe environ 16 litres, qualité comme précédemment et aux mêmes conditions. Agréez mes sincères salutations Ch. Klein, aubergiste Rue Kléber 8 Mulhouse le 13.7.99

[[label: Message text]] Mr Director of Maison Pernod fils Pontarlier Please send me one demijohn containing about sixteen litres of absinthe, of the same quality as before and on the same terms. Please accept my sincere greetings, Ch. Klein, innkeeper 8 rue Kléber Mulhouse, 13 July 1899

Address to Pernod Fils, Ch. Klein signature, request for a 16-litre demijohn of absinthe and 13 July 1899 date were checked against both complete captures. Date evidence: The manuscript dateline explicitly states Mulhouse, 13 July 1899. Origin evidence: The dateline and Mulhouse origin postmark identify Mulhouse.