Letter from Frank Otard to Otard Dupuy & Co, 1862-03-04
Frank Otard reports on Union military advances, anticipated operations against New Orleans and Richmond, federal finances and the stagnant New York trade. He sends a bill of exchange arising from Patterson & Boulton's account and discusses duties and unsold cases.
NRA-L-000414 - Image 1: Address panel to Otard Dupuy in Cognac, routed via England, with postal marks, wax seal and docketing
Address panel to Otard Dupuy in Cognac, routed via England, with postal marks, wax seal and docketing.
NRA-L-000414 - Image 2: First page of a French commercial letter dated in New York
First page of a French commercial letter dated in New York.
NRA-L-000414 - Image 3: Continuation of the French letter discussing commerce and wartime conditions
Continuation of the French letter discussing commerce and wartime conditions.
NRA-L-000414 - Image 4: Closing and signature of the French letter, with later customs docketing
Closing and signature of the French letter, with later customs docketing.
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