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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000001",
      "title": "Royal State Stallion Depot Station at Brünn to the Municipal Council in Neustadtl",
      "description": "Official notice concerning the arrival of the covering Commando and the cleaning of the stable, 22 January 1869.",
      "date": "1869-01-22",
      "sort_year": 1869,
      "languages": [
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        "Royal State Stallion Depot Station at Brünn"
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      "place_sent": "Brno, Moravia, Austrian Empire / Austria-Hungary",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000001",
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      "alt_text": "Address side of NRA-L-000001, addressed to the Municipal Council in Neustadtl.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000001 Royal State Stallion Depot Station at Brünn to the Municipal Council in Neustadtl Official notice concerning the arrival of the covering Commando and the cleaning of the stable, 22 January 1869. Royal State Stallion Depot Station at Brünn Municipal Council in Neustadtl Brno, Moravia, Austrian Empire / Austria-Hungary Brünn Neustadtl Iglau Circle administrative notice German language correspondence Moravia Brünn / Brno Neustadtl Iglau Circle state horse-breeding administration stable cleaning covering Commando municipal administration Official administrative notice [[label: Address Panel]] Königl: Staats Hengsten Depot Station Nro 1. Nro 13. An den Gemeinde Rath In Neustadtl (Iglauer Kreis) Dienstsache [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Königl: Staats Hengsten Depot Station zu Brünn. Nro 13. An den Gemeinde Rath in Neustadtl. Nachdem das Beschäl Commando am 26ten Februar l. J. dort eintreffen wird, so wird der Gemeinde Rath ersucht, den Eigenthümer des Beschällokales zur Reinigung des Stalles sogleich verhalten zu wollen damit das Commando anstands los beim dortigen Einrücken unterge= bracht werden kann. Brünn am 22. Jänner 1869. Schlosser Rittm [[label: Address Panel]] Royal State Stallion Depot Station No. 1. No. 13. To the Municipal Council in Neustadtl. (Iglau Circle) Official Business [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Royal State Stallion Depot Station at Brünn. No. 13. To the Municipal Council in Neustadtl. Since the covering Commando will arrive there on the 26th of February of the current year, the Municipal Council is requested to be pleased immediately to compel the owner of the covering lokal to clean the stable, so that the Commando may be lodged there without difficulty upon its entry. Brünn, 22 January 1869. Schlosser Rittm[eister]",
      "search_key": "nra l 000001 royal state stallion depot station at brunn to the municipal council in neustadtl official notice concerning the arrival of the covering commando and the cleaning of the stable 22 january 1869 royal state stallion depot station at brunn municipal council in neustadtl brno moravia austrian empire austria hungary brunn neustadtl iglau circle administrative notice german language correspondence moravia brunn brno neustadtl iglau circle state horse breeding administration stable cleaning covering commando municipal administration official administrative notice label address panel konigl staats hengsten depot station nro 1 nro 13 an den gemeinde rath in neustadtl iglauer kreis dienstsache label letter text page 1 konigl staats hengsten depot station zu brunn nro 13 an den gemeinde rath in neustadtl nachdem das beschal commando am 26ten februar l j dort eintreffen wird so wird der gemeinde rath ersucht den eigenthumer des beschallokales zur reinigung des stalles sogleich verhalten zu wollen damit das commando anstands los beim dortigen einrucken unterge bracht werden kann brunn am 22 janner 1869 schlosser rittm label address panel royal state stallion depot station no 1 no 13 to the municipal council in neustadtl iglau circle official business label letter text page 1 royal state stallion depot station at brunn no 13 to the municipal council in neustadtl since the covering commando will arrive there on the 26th of february of the current year the municipal council is requested to be pleased immediately to compel the owner of the covering lokal to clean the stable so that the commando may be lodged there without difficulty upon its entry brunn 22 january 1869 schlosser rittm eister",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000002",
      "title": "Letter from Sarah Austin to Mrs George Grote concerning John Austin's first lecture",
      "description": "Private English letter dated 4 November 1828 concerning John Austin's improving health, his first lecture and the delayed opening of his course.",
      "date": "1828-11-04",
      "sort_year": 1828,
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000002 image 1 showing the address to Mrs George Grote, the beginning of the letter and an upside-down marginal note.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000002 Letter from Sarah Austin to Mrs George Grote concerning John Austin's first lecture Private English letter dated 4 November 1828 concerning John Austin's improving health, his first lecture and the delayed opening of his course. Sarah Austin Mrs George Grote London, England, United Kingdom Threadneedle Street private correspondence English correspondence Sarah Austin Mrs George Grote John Austin first lecture course delay health Mr Mill Mr Grote Eyton Tooke John Mill Threadneedle Street Private letter [[label: Address Panel]] Mrs George Grote Threadneedle St 62 [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Tuesday eveng 4th Novr (only recd. Nov. 6th) My dear Mrs Grote I am afraid you have wondered as you have reason to do at my not answering your very kind note. I have however but this moment received it & our first post is at 1/2 past 10 tomorrow morning. My dear husband is steadily advancing in health & in the great work which, as you say mainly depends upon that. He is certainly I shall soon make an attempt to get to you tho I can bring nothing to the angels & their feasts but my gross earthly nature - Yours most affecty S. Austin [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] better today than I have seen him for some time. He has read me the greater part of his first lecture which I think will satisfy & even more than sa- tisfy the two persons whose approbation I have most at heart, Mr Mill & Mr Grote. The announcement is all nothing. It was without his knowledge or concurrence. He is resolute not to begin till he feels beyond the reach of accidents & I begin to [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] think he is right. Eyton Tooke & John Mill were both here on Sunday They both think that in his class a delay is not of serious importance that indeed many men who would attend are not in town yet. Be that as it may we must take patience, which I can do now that I see him getting on & in good heart. I am sure whenever the time comes he would be glad to see Mr Grote among his auditors if it does not put him to inconvenience I hope you are well - [[label: Address Panel]] Mrs George Grote Threadneedle St 62 [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] [Letter] Tuesday evening 4th November (only received Nov. 6th) My dear Mrs Grote, I am afraid you have wondered, as you have reason to do, at my not answering your very kind note. I have, however, but this moment received it, and our first post is at half past 10 tomorrow morning. My dear husband is steadily advancing in health and in the great work which, as you say, mainly depends upon that. He is certainly I shall soon make an attempt to get to you, though I can bring nothing to the angels and their feasts but my gross earthly nature. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] better today than I have seen him for some time. He has read me the greater part of his first lecture, which I think will satisfy, and even more than satisfy, the two persons whose approbation I have most at heart, Mr Mill and Mr Grote. The announcement is all nothing. It was without his knowledge or concurrence. He is resolute not to begin till he feels beyond the reach of accidents, and I begin to [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] think he is right. Eyton Tooke and John Mill were both here on Sunday. They both think that in his class a delay is not of serious importance, that indeed many men who would attend are not in town yet. Be that as it may, we must take patience, which I can do now that I see him getting on and in good heart. I am sure whenever the time comes he would be glad to see Mr Grote among his auditors if it does not put him to inconvenience. I hope you are well.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000002 letter from sarah austin to mrs george grote concerning john austin s first lecture private english letter dated 4 november 1828 concerning john austin s improving health his first lecture and the delayed opening of his course sarah austin mrs george grote london england united kingdom threadneedle street private correspondence english correspondence sarah austin mrs george grote john austin first lecture course delay health mr mill mr grote eyton tooke john mill threadneedle street private letter label address panel mrs george grote threadneedle st 62 label letter text page 1 tuesday eveng 4th novr only recd nov 6th my dear mrs grote i am afraid you have wondered as you have reason to do at my not answering your very kind note i have however but this moment received it our first post is at 1 2 past 10 tomorrow morning my dear husband is steadily advancing in health in the great work which as you say mainly depends upon that he is certainly i shall soon make an attempt to get to you tho i can bring nothing to the angels their feasts but my gross earthly nature yours most affecty s austin label letter text page 2 better today than i have seen him for some time he has read me the greater part of his first lecture which i think will satisfy even more than sa tisfy the two persons whose approbation i have most at heart mr mill mr grote the announcement is all nothing it was without his knowledge or concurrence he is resolute not to begin till he feels beyond the reach of accidents i begin to label letter text page 3 think he is right eyton tooke john mill were both here on sunday they both think that in his class a delay is not of serious importance that indeed many men who would attend are not in town yet be that as it may we must take patience which i can do now that i see him getting on in good heart i am sure whenever the time comes he would be glad to see mr grote among his auditors if it does not put him to inconvenience i hope you are well label address panel mrs george grote threadneedle st 62 label letter text page 1 letter tuesday evening 4th november only received nov 6th my dear mrs grote i am afraid you have wondered as you have reason to do at my not answering your very kind note i have however but this moment received it and our first post is at half past 10 tomorrow morning my dear husband is steadily advancing in health and in the great work which as you say mainly depends upon that he is certainly i shall soon make an attempt to get to you though i can bring nothing to the angels and their feasts but my gross earthly nature label letter text page 2 better today than i have seen him for some time he has read me the greater part of his first lecture which i think will satisfy and even more than satisfy the two persons whose approbation i have most at heart mr mill and mr grote the announcement is all nothing it was without his knowledge or concurrence he is resolute not to begin till he feels beyond the reach of accidents and i begin to label letter text page 3 think he is right eyton tooke and john mill were both here on sunday they both think that in his class a delay is not of serious importance that indeed many men who would attend are not in town yet be that as it may we must take patience which i can do now that i see him getting on and in good heart i am sure whenever the time comes he would be glad to see mr grote among his auditors if it does not put him to inconvenience i hope you are well",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000003",
      "title": "Business letter from Ramón de Guardamino to José Manuel de Brunet concerning paper manufacture and industrial accounts",
      "description": "Spanish business letter dated 14 August 1847 from Bilbao to San Sebastián concerning paper manufacturing costs, sales, trade credit, account statements, competition and a traveling salesman.",
      "date": "1847-08-14",
      "sort_year": 1847,
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      "creators": [
        "Ramón de Guardamino"
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      "recipients": [
        "José Manuel de Brunet"
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      "place_sent": "Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000003",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000003 image 1 showing the address to José Manuel de Brunet in San Sebastián.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000003 Business letter from Ramón de Guardamino to José Manuel de Brunet concerning paper manufacture and industrial accounts Spanish business letter dated 14 August 1847 from Bilbao to San Sebastián concerning paper manufacturing costs, sales, trade credit, account statements, competition and a traveling salesman. Ramón de Guardamino José Manuel de Brunet Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain Bilbao San Sebastián Valmaseda / Balmaseda Carranza / Karrantza Madrid Zaragoza Galicia Spanish business correspondence paper manufacturing industrial accounts paper costs sales strategy trade credit traveling salesman competition Bilbao San Sebastián Business letter [[label: Address Panel]] Al Sr. Dn. José Manuel de Brunet Sn. Sebastian [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] R. 17 dho Sr Dn José Manuel de Brunet Sn Sebastn Bilbao 14 de Agosto de 1847. Estimado amigo: Llegué de mi salida á Valmaseda y Carranza, y contesto á su apreciada del 7. Ayer tarde y al siguiente que llegué, me dijo Epalza que queria hablarme un momento, y me indicó era sobre una carta que tenia de V. y le dije que podia hacerlo cuando gustase; pero aun nada me ha dicho nada; y no he creido deberle recordar porque no sea que ni él ni yo estamos en el caso desesperado. Otros industriales se hallan por aqui, y no en otras partes como nosotros, y los de Sta Ana se hallaron en iguales compro- misos el año anterior, pero por fortuna se abrieron las ventas que siguen haciendo y no pueden llenar faltas de conductores. Veré si Dn Tomas habla y si algo se hace. El Dn Arellano es lo mismo que Epalza, y cuando yo hablé con él me significó que daria 1/2 p% de interes por su firma, y habiendome propuesto á que de una vez que me daba apuntes magnificos que daria 1 p% y luego veo que Epalza que habló con él á consecuencia de la carta de V. ha fijado 1 p%. El banco les ha prestado dinero tam- bien, y digo todo esto con reserva pues del mismo modo se me ha dicho. No hay dinero y la industria en general se verá mal, en particular aquella cuyas ventas se entorpezcan, y no hay ningun remedio ni mas recurso que fabricar en proporcion de las salidas que puedan tenerse, pues todo lo demas es para mi [perdido?] y mal cálculo. Del 25 al 27 saldré para Madrid si no hago faltas y siento no poder salir antes. Ya que VV. se ocupaban de preparar las instrucciones fuera bien que saliese el Viajante, que debe estudiar el caracter de las gentes con quien trate, pues á unos les agradará un caracter y lenguage, y á otros no. A unos alegria y trato cierto punto de ligereza, á otros cierta formalidad. A las mugeres frivolidades y cosas propias de ellas; y en ocasiones pueden ser las que influyan. Nada puede hacerse productivo, y creo que mucho de esto debe dejarse de de- cir á ese Joven que hace la 1ª salida al mundo industrial. Me dice V. que nada tienen [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] que decir á los cálculos de Roestel, y yo por el contrario creo deben VV. examinarlos para ver si estamos conformes. La cuenta del coste de nuestro papel, segun las mias fundadas en los preceptos de aq[ue]l despues de cargar todo hasta los intereses del capital de movi- miento á 10 p % y los de acciones y dividendo que son 20 p % permite vender caso necesario nuestro papel á saber. 1ª y 2ª calidad ó pasta cargando sobre ella 33 1/3 p % en lugar de 10 p % y 20 p % á 5 rs. libra 3ª con cargo de 10 y 20 p % á 3 rs. 13 1/2 mrs. 4ª con igual cargo ................... \" 2 rs. 23 mrs. 5ª id id ................................ \" 2 rs. 21 mrs. todo esto en trapos del pais y de Hamburgo mezclados por mitad, y que no debe haber ni mezclarse tanto Hamb[urg]o y saldrá mas barato. El de Galicia sale con igual cargo de 30 p % á 3 rs. 19 mrs. la libra en comun, de modo que el Galicia con 1/3 y 2/3 de las Provincias y Hamburgo puede darse caso necesario á 2 rs. 20 [mrs?] papel de imprenta, y rollos ya con la carga de 30 p %, esto es lo que yo quiero que VV. examinen, para que sepamos lo que aun ignoramos, que es el coste de nuestro papel para poder vender y saber hasta donde puede irse en la competencia. Veo que me remitirá V. de Madrid el Estado. Para otro año ya que por desgracia no lo hemos hecho nunca, los estados deben comprender las diferentes calida- des del papel que existan y las calidades diferentes de pasta y trapo, y tambien que todo se pese para que sir- va de confrontacion y si por nota pueden VV. ponerlo este año en lo relativo á calidades mejor, y tambien las diferencias halladas en pasta y trapo. Han podido VV. notar que los Rs. 48,000, de depreciacion han sido mal cargados en el estado y este en realidad quedara reducido á 40,000 y pico de diferencia en lugar de lo que representa. Ruego á V. no se descuide la preparacion del consabido papel y que esté en Madrid pronto para ver que puede hacerse. Sin mas terreno que el que tenemos podemos sacar 40, ó 50 resmas diarias segun los calculos tirados por Pourvel y esta fabricacion se hace indispensable. Todos establecen fabricacion á mano si bien con cilindro. Nuestro sistema puede ser [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] mejor y mas economico que aquel: hay que seguir lo y buscar el medio de poner los [illegible] anejos á otra cosa. La reserva es de absoluta necesidad, y que la orden dada se cumpla, y asi se le previno y al mismo Pourvel le dije que aun estando los jueves en casa alguno que no permitiese entrar á la mecanica en el momento hacia nuestro. Estaba aqui con varios que consumen nuestro papel, y se hace fraude. Delma me enseñó los pedidos de papel comun que pidio á Zaragoza remiti muestra á Cardenal para que remi- tiese el de VV es á 26 rs en Zaragoza, mucho mejor que el nuestro á igual precio y aun que el de 32 y 34. Que habia pedido muchas veces papeles comunes y que no los habian VV remitido. Tambien de imprenta habia pedido á Zaragoza, porque me enseño uno hecho por nosotros para una publicacion, de buena pasta si pero con arenilla que destruye la im- presion esta es fabricacion del bribon que con tanta facilidad nos engañó. Demasiado largo voy siendo. De V siempre afmo amigo. Apretones del amanuense Juanito Ramon de Guardamino [[label: Address Panel]] Al Sr. Dn. José Manuel de Brunet Sn. Sebastian [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] R. 17 of the same [month] Mr. Dn. José Manuel de Brunet Sn. Sebastn. Bilbao, August 14, 1847. Esteemed friend: I arrived from my trip to Valmaseda and Carranza, and I reply to your esteemed [letter] of the 7th. Yesterday afternoon and the day following my arrival, Epalza told me he wanted to speak with me for a moment, and indicated it was about a letter he had from you, and I told him he could do so whenever he pleased; but he has still told me nothing at all; and I have not thought it my duty to remind him so it does not appear that either he or I are in a desperate situation. Other industrialists find themselves around here, and not in other parts like us, and those of Sta. Ana found themselves in equal commitments the previous year, but fortunately the sales opened up, which they continue making, and they cannot fill the lack of drivers [transporters]. I will see if Dn. Tomas speaks and if something is done. Dn. Arellano is the same as Epalza, and when I spoke with him he indicated to me that he would give 1/2 p% [percent] interest for his signature, and having proposed to me that at once he was giving me magnificent notes [promissory notes] he would give 1 p% and then I see that Epalza, who spoke with him as a consequence of your letter, has fixed 1 p%. The bank has lent them money too, and I say all this with reserve since it was told to me in the same manner. There is no money and industry in general will find itself in a bad way, in particular that whose sales are hindered, and there is no remedy nor more recourse than to manufacture in proportion to the sales that can be had, since all the rest is for me [lost?] and a bad calculation. From the 25th to the 27th I will leave for Madrid if I do not fail [if nothing prevents me] and I am sorry not to be able to leave sooner. Since you [plural] were occupied with preparing the instructions, it would be good if the Traveling Salesman set out, who must study the character of the people with whom he deals, since to some one character and language will be pleasing, and to others not. To some cheerfulness and dealing with a certain degree of lightness, to others a certain formality. To women frivolities and things proper to them; and on occasions they can be the ones who influence. Nothing can be made productive, and I believe that much of this should be left unsaid to that Young man who is making his 1st outing into the industrial world. You tell me that you have nothing [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] to say to Roestel's calculations, and I on the contrary believe you [plural] should examine them to see if we are in agreement. The account of the cost of our paper, according to mine founded on the precepts of that one [Roestel] after charging everything up to the interests of the working capital at 10 p% and those of shares and dividend which are 20 p% permits selling in case of necessity our paper namely: 1st and 2nd quality or pulp charging upon it 33 1/3 p% instead of 10 p% and 20 p% at 5 rs. [reales] a pound 3rd with a charge of 10 and 20 p% at 3 rs. 13 1/2 mrs. [maravedíes] 4th with equal charge ................... \" 2 rs. 23 mrs. 5th id id [idem idem] ................................ \" 2 rs. 21 mrs. all this in domestic rags and of Hamburg mixed by half, and that there should not be nor be mixed so much Hamb[urg] and it will come out cheaper. That of Galicia comes out with an equal charge of 30 p% at 3 rs. 19 mrs. the pound in common, so that the Galicia with 1/3 and 2/3 of the Provinces and Hamburg can be given in case of necessity at 2 rs. 20 [mrs?] printing paper, and rolls already with the charge of 30 p%, this is what I want you [plural] to examine, so that we know what we still ignore, which is the cost of our paper to be able to sell and know how far one can go in the competition. I see that you will remit to me from Madrid the Statement. For another year since unfortunately we have never done it, the statements must comprise the different qualities of paper that exist and the different qualities of pulp and rag, and also that everything be weighed so that it serves for comparison and if by note you [plural] can put it this year regarding qualities better, and also the differences found in pulp and rag. You [plural] have been able to note that the Rs. 48,000 of depreciation have been badly charged in the statement and this in reality will remain reduced to 40,000 and a bit of difference instead of what it represents. I beg you not to neglect the preparation of the aforementioned paper and that it be in Madrid soon to see what can be done. Without more land than what we have we can get out 40, or 50 reams daily according to the calculations drawn by Pourvel and this manufacturing becomes indispensable. Everyone establishes manufacturing by hand although with a cylinder. Our system can be [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] better and more economical than that: it must be followed and the means sought to put the [illegible] annexes to something else. Secrecy is of absolute necessity, and that the order given be fulfilled, and thus he was warned and to Pourvel himself I said that even if someone was in the house on Thursdays he should not permit entry to the machinery at the moment he was making ours. I was here with several who consume our paper, and fraud is being committed. Delma showed me the orders for common paper that he requested to Zaragoza I remitted a sample to Cardenal so that he would remit yours is at 26 rs in Zaragoza, much better than ours at equal price and even than that of 32 and 34. That he had requested common papers many times and that you [plural] had not remitted them. Also of printing [paper] he had requested to Zaragoza, because he showed me one made by us for a publication, of good pulp yes but with grit that destroys the printing this is the manufacturing of the scoundrel who with such ease deceived us. I am being too long. From your always affectionate friend. Handshakes from the amanuensis Juanito Ramon de Guardamino",
      "search_key": "nra l 000003 business letter from ramon de guardamino to jose manuel de brunet concerning paper manufacture and industrial accounts spanish business letter dated 14 august 1847 from bilbao to san sebastian concerning paper manufacturing costs sales trade credit account statements competition and a traveling salesman ramon de guardamino jose manuel de brunet bilbao biscay basque country spain bilbao san sebastian valmaseda balmaseda carranza karrantza madrid zaragoza galicia spanish business correspondence paper manufacturing industrial accounts paper costs sales strategy trade credit traveling salesman competition bilbao san sebastian business letter label address panel al sr dn jose manuel de brunet sn sebastian label letter text page 1 r 17 dho sr dn jose manuel de brunet sn sebastn bilbao 14 de agosto de 1847 estimado amigo llegue de mi salida a valmaseda y carranza y contesto a su apreciada del 7 ayer tarde y al siguiente que llegue me dijo epalza que queria hablarme un momento y me indico era sobre una carta que tenia de v y le dije que podia hacerlo cuando gustase pero aun nada me ha dicho nada y no he creido deberle recordar porque no sea que ni el ni yo estamos en el caso desesperado otros industriales se hallan por aqui y no en otras partes como nosotros y los de sta ana se hallaron en iguales compro misos el ano anterior pero por fortuna se abrieron las ventas que siguen haciendo y no pueden llenar faltas de conductores vere si dn tomas habla y si algo se hace el dn arellano es lo mismo que epalza y cuando yo hable con el me significo que daria 1 2 p de interes por su firma y habiendome propuesto a que de una vez que me daba apuntes magnificos que daria 1 p y luego veo que epalza que hablo con el a consecuencia de la carta de v ha fijado 1 p el banco les ha prestado dinero tam bien y digo todo esto con reserva pues del mismo modo se me ha dicho no hay dinero y la industria en general se vera mal en particular aquella cuyas ventas se entorpezcan y no hay ningun remedio ni mas recurso que fabricar en proporcion de las salidas que puedan tenerse pues todo lo demas es para mi perdido y mal calculo del 25 al 27 saldre para madrid si no hago faltas y siento no poder salir antes ya que vv se ocupaban de preparar las instrucciones fuera bien que saliese el viajante que debe estudiar el caracter de las gentes con quien trate pues a unos les agradara un caracter y lenguage y a otros no a unos alegria y trato cierto punto de ligereza a otros cierta formalidad a las mugeres frivolidades y cosas propias de ellas y en ocasiones pueden ser las que influyan nada puede hacerse productivo y creo que mucho de esto debe dejarse de de cir a ese joven que hace la 1a salida al mundo industrial me dice v que nada tienen label letter text page 2 que decir a los calculos de roestel y yo por el contrario creo deben vv examinarlos para ver si estamos conformes la cuenta del coste de nuestro papel segun las mias fundadas en los preceptos de aq ue l despues de cargar todo hasta los intereses del capital de movi miento a 10 p y los de acciones y dividendo que son 20 p permite vender caso necesario nuestro papel a saber 1a y 2a calidad o pasta cargando sobre ella 33 1 3 p en lugar de 10 p y 20 p a 5 rs libra 3a con cargo de 10 y 20 p a 3 rs 13 1 2 mrs 4a con igual cargo 2 rs 23 mrs 5a id id 2 rs 21 mrs todo esto en trapos del pais y de hamburgo mezclados por mitad y que no debe haber ni mezclarse tanto hamb urg o y saldra mas barato el de galicia sale con igual cargo de 30 p a 3 rs 19 mrs la libra en comun de modo que el galicia con 1 3 y 2 3 de las provincias y hamburgo puede darse caso necesario a 2 rs 20 mrs papel de imprenta y rollos ya con la carga de 30 p esto es lo que yo quiero que vv examinen para que sepamos lo que aun ignoramos que es el coste de nuestro papel para poder vender y saber hasta donde puede irse en la competencia veo que me remitira v de madrid el estado para otro ano ya que por desgracia no lo hemos hecho nunca los estados deben comprender las diferentes calida des del papel que existan y las calidades diferentes de pasta y trapo y tambien que todo se pese para que sir va de confrontacion y si por nota pueden vv ponerlo este ano en lo relativo a calidades mejor y tambien las diferencias halladas en pasta y trapo han podido vv notar que los rs 48 000 de depreciacion han sido mal cargados en el estado y este en realidad quedara reducido a 40 000 y pico de diferencia en lugar de lo que representa ruego a v no se descuide la preparacion del consabido papel y que este en madrid pronto para ver que puede hacerse sin mas terreno que el que tenemos podemos sacar 40 o 50 resmas diarias segun los calculos tirados por pourvel y esta fabricacion se hace indispensable todos establecen fabricacion a mano si bien con cilindro nuestro sistema puede ser label letter text page 3 mejor y mas economico que aquel hay que seguir lo y buscar el medio de poner los illegible anejos a otra cosa la reserva es de absoluta necesidad y que la orden dada se cumpla y asi se le previno y al mismo pourvel le dije que aun estando los jueves en casa alguno que no permitiese entrar a la mecanica en el momento hacia nuestro estaba aqui con varios que consumen nuestro papel y se hace fraude delma me enseno los pedidos de papel comun que pidio a zaragoza remiti muestra a cardenal para que remi tiese el de vv es a 26 rs en zaragoza mucho mejor que el nuestro a igual precio y aun que el de 32 y 34 que habia pedido muchas veces papeles comunes y que no los habian vv remitido tambien de imprenta habia pedido a zaragoza porque me enseno uno hecho por nosotros para una publicacion de buena pasta si pero con arenilla que destruye la im presion esta es fabricacion del bribon que con tanta facilidad nos engano demasiado largo voy siendo de v siempre afmo amigo apretones del amanuense juanito ramon de guardamino label address panel al sr dn jose manuel de brunet sn sebastian label letter text page 1 r 17 of the same month mr dn jose manuel de brunet sn sebastn bilbao august 14 1847 esteemed friend i arrived from my trip to valmaseda and carranza and i reply to your esteemed letter of the 7th yesterday afternoon and the day following my arrival epalza told me he wanted to speak with me for a moment and indicated it was about a letter he had from you and i told him he could do so whenever he pleased but he has still told me nothing at all and i have not thought it my duty to remind him so it does not appear that either he or i are in a desperate situation other industrialists find themselves around here and not in other parts like us and those of sta ana found themselves in equal commitments the previous year but fortunately the sales opened up which they continue making and they cannot fill the lack of drivers transporters i will see if dn tomas speaks and if something is done dn arellano is the same as epalza and when i spoke with him he indicated to me that he would give 1 2 p percent interest for his signature and having proposed to me that at once he was giving me magnificent notes promissory notes he would give 1 p and then i see that epalza who spoke with him as a consequence of your letter has fixed 1 p the bank has lent them money too and i say all this with reserve since it was told to me in the same manner there is no money and industry in general will find itself in a bad way in particular that whose sales are hindered and there is no remedy nor more recourse than to manufacture in proportion to the sales that can be had since all the rest is for me lost and a bad calculation from the 25th to the 27th i will leave for madrid if i do not fail if nothing prevents me and i am sorry not to be able to leave sooner since you plural were occupied with preparing the instructions it would be good if the traveling salesman set out who must study the character of the people with whom he deals since to some one character and language will be pleasing and to others not to some cheerfulness and dealing with a certain degree of lightness to others a certain formality to women frivolities and things proper to them and on occasions they can be the ones who influence nothing can be made productive and i believe that much of this should be left unsaid to that young man who is making his 1st outing into the industrial world you tell me that you have nothing label letter text page 2 to say to roestel s calculations and i on the contrary believe you plural should examine them to see if we are in agreement the account of the cost of our paper according to mine founded on the precepts of that one roestel after charging everything up to the interests of the working capital at 10 p and those of shares and dividend which are 20 p permits selling in case of necessity our paper namely 1st and 2nd quality or pulp charging upon it 33 1 3 p instead of 10 p and 20 p at 5 rs reales a pound 3rd with a charge of 10 and 20 p at 3 rs 13 1 2 mrs maravedies 4th with equal charge 2 rs 23 mrs 5th id id idem idem 2 rs 21 mrs all this in domestic rags and of hamburg mixed by half and that there should not be nor be mixed so much hamb urg and it will come out cheaper that of galicia comes out with an equal charge of 30 p at 3 rs 19 mrs the pound in common so that the galicia with 1 3 and 2 3 of the provinces and hamburg can be given in case of necessity at 2 rs 20 mrs printing paper and rolls already with the charge of 30 p this is what i want you plural to examine so that we know what we still ignore which is the cost of our paper to be able to sell and know how far one can go in the competition i see that you will remit to me from madrid the statement for another year since unfortunately we have never done it the statements must comprise the different qualities of paper that exist and the different qualities of pulp and rag and also that everything be weighed so that it serves for comparison and if by note you plural can put it this year regarding qualities better and also the differences found in pulp and rag you plural have been able to note that the rs 48 000 of depreciation have been badly charged in the statement and this in reality will remain reduced to 40 000 and a bit of difference instead of what it represents i beg you not to neglect the preparation of the aforementioned paper and that it be in madrid soon to see what can be done without more land than what we have we can get out 40 or 50 reams daily according to the calculations drawn by pourvel and this manufacturing becomes indispensable everyone establishes manufacturing by hand although with a cylinder our system can be label letter text page 3 better and more economical than that it must be followed and the means sought to put the illegible annexes to something else secrecy is of absolute necessity and that the order given be fulfilled and thus he was warned and to pourvel himself i said that even if someone was in the house on thursdays he should not permit entry to the machinery at the moment he was making ours i was here with several who consume our paper and fraud is being committed delma showed me the orders for common paper that he requested to zaragoza i remitted a sample to cardenal so that he would remit yours is at 26 rs in zaragoza much better than ours at equal price and even than that of 32 and 34 that he had requested common papers many times and that you plural had not remitted them also of printing paper he had requested to zaragoza because he showed me one made by us for a publication of good pulp yes but with grit that destroys the printing this is the manufacturing of the scoundrel who with such ease deceived us i am being too long from your always affectionate friend handshakes from the amanuensis juanito ramon de guardamino",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000004",
      "title": "Letter from Rosaes ceba to Don Rafael Policarpo Sanz",
      "description": "Spanish letter dated 13 April 1806 from Martimuñoz, sent via Arebalo to Olmedo, mentioning local deaths, burial, an embargo involving priests, and household goods.",
      "date": "1806-04-13",
      "sort_year": 1806,
      "languages": [
        "Spanish"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Rosaes ceba"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Rafael Policarpo Sanz"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Martín Muñoz de las Posadas, Castile, Spain",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000004",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/fd016cc50e74c6d07b2dd77d2cc103b8608e9c89.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000004 image 1 showing the address to Don Rafael Policarpo Sanz, via Arebalo, in Olmedo.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "death-and-mourning"
          ],
          "basis": "Local deaths and burial are a principal part of the news."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000004 Letter from Rosaes ceba to Don Rafael Policarpo Sanz Spanish letter dated 13 April 1806 from Martimuñoz, sent via Arebalo to Olmedo, mentioning local deaths, burial, an embargo involving priests, and household goods. Rosaes ceba Rafael Policarpo Sanz Martín Muñoz de las Posadas, Castile, Spain Martimuñoz Arebalo Olmedo Spanish correspondence local deaths burial embargo writ of attachment priests household goods Martimuñoz Olmedo Letter [[label: Address Panel]] A D.n + Rafael poli car po sanz q.e Dios g.de Por Arebalo en olmedo [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] y corr.da en 15 de d.o Martimuñoz y Abril á 13 de 1806. Mi S.or D.n Rafael M.e alegrare de la salud de us te des todos lamia es guena aun q.e aqui en este pueblo todos los dias ay in tiero sabaan las niñas q.e a mu erto la ma nuela dela abacera y el sas tre y esto lo sirbe para de cirle v m: q.e anbenido a dar la [cala traba?] del enbargo de los eñores quras y [crossed out: leicieron] en el arca grande y en la sitha poltrona de la cocina le ycieron el juebes nos eofrece otra cosa mas Memorias de D.n Maria para todos y mias las Recibi [blot]Raan us te des Con salud de todos y Man [blot]den us te des Asubecina q.e de corazon los estima auste des y bezdesca Rosaes ceba muchas memorias para todas las ñoras mias y de mi Mariquit[a] [[label: Address Panel]] To Don + Rafael Policarpo Sanz, whom God keep Via Arebalo in Olmedo [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Later manuscript record [Answered on the 15th of the same month.] Martín Muñoz, 13 April 1806. My Lord Don Rafael, I will be glad of the health of you all; mine is good, although here in this town every day there is a burial. The girls will know that Manuela from the woman grocer's and the tailor have died, and this serves to tell Your Grace that they have come to execute the attachment ordered by the lord priests, and on the large chest and on the upholstered easy chair in the kitchen they executed it on Thursday. Nothing else offers itself. Regards from Doña María for everyone, and mine. You will receive them with the health of everyone, and command your neighbour who esteems you all from the heart and blesses you, Rosaes ceba Many regards to all my ladies, and from my Mariquita.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000004 letter from rosaes ceba to don rafael policarpo sanz spanish letter dated 13 april 1806 from martimunoz sent via arebalo to olmedo mentioning local deaths burial an embargo involving priests and household goods rosaes ceba rafael policarpo sanz martin munoz de las posadas castile spain martimunoz arebalo olmedo spanish correspondence local deaths burial embargo writ of attachment priests household goods martimunoz olmedo letter label address panel a d n rafael poli car po sanz q e dios g de por arebalo en olmedo label letter text page 1 y corr da en 15 de d o martimunoz y abril a 13 de 1806 mi s or d n rafael m e alegrare de la salud de us te des todos lamia es guena aun q e aqui en este pueblo todos los dias ay in tiero sabaan las ninas q e a mu erto la ma nuela dela abacera y el sas tre y esto lo sirbe para de cirle v m q e anbenido a dar la cala traba del enbargo de los enores quras y crossed out leicieron en el arca grande y en la sitha poltrona de la cocina le ycieron el juebes nos eofrece otra cosa mas memorias de d n maria para todos y mias las recibi blot raan us te des con salud de todos y man blot den us te des asubecina q e de corazon los estima auste des y bezdesca rosaes ceba muchas memorias para todas las noras mias y de mi mariquit a label address panel to don rafael policarpo sanz whom god keep via arebalo in olmedo label letter text page 1 later manuscript record answered on the 15th of the same month martin munoz 13 april 1806 my lord don rafael i will be glad of the health of you all mine is good although here in this town every day there is a burial the girls will know that manuela from the woman grocer s and the tailor have died and this serves to tell your grace that they have come to execute the attachment ordered by the lord priests and on the large chest and on the upholstered easy chair in the kitchen they executed it on thursday nothing else offers itself regards from dona maria for everyone and mine you will receive them with the health of everyone and command your neighbour who esteems you all from the heart and blesses you rosaes ceba many regards to all my ladies and from my mariquita",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000005",
      "title": "Catalan letter from Joan Serra to Manuel Lasala",
      "description": "Catalan letter dated 4 April 1832 from Igualada to Manuel Lasala in Barcelona, asking for assistance concerning the sender's brother, a sentence to the presidio, factory work, weekly payment and an obligation to the Comú.",
      "date": "1832-04-04",
      "sort_year": 1832,
      "languages": [
        "Catalan"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Joan Serra"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Manuel Lasala"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Igualada, Catalonia, Spain",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000005",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/483a17c5f9845cb11b9d391f2eced61b905dfa40.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000005 image 1 showing the address to Manuel Lasala in Barcelona and the first page of Joan Serra's Catalan letter from Igualada, 4 April 1832.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages",
            "poverty-and-relief"
          ],
          "basis": "Factory work, weekly repayment and the writer's inability to pay are central."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "prison-and-punishment",
            "petition-and-patronage"
          ],
          "basis": "The appeal concerns a sentence to the presidio and an effort to buy out the term."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000005 Catalan letter from Joan Serra to Manuel Lasala Catalan letter dated 4 April 1832 from Igualada to Manuel Lasala in Barcelona, asking for assistance concerning the sender's brother, a sentence to the presidio, factory work, weekly payment and an obligation to the Comú. Joan Serra Manuel Lasala Igualada, Catalonia, Spain Igualada Barcelona Carrer den Bot Catalan correspondence family assistance brother presidio factory work weekly payment Comú charity Igualada Barcelona Letter [[label: Address Panel]] Al S.r D.n Manuel Lasala Carrer den Bot Barcelona [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Igualada 4 de Abril de 1832 M S Mol S.r meu sento mol al beulo de cansar sobre lo Assumpto del meu estimat jerma q.e p.r poca cosa lo ayan de fer anar a presidi q.e ja he s- crit a D.n Joan ferrer q.e li pogessen compra los pochs Anys de presidi q.e li an posat que quedan se a treballa en la sua fabrica se pot tot rrequita tan cada Semmana q.e jo no u puch fe q.e me gastat tota la meua po bresa ab una cosa y haxis p.r las Llagas de jesus facian esta caritat que lo meu jerma quedera bo li repeteix q.e hentre tots ho facian. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] D.n Manuel faciu q.e jo no pugut baxar q.e fas una fayna p.r lo Cumu q.e no la puch dexar q.e la Sammana entran la tinch de ontrega p.r pordo= nar de est emfado Expresions y mant de son S.r o dor Segur q b. l. m. Joan Serra [[label: Address Panel]] To Señor Don Manuel Lasala Carrer den Bot Barcelona [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Igualada, 4 April 1832 My very dear Sir, I am very sorry to have to tire you regarding the matter of my esteemed brother, that for a small thing they have to make him go to the presidio. For I have already written to Don Joan Ferrer that they might buy out the few years of presidio that they have imposed on him, so that by staying to work in the factory it can all be paid off by giving a certain amount each week. For I cannot do it, as I have spent all my poverty on one thing, and thus, by the Wounds of Jesus, do this charity, for my brother will be good. I repeat to you that between all of you, you should do this. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Don Manuel, do this, for I have not been able to come down, because I am doing a job for the Comú that I cannot leave, as I have to deliver it next week. Please forgive this annoyance. Greetings, and command your faithful servant who kisses your hands. Joan Serra",
      "search_key": "nra l 000005 catalan letter from joan serra to manuel lasala catalan letter dated 4 april 1832 from igualada to manuel lasala in barcelona asking for assistance concerning the sender s brother a sentence to the presidio factory work weekly payment and an obligation to the comu joan serra manuel lasala igualada catalonia spain igualada barcelona carrer den bot catalan correspondence family assistance brother presidio factory work weekly payment comu charity igualada barcelona letter label address panel al s r d n manuel lasala carrer den bot barcelona label letter text page 1 igualada 4 de abril de 1832 m s mol s r meu sento mol al beulo de cansar sobre lo assumpto del meu estimat jerma q e p r poca cosa lo ayan de fer anar a presidi q e ja he s crit a d n joan ferrer q e li pogessen compra los pochs anys de presidi q e li an posat que quedan se a treballa en la sua fabrica se pot tot rrequita tan cada semmana q e jo no u puch fe q e me gastat tota la meua po bresa ab una cosa y haxis p r las llagas de jesus facian esta caritat que lo meu jerma quedera bo li repeteix q e hentre tots ho facian label letter text page 2 d n manuel faciu q e jo no pugut baxar q e fas una fayna p r lo cumu q e no la puch dexar q e la sammana entran la tinch de ontrega p r pordo nar de est emfado expresions y mant de son s r o dor segur q b l m joan serra label address panel to senor don manuel lasala carrer den bot barcelona label letter text page 1 igualada 4 april 1832 my very dear sir i am very sorry to have to tire you regarding the matter of my esteemed brother that for a small thing they have to make him go to the presidio for i have already written to don joan ferrer that they might buy out the few years of presidio that they have imposed on him so that by staying to work in the factory it can all be paid off by giving a certain amount each week for i cannot do it as i have spent all my poverty on one thing and thus by the wounds of jesus do this charity for my brother will be good i repeat to you that between all of you you should do this label letter text page 2 don manuel do this for i have not been able to come down because i am doing a job for the comu that i cannot leave as i have to deliver it next week please forgive this annoyance greetings and command your faithful servant who kisses your hands joan serra",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000006",
      "title": "Letter from Guigne to Monsieur Le Roy / mon cher Henri, 1839-01-05",
      "description": "Guigne gives Henri Le Roy a detailed eyewitness account of grain-price unrest around La Rochelle in early January 1839, including crowds at the town hall, attacks on merchants' houses, military intervention, arrests and reported casualties.",
      "date": "1839-01-05",
      "sort_year": 1839,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Guigne"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Henri Le Roy? / Monsieur Le Roy"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Montroy, Charente-Maritime, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000006",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/5faaa5f3f1ba8bd5b3046e1e2f32e38a0578a107.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000006 image 1 showing the address panel, exterior postal marks and seal for Guigne's 1839 French letter to Monsieur Le Roy.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "civil-unrest"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter is an eyewitness account of crowds, attacks, military intervention, arrests and casualties."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000006 Letter from Guigne to Monsieur Le Roy / mon cher Henri, 1839-01-05 Guigne gives Henri Le Roy a detailed eyewitness account of grain-price unrest around La Rochelle in early January 1839, including crowds at the town hall, attacks on merchants' houses, military intervention, arrests and reported casualties. Guigne Henri Le Roy? / Monsieur Le Roy Montroy, Charente-Maritime, France Montroy, Charente-Maritime, France Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Charente-Maritime, France La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France La Jarrie, Charente-Maritime, France Dompierre-sur-Mer, Charente-Maritime, France Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France Marans, Charente-Maritime, France Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, France Historical correspondence Private collection Letter French language La Rochelle grain unrest bread prices grain trade civil unrest National Guard line infantry gendarmerie La Rochelle La Jarrie Dompierre Montroy Letter [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Le Roy, propriétaire à la loge, commune de Cherbonnières par St Jean d'Angely Cte Infe [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] ARRONDISSEMENT Montroy, le 5 Janvier 1839 de La Rochelle. CANTON Le Juge de Paix du Canton de la Jarrie, de La Jarrie. A Monsieur Je m'empresse, mon cher Henri, de vous donner des détails de ce qui est arrivé à la Rochelle et aux environs, parceque les évènemens passant de bouche en bouche, prennent une gravité plus grande qu'ils n'en ont réellement : cependant ils ne sont pas sans conséquences & sans faire naître des motifs d'inquiétude pour l'avenir; le prétexte a été la cherté des grains. Le premier de ce mois un fort rassemblement s'est fait à la mairie de la Rochelle, il demandait la diminution du pain et que l'on empêchât l'embarquement de grain qui se succédait depuis long-tems; le nombre des personnes rassemblées est devenu tellement fort et menaçant qu'il a envahi l'Hôtel de ville et que l'on a été obligé de faire marcher deux compagnies de la ligne pour les chasser. le Préfet est absent et remplacé par Desnobles conseiller de préfecture, le maire Pasteau qui est député, est aussi absent et est remplacé par le premier adjoint, Mr Goud, architecte, homme bon, mais faible et n'étant point susceptible d'embrasser les conséquences du moment, pour prendre des mesures en c'e circonstance. Le rassemblement chassé de la mairie, parlementa et reprocha à l'adjoint de s'être servi de la ligne, que si elle était employée il en résulterait des conséquences graves, il y aurait du sang de répandu, qu'ils demandaient qu'est on ne fît plus sortir de bled, qu'il y avait des accapareurs qui voulaient affamer le peuple et que le bled était envoyé chez nos ennemis les anglais. Marginal note: Je m'apperçois qu'il manque à la suite de cette narration des faits, de vous dire que le mardi premier l'adjoint ayant promis la non sortie des grains, la troupe et la foule s'étaient retirées et ce n'est que le jeudi que tout a recommencé. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] l'adjoint promit que l'on ne se serviroit que de la garde nationale que l'embarquement des grains seroit empêché; ces concessions, imprudentes, parcequ'elles étoient menaçantes, loin de calmer l'irritation du peuple, & le nombre, [crossed out: ne] fit l'effet contraire, et le lendemain la masse étoit plus compacte et il paroît même que les émeutiers avoient profité de la suspension des mesures de l'autorité pour faire un appel aux communes voisines, et en effet le deux à dix heures se passa à Dompierre, me rendant à La Rochelle; il y avoit un rassemblement de plus de 300 personnes qui avoit arrêté dès le matin toutes les charettes chargées de bled et de farines destinées pour la Rochelle, on mit des factionnaires pour garder les charettes, il n'y eut aucun vol aucun dégat, ce rassemblement à Dompierre s'étoit fait en battant la générale en sonnant le tocsin contre la volonté de l'autorité locale. Aussitôt que je fus passé la multitude réunie à Dompierre se dirigea sur la Rochelle, l'autorité de cette ville en eut l'avis, on voulut fermer la porte Royale, mais le rassemblement de Dompierre arrivant d'un côté et celui de la Rochelle de l'autre forcèrent la garde et cette masse devint menaçante à la mairie, pas un garde national n'étoit sur pied, pas un gendarme, pas une compagnie de la ligne, cependant le commandant de place faisoit renforcer les postes, le général a diverses reprises avoit offert au maire de mettre à sa disposition 1100 hommes de troupes, toutes prêtes (elles étoient consignées) l'adjoint dit qu'il ne vouloit pas faire répandre de sang. Les émeutiers alors eurent une grande idée de leur force et commencèrent de 12 à midi environ à se porter sur les maisons qui passoient pour accapareurs, chez le S. Dutertre (par un nommé Cormereau, avec des batons (après avoir enfoncé les portes) ils cassèrent des fiolles (il est pharmacien) qui s'enflammèrent à l'instant, ils déchirèrent ses livres, on cria au feu, les pompes arrivèrent et il n'y eut point de suites. on battit la générale. ils se portèrent chez un nommé L'évêque ils déchirèrent tous ses livres cassèrent et brisèrent plusieurs choses. Marginal note: L'on a envoyé chercher à St Jean d'Angély de la troupe d'infanterie et à Rochefort, de Niort des cuirassiers. On m'a assuré qu'on avoit affiché qu'à dater d'aujourd'hui le pain baisseroit. [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] De là chez un nommé fragneau marchand de farine auprès de la grosse horloge, ils cassèrent diverses choses et déchirèrent ses livres, on dit aussi qu'ils furent chez coniée et martin quelques gardes nationaux s'étant réunis, on en avisa qu'ils devaient se porter sur la maison de l'adjoint, Goud, à l'est de l'arsenal; quinze gardes nationaux s'y rendirent, à peine rendus les émeutiers arrivèrent, ils foulèrent aux pieds, pour ainsi dire, les gardes nationaux et enfoncèrent les portes brisèrent les contrevents s'introduisirent dans la maison, déchirèrent en morceaux les lits, mirent en pièce les fauteuils, chaises, canapés, les glaces, armoires et tout ce qui se trouva sous leurs mains, jettèrent par la fenêtre le linge et des objets précieux, enfin déménagèrent dans un instant une maison des mieux meublées de la ville, on estime la perte à 40,000 f on vint dire à l'adjoint son désastre et enfin, en pleurant dit-on, il se décida, sur l'instigation d'un conseiller de préfecture, à signer une réquisition pour le général et la gendarmerie. les émeutiers s'étant rendus à la porte du maire et avaient commencé à enfoncer les portes lorsque la ligne, gendarmerie et une portion de la garde nationale arriva, dans un instant ils furent dispersés, le général D'hautpoul dit, rapporte-t-on, maintenant je suis en règle (plus de concessions), il faut dissiper tout. en effet dans un instant ils furent refoulés dans tous les sens, trois décharges en l'air furent faites après les sommations, on dit et cela parait probable qu'une f[emme a été] tuée à sa croisée au second et un jeune homme a eu une balle dans le coté. les portes se sont fermées, les patrouilles ont roulé le Reste du jour de mercredi et la nuit suivante, on dit que 40 ont été arrêtés que l'on a trouvé sur quelques uns des bijoux appartenant à Madame goud. on a prétendu que jeudi les émeutiers se portaient au nombre de 1500 au braud et sur Marans on dit aussi que l'on faisait venir de la cavalerie de niort et fontenai. c'est tout ce que je peux vous dire. il n'a point été question qu'il y ait eu le moindre mouvement dans mon canton. recevez pour vous et votre chère femme, mon ami, l'assurance de l'amitié sincère de toute ma famille Guigne [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Le Roy, proprietor at La Loge, commune of Cherbonnières via Saint-Jean-d'Angély Charente-Inférieure [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Montroy, 5 January 1839 ARRONDISSEMENT of La Rochelle. CANTON of La Jarrie. The Justice of the Peace of the Canton of La Jarrie, To Monsieur I hasten, my dear Henri, to give you details of what has happened in La Rochelle and the surrounding area, because events passing from mouth to mouth take on a greater gravity than they really have: however, they are not without consequences & without giving rise to motives for anxiety for the future; the pretext was the high price of grain. On the first of this month a large gathering formed at the town hall of La Rochelle, it demanded the reduction of bread and that the loading of grain, which had been happening successively for a long time, be prevented; the number of people gathered became so large and threatening that it invaded the City Hall and that they were obliged to march two companies of the line to chase them away. The Prefect is absent and replaced by Desnobles, prefecture councillor, the mayor Pasteau who is a deputy, is also absent and is replaced by the first deputy, Mr Goud, architect, a good man, but weak and not at all capable of grasping the consequences of the moment, to take measures in this circumstance. The gathering, chased from the town hall, parleyed and reproached the deputy for having used the line, that if it were used grave consequences would result, there would be blood spilled, that they demanded that no more wheat be allowed to leave, that there were hoarders who wanted to starve the people and that the wheat was sent to our enemies the English. In the margin: I realise that I have omitted, following this narration of facts, to tell you that on Tuesday the first, the deputy having promised the non-departure of the grain, the troops and the crowd had withdrawn and it was only on Thursday that everything started again. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] The deputy promised that only the national guard would be used, that the loading of grain would be prevented; these concessions, imprudent, because they were threatening, far from calming the irritation of the people, & the number, had the opposite effect, and the next day the mass was more compact and it even seems that the rioters had taken advantage of the suspension of the authorities' measures to make an appeal to the neighbouring communes, and indeed on the second at ten o'clock it happened in Dompierre, as I was going to La Rochelle; there was a gathering of more than 300 people who had stopped since the morning all the carts loaded with wheat and flour destined for La Rochelle, they posted sentries to guard the carts, there was no theft no damage, this gathering in Dompierre had been formed by beating the general alarm and ringing the tocsin against the will of the local authority. As soon as I had passed, the multitude gathered in Dompierre headed for La Rochelle, the authority of this town was notified of it, they wanted to close the Royal gate, but the gathering from Dompierre arriving from one side and that of La Rochelle from the other forced the guard and this mass became threatening at the town hall, not a national guard was on foot, not a gendarme, not a company of the line, however the town commandant was having the posts reinforced, the general on various occasions had offered the mayor to put at his disposition 1,100 troops, all ready (they were confined to barracks) the deputy said he did not want to cause blood to be spilled. The rioters then had a great idea of their strength and began from 12 to around noon to go to the houses that passed for hoarders, at the house of Sieur Dutertre (by a man named Cormereau, with sticks (after having broken down the doors) they broke vials (he is a pharmacist) which caught fire instantly, they tore up his books, they cried fire, the fire engines arrived and there were no further consequences. They beat the general alarm. They went to the house of a man named L'évêque, they tore up all his books, broke and smashed several things. In the margin: They sent for infantry troops from St Jean d'Angély and Rochefort, and for cuirassiers from Niort. I was assured that they had posted that starting today bread would go down. [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] From there to the house of a man named Fragneau, flour merchant near the big clock, they broke various things and tore up his books, it is also said that they went to Coniée's and Martin's. Some national guards having gathered, they were advised that the rioters were to go to the house of the deputy, Goud, east of the arsenal; fifteen national guards went there, hardly had they arrived when the rioters arrived, they trampled underfoot, so to speak, the national guards and broke down the doors, smashed the shutters, entered the house, tore the beds to pieces, smashed the armchairs, chairs, sofas, the mirrors, wardrobes and everything that fell into their hands, threw the linens and precious objects out the window, in short emptied in an instant one of the best furnished houses in the town, the loss is estimated at 40,000 f. They came to tell the deputy of his disaster and finally, crying it is said, he decided, at the instigation of a prefecture councillor, to sign a requisition for the general and the gendarmerie. The rioters having gone to the mayor's door and had begun to break down the doors when the line, gendarmerie and a portion of the national guard arrived, in an instant they were dispersed, General D'hautpoul said, it is reported, now I am in order (no more concessions), everything must be dispersed. Indeed in an instant they were pushed back in all directions, three volleys in the air were fired after the summons, it is said and it seems probable that a w[oman was] killed at her casement window on the second floor and a young man got a bullet in the side. The gates were closed, patrols circulated the rest of the day on Wednesday and the following night, it is said that 40 were arrested, that jewellery belonging to Madame Goud was found on some of them. It was claimed that on Thursday the rioters were heading in the number of 1,500 to Braud and towards Marans, it is also said that cavalry was being brought from Niort and Fontenay. That is all I can tell you. There has been no question of the slightest movement in my canton. Receive for you and your dear wife, my friend, the assurance of the sincere friendship of all my family Guigne [[notes]] Supplied reading: an ink blot obscures the middle of f[emme a été]; the sentence and visible letters make the supplied reading contextually secure. Terms: Accapareurs is translated as hoarders; la ligne refers to regular line infantry; la générale and le tocsin are alarm signals; sommations are formal orders to disperse before force is used.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000006 letter from guigne to monsieur le roy mon cher henri 1839 01 05 guigne gives henri le roy a detailed eyewitness account of grain price unrest around la rochelle in early january 1839 including crowds at the town hall attacks on merchants houses military intervention arrests and reported casualties guigne henri le roy monsieur le roy montroy charente maritime france montroy charente maritime france saint jean d angely charente maritime france la rochelle charente maritime france la jarrie charente maritime france dompierre sur mer charente maritime france rochefort charente maritime france niort deux sevres france marans charente maritime france fontenay le comte vendee france historical correspondence private collection letter french language la rochelle grain unrest bread prices grain trade civil unrest national guard line infantry gendarmerie la rochelle la jarrie dompierre montroy letter label address panel a monsieur monsieur le roy proprietaire a la loge commune de cherbonnieres par st jean d angely cte infe label letter text page 1 arrondissement montroy le 5 janvier 1839 de la rochelle canton le juge de paix du canton de la jarrie de la jarrie a monsieur je m empresse mon cher henri de vous donner des details de ce qui est arrive a la rochelle et aux environs parceque les evenemens passant de bouche en bouche prennent une gravite plus grande qu ils n en ont reellement cependant ils ne sont pas sans consequences sans faire naitre des motifs d inquietude pour l avenir le pretexte a ete la cherte des grains le premier de ce mois un fort rassemblement s est fait a la mairie de la rochelle il demandait la diminution du pain et que l on empechat l embarquement de grain qui se succedait depuis long tems le nombre des personnes rassemblees est devenu tellement fort et menacant qu il a envahi l hotel de ville et que l on a ete oblige de faire marcher deux compagnies de la ligne pour les chasser le prefet est absent et remplace par desnobles conseiller de prefecture le maire pasteau qui est depute est aussi absent et est remplace par le premier adjoint mr goud architecte homme bon mais faible et n etant point susceptible d embrasser les consequences du moment pour prendre des mesures en c e circonstance le rassemblement chasse de la mairie parlementa et reprocha a l adjoint de s etre servi de la ligne que si elle etait employee il en resulterait des consequences graves il y aurait du sang de repandu qu ils demandaient qu est on ne fit plus sortir de bled qu il y avait des accapareurs qui voulaient affamer le peuple et que le bled etait envoye chez nos ennemis les anglais marginal note je m appercois qu il manque a la suite de cette narration des faits de vous dire que le mardi premier l adjoint ayant promis la non sortie des grains la troupe et la foule s etaient retirees et ce n est que le jeudi que tout a recommence label letter text page 2 l adjoint promit que l on ne se serviroit que de la garde nationale que l embarquement des grains seroit empeche ces concessions imprudentes parcequ elles etoient menacantes loin de calmer l irritation du peuple le nombre crossed out ne fit l effet contraire et le lendemain la masse etoit plus compacte et il paroit meme que les emeutiers avoient profite de la suspension des mesures de l autorite pour faire un appel aux communes voisines et en effet le deux a dix heures se passa a dompierre me rendant a la rochelle il y avoit un rassemblement de plus de 300 personnes qui avoit arrete des le matin toutes les charettes chargees de bled et de farines destinees pour la rochelle on mit des factionnaires pour garder les charettes il n y eut aucun vol aucun degat ce rassemblement a dompierre s etoit fait en battant la generale en sonnant le tocsin contre la volonte de l autorite locale aussitot que je fus passe la multitude reunie a dompierre se dirigea sur la rochelle l autorite de cette ville en eut l avis on voulut fermer la porte royale mais le rassemblement de dompierre arrivant d un cote et celui de la rochelle de l autre forcerent la garde et cette masse devint menacante a la mairie pas un garde national n etoit sur pied pas un gendarme pas une compagnie de la ligne cependant le commandant de place faisoit renforcer les postes le general a diverses reprises avoit offert au maire de mettre a sa disposition 1100 hommes de troupes toutes pretes elles etoient consignees l adjoint dit qu il ne vouloit pas faire repandre de sang les emeutiers alors eurent une grande idee de leur force et commencerent de 12 a midi environ a se porter sur les maisons qui passoient pour accapareurs chez le s dutertre par un nomme cormereau avec des batons apres avoir enfonce les portes ils casserent des fiolles il est pharmacien qui s enflammerent a l instant ils dechirerent ses livres on cria au feu les pompes arriverent et il n y eut point de suites on battit la generale ils se porterent chez un nomme l eveque ils dechirerent tous ses livres casserent et briserent plusieurs choses marginal note l on a envoye chercher a st jean d angely de la troupe d infanterie et a rochefort de niort des cuirassiers on m a assure qu on avoit affiche qu a dater d aujourd hui le pain baisseroit label letter text page 3 de la chez un nomme fragneau marchand de farine aupres de la grosse horloge ils casserent diverses choses et dechirerent ses livres on dit aussi qu ils furent chez coniee et martin quelques gardes nationaux s etant reunis on en avisa qu ils devaient se porter sur la maison de l adjoint goud a l est de l arsenal quinze gardes nationaux s y rendirent a peine rendus les emeutiers arriverent ils foulerent aux pieds pour ainsi dire les gardes nationaux et enfoncerent les portes briserent les contrevents s introduisirent dans la maison dechirerent en morceaux les lits mirent en piece les fauteuils chaises canapes les glaces armoires et tout ce qui se trouva sous leurs mains jetterent par la fenetre le linge et des objets precieux enfin demenagerent dans un instant une maison des mieux meublees de la ville on estime la perte a 40 000 f on vint dire a l adjoint son desastre et enfin en pleurant dit on il se decida sur l instigation d un conseiller de prefecture a signer une requisition pour le general et la gendarmerie les emeutiers s etant rendus a la porte du maire et avaient commence a enfoncer les portes lorsque la ligne gendarmerie et une portion de la garde nationale arriva dans un instant ils furent disperses le general d hautpoul dit rapporte t on maintenant je suis en regle plus de concessions il faut dissiper tout en effet dans un instant ils furent refoules dans tous les sens trois decharges en l air furent faites apres les sommations on dit et cela parait probable qu une f emme a ete tuee a sa croisee au second et un jeune homme a eu une balle dans le cote les portes se sont fermees les patrouilles ont roule le reste du jour de mercredi et la nuit suivante on dit que 40 ont ete arretes que l on a trouve sur quelques uns des bijoux appartenant a madame goud on a pretendu que jeudi les emeutiers se portaient au nombre de 1500 au braud et sur marans on dit aussi que l on faisait venir de la cavalerie de niort et fontenai c est tout ce que je peux vous dire il n a point ete question qu il y ait eu le moindre mouvement dans mon canton recevez pour vous et votre chere femme mon ami l assurance de l amitie sincere de toute ma famille guigne label address panel to monsieur monsieur le roy proprietor at la loge commune of cherbonnieres via saint jean d angely charente inferieure label letter text page 1 montroy 5 january 1839 arrondissement of la rochelle canton of la jarrie the justice of the peace of the canton of la jarrie to monsieur i hasten my dear henri to give you details of what has happened in la rochelle and the surrounding area because events passing from mouth to mouth take on a greater gravity than they really have however they are not without consequences without giving rise to motives for anxiety for the future the pretext was the high price of grain on the first of this month a large gathering formed at the town hall of la rochelle it demanded the reduction of bread and that the loading of grain which had been happening successively for a long time be prevented the number of people gathered became so large and threatening that it invaded the city hall and that they were obliged to march two companies of the line to chase them away the prefect is absent and replaced by desnobles prefecture councillor the mayor pasteau who is a deputy is also absent and is replaced by the first deputy mr goud architect a good man but weak and not at all capable of grasping the consequences of the moment to take measures in this circumstance the gathering chased from the town hall parleyed and reproached the deputy for having used the line that if it were used grave consequences would result there would be blood spilled that they demanded that no more wheat be allowed to leave that there were hoarders who wanted to starve the people and that the wheat was sent to our enemies the english in the margin i realise that i have omitted following this narration of facts to tell you that on tuesday the first the deputy having promised the non departure of the grain the troops and the crowd had withdrawn and it was only on thursday that everything started again label letter text page 2 the deputy promised that only the national guard would be used that the loading of grain would be prevented these concessions imprudent because they were threatening far from calming the irritation of the people the number had the opposite effect and the next day the mass was more compact and it even seems that the rioters had taken advantage of the suspension of the authorities measures to make an appeal to the neighbouring communes and indeed on the second at ten o clock it happened in dompierre as i was going to la rochelle there was a gathering of more than 300 people who had stopped since the morning all the carts loaded with wheat and flour destined for la rochelle they posted sentries to guard the carts there was no theft no damage this gathering in dompierre had been formed by beating the general alarm and ringing the tocsin against the will of the local authority as soon as i had passed the multitude gathered in dompierre headed for la rochelle the authority of this town was notified of it they wanted to close the royal gate but the gathering from dompierre arriving from one side and that of la rochelle from the other forced the guard and this mass became threatening at the town hall not a national guard was on foot not a gendarme not a company of the line however the town commandant was having the posts reinforced the general on various occasions had offered the mayor to put at his disposition 1 100 troops all ready they were confined to barracks the deputy said he did not want to cause blood to be spilled the rioters then had a great idea of their strength and began from 12 to around noon to go to the houses that passed for hoarders at the house of sieur dutertre by a man named cormereau with sticks after having broken down the doors they broke vials he is a pharmacist which caught fire instantly they tore up his books they cried fire the fire engines arrived and there were no further consequences they beat the general alarm they went to the house of a man named l eveque they tore up all his books broke and smashed several things in the margin they sent for infantry troops from st jean d angely and rochefort and for cuirassiers from niort i was assured that they had posted that starting today bread would go down label letter text page 3 from there to the house of a man named fragneau flour merchant near the big clock they broke various things and tore up his books it is also said that they went to coniee s and martin s some national guards having gathered they were advised that the rioters were to go to the house of the deputy goud east of the arsenal fifteen national guards went there hardly had they arrived when the rioters arrived they trampled underfoot so to speak the national guards and broke down the doors smashed the shutters entered the house tore the beds to pieces smashed the armchairs chairs sofas the mirrors wardrobes and everything that fell into their hands threw the linens and precious objects out the window in short emptied in an instant one of the best furnished houses in the town the loss is estimated at 40 000 f they came to tell the deputy of his disaster and finally crying it is said he decided at the instigation of a prefecture councillor to sign a requisition for the general and the gendarmerie the rioters having gone to the mayor s door and had begun to break down the doors when the line gendarmerie and a portion of the national guard arrived in an instant they were dispersed general d hautpoul said it is reported now i am in order no more concessions everything must be dispersed indeed in an instant they were pushed back in all directions three volleys in the air were fired after the summons it is said and it seems probable that a w oman was killed at her casement window on the second floor and a young man got a bullet in the side the gates were closed patrols circulated the rest of the day on wednesday and the following night it is said that 40 were arrested that jewellery belonging to madame goud was found on some of them it was claimed that on thursday the rioters were heading in the number of 1 500 to braud and towards marans it is also said that cavalry was being brought from niort and fontenay that is all i can tell you there has been no question of the slightest movement in my canton receive for you and your dear wife my friend the assurance of the sincere friendship of all my family guigne notes supplied reading an ink blot obscures the middle of f emme a ete the sentence and visible letters make the supplied reading contextually secure terms accapareurs is translated as hoarders la ligne refers to regular line infantry la generale and le tocsin are alarm signals sommations are formal orders to disperse before force is used",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000007",
      "title": "Administrative notice from femme-mon roix / Madame Monroiy to Monsieur le Maire de Marseille, 1829-06-24",
      "description": "From Paris, Madame Monroiy asks the mayor of Marseille to help locate the hairdresser Monsieur Meunier and obtain news of her pregnant daughter, who travelled to join him with a twenty-nine-month-old child and has not written for two months.",
      "date": "1829-06-24",
      "sort_year": 1829,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Madame Monroiy"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Mairie de Marseille / Mayor of Marseille"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000007",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/d963c6be133daf2b04eff70278906ad5f560631a.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000007 image 1 showing the address panel, postal marks and exterior annotations of Madame Monroiy's 1829 letter to the Mayor of Marseille.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "motherhood-and-childbirth",
            "dependence-and-constraint"
          ],
          "basis": "A mother seeks a pregnant daughter who travelled with a very young child and has fallen silent."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "The appeal is driven by separation, pregnancy and concern for the daughter and child."
        },
        {
          "id": "travel-migration-distance",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "migration-and-relocation",
            "separation-by-distance"
          ],
          "basis": "The daughter's journey from Paris to Marseille and two months without news create the crisis."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000007 Administrative notice from femme-mon roix / Madame Monroiy to Monsieur le Maire de Marseille, 1829-06-24 From Paris, Madame Monroiy asks the mayor of Marseille to help locate the hairdresser Monsieur Meunier and obtain news of her pregnant daughter, who travelled to join him with a twenty-nine-month-old child and has not written for two months. Madame Monroiy Mairie de Marseille / Mayor of Marseille Paris, France Paris, France Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France Historical correspondence Private collection Administrative notice French language Administrative notice [[label: Address Panel]] À Monsieur Monsieur le Maire de Marseille Marseille (Bouches du Rhône) [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] [pre?] Paris ce 24 juin 1829 Reçue le 30 juin Le 1er juillet ecrit CN 322/1 a Mr Silvestre [illegible] Monsieur Respondut le 4 juillet Je vous écritt pour vous priés cis c'estet une effet de votre bonté de vouloire bien me donner des nouvelles de Monsieur meunier qui est coiffeur dans votre endroitt voila un mois passé que je lui est écritt et ils ne m'a pas encorre fait de reponte a [blot] ma lettre ce qui me mett dans une grande inquetude veus que je le priés de me donner des nouvelles de ma fille qui est partis pour aller le rejoindre elle est partis avec une petite fille de 29 mois et elle est enciente elle atendas de joure en joure le moments d'acoucher de puis deux mois qu'ils est partis je ne revoitt aucune nouvelles nis de l'un nis de l'autre ainsi Monsieur je vous prie en grace de me faire reponte le plus tot possible de telle maniere que ce soit vous [abbligeres?] abbligeres Monsieur une mère qui est dans une grande inquetude veus que c'est lui qui la prié en grace d'aller le retrouvé vous ne sauriés croire la reconnoissance que je vous en aures. J'ai l'onheur d'étre avec Je vais vous mettre mon adresse respect et consideration votre Madame mon roiy rue des petits très humble et obeissante servante st Jean No 4 au gros caillou femme-mon roix C.l.s.p [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Madame mon roiy Rue des petits st Jean No 4 au gros caillou a paris. Monsieur cis iestes une effet de faire paroître Monsieur d'assiy pour avoire les renseignement de Monsieur meunier voila la dresse de Monsieur d'assiy rue beau veau No 6. [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur the Mayor of Marseille Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Paris this 24 June 1829 Later official record CN 322/1 [Received 30 June. 1 July written to Mr Silvestre. Responded 4 July.] [illegible] Monsieur, I write to you to ask you if it is an act of your kindness to be willing to give me news of Monsieur meunier who is a hairdresser in your area. It has been over a month since I wrote to him and he has not yet replied to [blot] my letter, which puts me in great anxiety seeing that I asked him to give me news of my daughter who left to go join him. She left with a little girl of 29 months and she is pregnant; she expects from day to day the moment of giving birth. In the two months since they left I receive no news neither of the one nor of the other. Thus, Monsieur, I beg you earnestly to reply to me as soon as possible in whatever manner it may be. You will [oblige?] oblige, Monsieur, a mother who is in great anxiety seeing that it is he who begged her earnestly to go and find him. You would not believe the gratitude that I will have for you. I have the honour to be with respect and consideration your very humble and obedient servant, wife mon roix C.l.s.p [[notes]] Uncertain readings: Italicized bracketed text marks unresolved, obscured, or editorially supplied readings, including [pre?], [illegible], [blot], and [abbligeres?]. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] I am going to give you my address: Madame mon roiy, rue des petits st Jean No 4, at gros caillou, Paris. Monsieur if it is possible to summon Monsieur d'assiy to have information about Monsieur meunier here is the address of Monsieur d'assiy rue beau veau No 6. Exterior official instruction Ask Monsieur Silvestre to summon Monsieur d'Assy [...] [[notes]] Terms: Faire paroître is translated as to summon in this administrative context. Gros-Caillou is retained as the historical Paris place-name. The closing abbreviation C.l.s.p. remains unresolved and is preserved without expansion.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000007 administrative notice from femme mon roix madame monroiy to monsieur le maire de marseille 1829 06 24 from paris madame monroiy asks the mayor of marseille to help locate the hairdresser monsieur meunier and obtain news of her pregnant daughter who travelled to join him with a twenty nine month old child and has not written for two months madame monroiy mairie de marseille mayor of marseille paris france paris france marseille bouches du rhone france historical correspondence private collection administrative notice french language administrative notice label address panel a monsieur monsieur le maire de marseille marseille bouches du rhone label letter text page 1 pre paris ce 24 juin 1829 recue le 30 juin le 1er juillet ecrit cn 322 1 a mr silvestre illegible monsieur respondut le 4 juillet je vous ecritt pour vous pries cis c estet une effet de votre bonte de vouloire bien me donner des nouvelles de monsieur meunier qui est coiffeur dans votre endroitt voila un mois passe que je lui est ecritt et ils ne m a pas encorre fait de reponte a blot ma lettre ce qui me mett dans une grande inquetude veus que je le pries de me donner des nouvelles de ma fille qui est partis pour aller le rejoindre elle est partis avec une petite fille de 29 mois et elle est enciente elle atendas de joure en joure le moments d acoucher de puis deux mois qu ils est partis je ne revoitt aucune nouvelles nis de l un nis de l autre ainsi monsieur je vous prie en grace de me faire reponte le plus tot possible de telle maniere que ce soit vous abbligeres abbligeres monsieur une mere qui est dans une grande inquetude veus que c est lui qui la prie en grace d aller le retrouve vous ne sauries croire la reconnoissance que je vous en aures j ai l onheur d etre avec je vais vous mettre mon adresse respect et consideration votre madame mon roiy rue des petits tres humble et obeissante servante st jean no 4 au gros caillou femme mon roix c l s p label letter text page 2 madame mon roiy rue des petits st jean no 4 au gros caillou a paris monsieur cis iestes une effet de faire paroitre monsieur d assiy pour avoire les renseignement de monsieur meunier voila la dresse de monsieur d assiy rue beau veau no 6 label address panel to monsieur monsieur the mayor of marseille marseille bouches du rhone label letter text page 1 paris this 24 june 1829 later official record cn 322 1 received 30 june 1 july written to mr silvestre responded 4 july illegible monsieur i write to you to ask you if it is an act of your kindness to be willing to give me news of monsieur meunier who is a hairdresser in your area it has been over a month since i wrote to him and he has not yet replied to blot my letter which puts me in great anxiety seeing that i asked him to give me news of my daughter who left to go join him she left with a little girl of 29 months and she is pregnant she expects from day to day the moment of giving birth in the two months since they left i receive no news neither of the one nor of the other thus monsieur i beg you earnestly to reply to me as soon as possible in whatever manner it may be you will oblige oblige monsieur a mother who is in great anxiety seeing that it is he who begged her earnestly to go and find him you would not believe the gratitude that i will have for you i have the honour to be with respect and consideration your very humble and obedient servant wife mon roix c l s p notes uncertain readings italicized bracketed text marks unresolved obscured or editorially supplied readings including pre illegible blot and abbligeres label letter text page 2 i am going to give you my address madame mon roiy rue des petits st jean no 4 at gros caillou paris monsieur if it is possible to summon monsieur d assiy to have information about monsieur meunier here is the address of monsieur d assiy rue beau veau no 6 exterior official instruction ask monsieur silvestre to summon monsieur d assy notes terms faire paroitre is translated as to summon in this administrative context gros caillou is retained as the historical paris place name the closing abbreviation c l s p remains unresolved and is preserved without expansion",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000008",
      "title": "Administrative notice from Coutain to Madame Hüe de Grandrüe, 1806-08-13",
      "description": "Coutain reports the death of his child and his own illness, then updates Madame Hüe de Grandrüe on the favourable administrative opinion in the Couture heirs' case and other legal matters.",
      "date": "1806-08-13",
      "sort_year": 1806,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Coutain"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Madame Hüe de Grandrüe"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Lisieux, Calvados, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000008",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/19f412518c287134cff06838a8b43b3c323eb470.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000008 image 1 showing the address panel and exterior postal marks of Coutain's 1806 letter to Madame Hue de Grandrue in Caen.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer reports the death of his child."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "illness-and-injury",
            "death-and-mourning"
          ],
          "basis": "The child's death and the writer's own illness are central personal events."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000008 Administrative notice from Coutain to Madame Hüe de Grandrüe, 1806-08-13 Coutain reports the death of his child and his own illness, then updates Madame Hüe de Grandrüe on the favourable administrative opinion in the Couture heirs' case and other legal matters. Coutain Madame Hüe de Grandrüe Lisieux, Calvados, France Lisieux, Calvados, France Caen, Calvados, France Historical correspondence Private collection Administrative notice French language Administrative notice [[label: Address Panel]] A Madame Madame Hüe de Grandrüe rue de la fermeté N°. 85. a Caën Dept. du Calvados [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Lisieux le 13. aout 1806. Madame J'aurois repondu plutot aux lettres que vous m'avez fait l'honneur de m'ecrire si je n'en avois été empéché par un evenement cruel qui m'est arrivé et a la suite duquel j'ai essuyé une maladie qui m'a retenu au lit pendant plusieurs jours, j'ai eu le malheur de perdre un de mes enfants auquel j'etois fort attaché, il est mort de la maladie au ventre après avoir eprouvé des convulsions terribles, cet evenement m'a beaucoup affecté et alteré singulierement ma santé, je comptois bien avoir l'avantage de vous ecrire il y a plusieurs jours, mais j'attendois pour le faire que le Receveur de l'Enreg.t eut mis son avis sur les pieces des heritiers Couture qui lui etoient envoyées depuis long temps par Mr. le Tourneur son Directeur, malgré les instances que j'ai faites et fait faire je n'ai pu parvenir a lui faire donner son avis que hier, il me l'a fait voir et il est a l'avantage des heritiers Couture, il l'a joint aux pieces dont il a fait un paquet a l'adresse de Mr. le Tourneur il m'a remis ce paquet que j'ai fait mettre ce jour d'hui a la poste, il parviendra demain a Mr. le Tourneur vous pouvez donc, Madame, voir Mr. le Tourneur au recu [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] de la presente et l'engager de renvoyer de suite au Conseil de Prefecture toutes les pieces, il est très probable que d'après l'avis du Receveur de l'Enreg.t on obtiendra une prompte decision en faveur des heritiers Couture, Je vous supplie, Madame, de continuer vos soins pour amener la fin de cette maudite - affaire, J'ai recu la lettre de Mad.e De Cabre votre amie que vous avez eu la complaisance de me faire passer, je lui ai ecrit pour l'assurer que je me chargerai avec plaisir de son affaire, elle m'a fait l'honneur de me repondre qu'elle me feroit passer [overwritten word] papiers incessamment, il suffit que cette Dame soit de votre connoissance et que vous vous y interessiez, pour que je mette le plus grand soin et le plus grand zele a suivre son affaire, M.r de Frondeville ne m'a point encore repondu relativement a l'affaire de Mad.e des Pommarez, je vais lui en ecrire de nouveau - Recevez les nouvelles assurances du devouement le plus respectueux avec lequel j'ai l'honneur d'etre Madame Votre très humble et obeissant serviteur Coutain [[label: Address Panel]] To Madame Madame Hüe de Grandrüe, rue de la fermeté No. 85. in Caen Dept. of Calvados [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Lisieux, 13 August 1806. Madame, I would have replied sooner to the letters you did me the honour of writing to me, had I not been prevented by a cruel event that befell me, following which I suffered an illness that kept me in bed for several days. I had the misfortune of losing one of my children to whom I was deeply attached; the child died of a stomach illness after experiencing terrible convulsions. This event has greatly affected me and singularly altered my health. I fully intended to have the advantage of writing to you several days ago, but I was waiting to do so until the Receiver of Registration had appended his opinion to the documents of the Couture heirs, which had been sent to him a long time ago by Mr le Tourneur, his Director. Despite the entreaties I made and had made, I was unable to get him to give his opinion until yesterday. He showed it to me, and it is to the advantage of the Couture heirs. He attached it to the documents, which he made into a parcel addressed to Mr le Tourneur. He handed this parcel to me, which I had put in the post today; it will reach Mr le Tourneur tomorrow. [[notes]] Terms: Receveur de l'Enregistrement is translated as Receiver of Registration, and Conseil de Préfecture as Prefecture Council. Maladie au ventre is translated literally as stomach illness because it is a broad historical medical description. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] You may therefore, Madame, see Mr le Tourneur upon receipt of this letter and urge him to forward all the documents immediately to the Prefecture Council. It is highly probable that, based on the opinion of the Receiver of Registration, a prompt decision will be obtained in favour of the Couture heirs. I beg you, Madame, to continue your efforts to bring an end to this cursed affair. I received the letter from Mme de Cabre, your friend, which you had the kindness to pass on to me. I wrote to her to assure her that I will gladly take charge of her affair. She did me the honour of replying that she would send me papers shortly. It is enough that this Lady is an acquaintance of yours and that you take an interest in her, for me to apply the greatest care and the greatest zeal in following her affair. Mr de Frondeville has not yet replied to me regarding the affair of Mme des Pommarez; I am going to write to him again. Please accept the renewed assurances of the most respectful devotion with which I have the honour to be, Madame, your very humble and obedient servant, Coutain [[notes]] The word before `papiers` is overwritten and is not securely legible.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000008 administrative notice from coutain to madame hue de grandrue 1806 08 13 coutain reports the death of his child and his own illness then updates madame hue de grandrue on the favourable administrative opinion in the couture heirs case and other legal matters coutain madame hue de grandrue lisieux calvados france lisieux calvados france caen calvados france historical correspondence private collection administrative notice french language administrative notice label address panel a madame madame hue de grandrue rue de la fermete n 85 a caen dept du calvados label letter text page 1 lisieux le 13 aout 1806 madame j aurois repondu plutot aux lettres que vous m avez fait l honneur de m ecrire si je n en avois ete empeche par un evenement cruel qui m est arrive et a la suite duquel j ai essuye une maladie qui m a retenu au lit pendant plusieurs jours j ai eu le malheur de perdre un de mes enfants auquel j etois fort attache il est mort de la maladie au ventre apres avoir eprouve des convulsions terribles cet evenement m a beaucoup affecte et altere singulierement ma sante je comptois bien avoir l avantage de vous ecrire il y a plusieurs jours mais j attendois pour le faire que le receveur de l enreg t eut mis son avis sur les pieces des heritiers couture qui lui etoient envoyees depuis long temps par mr le tourneur son directeur malgre les instances que j ai faites et fait faire je n ai pu parvenir a lui faire donner son avis que hier il me l a fait voir et il est a l avantage des heritiers couture il l a joint aux pieces dont il a fait un paquet a l adresse de mr le tourneur il m a remis ce paquet que j ai fait mettre ce jour d hui a la poste il parviendra demain a mr le tourneur vous pouvez donc madame voir mr le tourneur au recu label letter text page 2 de la presente et l engager de renvoyer de suite au conseil de prefecture toutes les pieces il est tres probable que d apres l avis du receveur de l enreg t on obtiendra une prompte decision en faveur des heritiers couture je vous supplie madame de continuer vos soins pour amener la fin de cette maudite affaire j ai recu la lettre de mad e de cabre votre amie que vous avez eu la complaisance de me faire passer je lui ai ecrit pour l assurer que je me chargerai avec plaisir de son affaire elle m a fait l honneur de me repondre qu elle me feroit passer overwritten word papiers incessamment il suffit que cette dame soit de votre connoissance et que vous vous y interessiez pour que je mette le plus grand soin et le plus grand zele a suivre son affaire m r de frondeville ne m a point encore repondu relativement a l affaire de mad e des pommarez je vais lui en ecrire de nouveau recevez les nouvelles assurances du devouement le plus respectueux avec lequel j ai l honneur d etre madame votre tres humble et obeissant serviteur coutain label address panel to madame madame hue de grandrue rue de la fermete no 85 in caen dept of calvados label letter text page 1 lisieux 13 august 1806 madame i would have replied sooner to the letters you did me the honour of writing to me had i not been prevented by a cruel event that befell me following which i suffered an illness that kept me in bed for several days i had the misfortune of losing one of my children to whom i was deeply attached the child died of a stomach illness after experiencing terrible convulsions this event has greatly affected me and singularly altered my health i fully intended to have the advantage of writing to you several days ago but i was waiting to do so until the receiver of registration had appended his opinion to the documents of the couture heirs which had been sent to him a long time ago by mr le tourneur his director despite the entreaties i made and had made i was unable to get him to give his opinion until yesterday he showed it to me and it is to the advantage of the couture heirs he attached it to the documents which he made into a parcel addressed to mr le tourneur he handed this parcel to me which i had put in the post today it will reach mr le tourneur tomorrow notes terms receveur de l enregistrement is translated as receiver of registration and conseil de prefecture as prefecture council maladie au ventre is translated literally as stomach illness because it is a broad historical medical description label letter text page 2 you may therefore madame see mr le tourneur upon receipt of this letter and urge him to forward all the documents immediately to the prefecture council it is highly probable that based on the opinion of the receiver of registration a prompt decision will be obtained in favour of the couture heirs i beg you madame to continue your efforts to bring an end to this cursed affair i received the letter from mme de cabre your friend which you had the kindness to pass on to me i wrote to her to assure her that i will gladly take charge of her affair she did me the honour of replying that she would send me papers shortly it is enough that this lady is an acquaintance of yours and that you take an interest in her for me to apply the greatest care and the greatest zeal in following her affair mr de frondeville has not yet replied to me regarding the affair of mme des pommarez i am going to write to him again please accept the renewed assurances of the most respectful devotion with which i have the honour to be madame your very humble and obedient servant coutain notes the word before papiers is overwritten and is not securely legible",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000009",
      "title": "Letter from Pichot to his parents, addressed through Monsieur Murat, undated",
      "description": "French letter from Pichot of the 3rd Colonial Battalion to his father and mother. The exterior is addressed to Monsieur Murat in Paris, while the writer asks that the reply be sent through Sister Rose at the military hospital on Île de Ré for delivery to him.",
      "date": "undated; dated only as day 3; year unknown",
      "sort_year": null,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Pichot"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Pichot's father and mother [textual addressees]",
        "Monsieur Murat [postal addressee]",
        "Sister Rose at the military hospital on Île de Ré [return/care-of intermediary]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Île de Ré, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000009",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/d892e5754c5a0c97d7d6cda2d642e5e9321cabfb.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000009 image 1 showing the address panel and postal marks for Pichot's letter to Monsieur Murat in Paris.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "military-service"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer serves in the 3rd Colonial Battalion."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000009 Letter from Pichot to his parents, addressed through Monsieur Murat, undated French letter from Pichot of the 3rd Colonial Battalion to his father and mother. The exterior is addressed to Monsieur Murat in Paris, while the writer asks that the reply be sent through Sister Rose at the military hospital on Île de Ré for delivery to him. Pichot Pichot's father and mother [textual addressees] Monsieur Murat [postal addressee] Sister Rose at the military hospital on Île de Ré [return/care-of intermediary] Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Île de Ré, France Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Île de Ré, France Paris, France Historical correspondence Private collection Military or service document French language Military or service document [[label: Address Panel]] A Mosieur Mosieur Murat [des?] Demeurant Rue de La Mortellerie Sur le Mero 59 2e etage pres la rue goflanier A paris [[label: Letter Text]] Peut que vous pourés Sela Me Soulagera Bien ~ pour Manouritur Car la Nouritur que Noun ~ Mangeon Nés pas tros Noun ri Sante pour noun geSui du 3-em Batalioun Colonialle Signé pichot Je finis A Vous anbrasante de toun Mon ~ Coeur Mon Cher pére et Ma Cher Mere in Sit Que Ma Cousin et le jénome qui et Ce Noun in Sit que toun les Voisin Signé pichot Vous adre Serés la lettre Si vous plise à la Seure rosse de l'opital militer de l' isle de ré St martin pour remettre a pichot Je Vous prié + au grace de Mefere réponse de + Mon pere Suit Si vous plise Marginal note: Daté du 3 de l'isle de ré St martin [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Murat Residing on Rue de la Mortellerie At No. 59, second floor Near Rue Geoffroy-l'Asnier Paris [[label: Letter Text]] Perhaps you will be able to. That will relieve me greatly for my nourishment, because the food that we eat is not very nourishing for us. I am in the 3rd Colonial Battalion. Signed Pichot. I finish by embracing you with all my heart, my dear father and my dear mother, as well as my cousin and the young man who is at our place, as well as all the neighbours. Signed Pichot. You will address the letter, if you please, to Sister Rose at the military hospital in Saint-Martin on the Île de Ré, to deliver to Pichot. I beg you, my father, for mercy's sake, to give me an answer straight away, if you please. Saint-Martin on the Île de Ré, the 3rd. [[notes]] Marginal date: The separate vertical strip reads Daté du 3 de l'isle de ré St martin.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000009 letter from pichot to his parents addressed through monsieur murat undated french letter from pichot of the 3rd colonial battalion to his father and mother the exterior is addressed to monsieur murat in paris while the writer asks that the reply be sent through sister rose at the military hospital on ile de re for delivery to him pichot pichot s father and mother textual addressees monsieur murat postal addressee sister rose at the military hospital on ile de re return care of intermediary saint martin de re ile de re france saint martin de re ile de re france paris france historical correspondence private collection military or service document french language military or service document label address panel a mosieur mosieur murat des demeurant rue de la mortellerie sur le mero 59 2e etage pres la rue goflanier a paris label letter text peut que vous poures sela me soulagera bien pour manouritur car la nouritur que noun mangeon nes pas tros noun ri sante pour noun gesui du 3 em batalioun colonialle signe pichot je finis a vous anbrasante de toun mon coeur mon cher pere et ma cher mere in sit que ma cousin et le jenome qui et ce noun in sit que toun les voisin signe pichot vous adre seres la lettre si vous plise a la seure rosse de l opital militer de l isle de re st martin pour remettre a pichot je vous prie au grace de mefere reponse de mon pere suit si vous plise marginal note date du 3 de l isle de re st martin label address panel to monsieur murat residing on rue de la mortellerie at no 59 second floor near rue geoffroy l asnier paris label letter text perhaps you will be able to that will relieve me greatly for my nourishment because the food that we eat is not very nourishing for us i am in the 3rd colonial battalion signed pichot i finish by embracing you with all my heart my dear father and my dear mother as well as my cousin and the young man who is at our place as well as all the neighbours signed pichot you will address the letter if you please to sister rose at the military hospital in saint martin on the ile de re to deliver to pichot i beg you my father for mercy s sake to give me an answer straight away if you please saint martin on the ile de re the 3rd notes marginal date the separate vertical strip reads date du 3 de l isle de re st martin",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000010",
      "title": "Administrative notice from Le Blanc de Mauvesin to Monsieur le Préfet, 1837-02-28",
      "description": "Le Blanc de Mauvesin tells the prefect that he will abandon his request for a cemetery concession at Mazières unless Port-Sainte-Marie accepts his offer of 100 francs to the commune and 200 francs for the poor, explaining that he wishes to memorialize Mr de Laboyrie.",
      "date": "1837-02-28",
      "sort_year": 1837,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Clément-Hippolyte Le Blanc de Mauvesin / Leblanc de Mauvezin"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Prefect (unidentified; competent administrative authority to verify)"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Bordeaux, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000010",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/8354f0829965b0e1e504808aac71b02e9f9ba0a9.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000010 image 1 showing the address panel, postal marks and exterior annotations of Le Blanc de Mauvesin's 1837 letter to the Prefect of Lot-et-Garonne.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "death-and-mourning",
            "memory-and-remembrance"
          ],
          "basis": "The requested cemetery concession is intended to memorialize Mr de Laboyrie."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "local-government",
            "petition-and-patronage"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer negotiates a cemetery concession with the prefect and commune."
        }
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000010 Administrative notice from Le Blanc de Mauvesin to Monsieur le Préfet, 1837-02-28 Le Blanc de Mauvesin tells the prefect that he will abandon his request for a cemetery concession at Mazières unless Port-Sainte-Marie accepts his offer of 100 francs to the commune and 200 francs for the poor, explaining that he wishes to memorialize Mr de Laboyrie. Clément-Hippolyte Le Blanc de Mauvesin / Leblanc de Mauvezin Prefect (unidentified; competent administrative authority to verify) Bordeaux, France Bordeaux, France Unknown prefectural seat likely competent authority for Port-Sainte-Marie/Mazières, to verify Historical correspondence Private collection Administrative notice French language Administrative notice [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur le Préfet du Département de Lot et Garonne a Agen [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Monsieur le Préfet Lorsque l'an dernier je demandai la concession d'un morceau de terrain dans le cimetière de la succursale de Mazières, commune du Port Ste Marie, je pensai que les charités & les largesses devaient avoir des bornes. Plus tard j'eu la satisfaction de voir que vous trouviez équitables celles que je m'étais imposées & la lettre du 22 de ce mois que vous m'avez fait l'honneur de m'écrire m'apprend que le ministre de l'intérieur lui même partage votre opinion à cet égard. Je dois donc regretter Monsieur le Préfet que la tutelle légale de l'autorité supérieure aie cru devoir abandonner au conseil municipal du Port Ste Marie la discrétion mal entendue de ses intérêts, dans cette affaire; car fort de la justice de mes offres, je ne suis pas plus disposé à adhérer à la nouvelle demande de cinq cent francs que je ne l'ai fait lors qu'il s'agissait de mille francs. J'ai donc l'honneur de vous informer Monsieur que si d'ici au premier Avril prochain le conseil municipal du Port Ste Marie mieux avisé n'accepte pas l'offre que j'ai faite & que je réitère ici de me faire la concession demandée moyennant cent francs pour la commune & deux cent francs pour les pauvres, je renonce absolument à la satisfaction d'élever, sur sa tombe, un modeste & respectueux sou= =venir de Mr de Laboyrie. Je me contenterai alors de profiter de la [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] faculté que me laisse le Décret sur les cimetières en y fesant placer une pierre tumulaire qui pourra y rester dix ans. C'est avec peine que je vois l'administration du Port Ste Marie repousser une ressource, faible il est vrai, avec laquelle elle aurait pu subvenir à la dépense obligée de reparation de la cloture du cimetière de sa succursale de Mazières dont l'état de délabrement réclame des travaux qui préservent les cendres des morts des profanations auxquelles elles sont incessament exposées. J'ai l'honneur d'être Monsieur le Préfet votre très humble & très obéissant serviteur Bordeaux 28 fevrier 1837 Le Blanc de Mauvesin [[label: Address Panel]] To the Prefect of the Department of Lot-et-Garonne in Agen [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Monsieur le Préfet, When last year I requested the concession of a piece of land in the cemetery of the succursale of Mazières, commune of Port-Sainte-Marie, I thought that charities and largesses ought to have limits. Later I had the satisfaction of seeing that you found equitable those which I had imposed upon myself, and the letter of the 22nd of this month which you did me the honor of writing to me informs me that the Minister of the Interior himself shares your opinion in this regard. I must therefore regret, Monsieur le Préfet, that the legal tutelage of the superior authority believed it had to abandon to the municipal council of Port-Sainte-Marie the misguided discretion over its interests in this matter; for, confident in the justice of my offers, I am no more disposed to adhere to the new demand of five hundred francs than I was when it was a question of a thousand francs. I therefore have the honor of informing you, Monsieur, that if between now and the first of April next, the municipal council of Port-Sainte-Marie, better advised, does not accept the offer I have made and which I reiterate here, to grant me the requested concession in exchange for one hundred francs for the commune and two hundred francs for the poor, I absolutely renounce the satisfaction of raising, upon his tomb, a modest and respectful memorial to Mr de Laboyrie. I shall then content myself with taking advantage of the [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] faculty left to me by the Decree on cemeteries by having a tombstone placed there which may remain for ten years. It is with sorrow that I see the administration of Port-Sainte-Marie reject a resource, small it is true, with which it could have provided for the obligatory expense of repairing the enclosure of the cemetery of its succursale of Mazières, the dilapidated state of which demands works that would preserve the ashes of the dead from the profanations to which they are incessantly exposed. I have the honor to be, Monsieur le Préfet, your very humble and very obedient servant, Bordeaux, 28 February 1837 Le Blanc de Mauvesin [[notes]] Terms: Succursale denotes a subsidiary parish church or chapel of ease. Tutelle légale refers to higher administrative supervision, and pierre tumulaire is translated as tombstone.",
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marie je pensai que les charites les largesses devaient avoir des bornes plus tard j eu la satisfaction de voir que vous trouviez equitables celles que je m etais imposees la lettre du 22 de ce mois que vous m avez fait l honneur de m ecrire m apprend que le ministre de l interieur lui meme partage votre opinion a cet egard je dois donc regretter monsieur le prefet que la tutelle legale de l autorite superieure aie cru devoir abandonner au conseil municipal du port ste marie la discretion mal entendue de ses interets dans cette affaire car fort de la justice de mes offres je ne suis pas plus dispose a adherer a la nouvelle demande de cinq cent francs que je ne l ai fait lors qu il s agissait de mille francs j ai donc l honneur de vous informer monsieur que si d ici au premier avril prochain le conseil municipal du port ste marie mieux avise n accepte pas l offre que j ai faite que je reitere ici de me faire la concession demandee moyennant cent francs pour la commune deux cent francs pour les pauvres je renonce absolument a la satisfaction d elever sur sa tombe un modeste respectueux sou venir de mr de laboyrie je me contenterai alors de profiter de la label letter text page 2 faculte que me laisse le decret sur les cimetieres en y fesant placer une pierre tumulaire qui pourra y rester dix ans c est avec peine que je vois l administration du port ste marie repousser une ressource faible il est vrai avec laquelle elle aurait pu subvenir a la depense obligee de reparation de la cloture du cimetiere de sa succursale de mazieres dont l etat de delabrement reclame des travaux qui preservent les cendres des morts des profanations auxquelles elles sont incessament exposees j ai l honneur d etre monsieur le prefet votre tres humble tres obeissant serviteur bordeaux 28 fevrier 1837 le blanc de mauvesin label address panel to the prefect of the department of lot et garonne in agen label letter text page 1 monsieur le prefet when last year i requested the concession of a piece of land in the cemetery of the succursale of mazieres commune of port sainte marie i thought that charities and largesses ought to have limits later i had the satisfaction of seeing that you found equitable those which i had imposed upon myself and the letter of the 22nd of this month which you did me the honor of writing to me informs me that the minister of the interior himself shares your opinion in this regard i must therefore regret monsieur le prefet that the legal tutelage of the superior authority believed it had to abandon to the municipal council of port sainte marie the misguided discretion over its interests in this matter for confident in the justice of my offers i am no more disposed to adhere to the new demand of five hundred francs than i was when it was a question of a thousand francs i therefore have the honor of informing you monsieur that if between now and the first of april next the municipal council of port sainte marie better advised does not accept the offer i have made and which i reiterate here to grant me the requested concession in exchange for one hundred francs for the commune and two hundred francs for the poor i absolutely renounce the satisfaction of raising upon his tomb a modest and respectful memorial to mr de laboyrie i shall then content myself with taking advantage of the label letter text page 2 faculty left to me by the decree on cemeteries by having a tombstone placed there which may remain for ten years it is with sorrow that i see the administration of port sainte marie reject a resource small it is true with which it could have provided for the obligatory expense of repairing the enclosure of the cemetery of its succursale of mazieres the dilapidated state of which demands works that would preserve the ashes of the dead from the profanations to which they are incessantly exposed i have the honor to be monsieur le prefet your very humble and very obedient servant bordeaux 28 february 1837 le blanc de mauvesin 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      "title": "Letter from Christine to Félicité Palaud, 1829-12-01",
      "description": "French letter from Christine in the Visitation convent at Limoges to Félicité Palaud. Christine describes convent life, relatives and acquaintances, and adds further messages in the margins and on the address side.",
      "date": "1829-12-01",
      "sort_year": 1829,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "Christine [surname unidentified]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Félicité Palaud"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France",
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      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/bb8b29bbb053d91742677731873fa6450d8d7f22.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000011 image 1 showing the address panel and postal marks for Christine's 1829 letter to Mademoiselle Felicite Pacaud in Charente.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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          "basis": "The letter offers a woman's first-person account of life in the Visitation convent."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000011 Letter from Christine to Félicité Palaud, 1829-12-01 French letter from Christine in the Visitation convent at Limoges to Félicité Palaud. Christine describes convent life, relatives and acquaintances, and adds further messages in the margins and on the address side. Christine [surname unidentified] Félicité Palaud Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France Étagnac, near Chabanais, Charente, France Chéronnac, Haute-Vienne, France Historical correspondence Private collection Letter French language Letter [[label: Address Panel]] A Mademoiselle Mademoiselle félicité palaud chez Mr Lecler a Etagnac près et par chabanais Charente [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Limoges ce 1 Xbre 1829 Ma chère félicite si je ne tai pas plutot ecrit ce point oubli de ma part mais c'est que Je ne savois pas ou tu etois si tu etois à étagnac ou a cherounac je suis arrivée depuis Le 17 7bre à Limoges je couchai à St junien je te dirai que chez Mr palaud me firent Beaucoup d'amitié et vinrent presque tous à la voiture et me recommanderent au voiturier comme si j'avois été leur fille Mme palaud me porta un gros morceau de sucre lorsque je fus dans la voiture elle me dit que cela fesait passer la soif je l'acceptai de bon cœur puis elle me donna l'adresse d'annette qui est mariée avec Monsieur Duriveau un bien joli garçon il est venu me voir parceque son beaupere lui avoit dit que j'etois ici et il me fait dire toute les fois qu'il vient il me dit toujours cousine voulez vous que je casse les grilles je vous ferai sortir Ma chere amie je te dirai que j'ai bien eu du Bonheur d'avoir la place que j'ai je me trouve dans un [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Couvent où il y beaucoup de [pe?] religieuses de nos endroits que je ne connois pas mais nous parlons de personnes que nous connoissons et je suis bien contente de pouvoir parler de personnes que je connois car je me serois bien trop ennuyees si je navois pu parler de personnes il y a la sœur delfine qui est une demoiselle Bernard de st junien qui est bien bonne enfant elle me parle d'etagnac et elle me dit qu'elle y a été très souvent du temps de son oncle l'ancien curé enfin ma chère elle sont toutes aimables elle sont au nombre de trente-six deux novice et trois postulante Madame la supérieure se trouve la nièce de madame mousnier suisson elle est [tr?] charmante elle est très douce aimable complaisante enfin elle a toutes les qualités requises elle me fait beaucoup d'amitié je l'aime autant qu'on peut aimer la plus respectable personne elle me dit toujours je desire bien vous garder avec nous et moi qui lui témoigne toute mon envie de rester auprès d'elle elle est d'une beauté rare elle n'a que trente ans je voudrois bien y rester mais la sœur vouvé m'a ecrit deux fois et elle desirait bien que j'aille avec elle l'on est toujours mieux auprès d'une cousine qu'avec des étrangères d'autant mieux qu'on sort dans son ordre au lieu qu'ici on ne sort jamais plus lorsque on a prononcé ses vœux annette palaud vient tous les dimanches me voir elle voudroit bien me laisser sortir mais ce n'est guere possible on ne me confie pas à tous je suis sortie une fois avec elle [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] je Suis traitée ici comme une religieuse je ne vo[is] presque pas que pour aller voir mme debrette qu[i] est bien aimable elle prends beaucoup d'interêt a m[oi] elle desire bien que je me fasse religieuse aussi je trouve que cette pensée est bien louable car ma bonne amie que peux-je faire dans le monde ne serais je pas cent fois mieux dembrasser cet etat qui est fort honorable et ou on est bien mieux vu de dieu. je te dirai que je fus fort étonnée lorsque la portiere vint me dire que Mr leclere me demanda[it] au parloir je fus très contente de le voir au travers la grille car on ne voulut pas m'ouvrir la porte pour embrasser mon cousin aussi tu vois ma chere que je nai pas de risque d'aller courir les rues et je n'en suis p[as fâ]chée car je n'ai pas envie de sortir d'ici. tout ce qui me contrarie c'est qu'il faut se lever a cinq heures du matin hiver et été mais mme la superieure m'envoye tous les matins une soeur converse dans ma chambre qui m'apporte de la lumiere ensuite il faut se confesser très souvent j'ai pour directeur un chanoine de monseigneur qui est tout jeune il est bien sévère il m'a fait faire une confession generalle je t'assure qu'il m'a bien fait enrager je n'etais pas assez instruite sur ma religion il faut que j'etudie tous les jours toutes sortes de livres de pieté adieu je t'embrasse Christine Mon adresse est a christine au couvent de la visitation de ste marie près de pont st etienne a limoges je te dirai que depuis que je suis ici mes parens viennent mieux me voir qu'ils ne fesoit à étagnac car je t'assure que je suis fort étonnée [...] [[label: Address-side Continuation]] La Soeur vouvé ma donne ladresse de mon frère qui est caporal mais mon cousin me dit qu'il etoit Sergent fourrier donne moi je te prie ton adresse le plutot possible [[label: Address Panel]] To Mademoiselle Mademoiselle Félicité Palaud Care of Mr Lecler, at Étagnac Near and via Chabanais Charente [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Limoges, this 1st of December 1829 My dear Félicité, if I have not written to you sooner, it is not at all an oversight on my part, but because I did not know where you were, whether you were in Étagnac or in Chéronnac. I arrived in Limoges on the 17th of September; I slept in Saint-Junien. I will tell you that at Monsieur Palaud's they showed me much friendship and almost all came to the carriage and recommended me to the driver as if I had been their daughter. Madame Palaud brought me a large piece of sugar when I was in the carriage; she told me that it made the thirst go away. I accepted it gladly. Then she gave me the address of Annette, who is married to Monsieur Duriveau, a very handsome young man. He came to see me because his father-in-law had told him I was here, and he sends word to me every time he comes; he always says to me: \"Cousin, do you want me to break the grilles? I will get you out.\" [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] My dear friend, I will tell you that I have been very lucky to have the place I have. I find myself in a convent where there are many religious from our parts whom I do not know, but we speak of people we know, and I am very glad to be able to speak of people I know, for I would have been far too bored if I had not been able to speak of people. There is Sister Delfine, who is a Mademoiselle Bernard from Saint-Junien, who is a very good girl; she speaks to me of Étagnac and tells me she was there very often in the time of her uncle, the former parish priest. In short, my dear, they are all amiable; they are thirty-six in number, two novices and three postulants. Madame the Superior happens to be the niece of Madame Mousnier Suisson; she is charming, she is very gentle, amiable, obliging; in short, she has all the requisite qualities. She shows me much friendship; I love her as much as one can love the most respectable person. She always says to me: \"I very much desire to keep you with us,\" and I show her all my desire to stay with her. She is of rare beauty; she is only thirty years old. I would very much like to stay here, but Sister Vouvé has written to me twice, and she very much desired that I go with her. One is always better off with a cousin than with strangers, all the more so since one goes out in her order, whereas here one never goes out again once one has pronounced one's vows. Annette Palaud comes to see me every Sunday. She would very much like to let me go out, but it is hardly possible; they do not entrust me to just anyone. I went out with her once. [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] I am treated here like a religious; I see almost no one except to go see Madame Debrette, who is very amiable. She takes a great interest in me; she very much desires that I become a religious too. I find that this thought is very praiseworthy, for, my good friend, what can I do in the world? Would I not be a hundred times better off embracing this state, which is highly honourable and where one is much better seen by God? I will tell you that I was very surprised when the portress came to tell me that Monsieur Leclere was asking for me at the parlour. I was very glad to see him through the grille, for they would not open the door for me to embrace my cousin. So you see, my dear, that I run no risk of going running the streets, and I am not sorry about it, for I have no desire to leave here. All that vexes me is that one must get up at five o'clock in the morning, winter and summer; but Madame the Superior sends a lay sister to my room every morning, who brings me a light. Then one must confess very often. I have for a director one of the bishop's canons who is quite young; he is very strict. He made me make a general confession; I assure you he really infuriated me. I was not instructed enough in my religion; I must study all sorts of books of piety every day. Farewell, I embrace you. Christine My address is Christine at the convent of the Visitation of Sainte-Marie near Pont Saint-Étienne in Limoges. I will tell you that since I have been here, my relatives come to see me more often than they did in Étagnac, for I assure you that I am very surprised [...] [[label: Address-side Continuation]] Sister Vouvé gave me my brother's address. He is a corporal, but my cousin tells me that he was a quartermaster sergeant. Please give me your address as soon as possible.",
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vinrent presque tous a la voiture et me recommanderent au voiturier comme si j avois ete leur fille mme palaud me porta un gros morceau de sucre lorsque je fus dans la voiture elle me dit que cela fesait passer la soif je l acceptai de bon coeur puis elle me donna l adresse d annette qui est mariee avec monsieur duriveau un bien joli garcon il est venu me voir parceque son beaupere lui avoit dit que j etois ici et il me fait dire toute les fois qu il vient il me dit toujours cousine voulez vous que je casse les grilles je vous ferai sortir ma chere amie je te dirai que j ai bien eu du bonheur d avoir la place que j ai je me trouve dans un label letter text page 2 couvent ou il y beaucoup de pe religieuses de nos endroits que je ne connois pas mais nous parlons de personnes que nous connoissons et je suis bien contente de pouvoir parler de personnes que je connois car je me serois bien trop ennuyees si je navois pu parler de personnes il y a la soeur delfine qui est une demoiselle bernard de st junien qui est bien bonne enfant elle me parle d etagnac et elle me dit qu elle y a ete tres souvent du temps de son oncle l ancien cure enfin ma chere elle sont toutes aimables elle sont au nombre de trente six deux novice et trois postulante madame la superieure se trouve la niece de madame mousnier suisson elle est tr charmante elle est tres douce aimable complaisante enfin elle a toutes les qualites requises elle me fait beaucoup d amitie je l aime autant qu on peut aimer la plus respectable personne elle me dit toujours je desire bien vous garder avec nous et moi qui lui temoigne toute mon envie de rester aupres d elle elle est d une beaute rare elle n a que trente ans je voudrois bien y rester mais la soeur vouve m a ecrit deux fois et elle desirait bien que j aille avec elle l on est toujours mieux aupres d une cousine qu avec des etrangeres d autant mieux qu on sort dans son ordre au lieu qu ici on ne sort jamais plus lorsque on a prononce ses voeux annette palaud vient tous les dimanches me voir elle voudroit bien me laisser sortir mais ce n est guere possible on ne me confie pas a tous je suis sortie une fois avec elle label letter text page 3 je suis traitee ici comme une religieuse je ne vo is presque pas que pour aller voir mme debrette qu i est bien aimable elle prends beaucoup d interet a m oi elle desire bien que je me fasse religieuse aussi je trouve que cette pensee est bien louable car ma bonne amie que peux je faire dans le monde ne serais je pas cent fois mieux dembrasser cet etat qui est fort honorable et ou on est bien mieux vu de dieu je te dirai que je fus fort etonnee lorsque la portiere vint me dire que mr leclere me demanda it au parloir je fus tres contente de le voir au travers la grille car on ne voulut pas m ouvrir la porte pour embrasser mon cousin aussi tu vois ma chere que je nai pas de risque d aller courir les rues et je n en suis p as fa chee car je n ai pas envie de sortir d ici tout ce qui me contrarie c est qu il faut se lever a cinq heures du matin hiver et ete mais mme la superieure m envoye tous les matins une soeur converse dans ma chambre qui m apporte de la lumiere ensuite il faut se confesser tres souvent j ai pour directeur un chanoine de monseigneur qui est tout jeune il est bien severe il m a fait faire une confession generalle je t assure qu il m a bien fait enrager je n etais pas assez instruite sur ma religion il faut que j etudie tous les jours toutes sortes de livres de piete adieu je t embrasse christine mon adresse est a christine au couvent de la visitation de ste marie pres de pont st etienne a limoges je te dirai que depuis que je suis ici mes parens viennent mieux me voir qu ils ne fesoit a etagnac car je t assure que je suis fort etonnee label address side continuation la soeur vouve ma donne ladresse de mon frere qui est caporal mais mon cousin me dit qu il etoit sergent fourrier donne moi je te prie ton adresse le plutot possible label address panel to mademoiselle mademoiselle felicite palaud care of mr lecler at etagnac near and via chabanais charente label letter text page 1 limoges this 1st of december 1829 my dear felicite if i have not written to you sooner it is not at all an oversight on my part but because i did not know where you were whether you were in etagnac or in cheronnac i arrived in limoges on the 17th of september i slept in saint junien i will tell you that at monsieur palaud s they showed me much friendship and almost all came to the carriage and recommended me to the driver as if i had been their daughter madame palaud brought me a large piece of sugar when i was in the carriage she told me that it made the thirst go away i accepted it gladly then she gave me the address of annette who is married to monsieur duriveau a very handsome young man he came to see me because his father in law had told him i was here and he sends word to me every time he comes he always says to me cousin do you want me to break the grilles i will get you out label letter text page 2 my dear friend i will tell you that i have been very lucky to have the place i have i find myself in a convent where there are many religious from our parts whom i do not know but we speak of people we know and i am very glad to be able to speak of people i know for i would have been far too bored if i had not been able to speak of people there is sister delfine who is a mademoiselle bernard from saint junien who is a very good girl she speaks to me of etagnac and tells me she was there very often in the time of her uncle the former parish priest in short my dear they are all amiable they are thirty six in number two novices and three postulants madame the superior happens to be the niece of madame mousnier suisson she is charming she is very gentle amiable obliging in short she has all the requisite qualities she shows me much friendship i love her as much as one can love the most respectable person she always says to me i very much desire to keep you with us and i show her all my desire to stay with her she is of rare beauty she is only thirty years old i would very much like to stay here but sister vouve has written to me twice and she very much desired that i go with her one is always better off with a cousin than with strangers all the more so since one goes out in her order whereas here one never goes out again once one has pronounced one s vows annette palaud comes to see me every sunday she would very much like to let me go out but it is hardly possible they do not entrust me to just anyone i went out with her once label letter text page 3 i am treated here like a religious i see almost no one except to go see madame debrette who is very amiable she takes a great interest in me she very much desires that i become a religious too i find that this thought is very praiseworthy for my good friend what can i do in the world would i not be a hundred times better off embracing this state which is highly honourable and where one is much better seen by god i will tell you that i was very surprised when the portress came to tell me that monsieur leclere was asking for me at the parlour i was very glad to see him through the grille for they would not open the door for me to embrace my cousin so you see my dear that i run no risk of going running the streets and i am not sorry about it for i have no desire to leave here all that vexes me is that one must get up at five o clock in the morning winter and summer but madame the superior sends a lay sister to my room every morning who brings me a light then one must confess very often i have for a director one of the bishop s canons who is quite young he is very strict he made me make a general confession i assure you he really infuriated me i was not instructed enough in my religion i must study all sorts of books of piety every day farewell i embrace you christine my address is christine at the convent of the visitation of sainte marie near pont saint etienne in limoges i will tell you that since i have been here my relatives come to see me more often than they did in etagnac for i assure you that i am very surprised label address side continuation sister vouve gave me my brother s address he is a corporal but my cousin tells me that he was a quartermaster sergeant please give me your address as soon as possible",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000012",
      "title": "Letter from Belot to Monsieur Roget, Greffier en chef de la Cour Royale de Metz, 1826-05-24",
      "description": "French legal letter from Belot to Roget, chief clerk of the Royal Court of Metz, explaining time limits for appeals in cassation. Metz is retained as the single place entity; its role as the inferred place of origin is stated separately.",
      "date": "1826-05-24",
      "sort_year": 1826,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Belot"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Roget, possibly Petit-Jean Roget"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Metz, Moselle, France",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000012 image 1 showing the address panel, postal marks and address-side date for Belot's letter to Monsieur Roget, Chief Clerk of the Royal Court of Metz.",
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          "basis": "The letter explains procedural time limits for appeals in cassation."
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      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000012 Letter from Belot to Monsieur Roget, Greffier en chef de la Cour Royale de Metz, 1826-05-24 French legal letter from Belot to Roget, chief clerk of the Royal Court of Metz, explaining time limits for appeals in cassation. Metz is retained as the single place entity; its role as the inferred place of origin is stated separately. Belot Roget, possibly Petit-Jean Roget Metz, Moselle, France Metz, Moselle, France Historical correspondence Private collection Letter French language Letter [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Roget, Greffier en chef de la Cour Royale de Metz [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Mon cher Monsieur Roget Les délais pour se pourvoir en cassation en matière civile sont : Pour les habitans de la france continentale, le délai est de trois mois (art. 14. loi du 27 novembre 1790) hors du continent le délai est de six mois, pour la Corse ; d'un an pour les colonies occidentales, et de deux ans pour les colonies orientales (art. 12. tit. 14. 1ère partie règlement de 1738. = loi du 11. fevrier 1793) Dans la supputation des délais on ne compte ni le jour de la signification, ni les jours complémentaires, ni le jour du pourvoi . (art. 1er loi du 1er frimaire an 2.) Ces délais courent pour les majeurs, à dater du jour de la signification, qui leur est faite à personne ou domicile (art. 14, lois des 27. novembre et 1er Xbre 1790.) [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] quant aux mineurs le délai ne courait autrefois que du jour de la signification à eux faite depuis qu'ils avaient atteint la majorité (art. 13 tit. 4 1ère partie règlement de 1738.) mais aujourd'hui le délai court de même contre les mineurs, les communes et l'état. Ce règlement de 1738 a été modifié par la loi du 27. novembre 1790. Le délai ne court pas contre les gens de mer, ni contre les citoyens absens pour le service public, ni contre les défenseurs de la patrie, en activité de service, durant l'état de guerre (loi du 2. 7bre 1793 = art. 2. loi du 6 brumaire an 5) ni contre les habitans de pays insurgés ou occupés par l'ennemi (loi du 28 frimaire an 2.) à défaut de signification régulière, le pourvoi est toujours recevable, aucun délai n'a pu courir. Ainsi vous voyez, mon cher monsieur Roget, que vous êtes grandement à temps de vous pourvoir contre une décision aussi mal rendue votre très humble et tout dévoué ce 24 mai 1826. serviteur Belot [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Roget Chief Clerk of the Royal Court of Metz [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] My dear Monsieur Roget, The time limits to appeal in cassation in civil matters are: For the inhabitants of continental France, the time limit is three months (art. 14. law of 27 November 1790) outside the continent the time limit is six months, for Corsica; one year for the western colonies, and two years for the eastern colonies (art. 12. tit. 14. 1st part regulation of 1738. = law of 11 February 1793) In the computation of the time limits, neither the day of service, nor the complementary days, nor the day of the appeal are counted. (art. 1 law of 1 Frimaire Year 2.) These time limits run for adults, starting from the day of service, which is made to them in person or at their domicile (art. 14, laws of 27 November and 1 December 1790.) [[notes]] Legal terminology: Pourvoi en cassation is translated as appeal in cassation, and signification as formal service. Frimaire and Brumaire are months of the French Republican calendar and are retained in the cited legal dates. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] as for minors the time limit formerly only ran from the day of service made to them after they had reached majority (art. 13 tit. 4 1st part regulation of 1738.) but today the time limit runs in the same way against minors, municipalities and the state. This regulation of 1738 was modified by the law of 27 November 1790. The time limit does not run against seafarers, nor against citizens absent because of public service, nor against defenders of the fatherland, on active duty, during a state of war (law of 2 September 1793 = art. 2. law of 6 Brumaire Year 5) nor against the inhabitants of insurgent countries or those occupied by the enemy (law of 28 Frimaire Year 2.) in the absence of regular service, the appeal is always admissible, no time limit could have run. Thus you see, my dear Monsieur Roget, that you are well within time to appeal against a decision so badly rendered your very humble and entirely devoted servant Belot this 24 May 1826.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000012 letter from belot to monsieur roget greffier en chef de la cour royale de metz 1826 05 24 french legal letter from belot to roget chief clerk of the royal court of metz explaining time limits for appeals in cassation metz is retained as the single place entity its role as the inferred place of origin is stated separately belot roget possibly petit jean roget metz moselle france metz moselle france historical correspondence private collection letter french language letter label address panel monsieur monsieur roget greffier en chef de la cour royale de metz label letter text page 1 mon cher monsieur roget les delais pour se pourvoir en cassation en matiere civile sont pour les habitans de la france continentale le delai est de trois mois art 14 loi du 27 novembre 1790 hors du continent le delai est de six mois pour la corse d un an pour les colonies occidentales et de deux ans pour les colonies orientales art 12 tit 14 1ere partie reglement de 1738 loi du 11 fevrier 1793 dans la supputation des delais on ne compte ni le jour de la signification ni les jours complementaires ni le jour du pourvoi art 1er loi du 1er frimaire an 2 ces delais courent pour les majeurs a dater du jour de la signification qui leur est faite a personne ou domicile art 14 lois des 27 novembre et 1er xbre 1790 label letter text page 2 quant aux mineurs le delai ne courait autrefois que du jour de la signification a eux faite depuis qu ils avaient atteint la majorite art 13 tit 4 1ere partie reglement de 1738 mais aujourd hui le delai court de meme contre les mineurs les communes et l etat ce reglement de 1738 a ete modifie par la loi du 27 novembre 1790 le delai ne court pas contre les gens de mer ni contre les citoyens absens pour le service public ni contre les defenseurs de la patrie en activite de service durant l etat de guerre loi du 2 7bre 1793 art 2 loi du 6 brumaire an 5 ni contre les habitans de pays insurges ou occupes par l ennemi loi du 28 frimaire an 2 a defaut de signification reguliere le pourvoi est toujours recevable aucun delai n a pu courir ainsi vous voyez mon cher monsieur roget que vous etes grandement a temps de vous pourvoir contre une decision aussi mal rendue votre tres humble et tout devoue ce 24 mai 1826 serviteur belot label address panel to monsieur roget chief clerk of the royal court of metz label letter text page 1 my dear monsieur roget the time limits to appeal in cassation in civil matters are for the inhabitants of continental france the time limit is three months art 14 law of 27 november 1790 outside the continent the time limit is six months for corsica one year for the western colonies and two years for the eastern colonies art 12 tit 14 1st part regulation of 1738 law of 11 february 1793 in the computation of the time limits neither the day of service nor the complementary days nor the day of the appeal are counted art 1 law of 1 frimaire year 2 these time limits run for adults starting from the day of service which is made to them in person or at their domicile art 14 laws of 27 november and 1 december 1790 notes legal terminology pourvoi en cassation is translated as appeal in cassation and signification as formal service frimaire and brumaire are months of the french republican calendar and are retained in the cited legal dates label letter text page 2 as for minors the time limit formerly only ran from the day of service made to them after they had reached majority art 13 tit 4 1st part regulation of 1738 but today the time limit runs in the same way against minors municipalities and the state this regulation of 1738 was modified by the law of 27 november 1790 the time limit does not run against seafarers nor against citizens absent because of public service nor against defenders of the fatherland on active duty during a state of war law of 2 september 1793 art 2 law of 6 brumaire year 5 nor against the inhabitants of insurgent countries or those occupied by the enemy law of 28 frimaire year 2 in the absence of regular service the appeal is always admissible no time limit could have run thus you see my dear monsieur roget that you are well within time to appeal against a decision so badly rendered your very humble and entirely devoted servant belot this 24 may 1826",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000013",
      "title": "Letter from Flavie Duval to Monsieur Noguès Jeune, avoué, 1810-05-28",
      "description": "Flavie Duval disputes the fees and conduct of the avoué Noguès Jeune in an inheritance partition, cites Article 823 of the Code Napoléon, and asks that his bill be reduced to a fair amount.",
      "date": "1810-05-28",
      "sort_year": 1810,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Flavie Duval"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Noguès Jeune / Nogues jeune, avoué in Redon"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000013",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/1fbee038002cf21602bdd1e0aa11fcdbe53677d7.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000013 image 1 showing the address panel, postal marks and exterior annotations for Flavie Duval's letter to Monsieur Noguès Jeune, avoué, in Redon.",
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          "basis": "Flavie Duval asserts her rights and challenges a lawyer's fees in an inheritance partition."
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          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "The dispute concerns legal representation, inheritance partition and the Code Napoleon."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000013 Letter from Flavie Duval to Monsieur Noguès Jeune, avoué, 1810-05-28 Flavie Duval disputes the fees and conduct of the avoué Noguès Jeune in an inheritance partition, cites Article 823 of the Code Napoléon, and asks that his bill be reduced to a fair amount. Flavie Duval Noguès Jeune / Nogues jeune, avoué in Redon Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France Redon, Ille-et-Vilaine, France Historical correspondence Private collection Letter French language Letter [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Nogues Jeune Avoué Grand Rue à Redon [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Rennes le 28 Mai 1810 Monsieur. Vos lettres en datte des 1er Mars, 26 avril, 15 mai, 24 mai et autres, me sont toutes parvenues. Vous aurez été surpris de ne pas recevoir de réponse de ma part. Mais vous ayant fait connoître moi- -même ma position pendant que j'étois à mes vendanges, cette espece de production ayant totalement manqué aussi bien que mes prairies, et la peine qu'on a à être payée des fermiers, vous seroit facile- -ment juger que je puis être à court d'argent. ainsi, n'ayant pu et ne pouvant vous en donner, ou du moins, ce ne seroit qu'un très foible acompte relativement à votre mémoire, j'ai autant aimé garder le silence que de vous donner des réponses qui ne vous eussent point satisfaites. En vous accordant ma confiance dans cette instance, je m'imaginai que vous eussiez pris pour regle l'art. 823 du code Napoléon, qui dit qu'en matiere de partage tout doit être traitté sommairement; d'après cet art. vous n'avez pu sans y contrevenir fournir des écritures aux quelles mes co-partageantes seroient fondées à refuser de concourir au payement et cependant tous les frais de partage doivent être repartis entre les successibles en raison du droit d'un chacun. Il suit de l'art. 823 que les requêtes, et incidens qu'il vous a plût de fournir en mon nom, sont des frais frustratoires. Il est sans exemple, que dans une instance de partage et avant la consommation, avant l'expertise, avant le reglement des comptes, les frais d'une seule partie s'élevent à près de cinq cens francs. Deux procédés m'ont été sur tout extremement sensibles 1° l'im- -putation que vous avez faite, d'une partie de la somme de 150 tt que je vous ai compté, sur un objet étranger à ma cause, j'entends parler des dépens que vous reclamez pour les frais faits dans le procès de ma mere. Vous deviez vous rappeller, Monsieur, que quand vous m'en parlates, je vous témoignai que je n'en ferais pas de pres- -cription, mais je ne vous autorisai point à faire cette imputation. Il étoit naturel que je visse terminer un procès ruineux. Si vous ne m'eussiez pas traitté avec le peu de considération que vous faites, je n'aurois pas été difficile sur cet examen. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] 2° Peut il y avoir rien de plus outrageant pour moi, que vous me mandiez que vous refuserez aux experts les titres dont ils pourront avoir besoin. On ne peut qu'en déduire que vous vous etes imaginé que je prendrais le prétexte pour les enlever de vos possessions. de tels procédés me sont inconnus. Ne suis-je pas bien autorisée à penser maintenant, que la lettre confidentielle que vous avez remis au président n'a été laissée parmi mes pièces à produire, qu'afin de l'indisposer contre moi, mais cependant s'il règle votre mémoire, j'espère assez de sa justice pour qu'il le réduise à sa juste valeur. Vous me direz sans doute relativement aux écrits, que vous avez produits, que je vous mandais dans mes lettres de prendre tout l'interet possible à cette affaire, certes je vous en ai prié instamment et je crois que c'est une formule de stile bien inutile envers une personne qui exerce un état qui demande tant de délicatesse, de confiance et surtout de soins. Il est un autre art. auquel je ne puis rien dire, puisque le tarif vous l'accorde, c'est celui de la correspondance. Vous conviendrez qu'il est un peu exorbitant, ainsi il est de toute équité, que si vous profitez des avantages que la loi vous accorde, j'en fasse autant de mon coté, il ne serait pas juste que vous jouissiez de tous les avantages, sans que je puisse en faire autant du mien. Ainsi, dans l'art. de la correspondance, je crois que vous serez suffisamment payé des requêtes, de l'incident, du bureau de paix, et des droits de consultations. Vous me direz peut être que je vous promis de vous payer votre présence au bureau de paix, je m'en rappelle fort bien, mais comme tout ce que la loi vous accorde est augmenté dans votre mémoire, je crois que vous ne pourrez m'accuser d'injustice. Je tiens toujours à ma parole quand on ne m'oblige pas à y manquer. Sans doute, Monsieur, cette lettre ne vous sera pas agréable, mais j'ai été bien patiente. J'ai consulté votre mémoire et on le réduit beaucoup. Je suis bien faché, Monsieur, d'en etre venu à une pareille extrémité. Vous me dites dans une de vos lettres, qu'il parait que mon dessein est de laisser là le partage, je vous demande si dans ma position vous vous ralentireriez, c'est une vaine excuse que vous apporté pour pallier la démarche que vous avez faite de vous démettre volon= tairement de mon affaire. A peine le partage en est-il à la moitié, et vous voudriez faire entendre que je vous ai remercié. Je crois que les biens qui sont sous vos yeux, dans votre ville, et aux environs, dont il m'en reviendra un tiers étaient bien capables de vous rassurer sur ce que je vous devais. De bons jurisconsultes à qui j'ai fait part de vos lettres et de vos mémoires, n'ont jamais pu s'imaginer qu'un tel procédé fut d'un avoué. [[label: Closing and Signature]] J'ai l'honneur de vous Saluer Flavie Duval [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Nogues Jeune Avoué, Grand Rue Redon [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Rennes, 28 May 1810 Sir, Your letters dated 1 March, 26 April, 15 May, 24 May and others, have all reached me. You will have been surprised not to receive a reply from me. But having made my situation known to you myself while I was at my grape harvest, this type of production having completely failed as well as the yield from my meadows, and the difficulty one has in getting paid by the tenant farmers, it would be easy for you to judge that I might be short of money. Thus, having been unable and being unable to give you any, or at least, it would only be a very weak instalment relative to your bill, I preferred to keep silent rather than give you answers that would not have satisfied you at all. In granting you my trust in this proceeding, I imagined that you would have taken as a rule Article 823 of the Code Napoléon, which states that in matters of partition everything must be treated summarily; according to this article, you could not, without contravening it, provide written pleadings for which my co-heirs would be justified in refusing to contribute to the payment, and yet all partition costs must be distributed among the heirs in proportion to each one's right. It follows from Article 823 that the petitions and incidents that it pleased you to provide in my name are unnecessary costs. It is unprecedented that in a partition proceeding and before the consummation, before the expert appraisal, before the settlement of accounts, the costs of a single party rise to nearly five hundred francs. Two actions have been especially extremely painful to me: 1st, the imputation you made of a part of the sum of 150 livres tournois that I paid you, to an object foreign to my case; I mean the expenses you claim for the costs incurred in my mother's lawsuit. You should have remembered, Sir, that when you spoke to me about it, I testified to you that I would not invoke the statute of limitations on it, but I did not authorise you at all to make this imputation. It was natural that I should see a ruinous lawsuit concluded. If you had not treated me with the little consideration that you do, I would not have been difficult about this examination. [[notes]] Legal terms: Avoué, mémoire, co-partageantes, frais frustratoires, bureau de paix, and jurisconsultes are retained in French because they carry specific legal or institutional meanings. Currency: The abbreviation 150 tt probably denotes livres tournois, although the manuscript symbol remains somewhat uncertain. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] 2nd, Can there be anything more outrageous for me than your informing me that you will refuse the experts the title deeds they might need. One can only deduce from this that you imagined I would use the pretext to remove them from your possession. Such actions are unknown to me. Am I not well authorised to think now that the confidential letter you handed to the president was left among my exhibits to be produced only in order to turn him against me; but nevertheless, if he settles your bill, I hope enough from his justice that he will reduce it to its fair value. You will doubtless tell me, regarding the writings you have produced, that I instructed you in my letters to take every possible interest in this affair; certainly I earnestly requested this of you, and I believe it is a very useless stylistic formula towards a person who exercises a profession that demands so much delicacy, trust, and above all, care. There is another item to which I can say nothing, since the tariff grants it to you, which is that of correspondence. You will agree that it is a bit exorbitant, thus it is entirely equitable that if you take advantage of the benefits the law grants you, I should do the same on my side; it would not be fair for you to enjoy all the advantages without my being able to do the same on mine. Thus, in the item of correspondence, I believe you will be sufficiently paid for the petitions, the incident, the bureau de paix, and the consultation fees. You will perhaps tell me that I promised to pay you for your presence at the bureau de paix; I remember it very well, but since everything the law grants you is increased in your bill, I believe you will not be able to accuse me of injustice. I always keep my word when I am not forced to break it. Doubtless, Sir, this letter will not be pleasant to you, but I have been very patient. I have taken advice on your bill and it is being reduced a great deal. I am very sorry, Sir, to have come to such an extremity. You tell me in one of your letters that it seems my intention is to abandon the partition there; I ask you if in my position you would slow down; it is a vain excuse you bring to palliate the step you took to voluntarily resign from my case. The partition is barely halfway done, and you would like to make it understood that I dismissed you. I believe that the properties that are before your eyes, in your town, and in the surroundings, of which a third will come to me, were quite capable of reassuring you about what I owed you. Good jurisconsults with whom I shared your letters and your bills could never imagine that such conduct was that of an avoué. [[label: Closing and Signature]] I have the honour to greet you, Flavie Duval",
      "search_key": "nra l 000013 letter from flavie duval to monsieur nogues jeune avoue 1810 05 28 flavie duval disputes the fees and conduct of the avoue nogues jeune in an inheritance partition cites article 823 of the code napoleon and asks that his bill be reduced to a fair amount flavie duval nogues jeune nogues jeune avoue in redon rennes ille et vilaine france rennes ille et vilaine france redon ille et vilaine france historical correspondence private collection letter french language letter label address panel monsieur monsieur nogues jeune avoue grand rue a redon label letter text page 1 rennes le 28 mai 1810 monsieur vos lettres en datte des 1er mars 26 avril 15 mai 24 mai et autres me sont toutes parvenues vous aurez ete surpris de ne pas recevoir de reponse de ma part mais vous ayant fait connoitre moi meme ma position pendant que j etois a mes vendanges cette espece de production ayant totalement manque aussi bien que mes prairies et la peine qu on a a etre payee des fermiers vous seroit facile ment juger que je puis etre a court d argent ainsi n ayant pu et ne pouvant vous en donner ou du moins ce ne seroit qu un tres foible acompte relativement a votre memoire j ai autant aime garder le silence que de vous donner des reponses qui ne vous eussent point satisfaites en vous accordant ma confiance dans cette instance je m imaginai que vous eussiez pris pour regle l art 823 du code napoleon qui dit qu en matiere de partage tout doit etre traitte sommairement d apres cet art vous n avez pu sans y contrevenir fournir des ecritures aux quelles mes co partageantes seroient fondees a refuser de concourir au payement et cependant tous les frais de partage doivent etre repartis entre les successibles en raison du droit d un chacun il suit de l art 823 que les requetes et incidens qu il vous a plut de fournir en mon nom sont des frais frustratoires il est sans exemple que dans une instance de partage et avant la consommation avant l expertise avant le reglement des comptes les frais d une seule partie s elevent a pres de cinq cens francs deux procedes m ont ete sur tout extremement sensibles 1 l im putation que vous avez faite d une partie de la somme de 150 tt que je vous ai compte sur un objet etranger a ma cause j entends parler des depens que vous reclamez pour les frais faits dans le proces de ma mere vous deviez vous rappeller monsieur que quand vous m en parlates je vous temoignai que je n en ferais pas de pres cription mais je ne vous autorisai point a faire cette imputation il etoit naturel que je visse terminer un proces ruineux si vous ne m eussiez pas traitte avec le peu de consideration que vous faites je n aurois pas ete difficile sur cet examen label letter text page 2 2 peut il y avoir rien de plus outrageant pour moi que vous me mandiez que vous refuserez aux experts les titres dont ils pourront avoir besoin on ne peut qu en deduire que vous vous etes imagine que je prendrais le pretexte pour les enlever de vos possessions de tels procedes me sont inconnus ne suis je pas bien autorisee a penser maintenant que la lettre confidentielle que vous avez remis au president n a ete laissee parmi mes pieces a produire qu afin de l indisposer contre moi mais cependant s il regle votre memoire j espere assez de sa justice pour qu il le reduise a sa juste valeur vous me direz sans doute relativement aux ecrits que vous avez produits que je vous mandais dans mes lettres de prendre tout l interet possible a cette affaire certes je vous en ai prie instamment et je crois que c est une formule de stile bien inutile envers une personne qui exerce un etat qui demande tant de delicatesse de confiance et surtout de soins il est un autre art auquel je ne puis rien dire puisque le tarif vous l accorde c est celui de la correspondance vous conviendrez qu il est un peu exorbitant ainsi il est de toute equite que si vous profitez des avantages que la loi vous accorde j en fasse autant de mon cote il ne serait pas juste que vous jouissiez de tous les avantages sans que je puisse en faire autant du mien ainsi dans l art de la correspondance je crois que vous serez suffisamment paye des requetes de l incident du bureau de paix et des droits de consultations vous me direz peut etre que je vous promis de vous payer votre presence au bureau de paix je m en rappelle fort bien mais comme tout ce que la loi vous accorde est augmente dans votre memoire je crois que vous ne pourrez m accuser d injustice je tiens toujours a ma parole quand on ne m oblige pas a y manquer sans doute monsieur cette lettre ne vous sera pas agreable mais j ai ete bien patiente j ai consulte votre memoire et on le reduit beaucoup je suis bien fache monsieur d en etre venu a une pareille extremite vous me dites dans une de vos lettres qu il parait que mon dessein est de laisser la le partage je vous demande si dans ma position vous vous ralentireriez c est une vaine excuse que vous apporte pour pallier la demarche que vous avez faite de vous demettre volon tairement de mon affaire a peine le partage en est il a la moitie et vous voudriez faire entendre que je vous ai remercie je crois que les biens qui sont sous vos yeux dans votre ville et aux environs dont il m en reviendra un tiers etaient bien capables de vous rassurer sur ce que je vous devais de bons jurisconsultes a qui j ai fait part de vos lettres et de vos memoires n ont jamais pu s imaginer qu un tel procede fut d un avoue label closing and signature j ai l honneur de vous saluer flavie duval label address panel to monsieur nogues jeune avoue grand rue redon label letter text page 1 rennes 28 may 1810 sir your letters dated 1 march 26 april 15 may 24 may and others have all reached me you will have been surprised not to receive a reply from me but having made my situation known to you myself while i was at my grape harvest this type of production having completely failed as well as the yield from my meadows and the difficulty one has in getting paid by the tenant farmers it would be easy for you to judge that i might be short of money thus having been unable and being unable to give you any or at least it would only be a very weak instalment relative to your bill i preferred to keep silent rather than give you answers that would not have satisfied you at all in granting you my trust in this proceeding i imagined that you would have taken as a rule article 823 of the code napoleon which states that in matters of partition everything must be treated summarily according to this article you could not without contravening it provide written pleadings for which my co heirs would be justified in refusing to contribute to the payment and yet all partition costs must be distributed among the heirs in proportion to each one s right it follows from article 823 that the petitions and incidents that it pleased you to provide in my name are unnecessary costs it is unprecedented that in a partition proceeding and before the consummation before the expert appraisal before the settlement of accounts the costs of a single party rise to nearly five hundred francs two actions have been especially extremely painful to me 1st the imputation you made of a part of the sum of 150 livres tournois that i paid you to an object foreign to my case i mean the expenses you claim for the costs incurred in my mother s lawsuit you should have remembered sir that when you spoke to me about it i testified to you that i would not invoke the statute of limitations on it but i did not authorise you at all to make this imputation it was natural that i should see a ruinous lawsuit concluded if you had not treated me with the little consideration that you do i would not have been difficult about this examination notes legal terms avoue memoire co partageantes frais frustratoires bureau de paix and jurisconsultes are retained in french because they carry specific legal or institutional meanings currency the abbreviation 150 tt probably denotes livres tournois although the manuscript symbol remains somewhat uncertain label letter text page 2 2nd can there be anything more outrageous for me than your informing me that you will refuse the experts the title deeds they might need one can only deduce from this that you imagined i would use the pretext to remove them from your possession such actions are unknown to me am i not well authorised to think now that the confidential letter you handed to the president was left among my exhibits to be produced only in order to turn him against me but nevertheless if he settles your bill i hope enough from his justice that he will reduce it to its fair value you will doubtless tell me regarding the writings you have produced that i instructed you in my letters to take every possible interest in this affair certainly i earnestly requested this of you and i believe it is a very useless stylistic formula towards a person who exercises a profession that demands so much delicacy trust and above all care there is another item to which i can say nothing since the tariff grants it to you which is that of correspondence you will agree that it is a bit exorbitant thus it is entirely equitable that if you take advantage of the benefits the law grants you i should do the same on my side it would not be fair for you to enjoy all the advantages without my being able to do the same on mine thus in the item of correspondence i believe you will be sufficiently paid for the petitions the incident the bureau de paix and the consultation fees you will perhaps tell me that i promised to pay you for your presence at the bureau de paix i remember it very well but since everything the law grants you is increased in your bill i believe you will not be able to accuse me of injustice i always keep my word when i am not forced to break it doubtless sir this letter will not be pleasant to you but i have been very patient i have taken advice on your bill and it is being reduced a great deal i am very sorry sir to have come to such an extremity you tell me in one of your letters that it seems my intention is to abandon the partition there i ask you if in my position you would slow down it is a vain excuse you bring to palliate the step you took to voluntarily resign from my case the partition is barely halfway done and you would like to make it understood that i dismissed you i believe that the properties that are before your eyes in your town and in the surroundings of which a third will come to me were quite capable of reassuring you about what i owed you good jurisconsults with whom i shared your letters and your bills could never imagine that such conduct was that of an avoue label closing and signature i have the honour to greet you flavie duval",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000014",
      "title": "Family letter from Mary Sophia Coates to Thos Lane Esq / Solicitor, 1826-04-19",
      "description": "Mary Sophia Coates asks solicitor Thomas Lane for news of her children and says she will visit his office, insisting that she is willing to follow them to France or live near them in England.",
      "date": "1826-04-19",
      "sort_year": 1826,
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      "creators": [
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      "recipients": [
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      "place_sent": "Newport, Isle of Wight?, England, United Kingdom",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000014 image 1 showing the address panel, postal marks and exterior annotations for Mary Sophia Coates's letter to Thomas Lane, solicitor, in London.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000014 Family letter from Mary Sophia Coates to Thos Lane Esq / Solicitor, 1826-04-19 Mary Sophia Coates asks solicitor Thomas Lane for news of her children and says she will visit his office, insisting that she is willing to follow them to France or live near them in England. Mary Sophia Coates Thomas Lane, solicitor Newport, Isle of Wight?, England, United Kingdom Newport, Isle of Wight?, England, United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom Historical correspondence Private collection Family letter English language Family letter [[label: Address Panel]] Thos Lane Esqr 38 Great James Street Bedford Row London Solicitor [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] April 19th 1826 Newport. Sir ! This is the second post paid letter which I have taken the liberty to address to you during this last quarter - hoping according to your promise that you would be pleased to favor me with an account of the health, welfare, and residence of my very unfortunate children - I now beg leave to acquaint you, that on Monday Morning next (if my daughter is recovered from her slight indisposition) I shall make these enquiries in person at your office, and request you will do me the justice to see me , Have the goodness to explain to Doctor Coates, that without my children I cannot live - therefore should they be in France ; we (myself and child) will follow them - or if in England state where we may live near them and we will do so without molesting Dr Coates or teaching Disobedience to the children - [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] I believe I can now guess how powerful my opposers are & how futile, the efforts of any real friends, (even if I have such,) to assist me! You, too, Sir, have most unfaithfully broken your voluntary promise to me! — If Dr Coates is in \"trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity\" - I am ready & willing to perform my duty to him and my children for which purpose I shall seek them! — I am too anxious for my children's safety in this just now, to [frame?] any other apology to you, as their God father, for the present occupation of your \"time\" — I am Sir Your Obt Servt Mary Sophia Coates - I have (as you will perceive) taken some trouble to write as \"clearly\" as I can. that you may not again be offended — [[label: Address Panel]] Thos Lane Esqr 38 Great James Street Bedford Row London Solicitor [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] April 19th 1826 Newport. Sir ! This is the second post paid letter which I have taken the liberty to address to you during this last quarter - hoping according to your promise that you would be pleased to favor me with an account of the health, welfare, and residence of my very unfortunate children - I now beg leave to acquaint you, that on Monday Morning next (if my daughter is recovered from her slight indisposition) I shall make these enquiries in person at your office, and request you will do me the justice to see me , Have the goodness to explain to Doctor Coates, that without my children I cannot live - therefore should they be in France ; we (myself and child) will follow them - or if in England state where we may live near them and we will do so without molesting Dr Coates or teaching Disobedience to the children - [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] I believe I can now guess how powerful my opposers are & how futile, the efforts of any real friends, (even if I have such,) to assist me! You, too, Sir, have most unfaithfully broken your voluntary promise to me! — If Dr Coates is in \"trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity\" - I am ready & willing to perform my duty to him and my children for which purpose I shall seek them! — I am too anxious for my children's safety in this just now, to [frame?] any other apology to you, as their God father, for the present occupation of your \"time\" — I am Sir Your Obt Servt Mary Sophia Coates - I have (as you will perceive) taken some trouble to write as \"clearly\" as I can. that you may not again be offended —",
      "search_key": "nra l 000014 family letter from mary sophia coates to thos lane esq solicitor 1826 04 19 mary sophia coates asks solicitor thomas lane for news of her children and says she will visit his office insisting that she is willing to follow them to france or live near them in england mary sophia coates thomas lane solicitor newport isle of wight england united kingdom newport isle of wight england united kingdom london england united kingdom historical correspondence private collection family letter english language family letter label address panel thos lane esqr 38 great james street bedford row london solicitor label letter text page 1 april 19th 1826 newport sir this is the second post paid letter which i have taken the liberty to address to you during this last quarter hoping according to your promise that you would be pleased to favor me with an account of the health welfare and residence of my very unfortunate children i now beg leave to acquaint you that on monday morning next if my daughter is recovered from her slight indisposition i shall make these enquiries in person at your office and request you will do me the justice to see me have the goodness to explain to doctor coates that without my children i cannot live therefore should they be in france we myself and child will follow them or if in england state where we may live near them and we will do so without molesting dr coates or teaching disobedience to the children label letter text page 2 i believe i can now guess how powerful my opposers are how futile the efforts of any real friends even if i have such to assist me you too sir have most unfaithfully broken your voluntary promise to me if dr coates is in trouble sorrow need sickness or any other adversity i am ready willing to perform my duty to him and my children for which purpose i shall seek them i am too anxious for my children s safety in this just now to frame any other apology to you as their god father for the present occupation of your time i am sir your obt servt mary sophia coates i have as you will perceive taken some trouble to write as clearly as i can that you may not again be offended label address panel thos lane esqr 38 great james street bedford row london solicitor label letter text page 1 april 19th 1826 newport sir this is the second post paid letter which i have taken the liberty to address to you during this last quarter hoping according to your promise that you would be pleased to favor me with an account of the health welfare and residence of my very unfortunate children i now beg leave to acquaint you that on monday morning next if my daughter is recovered from her slight indisposition i shall make these enquiries in person at your office and request you will do me the justice to see me have the goodness to explain to doctor coates that without my children i cannot live therefore should they be in france we myself and child will follow them or if in england state where we may live near them and we will do so without molesting dr coates or teaching disobedience to the children label letter text page 2 i believe i can now guess how powerful my opposers are how futile the efforts of any real friends even if i have such to assist me you too sir have most unfaithfully broken your voluntary promise to me if dr coates is in trouble sorrow need sickness or any other adversity i am ready willing to perform my duty to him and my children for which purpose i shall seek them i am too anxious for my children s safety in this just now to frame any other apology to you as their god father for the present occupation of your time i am sir your obt servt mary sophia coates i have as you will perceive taken some trouble to write as clearly as i can that you may not again be offended",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000015",
      "title": "Family letter from Darricau (possibly d'Arricau) to Monsieur Michel, notaire, rue St Dizier, à Nancy, 1834-03-01",
      "description": "Darricau thanks Michel for handling a matter involving his mother, reports that Toulon is peaceful despite newspaper rumours, mentions recent duels, and describes repairs to a frigate.",
      "date": "1834-03-01",
      "sort_year": 1834,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "Darricau / d'Arricau [unidentified]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Jean-Baptiste-François Michel, notary at Nancy [high confidence]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Toulon, Var, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000015",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/342b324238f8e1781abfba7bb8b2bd38e24daf60.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000015 image 1 showing the address panel, postal marks and exterior annotations for Darricau's letter to Monsieur Michel, notary, in Nancy.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000015 Family letter from Darricau (possibly d'Arricau) to Monsieur Michel, notaire, rue St Dizier, à Nancy, 1834-03-01 Darricau thanks Michel for handling a matter involving his mother, reports that Toulon is peaceful despite newspaper rumours, mentions recent duels, and describes repairs to a frigate. Darricau / d'Arricau [unidentified] Jean-Baptiste-François Michel, notary at Nancy [high confidence] Toulon, Var, France Toulon, Var, France Nancy, Meurthe, France Historical correspondence Private collection Family letter French language Family letter [[label: Address Panel]] à Monsieur Monsieur Michel notaire rue st Dizier à Nancy Meurthe [[label: Letter Text]] Toulon le 1er mars Mon cher ami J'ai reçu ta lettre et je te remercie de la manière dont tu en as agi avec ma mère tu as bien fait de ne pas la contredire et de ne pas lui en dire tout ce que tu en sais tout sera terminé comme cela elle ne t'en parlera que lorsqu'elle te demandera la Rente. Je suis fâché de la peine que je t'ai donnée, mon ami, mais tu sais que ce seroit avec le plus grand plaisir que je ferais tout ce qui peut t'être agréable. Quoique quelques journaux ayent eu l'air de dire que nous avons eu des troubles dans ce pays, il n'en est rien, tout y est très tranquille au contraire et à l'exception de sept à huit mauvais sujets chargés depuis longtems du mépris général, tout le monde ici pense bien, cherit le Repos. Depuis deux jours nous avons eu quelques duels, mais il s'agissait de femmes et non d'affaires politiques ; il faut que jeunesse se passe, nos jeunes étourdis s'amusent à s'envoyer des balles par la tête. J'ai toujours le plus beau tems du monde pour continuer mes réparations mais je doute fort que je puisse être prêt avant deux mois la pauvre frégate étoit en mauvais état. Je te prie de ne pas m'oublier auprès de ta Dame et des amis Gely et Mandel Adieu mon ami. Darricau [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Michel, notary Rue Saint-Dizier Nancy Meurthe [[label: Letter Text]] Toulon, 1 March 1834 My dear friend, I received your letter and I thank you for the way you dealt with my mother you did well not to contradict her and not to tell her everything you know about it everything will be settled that way she will speak to you about it only when she asks you for the annuity. I am sorry for the trouble I have caused you, my friend, but you know that it would be with the greatest pleasure that I would do anything that might please you. Although some newspapers have seemed to say that we have had disturbances in this region, that is not at all the case, everything here is very peaceful on the contrary and with the exception of seven or eight bad characters who have long been generally despised, everyone here is right-minded, cherishes Repose. Over the last two days we have had a few duels, but they concerned women and not political affairs; youth must have its fling, our scatterbrained young men amuse themselves by firing bullets at one another's heads. I continue to have the finest weather in the world to carry on with my repairs but I very much doubt that I can be ready within two months the poor frigate was in a bad state. Please remember me to your lady and to friends Gely and Mandel Farewell my friend. Darricau [[notes]] Rente is translated as annuity. The phrase pense bien is rendered as is right-minded and carries a political undertone. Il faut que jeunesse se passe is translated as Youth must have its fling.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000015 family letter from darricau possibly d arricau to monsieur michel notaire rue st dizier a nancy 1834 03 01 darricau thanks michel for handling a matter involving his mother reports that toulon is peaceful despite newspaper rumours mentions recent duels and describes repairs to a frigate darricau d arricau unidentified jean baptiste francois michel notary at nancy high confidence toulon var france toulon var france nancy meurthe france historical correspondence private collection family letter french language family letter label address panel a monsieur monsieur michel notaire rue st dizier a nancy meurthe label letter text toulon le 1er mars mon cher ami j ai recu ta lettre et je te remercie de la maniere dont tu en as agi avec ma mere tu as bien fait de ne pas la contredire et de ne pas lui en dire tout ce que tu en sais tout sera termine comme cela elle ne t en parlera que lorsqu elle te demandera la rente je suis fache de la peine que je t ai donnee mon ami mais tu sais que ce seroit avec le plus grand plaisir que je ferais tout ce qui peut t etre agreable quoique quelques journaux ayent eu l air de dire que nous avons eu des troubles dans ce pays il n en est rien tout y est tres tranquille au contraire et a l exception de sept a huit mauvais sujets charges depuis longtems du mepris general tout le monde ici pense bien cherit le repos depuis deux jours nous avons eu quelques duels mais il s agissait de femmes et non d affaires politiques il faut que jeunesse se passe nos jeunes etourdis s amusent a s envoyer des balles par la tete j ai toujours le plus beau tems du monde pour continuer mes reparations mais je doute fort que je puisse etre pret avant deux mois la pauvre fregate etoit en mauvais etat je te prie de ne pas m oublier aupres de ta dame et des amis gely et mandel adieu mon ami darricau label address panel to monsieur monsieur michel notary rue saint dizier nancy meurthe label letter text toulon 1 march 1834 my dear friend i received your letter and i thank you for the way you dealt with my mother you did well not to contradict her and not to tell her everything you know about it everything will be settled that way she will speak to you about it only when she asks you for the annuity i am sorry for the trouble i have caused you my friend but you know that it would be with the greatest pleasure that i would do anything that might please you although some newspapers have seemed to say that we have had disturbances in this region that is not at all the case everything here is very peaceful on the contrary and with the exception of seven or eight bad characters who have long been generally despised everyone here is right minded cherishes repose over the last two days we have had a few duels but they concerned women and not political affairs youth must have its fling our scatterbrained young men amuse themselves by firing bullets at one another s heads i continue to have the finest weather in the world to carry on with my repairs but i very much doubt that i can be ready within two months the poor frigate was in a bad state please remember me to your lady and to friends gely and mandel farewell my friend darricau notes rente is translated as annuity the phrase pense bien is rendered as is right minded and carries a political undertone il faut que jeunesse se passe is translated as youth must have its fling",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000016",
      "title": "Family letter from la veuve Burel to Monsieur Nouël/Rioul Bellisle [?], 1716-01-30",
      "description": "The widow Burel discusses the possible sale of linen and silverware, her gravely ill mother and the burdens of caring for her, and sends family news and greetings.",
      "date": "1716-01-30",
      "sort_year": 1716,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "Veuve Burel [unidentified]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Nouël/Rioul Bellisle [unidentified]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "La Rochelle, Aunis, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000016",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000016 image 1 showing the address panel, seal remnant and exterior annotations for the widow Burel's letter.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000016 Family letter from la veuve Burel to Monsieur Nouël/Rioul Bellisle [?], 1716-01-30 The widow Burel discusses the possible sale of linen and silverware, her gravely ill mother and the burdens of caring for her, and sends family news and greetings. Veuve Burel [unidentified] Monsieur Nouël/Rioul Bellisle [unidentified] La Rochelle, Aunis, France La Rochelle, Aunis, France Castelmoron-d'Albret [tentative identification], via La Réole, Guyenne, France Historical correspondence Private collection Family letter French language Family letter [[label: Address Panel]] De la Rochelle Monsieur Monsieur rioul [nouel?] bellisle a cattelle morvandel bret a la reiolle a Lareolle [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Ma chere fille me marquet par saderne lettre que jaues dulenge et delaueicelle darjan de le uandre les acheurs sont rars et si long fet tant que deuandre A qui Coute baucoup darjan ont le donne pour du pen et deplus ma fille ne deuet pas me fere eun pareil Compliment vous saue mon cher fis A que jay fet pour vous je me garderes bien deuandre Ce qui ne mapartien point je vous dires que ma mere neparte dulit elle est toujours fort mal Cest eun mal presque engurable elle ne repose ny jour ny et moy bien peu auec mes chagrin Cest le Comble et baucoup de depance auec Cela apres tout vous saue mon cher fis a quoy nous somme dobligation au suiet de nos pere et mere Cequi est de san serest rien a me reprocher de ne pas fere tout Ce que je doy aupres de ma mere A qui vous surprandera conessant ma mere Comme vous lefeste elle prant sont mal auec baucoup depasianse jene Croi quelle ne puisse aller bien louen ont peut crie quelle fet son purgatoire dant Ce monde elle tire les larme de tout lemonde pour ne me Consoler presque pas mon cher fis tant jesuis changer [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] fete moy part sil vous pley si vous aue des nouuelle de mon frere jeluy est est crit deus fois et nest au qune reponce deluy si jetes dant vne autre situvasion que jensuis jeres lhonneur des lalle aucher peze ne san lou que vous luy escriue fetes luy bien mes compliment au sy bien que votre jeune cesuire ma fille nestant pas ensituassion derepondre a lobligante lettre que vous luy aue fet lhonneur deluy est Crire et lhonneur que vous luy fette delauoir choisy pour estre marene de son neue est dotant plus onoret dauoir eun ausy hemable compere elle ma marque estre tres sansible a toute les marque damitie que vous parese auoir pour elle elle vous demande la continuasion de votre amitie quelle tachera de meriter elle vous embrasse ausy bien que ma chere seur et ses chers neves je croi que vous ne puires lire mon est criture je vous est cris au lit ne lepouuant fere le jour vous trouuere peutetre ma lettre trop longe jene peu fere autremant et suis en vous embrassant de tout mon coeur ausy bien que ma chere fille mon cher fis et lenfan nouvau venu mon cher fis votre tres heumble mere et seruante la veuve burel [margin] mon cher fise je vous embrasse de tout mon coeur [[label: Address Panel]] From La Rochelle, Monsieur Monsieur Rioul [Nouël?] Bellisle at Castelmoron-d'Albret [tentative identification] near La Réole at La Réole [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] My dear daughter wrote to me in her last letter that I had linen and silverware to sell. Buyers are rare, and when one goes so far as to sell things that cost a great deal of money, one gives them away for bread. And moreover, my daughter should not have paid me such a compliment. You know, my dear son, what I have done for you. I shall take good care not to sell what does not belong to me. I must tell you that my mother does not leave her bed. She is still very ill; it is an almost incurable illness. She rests neither day nor night, and I very little. With my sorrows, this is the last straw, and a great deal of expense with it. After all, you know, my dear son, what obligations we have regarding our fathers and mothers. In this respect I shall have nothing to reproach myself for, doing all that I owe to my mother. What will surprise you, knowing my mother as you do, is that she bears her illness with great patience. I do not believe she can go on much longer; one might say that she is doing her purgatory in this world. She draws tears from everyone; as for me, my dear son, I am almost inconsolable, so greatly have I changed. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Please let me know if you have any news of my brother. I have written to him twice and have had no reply from him. If I were in a different situation than I am, I would have the honour of going to look for him. Since I do not know where you write to him, please give him my compliments, and likewise to your young sister. My daughter is not in a condition to answer the obliging letter that you did her the honour of writing, nor the honour you do her by having chosen her to be godmother to her nephew. She is all the more honoured to have such an amiable co-godparent. She has told me that she is very sensible to all the marks of friendship that you appear to have for her. She asks you for the continuation of your friendship, which she will endeavour to deserve. She embraces you, as do my dear sister and her dear nephews. I believe you will not be able to read my handwriting. I am writing to you in bed, not being able to do it during the day. You may perhaps find my letter too long; I cannot do otherwise, and I am, embracing you with all my heart, as well as my dear daughter, my dear son and the newborn child, my dear son, your very humble mother and servant, the widow Burel My dear son, I embrace you with all my heart.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000016 family letter from la veuve burel to monsieur nouel rioul bellisle 1716 01 30 the widow burel discusses the possible sale of linen and silverware her gravely ill mother and the burdens of caring for her and sends family news and greetings veuve burel unidentified monsieur nouel rioul bellisle unidentified la rochelle aunis france la rochelle aunis france castelmoron d albret tentative identification via la reole guyenne france historical correspondence private collection family letter french language family letter label address panel de la rochelle monsieur monsieur rioul nouel bellisle a cattelle morvandel bret a la reiolle a lareolle label letter text page 1 ma chere fille me marquet par saderne lettre que jaues dulenge et delaueicelle darjan de le uandre les acheurs sont rars et si long fet tant que deuandre a qui coute baucoup darjan ont le donne pour du pen et deplus ma fille ne deuet pas me fere eun pareil compliment vous saue mon cher fis a que jay fet pour vous je me garderes bien deuandre ce qui ne mapartien point je vous dires que ma mere neparte dulit elle est toujours fort mal cest eun mal presque engurable elle ne repose ny jour ny et moy bien peu auec mes chagrin cest le comble et baucoup de depance auec cela apres tout vous saue mon cher fis a quoy nous somme dobligation au suiet de nos pere et mere cequi est de san serest rien a me reprocher de ne pas fere tout ce que je doy aupres de ma mere a qui vous surprandera conessant ma mere comme vous lefeste elle prant sont mal auec baucoup depasianse jene croi quelle ne puisse aller bien louen ont peut crie quelle fet son purgatoire dant ce monde elle tire les larme de tout lemonde pour ne me consoler presque pas mon cher fis tant jesuis changer label letter text page 2 fete moy part sil vous pley si vous aue des nouuelle de mon frere jeluy est est crit deus fois et nest au qune reponce deluy si jetes dant vne autre situvasion que jensuis jeres lhonneur des lalle aucher peze ne san lou que vous luy escriue fetes luy bien mes compliment au sy bien que votre jeune cesuire ma fille nestant pas ensituassion derepondre a lobligante lettre que vous luy aue fet lhonneur deluy est crire et lhonneur que vous luy fette delauoir choisy pour estre marene de son neue est dotant plus onoret dauoir eun ausy hemable compere elle ma marque estre tres sansible a toute les marque damitie que vous parese auoir pour elle elle vous demande la continuasion de votre amitie quelle tachera de meriter elle vous embrasse ausy bien que ma chere seur et ses chers neves je croi que vous ne puires lire mon est criture je vous est cris au lit ne lepouuant fere le jour vous trouuere peutetre ma lettre trop longe jene peu fere autremant et suis en vous embrassant de tout mon coeur ausy bien que ma chere fille mon cher fis et lenfan nouvau venu mon cher fis votre tres heumble mere et seruante la veuve burel margin mon cher fise je vous embrasse de tout mon coeur label address panel from la rochelle monsieur monsieur rioul nouel bellisle at castelmoron d albret tentative identification near la reole at la reole label letter text page 1 my dear daughter wrote to me in her last letter that i had linen and silverware to sell buyers are rare and when one goes so far as to sell things that cost a great deal of money one gives them away for bread and moreover my daughter should not have paid me such a compliment you know my dear son what i have done for you i shall take good care not to sell what does not belong to me i must tell you that my mother does not leave her bed she is still very ill it is an almost incurable illness she rests neither day nor night and i very little with my sorrows this is the last straw and a great deal of expense with it after all you know my dear son what obligations we have regarding our fathers and mothers in this respect i shall have nothing to reproach myself for doing all that i owe to my mother what will surprise you knowing my mother as you do is that she bears her illness with great patience i do not believe she can go on much longer one might say that she is doing her purgatory in this world she draws tears from everyone as for me my dear son i am almost inconsolable so greatly have i changed label letter text page 2 please let me know if you have any news of my brother i have written to him twice and have had no reply from him if i were in a different situation than i am i would have the honour of going to look for him since i do not know where you write to him please give him my compliments and likewise to your young sister my daughter is not in a condition to answer the obliging letter that you did her the honour of writing nor the honour you do her by having chosen her to be godmother to her nephew she is all the more honoured to have such an amiable co godparent she has told me that she is very sensible to all the marks of friendship that you appear to have for her she asks you for the continuation of your friendship which she will endeavour to deserve she embraces you as do my dear sister and her dear nephews i believe you will not be able to read my handwriting i am writing to you in bed not being able to do it during the day you may perhaps find my letter too long i cannot do otherwise and i am embracing you with all my heart as well as my dear daughter my dear son and the newborn child my dear son your very humble mother and servant the widow burel my dear son i embrace you with all my heart",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000017",
      "title": "Family letter from G. E. de Coriolis to Monsieur Édouard Blanchard, chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, 1847-09-12",
      "description": "A young mariner newly arrived in Nantes describes purchases and preparations before his ship is ready, dental treatment, life near the vessel, and affectionate news for relatives at La Flèche.",
      "date": "1847-09-12",
      "sort_year": 1847,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "G. E. de Coriolis"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Édouard Blanchard [unidentified]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nantes, Loire-Inférieure, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000017",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000017 image 1 showing the address to Edouard Blanchard in La Fleche and postal marks.",
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          "basis": "Arrival in Nantes and preparation for sailing shape the letter."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000017 Family letter from G. E. de Coriolis to Monsieur Édouard Blanchard, chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, 1847-09-12 A young mariner newly arrived in Nantes describes purchases and preparations before his ship is ready, dental treatment, life near the vessel, and affectionate news for relatives at La Flèche. G. E. de Coriolis Édouard Blanchard [unidentified] Nantes, Loire-Inférieure, France Nantes, Loire-Inférieure, France La Flèche, Sarthe, France Historical correspondence Private collection Family letter French language Family letter [[label: Address Panel]] A. Monsieur Edouard Blanchard chevalier de la légion d'honneur Rue des bancs No 22 La flèche Sarthe [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Nantes le 12 Septembre 1847_ Très cher et bon Cousin_ Me voici à Nantes depuis cinq heures du matin et trop tôt je vous assure car la moitié de mes emplettes sont faites, et le Na vire ne sera pas pret avant dix ou quinze jours d'ici.. j'aurais bien pu passer encore cette semaine près de vous très cher et bon parent [crossed out: sans] et je n'aurais du partir que Samedi en 8 car Jeudi au plus tard tout sera fini, et que deviendrai-je alors dans cette grande ville de Nantes? serai-je obligé dès Vendredi à aller monter la garde à bord? si j'avais su que cela aurait été ainsi [comme?] cela j'aurais retardé mon départ comme je vous l'ai déjà dit d'au moins une semaine. mais il n'est plus tems tout ce qui est fait est bien fait. — ».. Lorsque j'aurai tout acheté et fini entièrement ici toutes mes emplettes je vous enverrai une note exacte de tous les objets avec le prix à coté.. j'ai eu pour compagnon de voyage de la flèche à Angers un chien de berger à qui je ne faisais que donner des coups de poing parce qu'il me mettait sa tête sur ma cuisse et cela me déplaisait aussi à Angers j'ai dit au Conducteur Halte là je paie ma place non pour être avec des chiens mais avec des gens de mon espèce ainsi il faut que j'aie à toute force une place dans l'intérieur sinon je ne paierai que la moitié de ma place, à [cette?] ce mot là il est descendu et m'a fait avoir une place comme je désirais en arrière._ [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] J'ai commencé aujourdhui Lundi à me faire arracher deux chicots de dents comme j'ai souffert ah ! c'est à ce qui pa rait ma destinée et puisque c'est ainsi il faut m'y conformer à cela.. Le dentiste est très bon il demande 15 jours au plus pour m'arranger et nettoyer la bouche ce n'est pas encore fini je vous assure, j'ai encore à souffrir et fameusement. - Ah !!! ........ / Je compte aller voir avec mon très cher Capitaine (à qui j'ai remit votre lettre) Mr Fruchard et en même temps lui demander l'argent qu'il a avec lui _ Je suis en Pension chez Madame Luçon tout près du Navire je mange avec les officiers en un mot j'y suis très bien. _ Et vous mon cher Cousin comment vous portez vous ainsi que toute ma très bonne et très devouée fa mille Fléchoise ? Et ce pauvre diable de Henry que dit il que fait il, c'est je puis vous assurer un excellent enfant que j'aime autant qu'un frère. Je le jure.. Et cette bonne Cécile qui a eu tant de bontés pour moi a t-elle aussi souvent encore ses maux de tête dites lui je vous prie que je ainsi qu'à mon frère lui adresserai une petite lettre avant mon départ ainsi qu'à mon frère Dites aussi à Aimée que j'ai conservé précieusement les fleurs qu'elle m'a données en partant et que si le bon dieu me protège et m'accorde le plaisir et le bonheur de l'embrasser encore une fois que je les lui montrai . _ J'écrirai à Henry et à maman aussitôt que j'aurai le tems . _ mon adresse est : Mr G. E. de Coriolis chez Mr Minier rue Piron No 1 . _ - Nantes, adieu mon cher Cousin je vous embrasse tendre ment ainsi que tout le monde là bas . _ Votre très devoué et très affectionné Cousin et ami G. E. de Coriolis [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Édouard Blanchard Chevalier of the Legion of Honour 22 Rue des Bancs La Flèche Sarthe [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Nantes, 12 September 1847. Very dear and good Cousin, Here I am in Nantes since five o'clock this morning, and too early I assure you, for half my purchases are made, and the Ship will not be ready for another ten or fifteen days.. I could well have spent another week with you, very dear and good relative, and I need not have left until Saturday week, for by Thursday at the latest everything will be finished, and what shall become of me then in this great city of Nantes? Shall I be obliged from Friday to go aboard to stand watch? If I had known it would be so, I would have delayed my departure, as I have already told you, by at least a week. But it is too late now; what is done is done. — ».. When I have bought everything and completely finished all my purchases here, I shall send you an exact note of all the articles with the price beside them.. I had for a travelling companion from La Flèche to Angers a sheepdog whom I kept punching because he kept putting his head on my thigh and that displeased me; so at Angers I said to the Conductor, 'Halt there, I pay for my seat not to be with dogs but with people of my own kind, thus I must at all costs have a place inside, otherwise I shall pay only half my fare.' At that word he got down and got me a place such as I desired in the back. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] I began today, Monday, to have two tooth stumps pulled out; how I suffered, ah! It is, it seems, my destiny, and since it is so, I must submit to it.. The dentist is very good; he asks 15 days at most to put my mouth in order and clean it. It is not yet finished, I assure you, I still have to suffer, and terribly. - Ah !!! ........ / I intend to go and see Monsieur Fruchard with my very dear Captain (to whom I delivered your letter) and at the same time ask him for the money he has with him. I am boarding with Madame Luçon very close to the Ship; I eat with the officers; in a word, I am very well there. And you, my dear Cousin, how are you, as well as all my very good and very devoted family in La Flèche? And that poor devil Henry, what is he saying, what is he doing? He is, I can assure you, an excellent boy whom I love as much as a brother. I swear it.. And that good Cécile who has been so kind to me, does she still have her headaches so often? Please tell her that I shall send her a little letter before my departure, as well as to my brother. Tell Aimée also that I have carefully preserved the flowers she gave me when I left, and that if the good Lord protects me and grants me the pleasure and happiness of embracing her once again, I shall show them to her. I shall write to Henry and to Maman as soon as I have the time. My address is: Monsieur G. E. de Coriolis, care of Monsieur Minier, 1 rue Piron. - Nantes, Farewell, my dear Cousin, I embrace you tenderly, as well as everyone over there. Your very devoted and very affectionate Cousin and friend, G. E. de Coriolis",
      "search_key": "nra l 000017 family letter from g e de coriolis to monsieur edouard blanchard chevalier de la legion d honneur 1847 09 12 a young mariner newly arrived in nantes describes purchases and preparations before his ship is ready dental treatment life near the vessel and affectionate news for relatives at la fleche g e de coriolis edouard blanchard unidentified nantes loire inferieure france nantes loire inferieure france la fleche sarthe france historical correspondence private collection family letter french language family letter label address panel a monsieur edouard blanchard chevalier de la legion d honneur rue des bancs no 22 la fleche sarthe label letter text page 1 nantes le 12 septembre 1847 tres cher et bon cousin me voici a nantes depuis cinq heures du matin et trop tot je vous assure car la moitie de mes emplettes sont faites et le na vire ne sera pas pret avant dix ou quinze jours d ici j aurais bien pu passer encore cette semaine pres de vous tres cher et bon parent crossed out sans et je n aurais du partir que samedi en 8 car jeudi au plus tard tout sera fini et que deviendrai je alors dans cette grande ville de nantes serai je oblige des vendredi a aller monter la garde a bord si j avais su que cela aurait ete ainsi comme cela j aurais retarde mon depart comme je vous l ai deja dit d au moins une semaine mais il n est plus tems tout ce qui est fait est bien fait lorsque j aurai tout achete et fini entierement ici toutes mes emplettes je vous enverrai une note exacte de tous les objets avec le prix a cote j ai eu pour compagnon de voyage de la fleche a angers un chien de berger a qui je ne faisais que donner des coups de poing parce qu il me mettait sa tete sur ma cuisse et cela me deplaisait aussi a angers j ai dit au conducteur halte la je paie ma place non pour etre avec des chiens mais avec des gens de mon espece ainsi il faut que j aie a toute force une place dans l interieur sinon je ne paierai que la moitie de ma place a cette ce mot la il est descendu et m a fait avoir une place comme je desirais en arriere label letter text page 2 j ai commence aujourdhui lundi a me faire arracher deux chicots de dents comme j ai souffert ah c est a ce qui pa rait ma destinee et puisque c est ainsi il faut m y conformer a cela le dentiste est tres bon il demande 15 jours au plus pour m arranger et nettoyer la bouche ce n est pas encore fini je vous assure j ai encore a souffrir et fameusement ah je compte aller voir avec mon tres cher capitaine a qui j ai remit votre lettre mr fruchard et en meme temps lui demander l argent qu il a avec lui je suis en pension chez madame lucon tout pres du navire je mange avec les officiers en un mot j y suis tres bien et vous mon cher cousin comment vous portez vous ainsi que toute ma tres bonne et tres devouee fa mille flechoise et ce pauvre diable de henry que dit il que fait il c est je puis vous assurer un excellent enfant que j aime autant qu un frere je le jure et cette bonne cecile qui a eu tant de bontes pour moi a t elle aussi souvent encore ses maux de tete dites lui je vous prie que je ainsi qu a mon frere lui adresserai une petite lettre avant mon depart ainsi qu a mon frere dites aussi a aimee que j ai conserve precieusement les fleurs qu elle m a donnees en partant et que si le bon dieu me protege et m accorde le plaisir et le bonheur de l embrasser encore une fois que je les lui montrai j ecrirai a henry et a maman aussitot que j aurai le tems mon adresse est mr g e de coriolis chez mr minier rue piron no 1 nantes adieu mon cher cousin je vous embrasse tendre ment ainsi que tout le monde la bas votre tres devoue et tres affectionne cousin et ami g e de coriolis label address panel to monsieur edouard blanchard chevalier of the legion of honour 22 rue des bancs la fleche sarthe label letter text page 1 nantes 12 september 1847 very dear and good cousin here i am in nantes since five o clock this morning and too early i assure you for half my purchases are made and the ship will not be ready for another ten or fifteen days i could well have spent another week with you very dear and good relative and i need not have left until saturday week for by thursday at the latest everything will be finished and what shall become of me then in this great city of nantes shall i be obliged from friday to go aboard to stand watch if i had known it would be so i would have delayed my departure as i have already told you by at least a week but it is too late now what is done is done when i have bought everything and completely finished all my purchases here i shall send you an exact note of all the articles with the price beside them i had for a travelling companion from la fleche to angers a sheepdog whom i kept punching because he kept putting his head on my thigh and that displeased me so at angers i said to the conductor halt there i pay for my seat not to be with dogs but with people of my own kind thus i must at all costs have a place inside otherwise i shall pay only half my fare at that word he got down and got me a place such as i desired in the back label letter text page 2 i began today monday to have two tooth stumps pulled out how i suffered ah it is it seems my destiny and since it is so i must submit to it the dentist is very good he asks 15 days at most to put my mouth in order and clean it it is not yet finished i assure you i still have to suffer and terribly ah i intend to go and see monsieur fruchard with my very dear captain to whom i delivered your letter and at the same time ask him for the money he has with him i am boarding with madame lucon very close to the ship i eat with the officers in a word i am very well there and you my dear cousin how are you as well as all my very good and very devoted family in la fleche and that poor devil henry what is he saying what is he doing he is i can assure you an excellent boy whom i love as much as a brother i swear it and that good cecile who has been so kind to me does she still have her headaches so often please tell her that i shall send her a little letter before my departure as well as to my brother tell aimee also that i have carefully preserved the flowers she gave me when i left and that if the good lord protects me and grants me the pleasure and happiness of embracing her once again i shall show them to her i shall write to henry and to maman as soon as i have the time my address is monsieur g e de coriolis care of monsieur minier 1 rue piron nantes farewell my dear cousin i embrace you tenderly as well as everyone over there your very devoted and very affectionate cousin and friend g e de coriolis",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000018",
      "title": "Family letter from G. E. de Coriolis to Édouard Blanchard, 1847-09-25",
      "description": "On the eve of sailing from Nantes, a young mariner bids farewell to his family, reflects on danger and separation at sea, and offers advice and affection to his cousins and siblings.",
      "date": "1847-09-25",
      "sort_year": 1847,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "G. E. de Coriolis"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Édouard Blanchard [unidentified]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nantes, Loire-Inférieure, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000018",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/0d6725d2a903657ed4127e94b4fb851b581111db.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000018 image 1 showing the address panel and postal marks for G. C. de Coriolis's letter to Edouard Blanchard in La Flèche.",
      "themes": [
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          "relevance": "central",
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            "separation-and-reunion"
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          "basis": "The writer bids farewell and addresses cousins and siblings with affection and advice."
        },
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          "relevance": "central",
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            "separation-by-distance"
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          "basis": "Danger and separation on the eve of sailing are the letter's central experience."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000018 Family letter from G. E. de Coriolis to Édouard Blanchard, 1847-09-25 On the eve of sailing from Nantes, a young mariner bids farewell to his family, reflects on danger and separation at sea, and offers advice and affection to his cousins and siblings. G. E. de Coriolis Édouard Blanchard [unidentified] Nantes, Loire-Inférieure, France Nantes, Loire-Inférieure, France La Flèche, Sarthe, France Historical correspondence Private collection Family letter French language Family letter [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur Edouard Blanchard chevalier de la légion d'honneur. Rue des bancs No 22 La Flèche. [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Nantes le 25 Septembre 1847. _ Chers Cousins et Cousines. _ Tout est fini plaisir, bonheur rien de cela n'éxiste maintenant pour moi car je pars demain et avant que de quitter Nantes je veux y laisser une lettre pour vous tous attendu que je n'ai pu avoir le tems chers frères et sœurs de répondre plutôt à vos jolies lettres (qui m'ont avoir comme vous devez le penser de bien doux moments) car je m'en allais à bord le matin à 6 heures et je n'en revenais le soir à 7 ou 8 heures et j'étais si fatigué que je me jetais tout de suite sur mon lit je m'assoupissais et je m'endormais jus qu'au lendemain matin. _ Oui je vais en core revoir la mer en furie, [solance?] sur nos têtes, je vais recommencer cette belle vie de marin, je vais en un mot ressentir toutes les douces émotions qu'éprouve le cœur de l'homme en ayant pour toit.... Le Ciel.... et pour tombe.... L'Océan....!!!.. Puisse le Ciel m'accorder la grâce de faire une traversée aussi heureuse que celle de l'Ile Maurice en France, puisse = t-il toujours jeter un regard conducteur sur moi, puisse= = t-il dis-je me faire avoir le bonheur de vous revoir tous dans un an et demi tels que je vous ai quittés, Ah!! c'est alors que je serai heureuse car comment peut on l'être lorsqu'on est constamment éloigné de ceux qu'on aime de ceux qu'on ché rit et de ceux qu'on sait qui également nous aiment et vous chérissent!!!! _ Lors que nous serons sous voiles et tant que je pourrai avoir la terre de France à mes yeux je me dirai : Là bas là très bien loin est un père une mère des frères des sœurs qui pensent au pauvre navigateur ils prient sans doute aussi pour lui car quelles sont les prières qui peuvent mieux être exaucées que les vôtres ô très chers parents. - Priez priez toujours pour moi lorsque je serai en pleine mer et moi de mon côté je ne prierai pas parceque je n'en suis pas capable mais je formerai des vœux sincères pour votre bonheur et votre bonne santé à tous. - - - - - - [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Et toi Mon Maurice puisse le Ciel te faire recouvrer la santé et te permette en un mot de continuer tes études afin que tu parviennes promptement à la première Ecole tu y auras j'aime à le penser non pas un cousin non pas un ami pour compagnon mais un frère tout devoué car je ne rêve qu'au moment de nous voir tous deux dans cette brillante [ma?] école où nous avons eu un parent qui a pour ainsi dire immortalisé son nom. - Et toi mon bon Henry penses-tu point à la Marine Royale c'est tout ce que tu as de mieux à faire travailles ferme aux Mathématiques de manière à pouvoir arriver à Brest ; mais crois moi la meilleure mar- =che qu'on puisse suivre pour devenir Marin ce n'est pas en allant à Brest c'est en commençant comme je commence afin de se faire recevoir plus tard au long-cours lorsque tu seras reçu tu verras si les circonstances sont fa- vorables et de là tu te mettras dans sur les navires de l'Etat. [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] Merci chère soeur Cécile du gage d'amitié que vous me donnez j'en suis extrêmement fier et penserai toujours à vous mais je n'avais pas besoin de cela chère soeur pour le faire car comment peut on oublier les bontés les complaisances que vous avez eus pour moi. Je vous en remercie tout de même. Embrassez bien pour moi Amy de même que Marie.. Et vous mes vieux parents puisse le Ciel me faire la grace de vous serrer contre mon coeur dans quelques années d'ici.. adieu vous tous que je chéris vous tous que j'aime, je vous souhaite Bonheur, et santé, prospérité : puisse Dieu l'Entendre et fasse que mes voeux s'exaucent ; les larmes me viennent aux yeux et je ne puis continuer en pensant que maintenant je vous quitte et peut être pour ................ toujours.. j'en ai pas le temps de la lettre parce qu'il commence à faire nuit et que je tiens à l'envoyer aujourd'hui.. adieu encore une fois.. Croyez moi votre tout dévoué et très affectionné cousin et ami G. E. de Coriolis [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Édouard Blanchard Chevalier of the Legion of Honour 22 Rue des Bancs La Flèche [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Nantes, 25 September 1847. _ Dear Cousins. _ Everything is over: pleasure, happiness, none of that exists now for me, for I leave tomorrow, and before leaving Nantes I want to leave a letter here for all of you, seeing that I have not had the time, dear brothers and sisters, to reply sooner to your lovely letters (which have given me, as you must imagine, very sweet moments), for I went aboard in the morning at 6 o'clock and did not return in the evening until 7 or 8 o'clock, and I was so tired that I threw myself straight onto my bed, dozed off, and slept until the following morning. _ Yes, I am once again going to see the furious sea over our heads, I am going to resume that beautiful sailor's life, I am going, in a word, to feel all the sweet emotions experienced by the human heart when it has for a roof... the Sky... and for a tomb... the Ocean...!!! May Heaven grant me the grace of making a crossing as fortunate as the one from Mauritius to France, may it always cast a guiding eye upon me, may it, I say, grant me the happiness of seeing you all again in a year and a half just as I left you. Ah!! then I shall be happy, for how can one be so when constantly far from those one loves, those one cherishes, and those whom one knows equally love us and cherish you!!!! _ When we are under sail and for as long as I can have the land of France before my eyes, I shall say to myself: far away, very far away, are a father, a mother, brothers, sisters who are thinking of the poor navigator; they are undoubtedly praying for him too, for what prayers could be better heard than yours, O dearest relatives. - Pray, pray always for me when I am on the open sea, and for my part I shall not pray because I am not capable of it, but I shall form sincere wishes for the happiness and good health of you all. - - - - - - [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] And you, my Maurice, may Heaven restore your health and allow you, in a word, to continue your studies so that you may promptly reach the premier School; there you will have, I like to think, not a cousin, not a friend for a companion, but a wholly devoted brother, for I dream only of the moment of seeing us both in that brilliant school where we had a relative who has, so to speak, immortalised his name. - And you, my good Henry, are you not thinking of the Royal Navy? It is the best thing you can do; work hard at Mathematics so as to be able to reach Brest; but believe me, the best path one can follow to become a Sailor is not by going to Brest, it is by beginning as I am beginning, so as to be admitted later to deep-sea navigation; when you are admitted, you will see if circumstances are favourable, and from there you will enter upon the ships of the State. [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] Thank you, dear sister Cécile, for the token of friendship you give me; I am extremely proud of it and shall always think of you, but I did not need that, dear sister, to do so, for how can one forget the kindnesses and the consideration you have had for me. I thank you for it all the same. Embrace Amy warmly for me, as well as Marie.. And you, my old parents, may Heaven grant me the grace of holding you against my heart a few years from now.. farewell, all of you whom I cherish, all of you whom I love, I wish you Happiness, and health, prosperity: may God Hear it and cause my wishes to be fulfilled; tears come to my eyes and I cannot continue when I think that I am now leaving you and perhaps for ................ forever.. I have no time for the letter because night is beginning to fall and I am anxious to send it today.. farewell once more.. Believe me your entirely devoted and very affectionate cousin and friend G. E. de Coriolis",
      "search_key": "nra l 000018 family letter from g e de coriolis to edouard blanchard 1847 09 25 on the eve of sailing from nantes a young mariner bids farewell to his family reflects on danger and separation at sea and offers advice and affection to his cousins and siblings g e de coriolis edouard blanchard unidentified nantes loire inferieure france nantes loire inferieure france la fleche sarthe france historical correspondence private collection family letter french language family letter label address panel a monsieur edouard blanchard chevalier de la legion d honneur rue des bancs no 22 la fleche label letter text page 1 nantes le 25 septembre 1847 chers cousins et cousines tout est fini plaisir bonheur rien de cela n existe maintenant pour moi car je pars demain et avant que de quitter nantes je veux y laisser une lettre pour vous tous attendu que je n ai pu avoir le tems chers freres et soeurs de repondre plutot a vos jolies lettres qui m ont avoir comme vous devez le penser de bien doux moments car je m en allais a bord le matin a 6 heures et je n en revenais le soir a 7 ou 8 heures et j etais si fatigue que je me jetais tout de suite sur mon lit je m assoupissais et je m endormais jus qu au lendemain matin oui je vais en core revoir la mer en furie solance sur nos tetes je vais recommencer cette belle vie de marin je vais en un mot ressentir toutes les douces emotions qu eprouve le coeur de l homme en ayant pour toit le ciel et pour tombe l ocean puisse le ciel m accorder la grace de faire une traversee aussi heureuse que celle de l ile maurice en france puisse t il toujours jeter un regard conducteur sur moi puisse t il dis je me faire avoir le bonheur de vous revoir tous dans un an et demi tels que je vous ai quittes ah c est alors que je serai heureuse car comment peut on l etre lorsqu on est constamment eloigne de ceux qu on aime de ceux qu on che rit et de ceux qu on sait qui egalement nous aiment et vous cherissent lors que nous serons sous voiles et tant que je pourrai avoir la terre de france a mes yeux je me dirai la bas la tres bien loin est un pere une mere des freres des soeurs qui pensent au pauvre navigateur ils prient sans doute aussi pour lui car quelles sont les prieres qui peuvent mieux etre exaucees que les votres o tres chers parents priez priez toujours pour moi lorsque je serai en pleine mer et moi de mon cote je ne prierai pas parceque je n en suis pas capable mais je formerai des voeux sinceres pour votre bonheur et votre bonne sante a tous label letter text page 2 et toi mon maurice puisse le ciel te faire recouvrer la sante et te permette en un mot de continuer tes etudes afin que tu parviennes promptement a la premiere ecole tu y auras j aime a le penser non pas un cousin non pas un ami pour compagnon mais un frere tout devoue car je ne reve qu au moment de nous voir tous deux dans cette brillante ma ecole ou nous avons eu un parent qui a pour ainsi dire immortalise son nom et toi mon bon henry penses tu point a la marine royale c est tout ce que tu as de mieux a faire travailles ferme aux mathematiques de maniere a pouvoir arriver a brest mais crois moi la meilleure mar che qu on puisse suivre pour devenir marin ce n est pas en allant a brest c est en commencant comme je commence afin de se faire recevoir plus tard au long cours lorsque tu seras recu tu verras si les circonstances sont fa vorables et de la tu te mettras dans sur les navires de l etat label letter text page 3 merci chere soeur cecile du gage d amitie que vous me donnez j en suis extremement fier et penserai toujours a vous mais je n avais pas besoin de cela chere soeur pour le faire car comment peut on oublier les bontes les complaisances que vous avez eus pour moi je vous en remercie tout de meme embrassez bien pour moi amy de meme que marie et vous mes vieux parents puisse le ciel me faire la grace de vous serrer contre mon coeur dans quelques annees d ici adieu vous tous que je cheris vous tous que j aime je vous souhaite bonheur et sante prosperite puisse dieu l entendre et fasse que mes voeux s exaucent les larmes me viennent aux yeux et je ne puis continuer en pensant que maintenant je vous quitte et peut etre pour toujours j en ai pas le temps de la lettre parce qu il commence a faire nuit et que je tiens a l envoyer aujourd hui adieu encore une fois croyez moi votre tout devoue et tres affectionne cousin et ami g e de coriolis label address panel to monsieur edouard blanchard chevalier of the legion of honour 22 rue des bancs la fleche label letter text page 1 nantes 25 september 1847 dear cousins everything is over pleasure happiness none of that exists now for me for i leave tomorrow and before leaving nantes i want to leave a letter here for all of you seeing that i have not had the time dear brothers and sisters to reply sooner to your lovely letters which have given me as you must imagine very sweet moments for i went aboard in the morning at 6 o clock and did not return in the evening until 7 or 8 o clock and i was so tired that i threw myself straight onto my bed dozed off and slept until the following morning yes i am once again going to see the furious sea over our heads i am going to resume that beautiful sailor s life i am going in a word to feel all the sweet emotions experienced by the human heart when it has for a roof the sky and for a tomb the ocean may heaven grant me the grace of making a crossing as fortunate as the one from mauritius to france may it always cast a guiding eye upon me may it i say grant me the happiness of seeing you all again in a year and a half just as i left you ah then i shall be happy for how can one be so when constantly far from those one loves those one cherishes and those whom one knows equally love us and cherish you when we are under sail and for as long as i can have the land of france before my eyes i shall say to myself far away very far away are a father a mother brothers sisters who are thinking of the poor navigator they are undoubtedly praying for him too for what prayers could be better heard than yours o dearest relatives pray pray always for me when i am on the open sea and for my part i shall not pray because i am not capable of it but i shall form sincere wishes for the happiness and good health of you all label letter text page 2 and you my maurice may heaven restore your health and allow you in a word to continue your studies so that you may promptly reach the premier school there you will have i like to think not a cousin not a friend for a companion but a wholly devoted brother for i dream only of the moment of seeing us both in that brilliant school where we had a relative who has so to speak immortalised his name and you my good henry are you not thinking of the royal navy it is the best thing you can do work hard at mathematics so as to be able to reach brest but believe me the best path one can follow to become a sailor is not by going to brest it is by beginning as i am beginning so as to be admitted later to deep sea navigation when you are admitted you will see if circumstances are favourable and from there you will enter upon the ships of the state label letter text page 3 thank you dear sister cecile for the token of friendship you give me i am extremely proud of it and shall always think of you but i did not need that dear sister to do so for how can one forget the kindnesses and the consideration you have had for me i thank you for it all the same embrace amy warmly for me as well as marie and you my old parents may heaven grant me the grace of holding you against my heart a few years from now farewell all of you whom i cherish all of you whom i love i wish you happiness and health prosperity may god hear it and cause my wishes to be fulfilled tears come to my eyes and i cannot continue when i think that i am now leaving you and perhaps for forever i have no time for the letter because night is beginning to fall and i am anxious to send it today farewell once more believe me your entirely devoted and very affectionate cousin and friend g e de coriolis",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000019",
      "title": "Postal document from Caroline Malye to Monsieur Amable Fraisse, 1858-12-31",
      "description": "Caroline Malye sends New Year wishes from Algiers to her grandfather Amable Fraisse, expressing hope for his long life and for a future reunion.",
      "date": "1858-12-31",
      "sort_year": 1858,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Caroline Malye"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Amable Fraisse"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Alger, French Algeria",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000019",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/17ebc5ef5697626fc8dc80b61d4044fa379b7e11.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000019 image 1 showing the address panel, postal marks and seal remnants for Caroline Malye's letter to Amable Fraisse in Clermont-Ferrand.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "separation-and-reunion"
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          "basis": "A granddaughter sends wishes to her grandfather and hopes for reunion."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000019 Postal document from Caroline Malye to Monsieur Amable Fraisse, 1858-12-31 Caroline Malye sends New Year wishes from Algiers to her grandfather Amable Fraisse, expressing hope for his long life and for a future reunion. Caroline Malye Amable Fraisse Alger, French Algeria Alger, French Algeria Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, France Historical correspondence Private collection Postal document French language Postal document [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur Amable Fraisse Place de [Lille?] no 7 à Clermont Ferrand (Dep du puy de dôme) [[label: Letter Text]] Cher Grand Papa C'est avec la même joie que les années précédentes que je viens renouveler les voeux que j'ai déja formés et que je forme encore pour ta félicité Si le ciel exauce mes Ardents Désirs j'aurai le bonheur de te voir continuer une vie longue et heureuse. Mon bonheur serait complet si je pouvais jouir de ta présence mais je fais à Dieu ce sacrifice tout en esperant qu'un jour peut être je pourrai enfin te serrer dans mes bras. Je te prie bon papa de souhaiter une bonne année à Célina [[label: Closing and Signature]] Daigne agreer l'assurance du profond respect et de l'amour sincère que te porte Ta petite fille Caroline Malye Alger le 31 decembre 1858 [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Amable Fraisse 7 Place de [Lille?] Clermont-Ferrand Puy-de-Dôme Department [[label: Letter Text]] Dear Grandpapa, It is with the same joy as in previous years that I renew the wishes I have already made, and still make, for your happiness. If Heaven grants my Ardent Desires, I shall have the happiness of seeing you continue to enjoy a long and happy life. My happiness would be complete if I could enjoy your presence, but I make this sacrifice to God while hoping that perhaps one day I shall at last be able to hold you in my arms. Dear Papa, I ask you to wish Célina a happy New Year. [[label: Closing and Signature]] Please accept the assurance of the profound respect and sincere love felt for you by Your granddaughter, Caroline Malye Algiers, 31 December 1858",
      "search_key": "nra l 000019 postal document from caroline malye to monsieur amable fraisse 1858 12 31 caroline malye sends new year wishes from algiers to her grandfather amable fraisse expressing hope for his long life and for a future reunion caroline malye amable fraisse alger french algeria alger french algeria clermont ferrand puy de dome france historical correspondence private collection postal document french language postal document label address panel a monsieur amable fraisse place de lille no 7 a clermont ferrand dep du puy de dome label letter text cher grand papa c est avec la meme joie que les annees precedentes que je viens renouveler les voeux que j ai deja formes et que je forme encore pour ta felicite si le ciel exauce mes ardents desirs j aurai le bonheur de te voir continuer une vie longue et heureuse mon bonheur serait complet si je pouvais jouir de ta presence mais je fais a dieu ce sacrifice tout en esperant qu un jour peut etre je pourrai enfin te serrer dans mes bras je te prie bon papa de souhaiter une bonne annee a celina label closing and signature daigne agreer l assurance du profond respect et de l amour sincere que te porte ta petite fille caroline malye alger le 31 decembre 1858 label address panel to monsieur amable fraisse 7 place de lille clermont ferrand puy de dome department label letter text dear grandpapa it is with the same joy as in previous years that i renew the wishes i have already made and still make for your happiness if heaven grants my ardent desires i shall have the happiness of seeing you continue to enjoy a long and happy life my happiness would be complete if i could enjoy your presence but i make this sacrifice to god while hoping that perhaps one day i shall at last be able to hold you in my arms dear papa i ask you to wish celina a happy new year label closing and signature please accept the assurance of the profound respect and sincere love felt for you by your granddaughter caroline malye algiers 31 december 1858",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000020",
      "title": "Letter from Dupuy de Tavoie [identity unverified] to Monsieur de la Bardoüillere, 1777-03-17",
      "description": "French letter from the writer signing `Dupuy de tavoie` at Saumur to Monsieur de la Bardoüillere concerning excessive bailiff fees and summonses imposed on Chemon, the writer's brother-in-law.",
      "date": "1777-03-17",
      "sort_year": 1777,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Dupuy de Tavoie [identity unverified]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "de la Bardoüillere"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Saumur, Anjou, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000020",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/479c2568b92d9c9b1280418f866581635bdfc6ea.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000020 image 1 showing the address panel for Dupuy's letter to Monsieur de la Bardouillère at La Graffiniere.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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            "institutional-authority"
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          "basis": "The letter challenges bailiff fees and repeated summonses."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000020 Letter from Dupuy de Tavoie [identity unverified] to Monsieur de la Bardoüillere, 1777-03-17 French letter from the writer signing `Dupuy de tavoie` at Saumur to Monsieur de la Bardoüillere concerning excessive bailiff fees and summonses imposed on Chemon, the writer's brother-in-law. Dupuy de Tavoie [identity unverified] de la Bardoüillere Saumur, Anjou, France Saumur, Anjou, France La Graffinière, Cuon, Anjou / Maine-et-Loire, France Historical correspondence Private collection Letter French language Letter [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur de la Bardoüillere En Son Château de la Graffiniere P.sse de Cuon A la Graffiniere [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Monsieur J'ai l'honneur de vous presenter mon Respect, Et mêmme de vous faire part que j'ai Eté Chargé Il y a 15. Jours et 3. semaines de la part de Mr Chemon mon beau frere demeurant prés Loudun de payer pour lui les Cens dont vous lui avez fait demande par 3. assignations separées, demande qui n'en Exigeoit qu'vne purement & Simplement pour vous payer 2.lt 5.s 11.d pour [l.s] années Echües au terme de la st. michel derniere 1776. Ce que le fermier du sr. Chemon a offert de payer lors qu'il S'est presenté en y payant des Rentes En froment qu'il Etoit Chargé de payer de la part dud. sr. Chemon. Voulez Vous bien me permettre de vous presenter Icy vne observation Sur la Conduite qu'a Tenu L'huissier Chargé de former action a votre Req.te Contre vos Censitaires L'huissier sur la Cupidité S'est Emparé ainsy que de M.rs les feudistes qui partagent les Emolumens des frais qu'ils font, ont à votre Requete fait Lâcher sur les Censiers de votre fief D'joune vne quantité D'assignations a divers particuliers le 9. Janv.er d.er Il est Etonnant que Monsieur fouches Votre procureur ait Eté chercher vn h.er De mouliherne pour Venir a saumur assigner vos Censitaires, pend.t qu'il y a des huissiers Sur les lieux mêmes, ou dumoin peu distanciés puisque la journée de l'huissier que l'on a pris Est de 15.lt A qui a formé de 30. assignations que l'on fait payer 3.lt 11.s 3.d chaque dans vn seul jour Pour Eviter de plus gros frais Jai satisfait mr fouches des Cens qui vous Etoient Dûs, Et en outre de 10.lt 13.s 9.d qu'il m'a fait payer pour le Coût de 3. assignations [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Je suis à lieu de prouver que l'h.er a assigné le même jour 9. Janv.er d.er plus de 24. a 25. particuliers Sous vos Redevances A qui a 3.lt 11.s 3.d forment vn gros Capital et que l'on peut Regarder Comme Concussion le sr Chemon qui Respecte beaucoup l'avantage qu'il à d'étre Votre Censitaire ne peut se dispenser dans Ce moment de vous temoigner son mécontentement, et avant d'En porter Sa plainte et demande En Restitution Contre l'huissier dont j'et fort bien fondée, (Par avis M. le procureur du Roi de Saumur) Croit devoir vous prévenir de la Conduite que l'on a tenu Contre lui Et Comme vous etes judicieux et a lieu de faire Reprimer les abus qui se Commetent En pareille Circonstance Sur la vexation, M. Chemon Espère que vous Voudrez bien Lui faire Rendre justice et Satisfaction Sous peu En luy faisant Restituer par mr. fouches 7.lt 2.s 6.d que l'on a perçu Injustement par ce qu'il est Constant que l'on ne doit qu'vne assign.on de 3.lt 11.s 3.d et qui font des frais Encore assez honnétes pour vn principal de 2.lt 5.s 11.d J'ai vû de mes propres yeux sur l'état dressé par mr. fouches de toutes les Redevances que vous avez fait demander que l'on fait payer aux debiteurs 3.lt 11.s 3.d pour Chaque assign.on Ce qui est Ignominieux et que l'on est dans le Cas de faire taxer les frais de l'huissier. J'ai l'honneur d'Étre tres Respectueusement Monsieur Votre tres humble & tres ob.t Serviteur Dupuy de tavoie A Saumur le 17. mars 1777. [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur de la Bardoüillere at his Château de la Graffiniere Parish of Cuon La Graffiniere [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Saumur, 17 March 1777 Sir, I have the honour to present my respects to you, and even to inform you that I was tasked 15 days and 3 weeks ago on behalf of Mr Chemon, my brother-in-law living near Loudun, to pay for him the cens which you demanded of him by 3 separate summonses, a demand which required only one purely and simply to pay you 2 livres 5 sols 11 deniers for the years due at the term of Michaelmas last, 1776. Which the tenant farmer of Sieur Chemon offered to pay when he presented himself, while paying the rents in wheat that he was tasked to pay on behalf of the said Sieur Chemon. Would you kindly allow me to present here an observation on the conduct held by the bailiff tasked with bringing action at your request against your censitaires. The bailiff, seized by greed, as well as the Messrs feudists who share the emoluments of the costs they generate, have at your request unleashed upon the censiers of your fief of D'joune a quantity of summonses to various individuals on 9 January of this year. It is astonishing that Monsieur Fouches, your attorney, went to find a bailiff from Mouliherne to come to Saumur to summon your censitaires, while there are bailiffs on the very spot, or at least at a short distance, since the day rate of the bailiff who was taken is 15 livres, who has drawn up 30 summonses that are charged at 3 livres 11 sols 3 deniers each in a single day. To avoid greater costs, I have satisfied Mr Fouches for the cens that were owed to you, and in addition for 10 livres 13 sols 9 deniers that he made me pay for the cost of 3 summonses. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] I am in a position to prove that the bailiff summoned on the same day, 9 January of this year, more than 24 to 25 individuals subject to your dues, which at 3 livres 11 sols 3 deniers forms a large capital and which can be regarded as official extortion. Sieur Chemon, who highly respects the advantage he has of being your censitaire, cannot refrain at this moment from expressing his dissatisfaction to you, and before bringing his complaint and demand for restitution against the bailiff, which is very well founded (by the advice of the King's Prosecutor of Saumur), believes it his duty to warn you of the conduct that has been held against him. And as you are judicious and in a position to have the abuses repressed that are committed in such circumstances regarding harassment, Mr Chemon hopes that you will kindly have justice and satisfaction rendered to him shortly by having Mr Fouches restitute to him 7 livres 2 sols 6 deniers that were unjustly collected, because it is established that only one summons of 3 livres 11 sols 3 deniers is owed, and which still makes for quite decent costs for a principal of 2 livres 5 sols 11 deniers. I saw with my own eyes on the statement drawn up by Mr Fouches of all the dues you had demanded that the debtors are made to pay 3 livres 11 sols 3 deniers for each summons. Which is ignominious and puts one in the position of having the bailiff's costs officially assessed. I have the honour to be very respectfully, Sir, Your very humble and very obedient servant Dupuy de Tavoie",
      "search_key": "nra l 000020 letter from dupuy de tavoie identity unverified to monsieur de la bardouillere 1777 03 17 french letter from the writer signing dupuy de tavoie at saumur to monsieur de la bardouillere concerning excessive bailiff fees and summonses imposed on chemon the writer s brother in law dupuy de tavoie identity unverified de la bardouillere saumur anjou france saumur anjou france la graffiniere cuon anjou maine et loire france historical correspondence private collection letter french language letter label address panel a monsieur monsieur de la bardouillere en son chateau de la graffiniere p sse de cuon a la graffiniere label letter text page 1 monsieur j ai l honneur de vous presenter mon respect et memme de vous faire part que j ai ete charge il y a 15 jours et 3 semaines de la part de mr chemon mon beau frere demeurant pres loudun de payer pour lui les cens dont vous lui avez fait demande par 3 assignations separees demande qui n en exigeoit qu vne purement simplement pour vous payer 2 lt 5 s 11 d pour l s annees echues au terme de la st michel derniere 1776 ce que le fermier du sr chemon a offert de payer lors qu il s est presente en y payant des rentes en froment qu il etoit charge de payer de la part dud sr chemon voulez vous bien me permettre de vous presenter icy vne observation sur la conduite qu a tenu l huissier charge de former action a votre req te contre vos censitaires l huissier sur la cupidite s est empare ainsy que de m rs les feudistes qui partagent les emolumens des frais qu ils font ont a votre requete fait lacher sur les censiers de votre fief d joune vne quantite d assignations a divers particuliers le 9 janv er d er il est etonnant que monsieur fouches votre procureur ait ete chercher vn h er de mouliherne pour venir a saumur assigner vos censitaires pend t qu il y a des huissiers sur les lieux memes ou dumoin peu distancies puisque la journee de l huissier que l on a pris est de 15 lt a qui a forme de 30 assignations que l on fait payer 3 lt 11 s 3 d chaque dans vn seul jour pour eviter de plus gros frais jai satisfait mr fouches des cens qui vous etoient dus et en outre de 10 lt 13 s 9 d qu il m a fait payer pour le cout de 3 assignations label letter text page 2 je suis a lieu de prouver que l h er a assigne le meme jour 9 janv er d er plus de 24 a 25 particuliers sous vos redevances a qui a 3 lt 11 s 3 d forment vn gros capital et que l on peut regarder comme concussion le sr chemon qui respecte beaucoup l avantage qu il a d etre votre censitaire ne peut se dispenser dans ce moment de vous temoigner son mecontentement et avant d en porter sa plainte et demande en restitution contre l huissier dont j et fort bien fondee par avis m le procureur du roi de saumur croit devoir vous prevenir de la conduite que l on a tenu contre lui et comme vous etes judicieux et a lieu de faire reprimer les abus qui se commetent en pareille circonstance sur la vexation m chemon espere que vous voudrez bien lui faire rendre justice et satisfaction sous peu en luy faisant restituer par mr fouches 7 lt 2 s 6 d que l on a percu injustement par ce qu il est constant que l on ne doit qu vne assign on de 3 lt 11 s 3 d et qui font des frais encore assez honnetes pour vn principal de 2 lt 5 s 11 d j ai vu de mes propres yeux sur l etat dresse par mr fouches de toutes les redevances que vous avez fait demander que l on fait payer aux debiteurs 3 lt 11 s 3 d pour chaque assign on ce qui est ignominieux et que l on est dans le cas de faire taxer les frais de l huissier j ai l honneur d etre tres respectueusement monsieur votre tres humble tres ob t serviteur dupuy de tavoie a saumur le 17 mars 1777 label address panel to monsieur monsieur de la bardouillere at his chateau de la graffiniere parish of cuon la graffiniere label letter text page 1 saumur 17 march 1777 sir i have the honour to present my respects to you and even to inform you that i was tasked 15 days and 3 weeks ago on behalf of mr chemon my brother in law living near loudun to pay for him the cens which you demanded of him by 3 separate summonses a demand which required only one purely and simply to pay you 2 livres 5 sols 11 deniers for the years due at the term of michaelmas last 1776 which the tenant farmer of sieur chemon offered to pay when he presented himself while paying the rents in wheat that he was tasked to pay on behalf of the said sieur chemon would you kindly allow me to present here an observation on the conduct held by the bailiff tasked with bringing action at your request against your censitaires the bailiff seized by greed as well as the messrs feudists who share the emoluments of the costs they generate have at your request unleashed upon the censiers of your fief of d joune a quantity of summonses to various individuals on 9 january of this year it is astonishing that monsieur fouches your attorney went to find a bailiff from mouliherne to come to saumur to summon your censitaires while there are bailiffs on the very spot or at least at a short distance since the day rate of the bailiff who was taken is 15 livres who has drawn up 30 summonses that are charged at 3 livres 11 sols 3 deniers each in a single day to avoid greater costs i have satisfied mr fouches for the cens that were owed to you and in addition for 10 livres 13 sols 9 deniers that he made me pay for the cost of 3 summonses label letter text page 2 i am in a position to prove that the bailiff summoned on the same day 9 january of this year more than 24 to 25 individuals subject to your dues which at 3 livres 11 sols 3 deniers forms a large capital and which can be regarded as official extortion sieur chemon who highly respects the advantage he has of being your censitaire cannot refrain at this moment from expressing his dissatisfaction to you and before bringing his complaint and demand for restitution against the bailiff which is very well founded by the advice of the king s prosecutor of saumur believes it his duty to warn you of the conduct that has been held against him and as you are judicious and in a position to have the abuses repressed that are committed in such circumstances regarding harassment mr chemon hopes that you will kindly have justice and satisfaction rendered to him shortly by having mr fouches restitute to him 7 livres 2 sols 6 deniers that were unjustly collected because it is established that only one summons of 3 livres 11 sols 3 deniers is owed and which still makes for quite decent costs for a principal of 2 livres 5 sols 11 deniers i saw with my own eyes on the statement drawn up by mr fouches of all the dues you had demanded that the debtors are made to pay 3 livres 11 sols 3 deniers for each summons which is ignominious and puts one in the position of having the bailiff s costs officially assessed i have the honour to be very respectfully sir your very humble and very obedient servant dupuy de tavoie",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000021",
      "title": "Business letter from Poncet to Monsieur Boissonnet, avocat, à Privas, 1825-12-27",
      "description": "Poncet gives lawyer Boissonnet a detailed account of a failed silk-trading investment and loans to the Lapierre and Beaupré family, explaining the origin of an 18,000-franc claim and the surrounding legal dispute.",
      "date": "1825-12-27",
      "sort_year": 1825,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Poncet"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Boissonnet"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Virieu [?]; postal mark Le Péage",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000021",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/bebc72d1b638d5dde1d8e4b91007f2863bea2998.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000021 image 1 showing the address panel for Poncet's legal letter to Monsieur Boissonnet, lawyer, in Privas.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "trade-and-business",
            "debt-and-credit"
          ],
          "basis": "A failed silk investment, loans and an 18,000-franc claim form the substance."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "legal-proceedings"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer explains the financial claim for a lawyer in an ongoing dispute."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000021 Business letter from Poncet to Monsieur Boissonnet, avocat, à Privas, 1825-12-27 Poncet gives lawyer Boissonnet a detailed account of a failed silk-trading investment and loans to the Lapierre and Beaupré family, explaining the origin of an 18,000-franc claim and the surrounding legal dispute. Poncet Boissonnet Virieu [?]; postal mark Le Péage Virieu [?] postal mark Le Péage Privas, Ardèche, France Historical correspondence Private collection Business letter French language Business letter [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Boissonnet Avocat Privas (Ardèche) [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Virieu - 27 Decembre 1825 Monsieur N'ayant pu me procurer le plaisir de vous voir pour vous faire part de ce qui s'étoit passé entre M.r Sabatier & moi au moment où j'allois me présenter à M.r le Président du Tribunal de votre ville, trouvez bon que je vous en entretienne & que je vous fasse connoître de quelle maniere je suis créancier de M.r Lapierre Beaupré pere, l'origine de ma créance, ce qui s'est passé dans l'intervalle du temps, & vous verrez si j'ai servi de prête nom à Beaupré fils ainsi qu'on cherche à le persuader à Messieurs les Juges. J'étois à attendre dans le corridor que M.r le président me donna audience, lorsque je me sentis frappé sur l'épaule, me retournant je me trouvai face à face avec M.r Sabatier qui me prodigua ses honnêtetés & les marques de son ancienne amitié & car je puis vous assurer que toutes les fois que j'ai été dans le cas de le voir, il me considéroit moins comme son client que comme son ami particulier. nous promenâmes ensemble environ trois quarts ou une heure & si long-temps que croyant que c'étoit de sa part une complaisance, je craignois d'en abuser. je fus bientot détrompé. je lui parlai de mon affaire, il eut l'air de ne pas m'entendre je continuai, il éluda la question en me parlant d'une indisposition qu'avoit alors son cheval & m'invitant à l'aller voir. Là dessus il me quitte pour aller parler au Président, en sort un instant après en me disant, c'est maintenant votre tour je vous confirme mon invitation. J'entrai chez M.r le Président, je fis ma déposition sans être pressé par ce magistrat dont je n'ai qu'à louer l'honnêteté. c'est après que je fus rendre ma visite à M.r Sabatier, j'avois tout lieu de croire qu'il seroit le premier à me parler de ce qui m'interessoit, point du tout j'éprouvai à ce sujet le même silence qu'auparavant, il ne fut question de rien pas même de la maladie de son cheval qu'il devoit si ardemment me montrer. Je sortis de chez lui peu satisfait & tout intrigué de l'entrevue qu'il s'étoit menagée avec moi & sa visite chez M.r le Président avant mon interrogatoire. sa conduite à mon égard a donc été une énigme que je n'ai su & que je ne puis encore expliquer. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Au surplus tout ce que je pourrois conjecturer n'aboutit à rien, Il n'est plus chargé de défendre mes intérêts je ne dois plus m'occuper de ce qu'il fait ou peut faire. Nous passerons à l'origine de ma créance : j'avois fait avec avantage quelques opérations sur les soies avec Beaupré fils. Nos comptes étoient réglés. quelque temps après sachant que j'avois de l'argent, il me proposa d'aller dans le Vivarais acheter des soies de compte à demi. ses sollicitations, son exactitude passée, le bénéfice que nous avoient procuré les dernieres opérations tout parloit en sa faveur je me laissai entrainer. je lui confiai six mille francs. Il partit avec cette somme, plusieurs jours s'écoulèrent & je n'avois point de nouvelles de Beaupré je devins inquiet j'en fis part à son Epouse qui me dit que son mari avoit été retenu par une indisposition, mais qu'il arriveroit bientot. j'attendis encore, Beaupré ne parut pas. mon inquiétude alors augmenta & je résolus d'aller sur les lieux pour savoir ce qu'étoit devenu mon argent. j'arrive chez M.r Lapierre, je lui demande son fils, il me repond qu'il est à st laurent des bains, j'y vais, je le trouve effectivement, je voulus connoître l'emploi de mon argent, il me dit qu'il en avoit donné une grande partie à son pere pour payer des créanciers qui le poursuivoient. je lui adressai de vifs reproches il s'excusa & me pria de ne pas faire de bruit qu'il m'accompagneroit chez son pere et qu'il se rendroit caution pour lui, ce qui en effet il fit : Ce fut dans ce moment que l'un et l'autre me fesant part de leur position ils me gagnèrent à leur prêter encore Douze Mille francs, me donnant à entendre en me montrant leurs propriétés qu'ils me vendroient leur fabrique & un pré; qu'il y avoit un bénéfice eut à faire, j'avoue que la vue de cette propriété me flatta & je consentis à leur prêter encore. M.r Lapierre pere me fit son billet de Dix huit mille francs. à cette époque j'avois une maison à Lyon, M.rs Reynaud & Genissieux qui me fesoient des fonds, je me rendis chez eux pour négocier ce billet. M.r Reynaud à qui je le présentai, me dit en le lisant, malheureux qu'avez vous fait le pere Lapierre doit plus qu'il n'a. je commençai à sentir que j'avois été un peu loin. quelques temps après je reçois une lettre de M.r Lapierre pere qui m'annonce qu'il est toujours dans l'intention de me vendre ce qu'il m'a offert & m'engage à l'aller voir. Dans ce temps là j'avois des fournitures de chevaux à faire à Privas j'y fus, j'y connoissois plusieurs personnes que je consultai, entr'autres M.r Linet aujourd'hui juge, M.r Jean De bosse & M.r Sabat de la charriere qui tous me conseillèrent de ne pas acheter. M.r Linet que vous êtes à portée de voir pourroit se rappeller mon nom & se souvenir qu'il m'a donné dans cette occasion comme dans bien d'autres ce bon conseil, je ne l'ai jamais oublié & lui en sais toujours gré. M.r Lapierre ayant appris que j'étois à Privas vint me voir et me renouvella ses propositions. je lui refusai en prétextant qu'il n'y avoit aucune convenance pour moi il me dit alors puisqu'il en est ainsi rangez vous avec mon fils, faites vous payer des six mille francs que vous lui avez prêtés, quant à moi je vais vous céder ma créance sur M.r Michel Notaire, s'élevant avec les intérêts à sept à huit mille francs, vous [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] vous vous en ferez payer, ce que je vous resterai ne sera pas considérable, je vais terminer la vente de quelques pieces de fonds & je vous désinteresserai entierement. Je me fis faire alors une déclaration des six mille francs par Beaupré fils & plus tard une obligation sur laquelle j'ai reçu trois mille francs à compte. Le pere Lapierre m'ayant remis les titres de sa créance sur M.r Michel je le poursuivis & par jugement du Tribunal je fus autorisé à recevoir trois mille francs pour les interets. Ces poursuites furent suspendues jusqu'à ce que l'on m'écrivit de Privas que le moment seroit favorable pour me faire payer de M.r Michel, & que pour y parvenir plutot il me convenoit de retirer mes pieces de chez M.r Sabatier qui servoit toute la famille & de les remettre à M.r .... dont on me donnoit l'adresse & dont je ne me suis pas rappelé le nom. c'est ce que je fis ainsi que vous le verrez par la quittance de M.r Sabatier ci-jointe accompagnée de l'obligation de Beaupré fils. On voudroit me présenter dans cette affaire comme le prête nom de Beaupré. M.r le Président lui-même m'a donné à connoître qu'on lui avoit dit que dans ce temps là je n'étois pas à meme de prêter de l'argent. Ces deux assertions sont aussi fausses qu'attentatoires à mon honneur que je veux défendre & auquel je tiens plus qu'à la somme qui m'est légitimement due. Pour s'en convaincre que l'on examine attentivement quels ont été mes rapports primitifs avec Beaupré qu'elle confiance je lui ai accordée, de quelle maniere il m'a mis en rapport avec son pere quels ont été les motifs qui m'ont porté à lui prêter, mes démarches & les dépenses que j'ai été obligé de faire, l'on verra alors si j'ai pu être si long-temps le prête nom dans une affaire où mon honneur & ma tranquillité ne pouvoient qu'être compromis & où il a fallu à tant de reprises différentes débourser de l'argent. à cette époque je n'avois pas dit-on des moyens : je pourrois prouver qu'alors j'avois un crédit ouvert dans la maison Reynaud Genissieux de Lyon, que j'étois propriétaire de deux petits Domaines & de Deux fabriques à soie considérables, que je fus obligé d'en vendre une pour faire face au remboursement que m'occasionna le [remboursement] non payement des billets de M.r Lapierre & qu'enfin je payois 300 francs d'impositions dans la commune de Pelussin. je tiens beaucoup à vous faire connoître ces circonstances pour vous servir dans l'instruction de mon affaire & vous mettre à meme de détruire la mauvaise impression que de faux rapports ont pu produire sur l'esprit de M.r le Président. Je bornerai là mon narré déja assez long, mais plus encore si j'étois entré dans tous les petits détails. je m'en rapporte à vous, à vos soins & à ce que vous m'avez dit lorsque j'eus l'honneur de vous faire mes adieux si vous pouvez savoir d'avance à quelle époque se rendra le jugement, j'oserai vous prier de m'en aviser, je ferai mon possible pour me rendre à Privas Dans cette attente, Agréez, Monsieur l'assurance de la considération distinguée De Votre très-humble & obeissant serviteur Poncet le 27 Xbre 1825. [[label: Docketing on the Exterior Leaf]] Lettre de Mr. [Joriel?] et piece qu'elle renferme. quittance de Mr Sabatier inscription contre la femme lapierre. P. 37. P [[label: Postal Marks on the Exterior Leaf]] LE PEAGE 4 [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Boissonnet Lawyer Privas (Ardèche) [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Virieu – 27 December 1825 Sir, Not having been able to secure the pleasure of seeing you to inform you of what had happened between Mr Sabatier and me at the moment I was going to present myself to the President of the Court of your town, please allow me to converse with you about it and to make known to you in what manner I am a creditor of Mr Lapierre Beaupré father, the origin of my claim, what happened in the intervening time, and you will see if I served as a front man for Beaupré son as they are trying to persuade the Judges. I was waiting in the corridor for the President to grant me an audience, when I felt a tap on my shoulder; turning around, I found myself face to face with Mr Sabatier, who lavished me with his courtesies and the marks of his old friendship, and for I can assure you that every time I had the occasion to see him, he considered me less as his client than as his personal friend. We walked together for about three quarters of an hour or an hour, and for so long that, believing it was a courtesy on his part, I feared abusing it. I was soon undeceived. I spoke to him of my case; he seemed not to hear me. I continued; he evaded the question by speaking to me of an indisposition his horse had at the time and inviting me to go and see it. Thereupon he left me to go and speak to the President, came out a moment later telling me, 'It is now your turn, I confirm my invitation.' I entered the President's office, I gave my deposition without being rushed by this magistrate, whose courtesy I can only praise. It was afterwards that I went to pay my visit to Mr Sabatier; I had every reason to believe he would be the first to speak to me of what interested me; not at all, I experienced on this subject the same silence as before; there was no mention of anything, not even of his horse's illness that he was so eager to show me. I left his place quite dissatisfied and thoroughly intrigued by the interview he had arranged with me and his visit to the President before my interrogation. His conduct towards me has therefore been an enigma that I have not known how to, and still cannot, explain. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Furthermore, anything I might conjecture leads to nothing. He is no longer in charge of defending my interests; I must no longer concern myself with what he does or might do. We shall move on to the origin of my claim: I had profitably carried out some transactions in silks with Beaupré son. Our accounts were settled. Some time later, knowing that I had money, he proposed that I go to the Vivarais to buy silks on a half-share basis. His solicitations, his past punctuality, the profit that the last operations had procured for us, everything spoke in his favour; I let myself be drawn in. I entrusted him with six thousand francs. He left with this sum, several days passed and I had no news of Beaupré. I became worried; I informed his Wife, who told me her husband had been delayed by an indisposition, but that he would arrive soon. I waited further, Beaupré did not appear. My worry then increased and I resolved to go to the location to find out what had become of my money. I arrive at Mr Lapierre's house, I ask him for his son; he answers that he is at St Laurent des Bains. I go there, I indeed find him; I wanted to know the use of my money. He told me he had given a large part of it to his father to pay creditors who were pursuing him. I addressed sharp reproaches to him; he apologised and begged me not to make a fuss, saying he would accompany me to his father's and that he would stand as guarantor for him, which he indeed did: It was at this moment that, both of them sharing their situation with me, they won me over to lend them another Twelve Thousand francs, giving me to understand by showing me their properties that they would sell me their factory and a meadow; that there was a profit to be made. I admit that the sight of this property flattered me and I consented to lend to them again. Mr Lapierre father made me his promissory note for Eighteen thousand francs. At that time, I had a firm in Lyon, Messrs Reynaud & Genissieux, who provided me with funds; I went to them to negotiate this note. Mr Reynaud, to whom I presented it, said to me upon reading it, 'Wretch, what have you done? Father Lapierre owes more than he has.' I began to feel I had gone a bit far. Some time later, I receive a letter from Mr Lapierre father announcing that he still intends to sell me what he offered me and urging me to go and see him. At that time, I had horse supplies to deliver in Privas; I went there. I knew several people there whom I consulted, among others Mr Linet, today a judge, Mr Jean De bosse and Mr Sabat de la charriere, who all advised me not to buy. Mr Linet, whom you are in a position to see, might recall my name and remember that he gave me on this occasion, as in many others, this good advice; I have never forgotten it and am always grateful to him for it. [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] Mr Lapierre, having learned I was in Privas, came to see me and renewed his proposals. I refused him, using the pretext that it was not suitable for me. He then said to me, 'Since it is so, settle with my son, get paid the six thousand francs you lent him; as for me, I will transfer to you my claim against Mr Michel, Notary, amounting with interest to seven or eight thousand francs, you you you will get paid from it, what I will owe you will not be considerable, I will finalise the sale of some pieces of land and I will pay you off entirely.' I then had a declaration of the six thousand francs made by Beaupré son, and later an obligation upon which I received three thousand francs on account. Father Lapierre having handed over to me the titles of his claim against Mr Michel, I pursued him and by judgment of the Court, I was authorised to receive three thousand francs for the interest. These proceedings were suspended until I was written to from Privas that the moment would be favourable to get paid by Mr Michel, and that to achieve this sooner, it suited me to withdraw my documents from Mr Sabatier, who served the whole family, and to hand them over to Mr .... whose address I was given and whose name I have not recalled. This is what I did, as you will see by the attached receipt from Mr Sabatier accompanied by the obligation of Beaupré son. They would like to present me in this affair as the front man for Beaupré. The President himself let me know that he had been told that at that time I was not in a position to lend money. These two assertions are as false as they are an attack on my honour, which I wish to defend and which I value more than the sum legitimately owed to me. To be convinced of this, let one examine attentively what my initial relations with Beaupré were, what trust I granted him, in what manner he put me in contact with his father, what were the motives that led me to lend to him, my steps and the expenses that I was obliged to incur; one will then see if I could have been the front man for so long in an affair where my honour and my peace of mind could only be compromised, and where it was necessary on so many different occasions to disburse money. At that time, it is said, I did not have the means: I could prove that I then had an open credit with the Reynaud Genissieux firm in Lyon, that I was the owner of two small estates and two considerable silk factories, that I was obliged to sell one to meet the repayment caused by the [repayment] non-payment of Mr Lapierre's notes, and that finally I paid 300 francs in taxes in the municipality of Pelussin. I am very keen to make these circumstances known to you to serve you in the preparation of my case and to enable you to destroy the bad impression that false reports may have produced on the mind of the President. I will limit my narrative there, already quite long, but even more so had I entered into all the small details. I rely on you, on your care, and on what you told me when I had the honour of bidding you farewell; if you can know in advance at what time the judgment will be rendered, I will dare to ask you to notify me; I will do my utmost to go to Privas. In this expectation, please accept, Sir, the assurance of my distinguished consideration. Your very humble and obedient servant, Poncet 27 December 1825 [[label: Docketing on the Exterior Leaf]] Letter from Mr. [Joriel?] and the document it contains. Receipt from Mr. Sabatier. Registration against Madame Lapierre. P. 37. P [[label: Postal Marks on the Exterior Leaf]] LE PÉAGE 4",
      "search_key": "nra l 000021 business letter from poncet to monsieur boissonnet avocat a privas 1825 12 27 poncet gives lawyer boissonnet a detailed account of a failed silk trading investment and loans to the lapierre and beaupre family explaining the origin of an 18 000 franc claim and the surrounding legal dispute poncet boissonnet virieu postal mark le peage virieu postal mark le peage privas ardeche france historical correspondence private collection business letter french language business letter label address panel monsieur monsieur boissonnet avocat privas ardeche label letter text page 1 virieu 27 decembre 1825 monsieur n ayant pu me procurer le plaisir de vous voir pour vous faire part de ce qui s etoit passe entre m r sabatier moi au moment ou j allois me presenter a m r le president du tribunal de votre ville trouvez bon que je vous en entretienne que je vous fasse connoitre de quelle maniere je suis creancier de m r lapierre beaupre pere l origine de ma creance ce qui s est passe dans l intervalle du temps vous verrez si j ai servi de prete nom a beaupre fils ainsi qu on cherche a le persuader a messieurs les juges j etois a attendre dans le corridor que m r le president me donna audience lorsque je me sentis frappe sur l epaule me retournant je me trouvai face a face avec m r sabatier qui me prodigua ses honnetetes les marques de son ancienne amitie car je puis vous assurer que toutes les fois que j ai ete dans le cas de le voir il me consideroit moins comme son client que comme son ami particulier nous promenames ensemble environ trois quarts ou une heure si long temps que croyant que c etoit de sa part une complaisance je craignois d en abuser je fus bientot detrompe je lui parlai de mon affaire il eut l air de ne pas m entendre je continuai il eluda la question en me parlant d une indisposition qu avoit alors son cheval m invitant a l aller voir la dessus il me quitte pour aller parler au president en sort un instant apres en me disant c est maintenant votre tour je vous confirme mon invitation j entrai chez m r le president je fis ma deposition sans etre presse par ce magistrat dont je n ai qu a louer l honnetete c est apres que je fus rendre ma visite a m r sabatier j avois tout lieu de croire qu il seroit le premier a me parler de ce qui m interessoit point du tout j eprouvai a ce sujet le meme silence qu auparavant il ne fut question de rien pas meme de la maladie de son cheval qu il devoit si ardemment me montrer je sortis de chez lui peu satisfait tout intrigue de l entrevue qu il s etoit menagee avec moi sa visite chez m r le president avant mon interrogatoire sa conduite a mon egard a donc ete une enigme que je n ai su que je ne puis encore expliquer label letter text page 2 au surplus tout ce que je pourrois conjecturer n aboutit a rien il n est plus charge de defendre mes interets je ne dois plus m occuper de ce qu il fait ou peut faire nous passerons a l origine de ma creance j avois fait avec avantage quelques operations sur les soies avec beaupre fils nos comptes etoient regles quelque temps apres sachant que j avois de l argent il me proposa d aller dans le vivarais acheter des soies de compte a demi ses sollicitations son exactitude passee le benefice que nous avoient procure les dernieres operations tout parloit en sa faveur je me laissai entrainer je lui confiai six mille francs il partit avec cette somme plusieurs jours s ecoulerent je n avois point de nouvelles de beaupre je devins inquiet j en fis part a son epouse qui me dit que son mari avoit ete retenu par une indisposition mais qu il arriveroit bientot j attendis encore beaupre ne parut pas mon inquietude alors augmenta je resolus d aller sur les lieux pour savoir ce qu etoit devenu mon argent j arrive chez m r lapierre je lui demande son fils il me repond qu il est a st laurent des bains j y vais je le trouve effectivement je voulus connoitre l emploi de mon argent il me dit qu il en avoit donne une grande partie a son pere pour payer des creanciers qui le poursuivoient je lui adressai de vifs reproches il s excusa me pria de ne pas faire de bruit qu il m accompagneroit chez son pere et qu il se rendroit caution pour lui ce qui en effet il fit ce fut dans ce moment que l un et l autre me fesant part de leur position ils me gagnerent a leur preter encore douze mille francs me donnant a entendre en me montrant leurs proprietes qu ils me vendroient leur fabrique un pre qu il y avoit un benefice eut a faire j avoue que la vue de cette propriete me flatta je consentis a leur preter encore m r lapierre pere me fit son billet de dix huit mille francs a cette epoque j avois une maison a lyon m rs reynaud genissieux qui me fesoient des fonds je me rendis chez eux pour negocier ce billet m r reynaud a qui je le presentai me dit en le lisant malheureux qu avez vous fait le pere lapierre doit plus qu il n a je commencai a sentir que j avois ete un peu loin quelques temps apres je recois une lettre de m r lapierre pere qui m annonce qu il est toujours dans l intention de me vendre ce qu il m a offert m engage a l aller voir dans ce temps la j avois des fournitures de chevaux a faire a privas j y fus j y connoissois plusieurs personnes que je consultai entr autres m r linet aujourd hui juge m r jean de bosse m r sabat de la charriere qui tous me conseillerent de ne pas acheter m r linet que vous etes a portee de voir pourroit se rappeller mon nom se souvenir qu il m a donne dans cette occasion comme dans bien d autres ce bon conseil je ne l ai jamais oublie lui en sais toujours gre m r lapierre ayant appris que j etois a privas vint me voir et me renouvella ses propositions je lui refusai en pretextant qu il n y avoit aucune convenance pour moi il me dit alors puisqu il en est ainsi rangez vous avec mon fils faites vous payer des six mille francs que vous lui avez pretes quant a moi je vais vous ceder ma creance sur m r michel notaire s elevant avec les interets a sept a huit mille francs vous label letter text page 3 vous vous en ferez payer ce que je vous resterai ne sera pas considerable je vais terminer la vente de quelques pieces de fonds je vous desinteresserai entierement je me fis faire alors une declaration des six mille francs par beaupre fils plus tard une obligation sur laquelle j ai recu trois mille francs a compte le pere lapierre m ayant remis les titres de sa creance sur m r michel je le poursuivis par jugement du tribunal je fus autorise a recevoir trois mille francs pour les interets ces poursuites furent suspendues jusqu a ce que l on m ecrivit de privas que le moment seroit favorable pour me faire payer de m r michel que pour y parvenir plutot il me convenoit de retirer mes pieces de chez m r sabatier qui servoit toute la famille de les remettre a m r dont on me donnoit l adresse dont je ne me suis pas rappele le nom c est ce que je fis ainsi que vous le verrez par la quittance de m r sabatier ci jointe accompagnee de l obligation de beaupre fils on voudroit me presenter dans cette affaire comme le prete nom de beaupre m r le president lui meme m a donne a connoitre qu on lui avoit dit que dans ce temps la je n etois pas a meme de preter de l argent ces deux assertions sont aussi fausses qu attentatoires a mon honneur que je veux defendre auquel je tiens plus qu a la somme qui m est legitimement due pour s en convaincre que l on examine attentivement quels ont ete mes rapports primitifs avec beaupre qu elle confiance je lui ai accordee de quelle maniere il m a mis en rapport avec son pere quels ont ete les motifs qui m ont porte a lui preter mes demarches les depenses que j ai ete oblige de faire l on verra alors si j ai pu etre si long temps le prete nom dans une affaire ou mon honneur ma tranquillite ne pouvoient qu etre compromis ou il a fallu a tant de reprises differentes debourser de l argent a cette epoque je n avois pas dit on des moyens je pourrois prouver qu alors j avois un credit ouvert dans la maison reynaud genissieux de lyon que j etois proprietaire de deux petits domaines de deux fabriques a soie considerables que je fus oblige d en vendre une pour faire face au remboursement que m occasionna le remboursement non payement des billets de m r lapierre qu enfin je payois 300 francs d impositions dans la commune de pelussin je tiens beaucoup a vous faire connoitre ces circonstances pour vous servir dans l instruction de mon affaire vous mettre a meme de detruire la mauvaise impression que de faux rapports ont pu produire sur l esprit de m r le president je bornerai la mon narre deja assez long mais plus encore si j etois entre dans tous les petits details je m en rapporte a vous a vos soins a ce que vous m avez dit lorsque j eus l honneur de vous faire mes adieux si vous pouvez savoir d avance a quelle epoque se rendra le jugement j oserai vous prier de m en aviser je ferai mon possible pour me rendre a privas dans cette attente agreez monsieur l assurance de la consideration distinguee de votre tres humble obeissant serviteur poncet le 27 xbre 1825 label docketing on the exterior leaf lettre de mr joriel et piece qu elle renferme quittance de mr sabatier inscription contre la femme lapierre p 37 p label postal marks on the exterior leaf le peage 4 label address panel monsieur monsieur boissonnet lawyer privas ardeche label letter text page 1 virieu 27 december 1825 sir not having been able to secure the pleasure of seeing you to inform you of what had happened between mr sabatier and me at the moment i was going to present myself to the president of the court of your town please allow me to converse with you about it and to make known to you in what manner i am a creditor of mr lapierre beaupre father the origin of my claim what happened in the intervening time and you will see if i served as a front man for beaupre son as they are trying to persuade the judges i was waiting in the corridor for the president to grant me an audience when i felt a tap on my shoulder turning around i found myself face to face with mr sabatier who lavished me with his courtesies and the marks of his old friendship and for i can assure you that every time i had the occasion to see him he considered me less as his client than as his personal friend we walked together for about three quarters of an hour or an hour and for so long that believing it was a courtesy on his part i feared abusing it i was soon undeceived i spoke to him of my case he seemed not to hear me i continued he evaded the question by speaking to me of an indisposition his horse had at the time and inviting me to go and see it thereupon he left me to go and speak to the president came out a moment later telling me it is now your turn i confirm my invitation i entered the president s office i gave my deposition without being rushed by this magistrate whose courtesy i can only praise it was afterwards that i went to pay my visit to mr sabatier i had every reason to believe he would be the first to speak to me of what interested me not at all i experienced on this subject the same silence as before there was no mention of anything not even of his horse s illness that he was so eager to show me i left his place quite dissatisfied and thoroughly intrigued by the interview he had arranged with me and his visit to the president before my interrogation his conduct towards me has therefore been an enigma that i have not known how to and still cannot explain label letter text page 2 furthermore anything i might conjecture leads to nothing he is no longer in charge of defending my interests i must no longer concern myself with what he does or might do we shall move on to the origin of my claim i had profitably carried out some transactions in silks with beaupre son our accounts were settled some time later knowing that i had money he proposed that i go to the vivarais to buy silks on a half share basis his solicitations his past punctuality the profit that the last operations had procured for us everything spoke in his favour i let myself be drawn in i entrusted him with six thousand francs he left with this sum several days passed and i had no news of beaupre i became worried i informed his wife who told me her husband had been delayed by an indisposition but that he would arrive soon i waited further beaupre did not appear my worry then increased and i resolved to go to the location to find out what had become of my money i arrive at mr lapierre s house i ask him for his son he answers that he is at st laurent des bains i go there i indeed find him i wanted to know the use of my money he told me he had given a large part of it to his father to pay creditors who were pursuing him i addressed sharp reproaches to him he apologised and begged me not to make a fuss saying he would accompany me to his father s and that he would stand as guarantor for him which he indeed did it was at this moment that both of them sharing their situation with me they won me over to lend them another twelve thousand francs giving me to understand by showing me their properties that they would sell me their factory and a meadow that there was a profit to be made i admit that the sight of this property flattered me and i consented to lend to them again mr lapierre father made me his promissory note for eighteen thousand francs at that time i had a firm in lyon messrs reynaud genissieux who provided me with funds i went to them to negotiate this note mr reynaud to whom i presented it said to me upon reading it wretch what have you done father lapierre owes more than he has i began to feel i had gone a bit far some time later i receive a letter from mr lapierre father announcing that he still intends to sell me what he offered me and urging me to go and see him at that time i had horse supplies to deliver in privas i went there i knew several people there whom i consulted among others mr linet today a judge mr jean de bosse and mr sabat de la charriere who all advised me not to buy mr linet whom you are in a position to see might recall my name and remember that he gave me on this occasion as in many others this good advice i have never forgotten it and am always grateful to him for it label letter text page 3 mr lapierre having learned i was in privas came to see me and renewed his proposals i refused him using the pretext that it was not suitable for me he then said to me since it is so settle with my son get paid the six thousand francs you lent him as for me i will transfer to you my claim against mr michel notary amounting with interest to seven or eight thousand francs you you you will get paid from it what i will owe you will not be considerable i will finalise the sale of some pieces of land and i will pay you off entirely i then had a declaration of the six thousand francs made by beaupre son and later an obligation upon which i received three thousand francs on account father lapierre having handed over to me the titles of his claim against mr michel i pursued him and by judgment of the court i was authorised to receive three thousand francs for the interest these proceedings were suspended until i was written to from privas that the moment would be favourable to get paid by mr michel and that to achieve this sooner it suited me to withdraw my documents from mr sabatier who served the whole family and to hand them over to mr whose address i was given and whose name i have not recalled this is what i did as you will see by the attached receipt from mr sabatier accompanied by the obligation of beaupre son they would like to present me in this affair as the front man for beaupre the president himself let me know that he had been told that at that time i was not in a position to lend money these two assertions are as false as they are an attack on my honour which i wish to defend and which i value more than the sum legitimately owed to me to be convinced of this let one examine attentively what my initial relations with beaupre were what trust i granted him in what manner he put me in contact with his father what were the motives that led me to lend to him my steps and the expenses that i was obliged to incur one will then see if i could have been the front man for so long in an affair where my honour and my peace of mind could only be compromised and where it was necessary on so many different occasions to disburse money at that time it is said i did not have the means i could prove that i then had an open credit with the reynaud genissieux firm in lyon that i was the owner of two small estates and two considerable silk factories that i was obliged to sell one to meet the repayment caused by the repayment non payment of mr lapierre s notes and that finally i paid 300 francs in taxes in the municipality of pelussin i am very keen to make these circumstances known to you to serve you in the preparation of my case and to enable you to destroy the bad impression that false reports may have produced on the mind of the president i will limit my narrative there already quite long but even more so had i entered into all the small details i rely on you on your care and on what you told me when i had the honour of bidding you farewell if you can know in advance at what time the judgment will be rendered i will dare to ask you to notify me i will do my utmost to go to privas in this expectation please accept sir the assurance of my distinguished consideration your very humble and obedient servant poncet 27 december 1825 label docketing on the exterior leaf letter from mr joriel and the document it contains receipt from mr sabatier registration against madame lapierre p 37 p label postal marks on the exterior leaf le peage 4",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000022",
      "title": "Letter from Protat [surname reading uncertain] to P. Grataloup Fils, inferred February 2, 1845",
      "description": "French letter from Protat [surname reading uncertain] to the merchant P. Grataloup Fils in Lyon, written at Mâcon on 2 February 1845. Postal and recipient docketing show transmission on 3–4 February 1845.",
      "date": "1845-02-02",
      "sort_year": 1845,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Protat [surname reading uncertain]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "P. Grataloup Fils, merchant, Lyon"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000022",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/d56a2e689c74aa04b3d72687fd297e9b47ca558d.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000022 image 1 showing the address panel, docketing and postal marks for Protaty's letter to P. Grataloup Fils in Lyon.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages",
            "poverty-and-relief"
          ],
          "basis": "Unable to pay for the returned merchandise after losing the expected arrangement, the tailor states that he must go back to working by the day."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000022 Letter from Protat [surname reading uncertain] to P. Grataloup Fils, inferred February 2, 1845 French letter from Protat [surname reading uncertain] to the merchant P. Grataloup Fils in Lyon, written at Mâcon on 2 February 1845. Postal and recipient docketing show transmission on 3–4 February 1845. Protat [surname reading uncertain] P. Grataloup Fils, merchant, Lyon Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Lyon, Rhône, France Historical correspondence Private collection Letter French language Letter [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur P. Grataloup Fils negossien Place de lancie nne Douane [C No 1?] Lyon rhône [[label: Letter Text]] Messieur Come - me - voiant Pat capable de vou peyers , vo mar - chendisse pare ce que la perrsonne , - qui m'avée tant gager je n'aves pat fai d'engajement a vece luis et il maquiter je sui ssobliger de vou ren voyer vo mare chendisse quereinte de vou les fere perdre j'sui sobligée de me re maitre a - mat jourenait . auxyto que jes - vu sela je nas ve pen core tou ches les marrchendisse euremen ; je vou les ranvoi , veu lier les re ce voir v sereviteur Protaty macon le 2 fevreir 1845 [[label: Docketing on the Exterior Leaf]] à Lyon 1845 Protat Tailleur le 4 fev [[label: Postal Marks on the Exterior Leaf]] MACON / 3 / FEVR. / 45 P.P. [partial arrival mark] / 4 / FEVR. / 45 [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur P. Grataloup Fils Merchant, Place de l'ancienne Douane [C No 1?] Lyon, Rhône [[label: Letter Text]] Sir, Seeing myself not capable of paying you for your merchandise, because the person who had hired me, I had made no agreement with him and he left me, I am obliged to send your merchandise back to you for fear of making you lose it. I am obliged to go back to my day labour. As soon as I saw that, I had not yet touched the merchandise, fortunately; I am sending it back to you, please receive it. Your servant Protaty Mâcon, 2 February 1845 [[label: Docketing on the Exterior Leaf]] Later docketing At Lyon 1845. Protat, tailor. 4 Feb. 4 February [[label: Postal Marks on the Exterior Leaf]] MÂCON / 3 / FÉVR. / 45 P.P. [postage paid] [partial arrival mark] / 4 / FÉVR. / 45",
      "search_key": "nra l 000022 letter from protat surname reading uncertain to p grataloup fils inferred february 2 1845 french letter from protat surname reading uncertain to the merchant p grataloup fils in lyon written at macon on 2 february 1845 postal and recipient docketing show transmission on 3 4 february 1845 protat surname reading uncertain p grataloup fils merchant lyon macon saone et loire bourgogne franche comte france macon saone et loire bourgogne franche comte france lyon rhone france historical correspondence private collection letter french language letter label address panel a monsieur p grataloup fils negossien place de lancie nne douane c no 1 lyon rhone label letter text messieur come me voiant pat capable de vou peyers vo mar chendisse pare ce que la perrsonne qui m avee tant gager je n aves pat fai d engajement a vece luis et il maquiter je sui ssobliger de vou ren voyer vo mare chendisse quereinte de vou les fere perdre j sui sobligee de me re maitre a mat jourenait auxyto que jes vu sela je nas ve pen core tou ches les marrchendisse euremen je vou les ranvoi veu lier les re ce voir v sereviteur protaty macon le 2 fevreir 1845 label docketing on the exterior leaf a lyon 1845 protat tailleur le 4 fev label postal marks on the exterior leaf macon 3 fevr 45 p p partial arrival mark 4 fevr 45 label address panel to monsieur p grataloup fils merchant place de l ancienne douane c no 1 lyon rhone label letter text sir seeing myself not capable of paying you for your merchandise because the person who had hired me i had made no agreement with him and he left me i am obliged to send your merchandise back to you for fear of making you lose it i am obliged to go back to my day labour as soon as i saw that i had not yet touched the merchandise fortunately i am sending it back to you please receive it your servant protaty macon 2 february 1845 label docketing on the exterior leaf later docketing at lyon 1845 protat tailor 4 feb 4 february label postal marks on the exterior leaf macon 3 fevr 45 p p postage paid partial arrival mark 4 fevr 45",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000023",
      "title": "Letter from Marie Šoulová to the hutmaster at Skoky, routed through A. Syrový at Roztoky, 1874-05-10",
      "description": "Czech complaint by Marie Šoulová to the hutmaster at Skoky concerning her husband's wages, housing and the treatment she reports receiving. The exterior is addressed to A. Syrový, director of the ironworks at Roztoky, showing a distinct postal routing layer.",
      "date": "1874-05-10",
      "sort_year": 1874,
      "languages": [
        "Czech"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Marie Šoulová"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Hutmaster at Skoky [textual and functional addressee]",
        "A. Syrový, director of the ironworks at Roztoky [postal addressee]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Budy (Křivoklát), Bohemia, Austria-Hungary",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000023",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/37e2162cfa23a23d26d13e359852f37d7ac28588.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000023 image 1 showing the addressed exterior, postal mark and seal of Marie Šoulová's 1874 letter.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "work-and-household-economy",
            "dependence-and-constraint"
          ],
          "basis": "Marie Soulova describes wages, housing and the treatment she receives within her husband's employment setting."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages",
            "property-as-livelihood"
          ],
          "basis": "Wages and housing are central to the complaint."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000023 Letter from Marie Šoulová to the hutmaster at Skoky, routed through A. Syrový at Roztoky, 1874-05-10 Czech complaint by Marie Šoulová to the hutmaster at Skoky concerning her husband's wages, housing and the treatment she reports receiving. The exterior is addressed to A. Syrový, director of the ironworks at Roztoky, showing a distinct postal routing layer. Marie Šoulová Hutmaster at Skoky [textual and functional addressee] A. Syrový, director of the ironworks at Roztoky [postal addressee] Budy (Křivoklát), Bohemia, Austria-Hungary Budy (Křivoklát), Bohemia, Austria-Hungary Skoky Roztoky Historical correspondence Private collection Letter Czech language Letter [[label: Address Panel]] Ctený Pan, pan. A. Syrový Ředitel železných Hutí v Roztokách. pošta. Křivoklát. [[label: Letter Text]] Ct. Pan. Hutmistr V Skokách ! Pozdrav Bůh! Já nýže psaná vám milost pane děkuji po Česku, že jste když jsem sě k Vám chtěla jíti sprosbou a žá,, dostí poptati jenom mocli muj manžel vydělá za měsíc Přesto svýdělku on mě na vyživu skorem nic nedává, Tak Jste my vzkázal, že [crossed out: mě vyhodíte] se mnou z Vašeho kanceláře dveře vyrazíte oběima rukama; a proč to nevím; Já si mislím že jsem Vám stim tak mnoho nebyla ublížila. 2. Mně bylo řeknuto, že mě necháte do harestu zavříti; ježto Vám děkuji za všecku tu Vaší starost. 3. Mně bylo řeknuto, že jsi namě zjednáte a mě zbyt necháte 4. Jste řekl mému muži aby mě mrše ani jeden Krejcar nedával a aby uté mrchy nebyl, že Vy mu milost pane byt sám dáte aby jsi vzal ksobě hospodyni. Teď od toho času co jste mu to milost pane z Vašich úst řekl, zdržuje se v huti v Kozárně u hlídačky a doma mě muj byt zamkl a Klíče sebou ve vaší továrně má. Děkuji Vám. Děkuji Vám. Děkuji Vám. Já si ale myslím, že já jsem Vám nikdy ani Krokem ani hnutím neublížila a Vy milost pane Jste mě tak mnoho a tak mnoho ublížil a omě tak mnoho obstaral S Bohem děkuji Vám po česku ! Ještě jednou S Bohem! v Buda dne 10ho Května 1874 Z Uctou Marie Šoulová, v Budech. [[label: Postal Marks]] PÜRGLITZ / 11 / 5 / 74 / KRIVOKLAT [blue pencil:] 6k [[label: Address Panel]] Honoured Sir, Mr. A. Syrový, Director of the Ironworks in Roztoky. Post office: Křivoklát. [[label: Letter Text]] Honoured Mr Hutmaster in Skoky! God greet you! I, the undersigned, thank you, gracious sir, in the Czech way, that when I wanted to come to you with a plea and a request merely to ask how much my husband earns in a month, even though he gives me almost nothing from his earnings for my support, you sent word to me that you would knock the doors of your office off their hinges with me using both hands; and why I do not know; I think that I had not harmed you so greatly by doing this. 2. I was told that you would have me locked up in the lockup; for which I thank you for all your concern. 3. I was told that you would hire someone against me and have me beaten 4. You told my husband that he should not give me, the bitch, a single kreutzer and that he should not remain with that bitch, that you, gracious sir, would give him a flat yourself so that he might take a housekeeper. Now since the time you said this to him with your own lips, gracious sir, he has been staying at the ironworks in Kozárna with the watchwoman, and at home he locked my flat against me and keeps the keys with him at your factory. I thank you. I thank you. I thank you. But I think that I have never harmed you by a single step or movement, and you, gracious sir, have harmed me so much and so much and have taken such great care over me Farewell I thank you in the Czech way! Once again, farewell! in Buda on the 10th of May 1874 With respect Marie Šoulová, in Budy. [[label: Postal Marks]] PÜRGLITZ / 11 / 5 / 74 / KRIVOKLAT [blue pencil:] 6k",
      "search_key": "nra l 000023 letter from marie soulova to the hutmaster at skoky routed through a syrovy at roztoky 1874 05 10 czech complaint by marie soulova to the hutmaster at skoky concerning her husband s wages housing and the treatment she reports receiving the exterior is addressed to a syrovy director of the ironworks at roztoky showing a distinct postal routing layer marie soulova hutmaster at skoky textual and functional addressee a syrovy director of the ironworks at roztoky postal addressee budy krivoklat bohemia austria hungary budy krivoklat bohemia austria hungary skoky roztoky historical correspondence private collection letter czech language letter label address panel cteny pan pan a syrovy reditel zeleznych huti v roztokach posta krivoklat label letter text ct pan hutmistr v skokach pozdrav buh ja nyze psana vam milost pane dekuji po cesku ze jste kdyz jsem se k vam chtela jiti sprosbou a za dosti poptati jenom mocli muj manzel vydela za mesic presto svydelku on me na vyzivu skorem nic nedava tak jste my vzkazal ze crossed out me vyhodite se mnou z vaseho kancelare dvere vyrazite obeima rukama a proc to nevim ja si mislim ze jsem vam stim tak mnoho nebyla ublizila 2 mne bylo reknuto ze me nechate do harestu zavriti jezto vam dekuji za vsecku tu vasi starost 3 mne bylo reknuto ze jsi name zjednate a me zbyt nechate 4 jste rekl memu muzi aby me mrse ani jeden krejcar nedaval a aby ute mrchy nebyl ze vy mu milost pane byt sam date aby jsi vzal ksobe hospodyni ted od toho casu co jste mu to milost pane z vasich ust rekl zdrzuje se v huti v kozarne u hlidacky a doma me muj byt zamkl a klice sebou ve vasi tovarne ma dekuji vam dekuji vam dekuji vam ja si ale myslim ze ja jsem vam nikdy ani krokem ani hnutim neublizila a vy milost pane jste me tak mnoho a tak mnoho ublizil a ome tak mnoho obstaral s bohem dekuji vam po cesku jeste jednou s bohem v buda dne 10ho kvetna 1874 z uctou marie soulova v budech label postal marks purglitz 11 5 74 krivoklat blue pencil 6k label address panel honoured sir mr a syrovy director of the ironworks in roztoky post office krivoklat label letter text honoured mr hutmaster in skoky god greet you i the undersigned thank you gracious sir in the czech way that when i wanted to come to you with a plea and a request merely to ask how much my husband earns in a month even though he gives me almost nothing from his earnings for my support you sent word to me that you would knock the doors of your office off their hinges with me using both hands and why i do not know i think that i had not harmed you so greatly by doing this 2 i was told that you would have me locked up in the lockup for which i thank you for all your concern 3 i was told that you would hire someone against me and have me beaten 4 you told my husband that he should not give me the bitch a single kreutzer and that he should not remain with that bitch that you gracious sir would give him a flat yourself so that he might take a housekeeper now since the time you said this to him with your own lips gracious sir he has been staying at the ironworks in kozarna with the watchwoman and at home he locked my flat against me and keeps the keys with him at your factory i thank you i thank you i thank you but i think that i have never harmed you by a single step or movement and you gracious sir have harmed me so much and so much and have taken such great care over me farewell i thank you in the czech way once again farewell in buda on the 10th of may 1874 with respect marie soulova in budy label postal marks purglitz 11 5 74 krivoklat blue pencil 6k",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000024",
      "title": "Letter from M. G. to Monsieur Evrard, lawyer, 1843-04-20",
      "description": "French family and financial letter signed M G to Evrard, a lawyer at Tarascon, dated in the running text only `le 20 avril`. The catalogue year 1843 is derived from separate docketing and Avignon–Tarascon postal evidence.",
      "date": "1843-04-20",
      "sort_year": 1843,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "M. G."
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Evrard, lawyer, Tarascon"
      ],
      "place_sent": null,
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000024",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/c3e4bebebf6c250f1637cdcf705b64dba51aeb83.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000024 image 1 showing the address panel, docketing and postal marks for M. G.'s letter to Monsieur Evrard in Tarascon.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "family-conflict",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer has waited almost a month for replies from her two sons and longs to return."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "household-economy",
            "poverty-and-relief"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter details debts, pawned linen and silver, unpaid lodging and sale of belongings."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000024 Letter from M. G. to Monsieur Evrard, lawyer, 1843-04-20 French family and financial letter signed M G to Evrard, a lawyer at Tarascon, dated in the running text only `le 20 avril`. The catalogue year 1843 is derived from separate docketing and Avignon–Tarascon postal evidence. M. G. Monsieur Evrard, lawyer, Tarascon Tarascon, Bouches-du-Rhône, France Historical correspondence Private collection Letter French language Letter [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur Evrard, avocat Tarascon B. du rhône [[label: Letter Text]] le 20 avril toi Seul bon Creancier, me donne l'esperance de me tirer de l'embarras ou je me trouve inutilement l'ai-je fait Connoitre a mes enfans, je n'ai point reçu de réponse Je vais te dire ce que je dois tout réunis c'est 600# Sur Cette Somme 150# ne Sont pas dans le Cas d'etre ramboursés de Suite il Sont du au mont de pieté pour Cela j'ai donnés en nantissement pour plus de 700# de linge à tout usage un Couvert et petites Culiér apresent j'ai à retirer le 22 juin 300# le 1er 9bre 100 le vingt deux Xbre 300 le tout dans l'éspace de huit mois après avoir acquité Cette Somme de 600# tu est mon Seul Creancier, Si je venois à mourir avant d'avoir Satisfait à Ce que je te dois par le present le present les valeurs que je laisserai Serviront a acquiter ma dette. j'aurois Soins en rentrans Chez toi de faire une declaration Comme quois je n'ai apportés que mes quelques nipes ayant vendu tout le reste pour satisfaire ceux a qui je devais il serois trop long de t'écrire de quelle manière je me suis arriéré ainsi j'ai besoind d'éviter les occasion de donner elle sont trop fréquente ici ma nourriture et ma toilette n'y sont pour rien je te t'assure c'est l'exacte vérité [md] Clerc ma dit le matin qu'on lui avoit demandé les appartemens c'est une honnette manière de ne pas prolongé mon séjour elle en as le droits je ne lui payé rien pour le mois d'avril, si j'avois osé lui dire je ne reste que forcément tout mon désir est de retourner d'où je viens c'est beaucoup écrire pour mes pauvres yeux ils sont toujour malade c'est ma feautte j'ai passé les fêtes de paques à pleurer attendant une réponse de mes deux fils que j'attend toujour. depuis près d'un mois adieu bon créancier il me tardent de te voir je t'embrasse ainsi quadèle et ta femme Ta tante M G je te remercie de m'avoir apris l'heureuse délivrance de fannette [[label: Docketing Note]] 20^e avr. 1843 De ma tante [Goudon] [[label: Postal Marks]] AVIGNON / 21 / AVRIL / 43 TARASCON-S-RHO[NE] / 21 / AVRIL / 43 [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Evrard, lawyer Tarascon Bouches-du-Rhône [[label: Letter Text]] 20 April You alone, good creditor, give me the hope of getting out of the predicament in which I find myself. I have tried in vain to make it known to my children; I have received no reply. I am going to tell you what I owe altogether: it is 600#. Of this sum, 150# cannot be repaid immediately; they are owed to the Mont-de-Piété. For this I gave in pledge more than 700# of linen for all uses, a place setting and small spoons. At present I have to redeem: 22 June 300# 1 November 100 22 December 300 All of it within the space of eight months. After having paid off this sum of 600#, you are my only creditor. If I were to die before having satisfied what I owe you by the present the present the valuables that I leave behind will serve to pay off my debt. I would take care upon returning to your home to make a declaration that I brought only my few belongings, having sold all the rest to satisfy those to whom I owed money. It would take too long to write to you how I fell into arrears, so I need to avoid opportunities for spending, they are too frequent here. My food and my clothing have nothing to do with it, I assure you you; it is the exact truth. [Mme] Clerc told me this morning that someone had asked her for the apartments. It is a polite way of not prolonging my stay; she has the right to do so, I paid her nothing for the month of April. If I had dared tell her I remain only because I am forced to, my whole desire is to return whence I came. This is a great deal of writing for my poor eyes. They are still ill; it is my fault. I spent the Easter holidays weeping, waiting for a reply from my two sons, which I am still waiting for, for almost a month. Farewell, good creditor. I long to see you. I embrace you, as well as Adèle and your wife. Your aunt M G I thank you for having told me of Fannette's safe delivery. [[label: Docketing Note]] Later docket 20 Apr. 1843 From my aunt [Goudon] [[label: Postal Marks]] AVIGNON / 21 / APRIL / 43 TARASCON-S-RHO[NE] / 21 / APRIL / 43",
      "search_key": "nra l 000024 letter from m g to monsieur evrard lawyer 1843 04 20 french family and financial letter signed m g to evrard a lawyer at tarascon dated in the running text only le 20 avril the catalogue year 1843 is derived from separate docketing and avignon tarascon postal evidence m g monsieur evrard lawyer tarascon tarascon bouches du rhone france historical correspondence private collection letter french language letter label address panel a monsieur evrard avocat tarascon b du rhone label letter text le 20 avril toi seul bon creancier me donne l esperance de me tirer de l embarras ou je me trouve inutilement l ai je fait connoitre a mes enfans je n ai point recu de reponse je vais te dire ce que je dois tout reunis c est 600 sur cette somme 150 ne sont pas dans le cas d etre rambourses de suite il sont du au mont de piete pour cela j ai donnes en nantissement pour plus de 700 de linge a tout usage un couvert et petites culier apresent j ai a retirer le 22 juin 300 le 1er 9bre 100 le vingt deux xbre 300 le tout dans l espace de huit mois apres avoir acquite cette somme de 600 tu est mon seul creancier si je venois a mourir avant d avoir satisfait a ce que je te dois par le present le present les valeurs que je laisserai serviront a acquiter ma dette j aurois soins en rentrans chez toi de faire une declaration comme quois je n ai apportes que mes quelques nipes ayant vendu tout le reste pour satisfaire ceux a qui je devais il serois trop long de t ecrire de quelle maniere je me suis arriere ainsi j ai besoind d eviter les occasion de donner elle sont trop frequente ici ma nourriture et ma toilette n y sont pour rien je te t assure c est l exacte verite md clerc ma dit le matin qu on lui avoit demande les appartemens c est une honnette maniere de ne pas prolonge mon sejour elle en as le droits je ne lui paye rien pour le mois d avril si j avois ose lui dire je ne reste que forcement tout mon desir est de retourner d ou je viens c est beaucoup ecrire pour mes pauvres yeux ils sont toujour malade c est ma feautte j ai passe les fetes de paques a pleurer attendant une reponse de mes deux fils que j attend toujour depuis pres d un mois adieu bon creancier il me tardent de te voir je t embrasse ainsi quadele et ta femme ta tante m g je te remercie de m avoir apris l heureuse delivrance de fannette label docketing note 20 e avr 1843 de ma tante goudon label postal marks avignon 21 avril 43 tarascon s rho ne 21 avril 43 label address panel to monsieur evrard lawyer tarascon bouches du rhone label letter text 20 april you alone good creditor give me the hope of getting out of the predicament in which i find myself i have tried in vain to make it known to my children i have received no reply i am going to tell you what i owe altogether it is 600 of this sum 150 cannot be repaid immediately they are owed to the mont de piete for this i gave in pledge more than 700 of linen for all uses a place setting and small spoons at present i have to redeem 22 june 300 1 november 100 22 december 300 all of it within the space of eight months after having paid off this sum of 600 you are my only creditor if i were to die before having satisfied what i owe you by the present the present the valuables that i leave behind will serve to pay off my debt i would take care upon returning to your home to make a declaration that i brought only my few belongings having sold all the rest to satisfy those to whom i owed money it would take too long to write to you how i fell into arrears so i need to avoid opportunities for spending they are too frequent here my food and my clothing have nothing to do with it i assure you you it is the exact truth mme clerc told me this morning that someone had asked her for the apartments it is a polite way of not prolonging my stay she has the right to do so i paid her nothing for the month of april if i had dared tell her i remain only because i am forced to my whole desire is to return whence i came this is a great deal of writing for my poor eyes they are still ill it is my fault i spent the easter holidays weeping waiting for a reply from my two sons which i am still waiting for for almost a month farewell good creditor i long to see you i embrace you as well as adele and your wife your aunt m g i thank you for having told me of fannette s safe delivery label docketing note later docket 20 apr 1843 from my aunt goudon label postal marks avignon 21 april 43 tarascon s rho ne 21 april 43",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000025",
      "title": "Administrative school report concerning absences in Oeffingen, 1846-11-13",
      "description": "German administrative school report dated at Oeffingen on 13 November 1846, concerning a school-board meeting convened to address school absences. The document includes an exterior address panel and a heavily overwritten lower section.",
      "date": "1846-11-13",
      "sort_year": 1846,
      "languages": [
        "German"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unidentified school or municipal official, Oeffingen"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Reverend Parish Office, Deanery of Neuenburg",
        "Local School Inspectorate, Oeffingen"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Oeffingen",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000025",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/a90c510bd55205ec8dd026b52832ecaba33a0613.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000025 image 1 showing the address to the Reverend Parish Office, Deanery of Neuenburg, exterior notes and the Schliengen postal mark.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "education-and-schooling",
            "children-and-parenting"
          ],
          "basis": "The school-board report addresses repeated school absences."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "local-government",
            "institutional-authority"
          ],
          "basis": "A school board formally intervenes in attendance."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000025 Administrative school report concerning absences in Oeffingen, 1846-11-13 German administrative school report dated at Oeffingen on 13 November 1846, concerning a school-board meeting convened to address school absences. The document includes an exterior address panel and a heavily overwritten lower section. Unidentified school or municipal official, Oeffingen Reverend Parish Office, Deanery of Neuenburg Local School Inspectorate, Oeffingen Oeffingen Oeffingen Neuenburg Historical correspondence Private collection Administrative school report School absences School board Day labor German language Administrative school report [[label: Address Panel]] An Hochwürdiges Pfarramt Dekanat Neuenburg [[label: Letter Text]] An Ortsschulinsp. Oeffingen Großh. löbl. Schul = Inspektion Neuenburg Auf Hochdero verehrl. Schreiben vom 1. krt. so bald als möglich, ja an einem Schultage Schulvorstandssitzung zu halten in Sachen der Schulver= säumnisse betreffend, wurde am 10. d. M. in der Kirche die Sitzung auf den 12ten Vormittags 1/2 10 im Schulhause zu [machen?] verkündet, u da am 11. deßhalb Sitzung gehalten wurde, geschah in der Sitzung Eröffnung auf die abzu= haltende Sitzung am 12; Unterzeichneter wartete von ½ 10 bis ½ 11 Uhr, und nur ein Mitglied Joh. Mayer erschien. Es wird somit Hochderselben berichtet, daß nun weitere Sitzung in obigem Betreff nicht mehr stattfinden wird; und im Fall Hochd. H. gefälligst sich [dann/darum?] nun an mich wegen der Schulsache was längeres wenden sei. Soll etwas geschehen, so muß der hiesigen Stelle Nachfragung zugehen lassen. Nro 210 Oeffingen am 13 9br 1846. [FB Kolb HW.?] [[label: Overwritten Lower Section]] [The lower half of the leaf is heavily overwritten and crossed out. A reliable continuous transcription is not possible.] Securely Legible Fragments [der Bürgermeister in Oeffingen] [Vorstandsmitglieder] [Hr. Pfarrer und der Schultheiß] [wegen Krankheit] [wegen Taglöhnung] [Schulvorstand] [13. 9br 1846] [[label: Exterior Notes and Postal Mark]] [upside down:] Johann [upside down:] Mayer von hier SCHLIENGEN [[label: Address Panel]] To The Reverend Parish Office Deanery of Neuenburg [[label: Letter Text]] To the Local School Inspectorate Oeffingen To the Most Honourable Grand Ducal School Inspectorate, Neuenburg In response to Your Highly Esteemed Authority's letter of the 1st of the current month, to hold a school board meeting as soon as possible, indeed on a school day, concerning the matter of school absences, it was announced in church on the 10th of this month that the meeting would be held on the 12th at half past nine in the morning in the schoolhouse, and since a meeting was held on the 11th for this reason, notice was given in the meeting of the meeting to be held on the 12th; The undersigned waited from half past nine until half past ten, and only one member, Joh. Mayer, appeared. It is therefore reported to Your Esteemed Authority that no further meeting in the above matter will now take place; and in case Your Esteemed Authority should kindly address me at greater length now concerning the school matter. If anything is to happen, an inquiry must be sent to the local office. No. 210 Oeffingen, 13 November 1846. [illegible signature] [FB Kolb HW.?] [[notes]] 9br denotes November; 1/2 10 and 1/2 11 denote 9:30 and 10:30 respectively; krt. means the current month. Schultheiss is a historical village mayor or magistrate. [[label: Overwritten Lower Section]] [The lower half of the leaf is heavily overwritten and crossed out; a reliable continuous transcription is not possible. Only fragments remain legible:] mayor in Oeffingen members of the school board the Reverend Pastor and the Schultheiß because of illness concerning the school absences because of ongoing day labour 13 November 1846 [[label: Exterior Notes and Postal Mark]] Exterior note Johann Mayer from here SCHLIENGEN",
      "search_key": "nra l 000025 administrative school report concerning absences in oeffingen 1846 11 13 german administrative school report dated at oeffingen on 13 november 1846 concerning a school board meeting convened to address school absences the document includes an exterior address panel and a heavily overwritten lower section unidentified school or municipal official oeffingen reverend parish office deanery of neuenburg local school inspectorate oeffingen oeffingen oeffingen neuenburg historical correspondence private collection administrative school report school absences school board day labor german language administrative school report label address panel an hochwurdiges pfarramt dekanat neuenburg label letter text an ortsschulinsp oeffingen grossh lobl schul inspektion neuenburg auf hochdero verehrl schreiben vom 1 krt so bald als moglich ja an einem schultage schulvorstandssitzung zu halten in sachen der schulver saumnisse betreffend wurde am 10 d m in der kirche die sitzung auf den 12ten vormittags 1 2 10 im schulhause zu machen verkundet u da am 11 desshalb sitzung gehalten wurde geschah in der sitzung eroffnung auf die abzu haltende sitzung am 12 unterzeichneter wartete von 1 2 10 bis 1 2 11 uhr und nur ein mitglied joh mayer erschien es wird somit hochderselben berichtet dass nun weitere sitzung in obigem betreff nicht mehr stattfinden wird und im fall hochd h gefalligst sich dann darum nun an mich wegen der schulsache was langeres wenden sei soll etwas geschehen so muss der hiesigen stelle nachfragung zugehen lassen nro 210 oeffingen am 13 9br 1846 fb kolb hw label overwritten lower section the lower half of the leaf is heavily overwritten and crossed out a reliable continuous transcription is not possible securely legible fragments der burgermeister in oeffingen vorstandsmitglieder hr pfarrer und der schultheiss wegen krankheit wegen taglohnung schulvorstand 13 9br 1846 label exterior notes and postal mark upside down johann upside down mayer von hier schliengen label address panel to the reverend parish office deanery of neuenburg label letter text to the local school inspectorate oeffingen to the most honourable grand ducal school inspectorate neuenburg in response to your highly esteemed authority s letter of the 1st of the current month to hold a school board meeting as soon as possible indeed on a school day concerning the matter of school absences it was announced in church on the 10th of this month that the meeting would be held on the 12th at half past nine in the morning in the schoolhouse and since a meeting was held on the 11th for this reason notice was given in the meeting of the meeting to be held on the 12th the undersigned waited from half past nine until half past ten and only one member joh mayer appeared it is therefore reported to your esteemed authority that no further meeting in the above matter will now take place and in case your esteemed authority should kindly address me at greater length now concerning the school matter if anything is to happen an inquiry must be sent to the local office no 210 oeffingen 13 november 1846 illegible signature fb kolb hw notes 9br denotes november 1 2 10 and 1 2 11 denote 9 30 and 10 30 respectively krt means the current month schultheiss is a historical village mayor or magistrate label overwritten lower section the lower half of the leaf is heavily overwritten and crossed out a reliable continuous transcription is not possible only fragments remain legible mayor in oeffingen members of the school board the reverend pastor and the schultheiss because of illness concerning the school absences because of ongoing day labour 13 november 1846 label exterior notes and postal mark exterior note johann mayer from here schliengen",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000026",
      "title": "Letter from B. Hötte Söhne to Messrs Gme Gallien fils & Co with London fur price current, 1819-10-26",
      "description": "French-language commercial correspondence from B. Hötte Söhne in Münster to Messrs Gme Gallien fils & Co in Paris, dated 26 October 1819. The letter and its enclosed market price current concern the fur trade, commercial forwarding, market conditions and postal circulation between Münster and Paris.",
      "date": "1819-10-26",
      "sort_year": 1819,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "B. Hötte Söhne, Münster"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Messrs Gme Gallien fils & Co, 25 rue Greneta, Paris"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Münster, Westphalia/Prussia [?]",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000026",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000026 image 1 showing the Paris address panel, Prusse par Givet routing mark and November 1819 arrival mark.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000026 Letter from B. Hötte Söhne to Messrs Gme Gallien fils & Co with London fur price current, 1819-10-26 French-language commercial correspondence from B. Hötte Söhne in Münster to Messrs Gme Gallien fils & Co in Paris, dated 26 October 1819. The letter and its enclosed market price current concern the fur trade, commercial forwarding, market conditions and postal circulation between Münster and Paris. B. Hötte Söhne, Münster Messrs Gme Gallien fils & Co, 25 rue Greneta, Paris Münster, Westphalia/Prussia [?] Münster Paris London Historical correspondence Commercial correspondence Fur trade London fur auction International trade Market prices French language Commercial letter with price current [[label: Address Panel]] Messrs Gme Gallien fils & Co rue Greneta No 25, en la maison de Roulage Paris [[label: Postal Marks and Annotations]] PRUSSE / PAR / GIVET [1 1/4?] [crossed out: 105] 4 NOVEMBRE / 4 / 1819 [[label: Letter Text]] Messrs Gme Gallien [hole] & Co Paris Münster 26 Octob 1819. Selon vos ordres nous avons envoyé par l'exp de Mr. Em. Müller Pfortzhm F. M. un petit paquet en toil ciré contenant 10 peaux d'loups marins choisy, 103 [Rms?] dont nous souhaitons qu'ils arrivent bientot. Ci joint, nous avons l'honneur, de vous presenter le prix-court. de la derniere vente public à Londres. Quand vous aurez besoin de plusieurs peaux des renards bleus ou des sacs d'Hamster dont vous avez recu deja quelques, ou des sacs des ventres de petitgris travaillés Weissenfels Couleur bleu a 15 ecus, blanches a 9 ecus, veuillez bien nous donner vos ordres. En expectant que vous avez eu un bonne voyage en retournant de Leipzig nous avons l'honneur de vous saluer Vos devoués B Hötte Söhne. [[label: Enclosed Fur Price Current]] Vente public [tear] Canada faite à Londres le 1 [tear] Septembr 1819 Quantité peaux de Prix de la 1ere qualité 2de qual: 3me qual: 31,830. Marmottes 3/6 a 3/8 1/6 a 2/ 1/ part seulement vendu. 4,371. d'Ours noirs - rien vendu 567 d° & des oursons noirs - rien vendu 271. d'Ours gris & bruns - rien vendu 60,300 Mardres de Canada 7/ a 8/ 4/6 a 5/ 3/ a 3/6 part seulemt vendu. 10,250. Loutres - pas vendu 25/ a 28/ 9/ a 15. 2,900 Lignes rien vendu. 113 Loups cerviers 14/6 a 16/9 bien melées. 1,363 Chats de loups [sir.] rien vendu 1,600 Loups - rien vendu. 230 Tigres rien vendu. 39,600. Visons. tres fin a 3/2 a 4/ pas vendu, pas vendu. 9,300 Renards rouges. 20/ 10/ a 12/ 5/ a 7/6. 600 d° croisées - 25/ - 10/ a 15. 24 d° argentées très melées [81/ / 103/] 1600 d° de tartare rien vendu; on a offert 1/ 2,800 fishers 9/ 6/ a 7/ [3/ /] les Drawbacks sont encore a diminuer de ces prix. [[label: Docketing Note]] Munster Hotte & fils freres du 26 8bre 1819 [[label: Address Panel]] Messrs Gme Gallien Fils & Co 25 rue Greneta, at the haulage house Paris [[label: Postal Marks and Annotations]] PRUSSIA / VIA / GIVET [1 1/4?] [crossed out: 105] 4 NOVEMBER / 4 / 1819 [[label: Letter Text]] Messrs Gme Gallien [hole] & Co., Paris Münster, 26 October 1819. In accordance with your orders, we have sent via the forwarding service of Mr Em. Müller in Pforzheim a small parcel in waxed cloth, marked F. M., containing 10 selected sealskins weighing 103 pounds, which we hope will arrive soon. Enclosed, we have the honour to present to you the price current of the latest public sale in London. Whenever you require more blue-fox skins or hamster-skin linings, of which you have already received some, or linings of squirrel bellies worked in Weissenfels - blue at 15 écus, white at 9 écus - please be so kind as to give us your orders. Trusting that you had a good journey returning from Leipzig, we have the honour to greet you. Your devoted B Hötte Söhne. [[notes]] Gme abbreviates Guillaume. The letter was written on 26 October 1819; the address side records arrival in Paris on 4 November 1819. [[label: Enclosed Fur Price Current]] Enclosed fur price current Public sale of Canadian furs, held in London on 1 September 1819. Quantity - type of skin - price of 1st quality - 2nd quality - 3rd quality - remarks 31,830 marmots - 3/6 to 3/8 - 1/6 to 2/ - 1/ - only part sold. 4,371 black bears - nothing sold 567 ditto and black bear cubs - nothing sold 271 grey and brown bears - nothing sold 60,300 Canadian martens - 7/ to 8/ - 4/6 to 5/ - 3/ to 3/6 - only part sold. 10,250 otters - not sold - 25/ to 28/ - 9/ to 15/. 2,900 swans - nothing sold. 113 Canada lynxes - 14/6 to 16/9 - well mixed. 1,363 skins marked \"Chats de loups sir.\" - nothing sold 1,600 wolves - nothing sold. 230 tigers - nothing sold. 39,600 minks - very fine at 3/2 to 4/ - not sold - not sold. 9,300 red foxes - 20/ - 10/ to 12/ - 5/ to 7/6. 600 cross foxes - 25/ - 10/ to 15/. 24 silver foxes, very mixed - 81/ to 103/ 1,600 Tartar foxes - nothing sold; 1/ was offered 2,800 fishers - 9/ - 6/ to 7/ - 3/7 The drawbacks are still to be deducted from these prices. [[notes]] The enclosure is a market price current from a London public sale of Canadian and other furs in September 1819, communicating quantities, quality grades, prices, unsold lots and customs drawbacks to continental merchants. In this context, loups marins means seals, loups cerviers denotes Canada lynxes, petitgris is squirrel or miniver fur, and fishers are North American mustelids. Lignes and Chats de loups are preserved because their species are not securely identified. [[label: Docketing Note]] Later manuscript record [Münster Hotte & sons, brothers 26 October 1819.]",
      "search_key": "nra l 000026 letter from b hotte sohne to messrs gme gallien fils co with london fur price current 1819 10 26 french language commercial correspondence from b hotte sohne in munster to messrs gme gallien fils co in paris dated 26 october 1819 the letter and its enclosed market price current concern the fur trade commercial forwarding market conditions and postal circulation between munster and paris b hotte sohne munster messrs gme gallien fils co 25 rue greneta paris munster westphalia prussia munster paris london historical correspondence commercial correspondence fur trade london fur auction international trade market prices french language commercial letter with price current label address panel messrs gme gallien fils co rue greneta no 25 en la maison de roulage paris label postal marks and annotations prusse par givet 1 1 4 crossed out 105 4 novembre 4 1819 label letter text messrs gme gallien hole co paris munster 26 octob 1819 selon vos ordres nous avons envoye par l exp de mr em muller pfortzhm f m un petit paquet en toil cire contenant 10 peaux d loups marins choisy 103 rms dont nous souhaitons qu ils arrivent bientot ci joint nous avons l honneur de vous presenter le prix court de la derniere vente public a londres quand vous aurez besoin de plusieurs peaux des renards bleus ou des sacs d hamster dont vous avez recu deja quelques ou des sacs des ventres de petitgris travailles weissenfels couleur bleu a 15 ecus blanches a 9 ecus veuillez bien nous donner vos ordres en expectant que vous avez eu un bonne voyage en retournant de leipzig nous avons l honneur de vous saluer vos devoues b hotte sohne label enclosed fur price current vente public tear canada faite a londres le 1 tear septembr 1819 quantite peaux de prix de la 1ere qualite 2de qual 3me qual 31 830 marmottes 3 6 a 3 8 1 6 a 2 1 part seulement vendu 4 371 d ours noirs rien vendu 567 d des oursons noirs rien vendu 271 d ours gris bruns rien vendu 60 300 mardres de canada 7 a 8 4 6 a 5 3 a 3 6 part seulemt vendu 10 250 loutres pas vendu 25 a 28 9 a 15 2 900 lignes rien vendu 113 loups cerviers 14 6 a 16 9 bien melees 1 363 chats de loups sir rien vendu 1 600 loups rien vendu 230 tigres rien vendu 39 600 visons tres fin a 3 2 a 4 pas vendu pas vendu 9 300 renards rouges 20 10 a 12 5 a 7 6 600 d croisees 25 10 a 15 24 d argentees tres melees 81 103 1600 d de tartare rien vendu on a offert 1 2 800 fishers 9 6 a 7 3 les drawbacks sont encore a diminuer de ces prix label docketing note munster hotte fils freres du 26 8bre 1819 label address panel messrs gme gallien fils co 25 rue greneta at the haulage house paris label postal marks and annotations prussia via givet 1 1 4 crossed out 105 4 november 4 1819 label letter text messrs gme gallien hole co paris munster 26 october 1819 in accordance with your orders we have sent via the forwarding service of mr em muller in pforzheim a small parcel in waxed cloth marked f m containing 10 selected sealskins weighing 103 pounds which we hope will arrive soon enclosed we have the honour to present to you the price current of the latest public sale in london whenever you require more blue fox skins or hamster skin linings of which you have already received some or linings of squirrel bellies worked in weissenfels blue at 15 ecus white at 9 ecus please be so kind as to give us your orders trusting that you had a good journey returning from leipzig we have the honour to greet you your devoted b hotte sohne notes gme abbreviates guillaume the letter was written on 26 october 1819 the address side records arrival in paris on 4 november 1819 label enclosed fur price current enclosed fur price current public sale of canadian furs held in london on 1 september 1819 quantity type of skin price of 1st quality 2nd quality 3rd quality remarks 31 830 marmots 3 6 to 3 8 1 6 to 2 1 only part sold 4 371 black bears nothing sold 567 ditto and black bear cubs nothing sold 271 grey and brown bears nothing sold 60 300 canadian martens 7 to 8 4 6 to 5 3 to 3 6 only part sold 10 250 otters not sold 25 to 28 9 to 15 2 900 swans nothing sold 113 canada lynxes 14 6 to 16 9 well mixed 1 363 skins marked chats de loups sir nothing sold 1 600 wolves nothing sold 230 tigers nothing sold 39 600 minks very fine at 3 2 to 4 not sold not sold 9 300 red foxes 20 10 to 12 5 to 7 6 600 cross foxes 25 10 to 15 24 silver foxes very mixed 81 to 103 1 600 tartar foxes nothing sold 1 was offered 2 800 fishers 9 6 to 7 3 7 the drawbacks are still to be deducted from these prices notes the enclosure is a market price current from a london public sale of canadian and other furs in september 1819 communicating quantities quality grades prices unsold lots and customs drawbacks to continental merchants in this context loups marins means seals loups cerviers denotes canada lynxes petitgris is squirrel or miniver fur and fishers are north american mustelids lignes and chats de loups are preserved because their species are not securely identified label docketing note later manuscript record munster hotte sons brothers 26 october 1819",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000027",
      "title": "Letter from R. C. Campion to J. Phillips concerning property conveyancing, 1841-10-11",
      "description": "English legal correspondence from R. C. Campion in Exeter to J. Phillips at Beach Cottage, Hastings, dated 11 October 1841. The letter concerns a possible property transaction and detailed questions of conveyancing, leases, possession and stamp duties, followed by a brief personal postscript.",
      "date": "1841-10-11",
      "sort_year": 1841,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "R. C. Campion, Exeter"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "J. Phillips, Beach Cottage, Hastings"
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      "place_sent": "Exeter, Devon, England",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000027 image 1 showing the address to J. Phillips at Beach Cottage, Hastings, with Exeter and Hastings postal marks from October 1841.",
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          "basis": "Property conveyancing, possession, leases and stamp duties are the substance."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000027 Letter from R. C. Campion to J. Phillips concerning property conveyancing, 1841-10-11 English legal correspondence from R. C. Campion in Exeter to J. Phillips at Beach Cottage, Hastings, dated 11 October 1841. The letter concerns a possible property transaction and detailed questions of conveyancing, leases, possession and stamp duties, followed by a brief personal postscript. R. C. Campion, Exeter J. Phillips, Beach Cottage, Hastings Exeter, Devon, England Exeter Hastings Historical correspondence Legal correspondence Property law Conveyancing Stamp duties Professional careers English language Legal correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] J. Phillips Esqre Beach Cottage Hastings [[label: Letter Text]] Exeter 11 Octr 1841 Dear Phillips, I am sorry to say that I can't find your former Letter containing the particulars of the Policy & Mr Moore says that he has destroyed my former letter to him, so that we neither of us know the particulars _ He will not make an offer till after you have given him a price _ If therefore you will send me the parlars & the price you intend to ask, I will endeavour to get him to purchase or make an offer _ I am afraid that he wants to make too [crossed out: easy?] favorable a bargain for himself, but I will do all I can . As to my Conveyce of the Reversion in fee _ Shod not the origl Lease be recited, & agreemt for sale subject to the sd Lease without taking any notice of the Mortgage, to Vendors & then the Conveyce, to Hold the Premes \"with the benefit of the Rents & Covts contd in the sd recited Indre of \"Lease, but subject to the sd Lease,\" unto & to the Use of the Purchr his Hrs & Asss? You say a Com law Lease _ which is done I suppose by using \"demise & grant,\" instead of Bargn & Sale, & all the rest will be like the lse & Rlse for a year, except the latter pt referring to the Statute, & stating the intent to be to take a Release of the Revon _ [crossed out: Don't you think] I understand that the Town Council can't make the use Bar & Sale for a Year. If a Common Law Lease be made, must there be Livery of Seisin. This will be troublesome as the origl Lease is mortgaged to me, I suppose it can't be said that the purchr will be in possn under that Lease _ Cold not this Revon be conveyed by Grant without any Lease for a Year If Livery of Seisin be made, I suppose it must be stated to be done (by indorsemt) with consent of the Lessee of the present Lease _ Mr Rowe was the origl Lessee & he assigned to Mr Gliddon, who mortgaged it to me and intends to buy the Revon in fee _ Mr Gliddon now occupies the premises _ The Indorsemt wold state that possn was taken by the Com Law Lessee with the consent of _ _ who? _ Mr Gliddon or Mr Campion the Tenant in possession _ By 4 Vict ch 21 (passed this Year) Every Release without a Lease for a Year, which shall be expd to be made in pursce of this Act shall be as effectl as if the Releasor had exed a Lease for a Year the Rels havg the same Stamp as the Lease for a Year - As this Stat does not say Bargn & Sale for a Year, does not the word Lease for a Year include a Com Law Lease as well as a Bargn & Sale for a Year - I shd like to avoid the Com Law Lease if it cd be done with safety. The progressive duty for a mortge is 20/ & for a Deed 25/. - If both Deed & mortge Stamps be taken, I suppose the highest progressive (25/) wd be best, but not both progressive Stamps I am very much obliged to you for your advice herein. As you do not complain in your letter I conclude you are tolerably well & am glad, you find Hastings agree, notwithstanding the Weather is so unfavorable - Yours very truly R C Campion I don't think there is a chance of doing any thing at the Bar without very extraordinary abilities, therefore I think I shall prepare my son for the Church. [[notes]] Authorial revisions: interlinear insertions are integrated at the position intended by the writer. Canceled wording is identified in square brackets as crossed out; no canceled reading is silently adopted. [[label: Postal Marks and Annotations]] EXETER / OC 12 / 1841 / B HASTINGS / OC 14 / 1841 / [A?] [manuscript marks:] [1/2?] / 11 [[label: Address Panel]] J. Phillips Esqre Beach Cottage Hastings [[label: Letter Text]] Exeter 11 Octr 1841 Dear Phillips, I am sorry to say that I can't find your former Letter containing the particulars of the Policy & Mr Moore says that he has destroyed my former letter to him, so that we neither of us know the particulars _ He will not make an offer till after you have given him a price _ If therefore you will send me the parlars & the price you intend to ask, I will endeavour to get him to purchase or make an offer _ I am afraid that he wants to make too [crossed out: easy?] favorable a bargain for himself, but I will do all I can . As to my Conveyce of the Reversion in fee _ Shod not the origl Lease be recited, & agreemt for sale subject to the sd Lease without taking any notice of the Mortgage, to Vendors & then the Conveyce, to Hold the Premes \"with the benefit of the Rents & Covts contd in the sd recited Indre of \"Lease, but subject to the sd Lease,\" unto & to the Use of the Purchr his Hrs & Asss? You say a Com law Lease _ which is done I suppose by using \"demise & grant,\" instead of Bargn & Sale, & all the rest will be like the lse & Rlse for a year, except the latter pt referring to the Statute, & stating the intent to be to take a Release of the Revon _ [crossed out: Don't you think] I understand that the Town Council can't make the use Bar & Sale for a Year. If a Common Law Lease be made, must there be Livery of Seisin. This will be troublesome as the origl Lease is mortgaged to me, I suppose it can't be said that the purchr will be in possn under that Lease _ Cold not this Revon be conveyed by Grant without any Lease for a Year If Livery of Seisin be made, I suppose it must be stated to be done (by indorsemt) with consent of the Lessee of the present Lease _ Mr Rowe was the origl Lessee & he assigned to Mr Gliddon, who mortgaged it to me and intends to buy the Revon in fee _ Mr Gliddon now occupies the premises _ The Indorsemt wold state that possn was taken by the Com Law Lessee with the consent of _ _ who? _ Mr Gliddon or Mr Campion the Tenant in possession _ By 4 Vict ch 21 (passed this Year) Every Release without a Lease for a Year, which shall be expd to be made in pursce of this Act shall be as effectl as if the Releasor had exed a Lease for a Year the Rels havg the same Stamp as the Lease for a Year - As this Stat does not say Bargn & Sale for a Year, does not the word Lease for a Year include a Com Law Lease as well as a Bargn & Sale for a Year - I shd like to avoid the Com Law Lease if it cd be done with safety. The progressive duty for a mortge is 20/ & for a Deed 25/. - If both Deed & mortge Stamps be taken, I suppose the highest progressive (25/) wd be best, but not both progressive Stamps I am very much obliged to you for your advice herein. As you do not complain in your letter I conclude you are tolerably well & am glad, you find Hastings agree, notwithstanding the Weather is so unfavorable - Yours very truly R C Campion I don't think there is a chance of doing any thing at the Bar without very extraordinary abilities, therefore I think I shall prepare my son for the Church. [[notes]] Authorial revisions: interlinear insertions are integrated at the position intended by the writer. Canceled wording is identified in square brackets as crossed out; no canceled reading is silently adopted. [[label: Postal Marks and Annotations]] EXETER / OC 12 / 1841 / B HASTINGS / OC 14 / 1841 / [A?] [manuscript marks:] [1/2?] / 11",
      "search_key": "nra l 000027 letter from r c campion to j phillips concerning property conveyancing 1841 10 11 english legal correspondence from r c campion in exeter to j phillips at beach cottage hastings dated 11 october 1841 the letter concerns a possible property transaction and detailed questions of conveyancing leases possession and stamp duties followed by a brief personal postscript r c campion exeter j phillips beach cottage hastings exeter devon england exeter hastings historical correspondence legal correspondence property law conveyancing stamp duties professional careers english language legal correspondence label address panel j phillips esqre beach cottage hastings label letter text exeter 11 octr 1841 dear phillips i am sorry to say that i can t find your former letter containing the particulars of the policy mr moore says that he has destroyed my former letter to him so that we neither of us know the particulars he will not make an offer till after you have given him a price if therefore you will send me the parlars the price you intend to ask i will endeavour to get him to purchase or make an offer i am afraid that he wants to make too crossed out easy favorable a bargain for himself but i will do all i can as to my conveyce of the reversion in fee shod not the origl lease be recited agreemt for sale subject to the sd lease without taking any notice of the mortgage to vendors then the conveyce to hold the premes with the benefit of the rents covts contd in the sd recited indre of lease but subject to the sd lease unto to the use of the purchr his hrs asss you say a com law lease which is done i suppose by using demise grant instead of bargn sale all the rest will be like the lse rlse for a year except the latter pt referring to the statute stating the intent to be to take a release of the revon crossed out don t you think i understand that the town council can t make the use bar sale for a year if a common law lease be made must there be livery of seisin this will be troublesome as the origl lease is mortgaged to me i suppose it can t be said that the purchr will be in possn under that lease cold not this revon be conveyed by grant without any lease for a year if livery of seisin be made i suppose it must be stated to be done by indorsemt with consent of the lessee of the present lease mr rowe was the origl lessee he assigned to mr gliddon who mortgaged it to me and intends to buy the revon in fee mr gliddon now occupies the premises the indorsemt wold state that possn was taken by the com law lessee with the consent of who mr gliddon or mr campion the tenant in possession by 4 vict ch 21 passed this year every release without a lease for a year which shall be expd to be made in pursce of this act shall be as effectl as if the releasor had exed a lease for a year the rels havg the same stamp as the lease for a year as this stat does not say bargn sale for a year does not the word lease for a year include a com law lease as well as a bargn sale for a year i shd like to avoid the com law lease if it cd be done with safety the progressive duty for a mortge is 20 for a deed 25 if both deed mortge stamps be taken i suppose the highest progressive 25 wd be best but not both progressive stamps i am very much obliged to you for your advice herein as you do not complain in your letter i conclude you are tolerably well am glad you find hastings agree notwithstanding the weather is so unfavorable yours very truly r c campion i don t think there is a chance of doing any thing at the bar without very extraordinary abilities therefore i think i shall prepare my son for the church notes authorial revisions interlinear insertions are integrated at the position intended by the writer canceled wording is identified in square brackets as crossed out no canceled reading is silently adopted label postal marks and annotations exeter oc 12 1841 b hastings oc 14 1841 a manuscript marks 1 2 11 label address panel j phillips esqre beach cottage hastings label letter text exeter 11 octr 1841 dear phillips i am sorry to say that i can t find your former letter containing the particulars of the policy mr moore says that he has destroyed my former letter to him so that we neither of us know the particulars he will not make an offer till after you have given him a price if therefore you will send me the parlars the price you intend to ask i will endeavour to get him to purchase or make an offer i am afraid that he wants to make too crossed out easy favorable a bargain for himself but i will do all i can as to my conveyce of the reversion in fee shod not the origl lease be recited agreemt for sale subject to the sd lease without taking any notice of the mortgage to vendors then the conveyce to hold the premes with the benefit of the rents covts contd in the sd recited indre of lease but subject to the sd lease unto to the use of the purchr his hrs asss you say a com law lease which is done i suppose by using demise grant instead of bargn sale all the rest will be like the lse rlse for a year except the latter pt referring to the statute stating the intent to be to take a release of the revon crossed out don t you think i understand that the town council can t make the use bar sale for a year if a common law lease be made must there be livery of seisin this will be troublesome as the origl lease is mortgaged to me i suppose it can t be said that the purchr will be in possn under that lease cold not this revon be conveyed by grant without any lease for a year if livery of seisin be made i suppose it must be stated to be done by indorsemt with consent of the lessee of the present lease mr rowe was the origl lessee he assigned to mr gliddon who mortgaged it to me and intends to buy the revon in fee mr gliddon now occupies the premises the indorsemt wold state that possn was taken by the com law lessee with the consent of who mr gliddon or mr campion the tenant in possession by 4 vict ch 21 passed this year every release without a lease for a year which shall be expd to be made in pursce of this act shall be as effectl as if the releasor had exed a lease for a year the rels havg the same stamp as the lease for a year as this stat does not say bargn sale for a year does not the word lease for a year include a com law lease as well as a bargn sale for a year i shd like to avoid the com law lease if it cd be done with safety the progressive duty for a mortge is 20 for a deed 25 if both deed mortge stamps be taken i suppose the highest progressive 25 wd be best but not both progressive stamps i am very much obliged to you for your advice herein as you do not complain in your letter i conclude you are tolerably well am glad you find hastings agree notwithstanding the weather is so unfavorable yours very truly r c campion i don t think there is a chance of doing any thing at the bar without very extraordinary abilities therefore i think i shall prepare my son for the church notes authorial revisions interlinear insertions are integrated at the position intended by the writer canceled wording is identified in square brackets as crossed out no canceled reading is silently adopted label postal marks and annotations exeter oc 12 1841 b hastings oc 14 1841 a manuscript marks 1 2 11",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000028",
      "title": "Letter from Carl Brants to W. J. Sekera, 1866-02-26",
      "description": "German professional correspondence from pharmacist Carl Brants in Vienna to W. J. Sekera, pharmacist in Münchengrätz, dated 26 February 1866. The letter concerns delayed correspondence, professional obligations and an association's opinion on Sekera's manuscript. The folded address side bears Vienna and Münchengrätz postal markings.",
      "date": "1866-02-26",
      "sort_year": 1866,
      "languages": [
        "German"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Carl Brants, pharmacist, Vienna"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "W. J. Sekera, pharmacist, Münchengrätz"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Wien / Vienna, Austrian Empire",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000028",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/aa49281da5c84380e8c0b162a81fdf85fce775a5.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000028 image 1 showing the address to W. J. Sekera, pharmacist in Muenchengraetz, with Austrian postage and postal markings.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "craft-and-profession"
          ],
          "basis": "A pharmacist explains the pressures of business, guild, council and school-inspection work and a professional association's manuscript review."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000028 Letter from Carl Brants to W. J. Sekera, 1866-02-26 German professional correspondence from pharmacist Carl Brants in Vienna to W. J. Sekera, pharmacist in Münchengrätz, dated 26 February 1866. The letter concerns delayed correspondence, professional obligations and an association's opinion on Sekera's manuscript. The folded address side bears Vienna and Münchengrätz postal markings. Carl Brants, pharmacist, Vienna W. J. Sekera, pharmacist, Münchengrätz Wien / Vienna, Austrian Empire Vienna, Austrian Empire Münchengrätz / Mnichovo Hradiště, Bohemia, Austrian Empire Historical correspondence Professional correspondence Pharmacists Collegial relations Professional associations Manuscript review Photographic portrait exchange German language Letter [[label: Address Panel]] S. Wohlgeboren Herrn W. J. Sekera p. t. Apotheker & c. zu Münchengrätz [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] [Embossed letterhead:] CARL BRANTS APOTHEKER. Wien d. 26. Febr. 1866. Mein lieber Herr College! Ihr letztes Schreiben vom 23. Febr. ist der Ausdruck eines gekränkten und durch mein Nichtschreiben beleidig= ten Collegens, was ich um so mehr bedauern müßte, da es gewiß nicht meine Sache, gegen irgend Jemanden nicht collegial zu handeln, noch viel weniger einen alten verdienstvollen Collegen nicht zu achten. Sie müssen aber auch gerecht seyn und meine Verhältnisse betrachten: ich habe ein großes Geschäft, bin Gremial= Vorstand, Gemeinderath und Schulaufseher und habe so viel zu thun, daß mir factisch die Zeit zu kurz wird und da lasse ich mich im Beantworten der Briefe unterstützen, was hier um so angezeigter war, weil der Verein sein Urtheil über Ihr Manuscript abzu= geben hatte. Ich habe den Brief nicht gelesen, erwarte aber nicht, daß er nur im Entferntesten unartig wäre, wo ich dann gleich um die Einsendung ersuchen müßte, denn ich dulde dem H. Redacteur nicht das Geringste und verlange auch von ihm nichts Unrechtes. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Indem ich auf diese meine Aeußerung erwarte, daß Ihr Unwille gegen mich verschwinden wird, lege ich Ihnen meine Photographie bey, damit Sie stets das Bild eines ehrenhaften und festen Charakters, den nichts in der Welt ändert, vor sich haben. Nun leben Sie recht wohl, sind Sie mir herzlich gegrüßt und nehmen Sie die Ver= sicherung meiner aufrichtigsten Collegialität als Ihr Freund C. Brants mp. [[label: Address Panel]] To His Well-Born Mr. W. J. Sekera p. t. apothecary, etc. in Münchengrätz [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] [Embossed letterhead:] CARL BRANTS, PHARMACIST. APOTHECARY. Vienna, 26 Feb. 1866. My dear Mr Colleague! Your last letter of 23 Feb. is the expression of a colleague who is hurt and offended by my not writing, which I should regret all the more, since it is certainly not my way to act uncollegially towards anyone, much less to fail to respect an old and deserving colleague. But you must also be fair and consider my circumstances: I have a large business, I am head of the guild, a local councillor and school inspector, and I have so much to do that I am factually running short of time, and so I have others assist me in answering letters, which was all the more appropriate here because the association had to give its verdict on your manuscript. I have not read the letter, but I do not expect that it was even remotely impolite, in which case I would immediately have to request that it be sent to me, for I tolerate not the slightest thing from Mr Editor, nor do I demand anything improper of him. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] In the expectation that, following this statement of mine, your displeasure towards me will disappear, I enclose my photograph so that you may always have before you the image of an honourable and firm character that nothing in the world changes. Now fare very well, receive my heartfelt greetings and accept the assurance of my most sincere collegiality as your friend C. Brants, in his own hand [[notes]] The closing abbreviation mp. represents manu propria, indicating that the signature is in the sender's own hand.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000028 letter from carl brants to w j sekera 1866 02 26 german professional correspondence from pharmacist carl brants in vienna to w j sekera pharmacist in munchengratz dated 26 february 1866 the letter concerns delayed correspondence professional obligations and an association s opinion on sekera s manuscript the folded address side bears vienna and munchengratz postal markings carl brants pharmacist vienna w j sekera pharmacist munchengratz wien vienna austrian empire vienna austrian empire munchengratz mnichovo hradiste bohemia austrian empire historical correspondence professional correspondence pharmacists collegial relations professional associations manuscript review photographic portrait exchange german language letter label address panel s wohlgeboren herrn w j sekera p t apotheker c zu munchengratz label letter text page 1 embossed letterhead carl brants apotheker wien d 26 febr 1866 mein lieber herr college ihr letztes schreiben vom 23 febr ist der ausdruck eines gekrankten und durch mein nichtschreiben beleidig ten collegens was ich um so mehr bedauern musste da es gewiss nicht meine sache gegen irgend jemanden nicht collegial zu handeln noch viel weniger einen alten verdienstvollen collegen nicht zu achten sie mussen aber auch gerecht seyn und meine verhaltnisse betrachten ich habe ein grosses geschaft bin gremial vorstand gemeinderath und schulaufseher und habe so viel zu thun dass mir factisch die zeit zu kurz wird und da lasse ich mich im beantworten der briefe unterstutzen was hier um so angezeigter war weil der verein sein urtheil uber ihr manuscript abzu geben hatte ich habe den brief nicht gelesen erwarte aber nicht dass er nur im entferntesten unartig ware wo ich dann gleich um die einsendung ersuchen musste denn ich dulde dem h redacteur nicht das geringste und verlange auch von ihm nichts unrechtes label letter text page 2 indem ich auf diese meine aeusserung erwarte dass ihr unwille gegen mich verschwinden wird lege ich ihnen meine photographie bey damit sie stets das bild eines ehrenhaften und festen charakters den nichts in der welt andert vor sich haben nun leben sie recht wohl sind sie mir herzlich gegrusst und nehmen sie die ver sicherung meiner aufrichtigsten collegialitat als ihr freund c brants mp label address panel to his well born mr w j sekera p t apothecary etc in munchengratz label letter text page 1 embossed letterhead carl brants pharmacist apothecary vienna 26 feb 1866 my dear mr colleague your last letter of 23 feb is the expression of a colleague who is hurt and offended by my not writing which i should regret all the more since it is certainly not my way to act uncollegially towards anyone much less to fail to respect an old and deserving colleague but you must also be fair and consider my circumstances i have a large business i am head of the guild a local councillor and school inspector and i have so much to do that i am factually running short of time and so i have others assist me in answering letters which was all the more appropriate here because the association had to give its verdict on your manuscript i have not read the letter but i do not expect that it was even remotely impolite in which case i would immediately have to request that it be sent to me for i tolerate not the slightest thing from mr editor nor do i demand anything improper of him label letter text page 2 in the expectation that following this statement of mine your displeasure towards me will disappear i enclose my photograph so that you may always have before you the image of an honourable and firm character that nothing in the world changes now fare very well receive my heartfelt greetings and accept the assurance of my most sincere collegiality as your friend c brants in his own hand notes the closing abbreviation mp represents manu propria indicating that the signature is in the sender s own hand",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000029",
      "title": "Letter from Tabitha Devereux to Joseph Story, 1826-09-14",
      "description": "English family correspondence from Tabitha Devereux in Johnston, Rhode Island, to her half-brother Joseph Story in Salem, Massachusetts, dated 14 September 1826. The letter concerns claims to property inherited through Tabitha's mother, Ruth Ruddock, probate accounts, and land associated with the Ruddock heirs near Copp's Hill in Boston. The folded address panel bears a Providence postmark dated 18 September.",
      "date": "1826-09-14",
      "sort_year": 1826,
      "languages": [
        "English"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Tabitha Devereux (born Tabitha Story), Johnston, Rhode Island"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Joseph Story, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Salem, Massachusetts; half-brother of the sender"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Johnston, Rhode Island",
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      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/31ab8cf825635b5026a9b6a7a1c25a1cca4ec34d.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000029 image 1 showing the address to the Honorable Joseph Story in Salem and the Providence, Rhode Island postmark dated 18 September.",
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          "basis": "Tabitha Devereux presses a property claim inherited through her mother."
        },
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
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          ],
          "basis": "The appeal to her half-brother concerns justice within the Ruddock family."
        },
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          "relevance": "central",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000029 Letter from Tabitha Devereux to Joseph Story, 1826-09-14 English family correspondence from Tabitha Devereux in Johnston, Rhode Island, to her half-brother Joseph Story in Salem, Massachusetts, dated 14 September 1826. The letter concerns claims to property inherited through Tabitha's mother, Ruth Ruddock, probate accounts, and land associated with the Ruddock heirs near Copp's Hill in Boston. The folded address panel bears a Providence postmark dated 18 September. Tabitha Devereux (born Tabitha Story), Johnston, Rhode Island Joseph Story, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Salem, Massachusetts; half-brother of the sender Johnston, Rhode Island Johnston, Rhode Island Boston, Massachusetts Copp's Hill, Boston Salem, Massachusetts Historical correspondence Family correspondence Inheritance claims Probate accounts Women's property rights Family justice Religious rhetoric Ruddock family Joseph Story English language Family correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] Honble Joseph Story. Salem. [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Johnston September 14, 1826 Brother I taken the Liberty to write these Lines to you to inform you when I Arived in Boston that I was told that theire was a peace of Land Belongin to the Ruddock Ears Back of Copes Hill & that the Ears is to Cum & Lay theire Clames Or the town will take it I want you to Sea a Bout it for I think Now it is time that I had Sumthing of my mothers Property Out of All that my father had I ask not for any thing That Was my fathers but for my mothers & my father had my mothers Share and this is £ 950.0.0 And then [Dreaws?] a third more for his Expences This is Abiel Ruddock & theire is 4 Shears Unsold And Unpaid wich is 1385. 14. 6. by the Ballance of John Ruddock Esq. Now Brother Ware is it all That not One of four Children has One Cent of it & Now that they had a mother Share you in my place Would you Rested tell this day No you would not I Apeal to your Consince was theire Ever so much Ungustis done before when my Sister and my Self went to Get that a mount that Lays On the Probat Book to this day 927. 6. if you Can doe Justis for Others I wish for Justis done for me You Cum to this State to doe Justis for Others & Me not for One of your One family Sprang from The Same father you did and if that my father had Not have had that property in his hands you Could Not have bean Edecucated as you ware No more Then the Rest of my Brothers you told me & my Sister Roda that your father Ronge his Children [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] by not Chargen Us Children with Bord if their was Nothing how Could he Charge No he Never Ronge you any of your Part Hee has Ronge Us for you for you have it All O Cruel father to take from them that it Belong to & Give to them it did not belong To I have it all in Black & wite and the Last a Count that my father Rendend in the yr 1793. and there he Left to the Ears £829.2=3 from his One a Count and their has bean no a Count Seteld Sence then And that is 33 years So that it is not Out Lawd as you tryd to make me beleave if that all the Rest of them had what Belong to them weare is Ourn O Brother I a Peale To heaven as my Witnes that Great Ungustis has bean done me & Now I must Raise a Louder Cry to heven for Justis my hevenly father Says that Vengences is mine and I Will Repay he has bean my father Eversence My Mother for Suke me he has bean my Procter Preserver and Benefator and I hav[e] got Trust him to Doe all things for me for with Out him I Can not doe any thing Brother you Go from place to place to doe Justis & Now I Cry for it from you & from heaven for God shews the Way to take His Eije is Upon me Now & may he add his Blessin to it and if that you Dont incline To Sea in to it for me I must [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] Expose it to the World God Streanthen me I Can doe all things for all power is in His hands and none Can Pluck them from Him he Can Cill and he Can make a Live And him that is Excoalted he Can make Low And him that is Low he Can Exuolt and None That Ever put their trust in him Nead be Afraid for he says I will be with you to The World End Brother you have Given me mony from time to time I have felt Every thankfull for it I have it all minited down and if that it is Ever in my power I will pay it But When you Gave it me you sayd that it was a free Gift Brother Look at this Letter and at things and sea if I ant Reason to Cry for Justis Place your Self in my place and then you Sea How it is I Shall not Rest tell I Sea Ware I Can have Something Or Nothing it is with You to Doe it you may think hard of me I Can think harder of you for you Noe more then I doe The time the town has Required and the Ears Can have it by payen the Expences Cusin Ruddo[ck] Can have it by pain the Expences and pain the Rest of the Ears if he wishes & it is you that have deprived me of my All I hope Sister Haret is Better and your family is well & all the Rest of Broth & Sister We are all Better Then we have bean for this Season I Remain your Sister Tell Death Tabitha Devereux [[notes]] The writer's phonetic spelling, capitalization and lineation are preserved. The overlapping photographs have been merged into three physical pages without repeating text. The single bracketed reading [Dreaws?] remains uncertain. [[label: Address Panel]] Honble Joseph Story. Salem. [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Johnston September 14, 1826 Brother I taken the Liberty to write these Lines to you to inform you when I Arived in Boston that I was told that theire was a peace of Land Belongin to the Ruddock Ears Back of Copes Hill & that the Ears is to Cum & Lay theire Clames Or the town will take it I want you to Sea a Bout it for I think Now it is time that I had Sumthing of my mothers Property Out of All that my father had I ask not for any thing That Was my fathers but for my mothers & my father had my mothers Share and this is £ 950.0.0 And then [Dreaws?] a third more for his Expences This is Abiel Ruddock & theire is 4 Shears Unsold And Unpaid wich is 1385. 14. 6. by the Ballance of John Ruddock Esq. Now Brother Ware is it all That not One of four Children has One Cent of it & Now that they had a mother Share you in my place Would you Rested tell this day No you would not I Apeal to your Consince was theire Ever so much Ungustis done before when my Sister and my Self went to Get that a mount that Lays On the Probat Book to this day 927. 6. if you Can doe Justis for Others I wish for Justis done for me You Cum to this State to doe Justis for Others & Me not for One of your One family Sprang from The Same father you did and if that my father had Not have had that property in his hands you Could Not have bean Edecucated as you ware No more Then the Rest of my Brothers you told me & my Sister Roda that your father Ronge his Children [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] by not Chargen Us Children with Bord if their was Nothing how Could he Charge No he Never Ronge you any of your Part Hee has Ronge Us for you for you have it All O Cruel father to take from them that it Belong to & Give to them it did not belong To I have it all in Black & wite and the Last a Count that my father Rendend in the yr 1793. and there he Left to the Ears £829.2=3 from his One a Count and their has bean no a Count Seteld Sence then And that is 33 years So that it is not Out Lawd as you tryd to make me beleave if that all the Rest of them had what Belong to them weare is Ourn O Brother I a Peale To heaven as my Witnes that Great Ungustis has bean done me & Now I must Raise a Louder Cry to heven for Justis my hevenly father Says that Vengences is mine and I Will Repay he has bean my father Eversence My Mother for Suke me he has bean my Procter Preserver and Benefator and I hav[e] got Trust him to Doe all things for me for with Out him I Can not doe any thing Brother you Go from place to place to doe Justis & Now I Cry for it from you & from heaven for God shews the Way to take His Eije is Upon me Now & may he add his Blessin to it and if that you Dont incline To Sea in to it for me I must [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] Expose it to the World God Streanthen me I Can doe all things for all power is in His hands and none Can Pluck them from Him he Can Cill and he Can make a Live And him that is Excoalted he Can make Low And him that is Low he Can Exuolt and None That Ever put their trust in him Nead be Afraid for he says I will be with you to The World End Brother you have Given me mony from time to time I have felt Every thankfull for it I have it all minited down and if that it is Ever in my power I will pay it But When you Gave it me you sayd that it was a free Gift Brother Look at this Letter and at things and sea if I ant Reason to Cry for Justis Place your Self in my place and then you Sea How it is I Shall not Rest tell I Sea Ware I Can have Something Or Nothing it is with You to Doe it you may think hard of me I Can think harder of you for you Noe more then I doe The time the town has Required and the Ears Can have it by payen the Expences Cusin Ruddo[ck] Can have it by pain the Expences and pain the Rest of the Ears if he wishes & it is you that have deprived me of my All I hope Sister Haret is Better and your family is well & all the Rest of Broth & Sister We are all Better Then we have bean for this Season I Remain your Sister Tell Death Tabitha Devereux [[notes]] The writer's phonetic spelling, capitalization and lineation are preserved. The overlapping photographs have been merged into three physical pages without repeating text. The single bracketed reading [Dreaws?] remains uncertain.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000029 letter from tabitha devereux to joseph story 1826 09 14 english family correspondence from tabitha devereux in johnston rhode island to her half brother joseph story in salem massachusetts dated 14 september 1826 the letter concerns claims to property inherited through tabitha s mother ruth ruddock probate accounts and land associated with the ruddock heirs near copp s hill in boston the folded address panel bears a providence postmark dated 18 september tabitha devereux born tabitha story johnston rhode island joseph story associate justice of the united states supreme court salem massachusetts half brother of the sender johnston rhode island johnston rhode island boston massachusetts copp s hill boston salem massachusetts historical correspondence family correspondence inheritance claims probate accounts women s property rights family justice religious rhetoric ruddock family joseph story english language family correspondence label address panel honble joseph story salem label letter text page 1 johnston september 14 1826 brother i taken the liberty to write these lines to you to inform you when i arived in boston that i was told that theire was a peace of land belongin to the ruddock ears back of copes hill that the ears is to cum lay theire clames or the town will take it i want you to sea a bout it for i think now it is time that i had sumthing of my mothers property out of all that my father had i ask not for any thing that was my fathers but for my mothers my father had my mothers share and this is 950 0 0 and then dreaws a third more for his expences this is abiel ruddock theire is 4 shears unsold and unpaid wich is 1385 14 6 by the ballance of john ruddock esq now brother ware is it all that not one of four children has one cent of it now that they had a mother share you in my place would you rested tell this day no you would not i apeal to your consince was theire ever so much ungustis done before when my sister and my self went to get that a mount that lays on the probat book to this day 927 6 if you can doe justis for others i wish for justis done for me you cum to this state to doe justis for others me not for one of your one family sprang from the same father you did and if that my father had not have had that property in his hands you could not have bean edecucated as you ware no more then the rest of my brothers you told me my sister roda that your father ronge his children label letter text page 2 by not chargen us children with bord if their was nothing how could he charge no he never ronge you any of your part hee has ronge us for you for you have it all o cruel father to take from them that it belong to give to them it did not belong to i have it all in black wite and the last a count that my father rendend in the yr 1793 and there he left to the ears 829 2 3 from his one a count and their has bean no a count seteld sence then and that is 33 years so that it is not out lawd as you tryd to make me beleave if that all the rest of them had what belong to them weare is ourn o brother i a peale to heaven as my witnes that great ungustis has bean done me now i must raise a louder cry to heven for justis my hevenly father says that vengences is mine and i will repay he has bean my father eversence my mother for suke me he has bean my procter preserver and benefator and i hav e got trust him to doe all things for me for with out him i can not doe any thing brother you go from place to place to doe justis now i cry for it from you from heaven for god shews the way to take his eije is upon me now may he add his blessin to it and if that you dont incline to sea in to it for me i must label letter text page 3 expose it to the world god streanthen me i can doe all things for all power is in his hands and none can pluck them from him he can cill and he can make a live and him that is excoalted he can make low and him that is low he can exuolt and none that ever put their trust in him nead be afraid for he says i will be with you to the world end brother you have given me mony from time to time i have felt every thankfull for it i have it all minited down and if that it is ever in my power i will pay it but when you gave it me you sayd that it was a free gift brother look at this letter and at things and sea if i ant reason to cry for justis place your self in my place and then you sea how it is i shall not rest tell i sea ware i can have something or nothing it is with you to doe it you may think hard of me i can think harder of you for you noe more then i doe the time the town has required and the ears can have it by payen the expences cusin ruddo ck can have it by pain the expences and pain the rest of the ears if he wishes it is you that have deprived me of my all i hope sister haret is better and your family is well all the rest of broth sister we are all better then we have bean for this season i remain your sister tell death tabitha devereux notes the writer s phonetic spelling capitalization and lineation are preserved the overlapping photographs have been merged into three physical pages without repeating text the single bracketed reading dreaws remains uncertain label address panel honble joseph story salem label letter text page 1 johnston september 14 1826 brother i taken the liberty to write these lines to you to inform you when i arived in boston that i was told that theire was a peace of land belongin to the ruddock ears back of copes hill that the ears is to cum lay theire clames or the town will take it i want you to sea a bout it for i think now it is time that i had sumthing of my mothers property out of all that my father had i ask not for any thing that was my fathers but for my mothers my father had my mothers share and this is 950 0 0 and then dreaws a third more for his expences this is abiel ruddock theire is 4 shears unsold and unpaid wich is 1385 14 6 by the ballance of john ruddock esq now brother ware is it all that not one of four children has one cent of it now that they had a mother share you in my place would you rested tell this day no you would not i apeal to your consince was theire ever so much ungustis done before when my sister and my self went to get that a mount that lays on the probat book to this day 927 6 if you can doe justis for others i wish for justis done for me you cum to this state to doe justis for others me not for one of your one family sprang from the same father you did and if that my father had not have had that property in his hands you could not have bean edecucated as you ware no more then the rest of my brothers you told me my sister roda that your father ronge his children label letter text page 2 by not chargen us children with bord if their was nothing how could he charge no he never ronge you any of your part hee has ronge us for you for you have it all o cruel father to take from them that it belong to give to them it did not belong to i have it all in black wite and the last a count that my father rendend in the yr 1793 and there he left to the ears 829 2 3 from his one a count and their has bean no a count seteld sence then and that is 33 years so that it is not out lawd as you tryd to make me beleave if that all the rest of them had what belong to them weare is ourn o brother i a peale to heaven as my witnes that great ungustis has bean done me now i must raise a louder cry to heven for justis my hevenly father says that vengences is mine and i will repay he has bean my father eversence my mother for suke me he has bean my procter preserver and benefator and i hav e got trust him to doe all things for me for with out him i can not doe any thing brother you go from place to place to doe justis now i cry for it from you from heaven for god shews the way to take his eije is upon me now may he add his blessin to it and if that you dont incline to sea in to it for me i must label letter text page 3 expose it to the world god streanthen me i can doe all things for all power is in his hands and none can pluck them from him he can cill and he can make a live and him that is excoalted he can make low and him that is low he can exuolt and none that ever put their trust in him nead be afraid for he says i will be with you to the world end brother you have given me mony from time to time i have felt every thankfull for it i have it all minited down and if that it is ever in my power i will pay it but when you gave it me you sayd that it was a free gift brother look at this letter and at things and sea if i ant reason to cry for justis place your self in my place and then you sea how it is i shall not rest tell i sea ware i can have something or nothing it is with you to doe it you may think hard of me i can think harder of you for you noe more then i doe the time the town has required and the ears can have it by payen the expences cusin ruddo ck can have it by pain the expences and pain the rest of the ears if he wishes it is you that have deprived me of my all i hope sister haret is better and your family is well all the rest of broth sister we are all better then we have bean for this season i remain your sister tell death tabitha devereux notes the writer s phonetic spelling capitalization and lineation are preserved the overlapping photographs have been merged into three physical pages without repeating text the single bracketed reading dreaws remains uncertain",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000030",
      "title": "Letter from Paul d'Andigné to Jérôme Cadet, 1826-05-25",
      "description": "French personal correspondence from Paul d'Andigné in Nantes to Jérôme Cadet at rue du Cornet in Angers, dated 25 May 1826. The letter concerns studies, friends and teachers, school recreation, holiday plans and mutual acquaintances. The folded exterior bears Nantes and Angers postal markings.",
      "date": "1826-05-25",
      "sort_year": 1826,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Paul d'Andigné, Nantes"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Jérôme Cadet, rue du Cornet, Angers"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nantes, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000030",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/14af9019fdb3e55f5be58b87a4737f12b68f1bc5.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000030 image 1 showing the address to Jérôme Cadet at rue du Cornet in Angers, with Nantes and Angers postal markings.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "education-and-schooling",
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          "basis": "The student writes about studies, teachers, school recreation, friends and holiday plans."
        }
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000030 Letter from Paul d'Andigné to Jérôme Cadet, 1826-05-25 French personal correspondence from Paul d'Andigné in Nantes to Jérôme Cadet at rue du Cornet in Angers, dated 25 May 1826. The letter concerns studies, friends and teachers, school recreation, holiday plans and mutual acquaintances. The folded exterior bears Nantes and Angers postal markings. Paul d'Andigné, Nantes Jérôme Cadet, rue du Cornet, Angers Nantes, France Nantes, France Angers, France Historical correspondence Personal correspondence Student life Classical education Seminary education Friendship Delayed correspondence School recreation Nantes Angers French language Personal correspondence Student correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Jérôme Cadet, rue du Cornet. à Angers. [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] [pencil annotation: 25 Mars 1826] Nantes, 25 Mai 1826. Il y a quelques temps, mon cher Jérome, on me demandoit de tes nouvelles, mais comme je n'en [crossed out: entendois] reçois point je ne puis [crossed out: rien te répondre] en donner à personne. Il faut cependant qu'avant de me plaindre de toi je fasse mon meâ culpâ ; mon frère se [crossed out: dis] mettoit l'autre jour en colère contre moi parce que, disoit-il, je n'avois pas répondu à ta lettre de bonne année. [crossed out: Heureusement] J'ai fait réflexion, je me suis apperçu que l'année étoit commencée depuis quatre mois et qu'en effet il étoit temps de [crossed out: t'écrire] t'écrire. Tu me pardonneras [crossed out: si j'ai] d'avoir attendu peut-être un peu trop long-temps; tu sais qu'entre bons amis on n'y regarde pas de si près; tu n'ignores pas d'ailleurs que mon [crossed out, uncertain: je] mon coeur n'a pu t'oublier le premier jour de l'an; et depuis ce temps là, je t'assure qu'il a bien souvent pensé à toi. Ne t'a-t-il pris envie de venir redoubler ta rhétorique ? Cette année, j'ai une foule d'amis; mais je n'en suis plus à mon année [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] de seconde; j'ai deux cousins nommés le Pault qui sont de fort bons enfants; ils me laissent pourtant encore à désirer un Jérôme. [crossed out, uncertain: Ils sont d'une petite espece] un Le pauvre Boguais [crossed out: a] a pris la mauvaise route; [crossed out: et] son amitié est me semble maintenant de pure con- venance. Je ne veux [crossed out: pour ca] néanmoins pas te dire que je m'ennuie; çà peut arriver quelques fois; mais je n'ai pas passé une année désagréable; tu l'aurois sans [inserted: doute] beaucoup embellie; je suis philosophe main- tenant, nous aurions eu de beaux entretiens ensemble, [crossed out: et] j'aurois eu un ami tel que j'en désirerois un. Mon frère et moi nous sommes bien avec tous les professeurs, [crossed out: et Mr] Mr Sagory a mille bontés pour nous. Nous aurons le plaidoyer huit jours avant la fête-Dieu. Si mes lettres ne t'ennuient point je t'écrirai pour te dire si j'en suis. [crossed out: et] Nous avons souhaité la fête à Mr Sagory à la campagne sous une allée de tilleuls. On ne nous avoit pas permis de faire une pièce, [crossed out: mais y] de peur de faire parler trop du séminaire dans des temps peu favorables. Cependant nous avons fait quelques petites choses pendant le diner [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] dont on a été assez content. Mr Sagory a été généreux, il a donné un caroussel aux grands et un autre aux moyens; un billard, des vélocipèdes et un jeu de perroquet, les petits ont eu des balançoi- res. Je crois qu'on ne s'est jamais plus amusé que ce jour là. Les grandes promenades en sont devenues beaucoup plus agréables. J'espère que ces vacances tu viendras nous voir à Lancerau, nous aurons beaucoup de plaisir. [illegible crossed out] Si tu reçois des nouvelles de Dujoncheray je te prie de m'en donner. Mr Joly se porte assez bien, il y a long-temps qu'il me dit qu'il veut t'écrire. Edouard t'offre ses amitiés et Boguais aussi. Ce pauvre Boguais (je le plains, car je l'aime malgré moi) il n'a point de jugement, que Dujoncheray lui a fait de tort ! je voudrois pou- voir le ramener; prie pour lui, mon cher ami; si tu lui écris, ne lui fais pas soupçonner que je t'ai parlé de lui. Adieu, mon bon Jérôme, aime moi comme je t'aime. Paul d'Andigné P.S. Si j'avois plus de temps à ma disposition je ne t'enverrois pas une lettre si griffonnée. [[notes]] Spelling, punctuation, lineation, insertions and legible cancellations are retained. Bracketed wording identifies physical features of the manuscript; uncertain erased readings remain explicitly marked as uncertain. The faint pencil date '25 Mars 1826' at the upper left of the first sheet is treated as a later annotation; the letter's written dateline is 'Nantes, 25 Mai 1826.' [[label: Address Panel]] Mr Jérôme Cadet rue du Cornet Angers [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Nantes, 25 May 1826. Some time ago, my dear Jérôme, people were asking me for news of you, but as I receive none, I cannot give any to anyone. Before complaining about you, however, I must make my mea culpa; my brother became angry with me the other day because, he said, I had not replied to your New Year's letter. I reflected, I realised that the year had begun four months ago and that it was indeed time to write to you. You will forgive me for having waited perhaps a little too long; you know that between good friends one does not look too closely at such things; besides, you know that my heart could not have forgotten you on the first day of the year; and since then, I assure you, it has very often thought of you. Have you not felt like coming back to repeat your rhetoric year? This year, I have a host of friends; but I am no longer in my year of seconde; I have two cousins named Le Pault who are very good boys; yet they still leave me longing for a Jérôme. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Poor Boguais has taken the wrong path; his friendship now seems to me to be merely a friendship of convenience. I do not mean to tell you, however, that I am bored; that may happen sometimes; but I have not had an unpleasant year; you would undoubtedly have greatly brightened it; I am in the philosophy class now, we would have had fine conversations together, I would have had a friend such as I should desire. My brother and I are on good terms with all the teachers, Mr Sagory is exceedingly kind to us. We will have the plaidoyer eight days before Corpus Christi. If my letters do not bore you, I will write to tell you whether I am taking part. We wished Mr Sagory a happy name day in the country beneath an avenue of lindens. We had not been allowed to stage a play, for fear of causing too much talk about the seminary in unfavourable times. Nevertheless, we performed a few little pieces during dinner with which people were quite pleased. [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] Mr Sagory was generous, he gave a carousel to the older boys and another to the middle group; a billiard table, velocipedes and a game of popinjay, the younger boys received swings. I think we have never had more fun than on that day. The long walks have become much more pleasant because of it. I hope that during these holidays you will come to see us at Lancerau, we shall have great pleasure. If you receive news of Dujoncheray, please give me some. Mr Joly is quite well, for a long time he has been telling me that he wants to write to you. Édouard sends his regards and Boguais too. Poor Boguais (I pity him, for I love him in spite of myself) has no judgement, how much harm Dujoncheray has done him! I wish I could bring him back; pray for him, my dear friend; if you write to him, do not let him suspect that I have spoken to you about him. Farewell, my good Jérôme, love me as I love you. Paul d'Andigné P.S. If I had more time at my disposal I would not be sending you such a scribbled letter. [[notes]] Seconde, rhétorique and philosophe refer to stages in the French classical-school curriculum. Plaidoyer is retained for the students' formal exercise; jeu de perroquet is rendered as 'game of popinjay', a target game involving a bird-shaped target.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000030 letter from paul d andigne to jerome cadet 1826 05 25 french personal correspondence from paul d andigne in nantes to jerome cadet at rue du cornet in angers dated 25 may 1826 the letter concerns studies friends and teachers school recreation holiday plans and mutual acquaintances the folded exterior bears nantes and angers postal markings paul d andigne nantes jerome cadet rue du cornet angers nantes france nantes france angers france historical correspondence personal correspondence student life classical education seminary education friendship delayed correspondence school recreation nantes angers french language personal correspondence student correspondence label address panel monsieur jerome cadet rue du cornet a angers label letter text page 1 pencil annotation 25 mars 1826 nantes 25 mai 1826 il y a quelques temps mon cher jerome on me demandoit de tes nouvelles mais comme je n en crossed out entendois recois point je ne puis crossed out rien te repondre en donner a personne il faut cependant qu avant de me plaindre de toi je fasse mon mea culpa mon frere se crossed out dis mettoit l autre jour en colere contre moi parce que disoit il je n avois pas repondu a ta lettre de bonne annee crossed out heureusement j ai fait reflexion je me suis appercu que l annee etoit commencee depuis quatre mois et qu en effet il etoit temps de crossed out t ecrire t ecrire tu me pardonneras crossed out si j ai d avoir attendu peut etre un peu trop long temps tu sais qu entre bons amis on n y regarde pas de si pres tu n ignores pas d ailleurs que mon crossed out uncertain je mon coeur n a pu t oublier le premier jour de l an et depuis ce temps la je t assure qu il a bien souvent pense a toi ne t a t il pris envie de venir redoubler ta rhetorique cette annee j ai une foule d amis mais je n en suis plus a mon annee label letter text page 2 de seconde j ai deux cousins nommes le pault qui sont de fort bons enfants ils me laissent pourtant encore a desirer un jerome crossed out uncertain ils sont d une petite espece un le pauvre boguais crossed out a a pris la mauvaise route crossed out et son amitie est me semble maintenant de pure con venance je ne veux crossed out pour ca neanmoins pas te dire que je m ennuie ca peut arriver quelques fois mais je n ai pas passe une annee desagreable tu l aurois sans inserted doute beaucoup embellie je suis philosophe main tenant nous aurions eu de beaux entretiens ensemble crossed out et j aurois eu un ami tel que j en desirerois un mon frere et moi nous sommes bien avec tous les professeurs crossed out et mr mr sagory a mille bontes pour nous nous aurons le plaidoyer huit jours avant la fete dieu si mes lettres ne t ennuient point je t ecrirai pour te dire si j en suis crossed out et nous avons souhaite la fete a mr sagory a la campagne sous une allee de tilleuls on ne nous avoit pas permis de faire une piece crossed out mais y de peur de faire parler trop du seminaire dans des temps peu favorables cependant nous avons fait quelques petites choses pendant le diner label letter text page 3 dont on a ete assez content mr sagory a ete genereux il a donne un caroussel aux grands et un autre aux moyens un billard des velocipedes et un jeu de perroquet les petits ont eu des balancoi res je crois qu on ne s est jamais plus amuse que ce jour la les grandes promenades en sont devenues beaucoup plus agreables j espere que ces vacances tu viendras nous voir a lancerau nous aurons beaucoup de plaisir illegible crossed out si tu recois des nouvelles de dujoncheray je te prie de m en donner mr joly se porte assez bien il y a long temps qu il me dit qu il veut t ecrire edouard t offre ses amities et boguais aussi ce pauvre boguais je le plains car je l aime malgre moi il n a point de jugement que dujoncheray lui a fait de tort je voudrois pou voir le ramener prie pour lui mon cher ami si tu lui ecris ne lui fais pas soupconner que je t ai parle de lui adieu mon bon jerome aime moi comme je t aime paul d andigne p s si j avois plus de temps a ma disposition je ne t enverrois pas une lettre si griffonnee notes spelling punctuation lineation insertions and legible cancellations are retained bracketed wording identifies physical features of the manuscript uncertain erased readings remain explicitly marked as uncertain the faint pencil date 25 mars 1826 at the upper left of the first sheet is treated as a later annotation the letter s written dateline is nantes 25 mai 1826 label address panel mr jerome cadet rue du cornet angers label letter text page 1 nantes 25 may 1826 some time ago my dear jerome people were asking me for news of you but as i receive none i cannot give any to anyone before complaining about you however i must make my mea culpa my brother became angry with me the other day because he said i had not replied to your new year s letter i reflected i realised that the year had begun four months ago and that it was indeed time to write to you you will forgive me for having waited perhaps a little too long you know that between good friends one does not look too closely at such things besides you know that my heart could not have forgotten you on the first day of the year and since then i assure you it has very often thought of you have you not felt like coming back to repeat your rhetoric year this year i have a host of friends but i am no longer in my year of seconde i have two cousins named le pault who are very good boys yet they still leave me longing for a jerome label letter text page 2 poor boguais has taken the wrong path his friendship now seems to me to be merely a friendship of convenience i do not mean to tell you however that i am bored that may happen sometimes but i have not had an unpleasant year you would undoubtedly have greatly brightened it i am in the philosophy class now we would have had fine conversations together i would have had a friend such as i should desire my brother and i are on good terms with all the teachers mr sagory is exceedingly kind to us we will have the plaidoyer eight days before corpus christi if my letters do not bore you i will write to tell you whether i am taking part we wished mr sagory a happy name day in the country beneath an avenue of lindens we had not been allowed to stage a play for fear of causing too much talk about the seminary in unfavourable times nevertheless we performed a few little pieces during dinner with which people were quite pleased label letter text page 3 mr sagory was generous he gave a carousel to the older boys and another to the middle group a billiard table velocipedes and a game of popinjay the younger boys received swings i think we have never had more fun than on that day the long walks have become much more pleasant because of it i hope that during these holidays you will come to see us at lancerau we shall have great pleasure if you receive news of dujoncheray please give me some mr joly is quite well for a long time he has been telling me that he wants to write to you edouard sends his regards and boguais too poor boguais i pity him for i love him in spite of myself has no judgement how much harm dujoncheray has done him i wish i could bring him back pray for him my dear friend if you write to him do not let him suspect that i have spoken to you about him farewell my good jerome love me as i love you paul d andigne p s if i had more time at my disposal i would not be sending you such a scribbled letter notes seconde rhetorique and philosophe refer to stages in the french classical school curriculum plaidoyer is retained for the students formal exercise jeu de perroquet is rendered as game of popinjay a target game involving a bird shaped target",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000031",
      "title": "Business letter from Digot le jeune to Lasausse & Jullien, 1822-02-02",
      "description": "French business correspondence from Digot le jeune in Nancy to Lasausse & Jullien, merchants in Lyon, dated 2 February 1822. The letter concerns two bales of cotton, product quality, indigo prices, freight charges, prior allowances and continuing commercial relations. The folded exterior bears Nancy postal evidence and recipient docketing.",
      "date": "1822-02-02",
      "sort_year": 1822,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "Digot le jeune, Nancy"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Lasausse & Jullien, merchants, Lyon"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nancy, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000031",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000031 image 1 showing the address to Messieurs Lasausse and Jullien, merchants in Lyon, with Nancy postal evidence and recipient docketing.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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          "basis": "Cotton quality, indigo prices, freight charges and commercial allowances dominate the letter."
        }
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000031 Business letter from Digot le jeune to Lasausse & Jullien, 1822-02-02 French business correspondence from Digot le jeune in Nancy to Lasausse & Jullien, merchants in Lyon, dated 2 February 1822. The letter concerns two bales of cotton, product quality, indigo prices, freight charges, prior allowances and continuing commercial relations. The folded exterior bears Nancy postal evidence and recipient docketing. Digot le jeune, Nancy Lasausse & Jullien, merchants, Lyon Nancy, France Nancy, France Lyon, France Historical correspondence Business correspondence Cotton trade Textile quality Indigo prices Commercial complaints Freight charges Customer relations Nancy Lyon French language Business correspondence Commercial complaint [[label: Address Panel]] Messieurs Lasausse & Jullien Négts à Lyon [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Nancy le 2 fevrier 1822 Messieurs Lasausse & Jullien à Lyon Je viens de recevoir les deux balles Coton dont vous m'avez remis facture le 16 Janvier. Comme vous l'aviez bien prévu la qualité n'est pas à ma Convenance ; mais ce ne Sont point les recommandations que je vous ai faites, qui ont pu vous le faire craindre ; car je ne crois pas que de la pareille marchandise, Surtout le N° 8, puisse convenir a qui que ce Soit : ce n'est absolument que du rebut, une filature Comme jamais je n'en ai vue ; C'est a dire un fil gros comme de la Corde par ^tout endroits, fin dans d'autres & avec cela plein de gros boutons et d'un pale inegal . Si c'est là la belle marchandise que votre voyageur m'a promise et qui devoit valoir au moins celle que j'ai reçue l'année dernière, il faut Convenir que vous vous mettez peu en peine de remplir Ses engagemens, et je me permettrai de vous dire que ce n'est pas travailler de manière a mériter la Confiance : J'avois Cependant donné la préférence a une maison qui vient de me faire une petite expédition de laquelle je Suis parfaitement Satisfait : Cette bonne volonté de ma part, est bien mal récompensée ; aussi en ai je beaucoup de regrets . Si c'est la hausse des indigos, qui a pu vous porter à me faire un Semblable envoi, afin de me faire renoncer au reste, vous n'avez peut être pas trop bien entendu vos intérêts ; car cette hausse ne Sera pas éternelle et (Sans me permettre de vous rappeller ce que des négociants Se doivent à eux mêmes) il importe quelquefois de ne pas regarder à un léger Sacrifice (que je ne vous ai nullement obligés de faire puisque je n'ai fait que répondre à vos offres) pour Conserver des pratiques avec les quelles on peut avoir des relations Suivies et un peu importantes. — Vous n'avez pas traité de cette manière Mr Tirlet père, de cette ville, chez le quel j'ai [[notes]] Spelling, capitalization, punctuation and lineation are retained. The caret before 'tout' marks the writer's insertion above the line. The surname Tirlet is legible in the manuscript. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] vu aujourd'hui de vos Cotons, arrivés tout récemment et que j'ai trouvé très beaux : Cette maison mérite Sans doute des égards, mais je croyais en mériter autant. Tout autre à ma place, feroit dresser un procès verbal et pourroit vous obliger à livrer de la belle marchandise, puisqu vous en avez, ou d'autres ; mais j'abhorre toute discution désagréable, et quoiqu'il doive résulter de ceci, une perte pour moi, puisque je serai Sans doute obligé de payer plus cher aujourd'hui indépendamment du retard qui me sera très préjudiciable; néanmoins quand j'ai affaire à des maisons dont la manière de travailler n'est pas la mienne, je Sais faire un sacrifice, mais aussi je Cesse toutes relations avec elles. Vous voudrez bien d'après Cela, faire retirer vos Cotons, et me faire rembourser f 30\"85c montant de la voiture, plus 30 f. p.r la bonification faite sur vos précédents envois. J'ai l'honneur de vous Saluer Digot le jeune [[notes]] The manuscript ends the line with 'puisqu' without a final e or apostrophe. The abbreviation 'p.r' stands for 'pour'; the amount f 30\"85c is transcribed as written. [[label: Address Panel]] Messrs Lasausse & Jullien Merchants Lyon [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Nancy, 2 February 1822 Messrs Lasausse & Jullien in Lyon, I have just received the two bales of cotton for which you sent me the invoice on 16 January. As you had clearly anticipated, the quality is not to my liking; but it was not the recommendations I gave you that could have caused you to fear this; for I do not believe that such merchandise, especially No. 8, could suit anyone whatsoever: it is absolutely nothing but refuse, a spun yarn the like of which I have never seen; that is to say, a thread as thick as rope in some places, fine in others, and with that full of large knots and of an uneven pale colour. If this is the fine merchandise that your travelling salesman promised me and which was supposed to be at least as good as that which I received last year, it must be admitted that you take little trouble to fulfil his commitments, and I shall permit myself to tell you that this is not a way of doing business that deserves confidence: I had nevertheless given preference to a house that has just sent me a small consignment with which I am perfectly satisfied: this goodwill on my part is very poorly rewarded; so I regret it greatly. If it is the rise in indigos that could have led you to send me such a shipment, in order to make me give up the rest, you have perhaps not understood your interests very well; for this rise will not be eternal and (without permitting myself to remind you of what merchants owe to themselves) it is sometimes important not to begrudge a slight sacrifice (which I in no way obliged you to make since I only replied to your offers) to keep customers with whom one can have continuing and somewhat important relations. — [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] You did not treat Mr Tirlet the elder, of this town, in this manner, at whose establishment I saw today some of your cottons, arrived quite recently and which I found very fine: this house undoubtedly deserves consideration, but I believed I deserved as much. Anyone else in my place would have a formal report drawn up and could oblige you to deliver fine merchandise, since you have some, or others; but I abhor any unpleasant dispute, and although a loss for me must result from this, since I shall undoubtedly be obliged to pay more today independently of the delay which will be very prejudicial to me; nevertheless when I deal with houses whose way of doing business is not mine, I know how to make a sacrifice, but I also cease all relations with them. You will therefore be so good, following this, as to have your cottons taken back, and have me reimbursed 30 francs 85 centimes, the amount of the carriage, plus 30 francs for the allowance made on your previous shipments. I have the honour to salute you Digot the younger [[notes]] Procès verbal is rendered as 'formal report'; voiture refers here to carriage or freight, and bonification to a commercial allowance. The surname Tirlet is legible in the manuscript.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000031 business letter from digot le jeune to lasausse jullien 1822 02 02 french business correspondence from digot le jeune in nancy to lasausse jullien merchants in lyon dated 2 february 1822 the letter concerns two bales of cotton product quality indigo prices freight charges prior allowances and continuing commercial relations the folded exterior bears nancy postal evidence and recipient docketing digot le jeune nancy lasausse jullien merchants lyon nancy france nancy france lyon france historical correspondence business correspondence cotton trade textile quality indigo prices commercial complaints freight charges customer relations nancy lyon french language business correspondence commercial complaint label address panel messieurs lasausse jullien negts a lyon label letter text page 1 nancy le 2 fevrier 1822 messieurs lasausse jullien a lyon je viens de recevoir les deux balles coton dont vous m avez remis facture le 16 janvier comme vous l aviez bien prevu la qualite n est pas a ma convenance mais ce ne sont point les recommandations que je vous ai faites qui ont pu vous le faire craindre car je ne crois pas que de la pareille marchandise surtout le n 8 puisse convenir a qui que ce soit ce n est absolument que du rebut une filature comme jamais je n en ai vue c est a dire un fil gros comme de la corde par tout endroits fin dans d autres avec cela plein de gros boutons et d un pale inegal si c est la la belle marchandise que votre voyageur m a promise et qui devoit valoir au moins celle que j ai recue l annee derniere il faut convenir que vous vous mettez peu en peine de remplir ses engagemens et je me permettrai de vous dire que ce n est pas travailler de maniere a meriter la confiance j avois cependant donne la preference a une maison qui vient de me faire une petite expedition de laquelle je suis parfaitement satisfait cette bonne volonte de ma part est bien mal recompensee aussi en ai je beaucoup de regrets si c est la hausse des indigos qui a pu vous porter a me faire un semblable envoi afin de me faire renoncer au reste vous n avez peut etre pas trop bien entendu vos interets car cette hausse ne sera pas eternelle et sans me permettre de vous rappeller ce que des negociants se doivent a eux memes il importe quelquefois de ne pas regarder a un leger sacrifice que je ne vous ai nullement obliges de faire puisque je n ai fait que repondre a vos offres pour conserver des pratiques avec les quelles on peut avoir des relations suivies et un peu importantes vous n avez pas traite de cette maniere mr tirlet pere de cette ville chez le quel j ai notes spelling capitalization punctuation and lineation are retained the caret before tout marks the writer s insertion above the line the surname tirlet is legible in the manuscript label letter text page 2 vu aujourd hui de vos cotons arrives tout recemment et que j ai trouve tres beaux cette maison merite sans doute des egards mais je croyais en meriter autant tout autre a ma place feroit dresser un proces verbal et pourroit vous obliger a livrer de la belle marchandise puisqu vous en avez ou d autres mais j abhorre toute discution desagreable et quoiqu il doive resulter de ceci une perte pour moi puisque je serai sans doute oblige de payer plus cher aujourd hui independamment du retard qui me sera tres prejudiciable neanmoins quand j ai affaire a des maisons dont la maniere de travailler n est pas la mienne je sais faire un sacrifice mais aussi je cesse toutes relations avec elles vous voudrez bien d apres cela faire retirer vos cotons et me faire rembourser f 30 85c montant de la voiture plus 30 f p r la bonification faite sur vos precedents envois j ai l honneur de vous saluer digot le jeune notes the manuscript ends the line with puisqu without a final e or apostrophe the abbreviation p r stands for pour the amount f 30 85c is transcribed as written label address panel messrs lasausse jullien merchants lyon label letter text page 1 nancy 2 february 1822 messrs lasausse jullien in lyon i have just received the two bales of cotton for which you sent me the invoice on 16 january as you had clearly anticipated the quality is not to my liking but it was not the recommendations i gave you that could have caused you to fear this for i do not believe that such merchandise especially no 8 could suit anyone whatsoever it is absolutely nothing but refuse a spun yarn the like of which i have never seen that is to say a thread as thick as rope in some places fine in others and with that full of large knots and of an uneven pale colour if this is the fine merchandise that your travelling salesman promised me and which was supposed to be at least as good as that which i received last year it must be admitted that you take little trouble to fulfil his commitments and i shall permit myself to tell you that this is not a way of doing business that deserves confidence i had nevertheless given preference to a house that has just sent me a small consignment with which i am perfectly satisfied this goodwill on my part is very poorly rewarded so i regret it greatly if it is the rise in indigos that could have led you to send me such a shipment in order to make me give up the rest you have perhaps not understood your interests very well for this rise will not be eternal and without permitting myself to remind you of what merchants owe to themselves it is sometimes important not to begrudge a slight sacrifice which i in no way obliged you to make since i only replied to your offers to keep customers with whom one can have continuing and somewhat important relations label letter text page 2 you did not treat mr tirlet the elder of this town in this manner at whose establishment i saw today some of your cottons arrived quite recently and which i found very fine this house undoubtedly deserves consideration but i believed i deserved as much anyone else in my place would have a formal report drawn up and could oblige you to deliver fine merchandise since you have some or others but i abhor any unpleasant dispute and although a loss for me must result from this since i shall undoubtedly be obliged to pay more today independently of the delay which will be very prejudicial to me nevertheless when i deal with houses whose way of doing business is not mine i know how to make a sacrifice but i also cease all relations with them you will therefore be so good following this as to have your cottons taken back and have me reimbursed 30 francs 85 centimes the amount of the carriage plus 30 francs for the allowance made on your previous shipments i have the honour to salute you digot the younger notes proces verbal is rendered as formal report voiture refers here to carriage or freight and bonification to a commercial allowance the surname tirlet is legible in the manuscript",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000032",
      "title": "Letter from Agath to Joseph Daret, 1814-05-12",
      "description": "French correspondence from Macon to Lyon, dated 12 May 1814, concerning rural administration, seasonal work, vineyards, the wine market, local affairs, national-guard service, clothing and mutual acquaintances.",
      "date": "1814-05-12",
      "sort_year": 1814,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Agath (surname unidentified), Macon"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Joseph Daret, care of Mr Commoy, Lyon"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Macon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000032",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/8dd4b28a2ba855d311e340cc5607da5bf50e7a97.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000032 image 1 showing address to Joseph Daret in Lyon, with exterior docketing and Macon postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages",
            "trade-and-business"
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          "basis": "Seasonal labour, vineyards, estate management and the wine market are central."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000032 Letter from Agath to Joseph Daret, 1814-05-12 French correspondence from Macon to Lyon, dated 12 May 1814, concerning rural administration, seasonal work, vineyards, the wine market, local affairs, national-guard service, clothing and mutual acquaintances. Agath (surname unidentified), Macon Joseph Daret, care of Mr Commoy, Lyon Macon, France Macon, France Lyon, France Clos de la Croix Historical correspondence Rural administration Estate management Seasonal labour Vineyards Wine trade National Guard Macon Lyon French language Personal correspondence Estate-management correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur Joseph Daret chez Mr Commoy place près le pont Benoit = Lyon [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] 12 May 1814 J'ai reçu ta lettre du 5 Mai. _ Elle commence, comme une quantité d'autres, par des remarques sur l'ignorance où je te laisse & quand tu m'as dit ce que tu voulois me dire, arrivent à point nommé mes dernières lettres qui te donnent les éclair- cissemens désirés _ Tu me demandes comment il est possible que j'aie encore quelque chose à apprendre au sujet des affaires de la campagne? Mais, mon cher, c'est tout comme si tu disois : \" tu connois les travaux de la moitié de l'année, donc tu \\dois/ connoitre ceux de l'autre 1/2 qui souvent n'y ont point de rapport \" _ Je me suis fait, sans doute, indiquer ce qui pouvoit être indiqué ; mais quelle différence entre voir & se faire indiquer ! Comment veux_tu qu'après la première inspection, il ne me reste plus rien à apprendre dans les petits accessoires ? Je ne puis vraiment connoitre ces ouvrages que quand je les aurai suivis pendant les 4 saisons de l'année, & à Dieu ne plaise, /encore\\ que l'année prochaine je sois dans le cas de mettre à profit cette expérience & ces connoissances _ Pour la connoissance des individus avec qui j'ai affaire, je ne dépends pas moins de Crepot Je suis fort peu ou p^r mieux dire, je ne suis point répandu [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] en ville & avec notre renommée actuelle, je ne désire pas l'être davantage. Il faut donc que là dessus je m'en rapporte à lui sinon toujours, au moins fort souvent. \" Ce qui me fait croire à une négligence d'administration \" c'est que je sais peu ce que tu commences, ce qui t'occupe & \" rien du tout de ce que tu finis \" _ Un avantage de ta méthode signalée ci dessus c'est qu'à l'appui de cette assertion tu cites un exemple (sur Bartet) qui se trouve détruit par ma lettre avantdernière, de laquelle tu ne m'accuses reception que lorsque tu as fait toutes les réflexions que tu jugeois convenables. Par ce moyen _ quoique les exemples cités cessent de signifier quelque chose, les remarques subsistent toujours & je n'ai qu'à en profiter _ Je ne veux pas dire pourtant que les évènemens, la manière dont arrivent mes lettres n'influent quelquefois sur l'arrangement des tiennes, mais je pense que ton adresse y influe plus encore _ Ce qui m'occupe ; mais, mon Dieu, mes lettres t'en instruisent. Ce sont de misérables affaires la plupart, j'en conviens & mais (j'en sépare mes travaux & mon instruction particulière) je te l'ai déjà dit, je suis souvent fort peu occupé Néanmoins des renseignemens renfermés dans qques lignes me coûtent souvent des heures, des 1/2 journées entières. C'est ainsi que le dern^r samedy je suis resté une demi journée à la place sur le quai où se vendent les vins. Qu'ai je vu ? fort peu de vin, qui de plus a été offert 10 écus (meilleur compte qu'au dern^r marché & qui n'a pas été vendu. On le fesoit f 170 la botte les droits d'entrée compris je ne sais ce qu'il pouvoit valoir [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] [crossed out: je ne sais] je ne l'ai pas goûté & encore que je l'eusse goûté, avec mes connoissances en ce genre, j'eusse été moins avancé qu'avant parceque je n'aurois fait que dévoiler mon ignorance Nous étions convenus, Crepot & moi, avec 2 marchands successivement ; le premier disoit qu'il ne pouvoit plus faire de marché parceque d'autres affaires plus nécessaires réclamoient son argent le 2. qu'il comptoit faire encore le marché mais que ceux à qui il avoit vendu [crossed out: son] car refusoient de retirer le vin &c^a Je visite fréquemm^t les vignes, mais je ne prétends pas faire le savant avec des gens qui en savent là dessus plus que moi. Je [crossed out: ne] sais bien que tu ne veux pas celà de moi, car quoi de plus impertinent que l'ignorance suffisante ? Quant aux travaux nécessaires, je puis après m'en être instruit prendre garde qu'ils ne soient négligés. C'est ainsi que, il y a qques jours, j'ai averti Cadot, Bouchard & de planter au Clos de la Croix les chapons qui ont manqué M^r Chandon m'a inscrit sur le tableau des gardes nationales ; je lui ai fait mes objections ; je ne sais encore ce qu'il en résultera : au fond je ne serois pas fâché de contribuer un peu à la délivrance de la france mais si celà me coûtoit un bras, une jambe ce seroit payer cette gloire trop cher _ Quand Jules &c &c arriveront, si je puis les voir, fais me les voir : je t'en serai fort obligé. Ce n'est que Dimanche pr^o que M^lle Farge nous a dit qu'il y avoit une 1/2 Douz^e de chemises faites je te les ferai passer incesamm^t J'ai vu M^rs Nax & Dessais ils sont restés ici 1/2 jours M^es amitiés Agath [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Joseph Daret c/o Mr Commoy, square near the bridge Benoit Lyon [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] 12 May 1814 I received your letter of May 5. _ It begins, like a number of others, with remarks on the ignorance in which I leave you & when you have told me what you wanted to tell me, my latest letters arrive right on time, giving you the desired clarifications _ You ask me how it is possible that I still have something to learn regarding country affairs? But, my dear fellow, it is just as if you were saying: \"you know the work of half the year, therefore you \\must/ know that of the other 1/2 which often has no relation to it at all\" _ I have, without a doubt, had pointed out to me what could be pointed out; but what a difference between seeing & having things pointed out! How do you expect that after the first inspection, there remains nothing more for me to learn in the minor accessories? I cannot truly know these works until I have followed them through the 4 seasons of the year, & God forbid, /even\\ that next year I should be in the position of putting this experience & this knowledge to use _ For the knowledge of the individuals with whom I deal, I depend no less on Crepot I am very little, or to put it better, I am not at all widely known [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] in town & with our current reputation, I do not desire to be so any further. I must therefore rely on him in this matter, if not always, at least very often. \"What makes me believe in a negligence of administration \"is that I know little of what you begin, what occupies you & \"nothing at all of what you finish\" _ An advantage of your method pointed out above is that in support of this assertion you cite an example (about Bartet) which is destroyed by my penultimate letter, of which you only acknowledge receipt when you have made all the reflections you deemed appropriate. By this means _ although the cited examples cease to mean anything, the remarks still remain & I have only to profit from them _ I do not mean to say, however, that events, the manner in which my letters arrive, do not sometimes influence the arrangement of yours, but I think that your skill influences it even more _ What occupies me; but, my God, my letters inform you of it. They are wretched affairs for the most part, I admit & but (I separate from them my work & my private instruction) I have already told you, I am often very little occupied. Nevertheless, information contained in a few lines often costs me hours, entire 1/2 days. Thus it is that last Saturday I stayed half a day at the square on the quay where wines are sold. What did I see? very little wine, which moreover was offered at 10 écus (a better rate than at the last market) & which was not sold. They were pricing it at 170 f[rancs] per *botte* entry duties included, I do not know what it could be worth [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] [crossed out: I do not know] I did not taste it & even if I had tasted it, with my knowledge in this area, I would have been less advanced than before because I would only have revealed my ignorance We had agreed, Crepot & I, with 2 merchants successively; the first said that he could no longer make a deal because other more necessary affairs demanded his money, the 2nd that he still intended to make the deal but that those to whom he had sold [crossed out: his] for [they] refused to collect the wine etc. I frequently visit the vineyards, but I do not claim to play the scholar with people who know more about it than I do. I [crossed out: do not] know well that you do not want that from me, for what is more impertinent than self-satisfied ignorance? As for the necessary works, I can, after having informed myself about them, take care that they are not neglected. Thus it is that, a few days ago, I notified Cadot, Bouchard & [co.] to plant at the Clos de la Croix the *chapons* that were missing Mr. Chandon has inscribed me on the roll of the national guards; I made my objections to him; I do not yet know what will result from it: deep down I would not be sorry to contribute a little to the deliverance of France, but if that cost me an arm, a leg, it would be paying too dearly for this glory _ When Jules etc. etc. arrive, if I can see them, arrange for me to see them: I will be very obliged to you. Miss Farge told us that it is only next Sunday that there would be a 1/2 Dozen shirts made, I will have them sent to you immediately I saw Messrs. Nax & Dessais, they stayed here 1/2 days My regards, Agath",
      "search_key": "nra l 000032 letter from agath to joseph daret 1814 05 12 french correspondence from macon to lyon dated 12 may 1814 concerning rural administration seasonal work vineyards the wine market local affairs national guard service clothing and mutual acquaintances agath surname unidentified macon joseph daret care of mr commoy lyon macon france macon france lyon france clos de la croix historical correspondence rural administration estate management seasonal labour vineyards wine trade national guard macon lyon french language personal correspondence estate management correspondence label address panel a monsieur joseph daret chez mr commoy place pres le pont benoit lyon label letter text page 1 12 may 1814 j ai recu ta lettre du 5 mai elle commence comme une quantite d autres par des remarques sur l ignorance ou je te laisse quand tu m as dit ce que tu voulois me dire arrivent a point nomme mes dernieres lettres qui te donnent les eclair cissemens desires tu me demandes comment il est possible que j aie encore quelque chose a apprendre au sujet des affaires de la campagne mais mon cher c est tout comme si tu disois tu connois les travaux de la moitie de l annee donc tu dois connoitre ceux de l autre 1 2 qui souvent n y ont point de rapport je me suis fait sans doute indiquer ce qui pouvoit etre indique mais quelle difference entre voir se faire indiquer comment veux tu qu apres la premiere inspection il ne me reste plus rien a apprendre dans les petits accessoires je ne puis vraiment connoitre ces ouvrages que quand je les aurai suivis pendant les 4 saisons de l annee a dieu ne plaise encore que l annee prochaine je sois dans le cas de mettre a profit cette experience ces connoissances pour la connoissance des individus avec qui j ai affaire je ne depends pas moins de crepot je suis fort peu ou p r mieux dire je ne suis point repandu label letter text page 2 en ville avec notre renommee actuelle je ne desire pas l etre davantage il faut donc que la dessus je m en rapporte a lui sinon toujours au moins fort souvent ce qui me fait croire a une negligence d administration c est que je sais peu ce que tu commences ce qui t occupe rien du tout de ce que tu finis un avantage de ta methode signalee ci dessus c est qu a l appui de cette assertion tu cites un exemple sur bartet qui se trouve detruit par ma lettre avantderniere de laquelle tu ne m accuses reception que lorsque tu as fait toutes les reflexions que tu jugeois convenables par ce moyen quoique les exemples cites cessent de signifier quelque chose les remarques subsistent toujours je n ai qu a en profiter je ne veux pas dire pourtant que les evenemens la maniere dont arrivent mes lettres n influent quelquefois sur l arrangement des tiennes mais je pense que ton adresse y influe plus encore ce qui m occupe mais mon dieu mes lettres t en instruisent ce sont de miserables affaires la plupart j en conviens mais j en separe mes travaux mon instruction particuliere je te l ai deja dit je suis souvent fort peu occupe neanmoins des renseignemens renfermes dans qques lignes me coutent souvent des heures des 1 2 journees entieres c est ainsi que le dern r samedy je suis reste une demi journee a la place sur le quai ou se vendent les vins qu ai je vu fort peu de vin qui de plus a ete offert 10 ecus meilleur compte qu au dern r marche qui n a pas ete vendu on le fesoit f 170 la botte les droits d entree compris je ne sais ce qu il pouvoit valoir label letter text page 3 crossed out je ne sais je ne l ai pas goute encore que je l eusse goute avec mes connoissances en ce genre j eusse ete moins avance qu avant parceque je n aurois fait que devoiler mon ignorance nous etions convenus crepot moi avec 2 marchands successivement le premier disoit qu il ne pouvoit plus faire de marche parceque d autres affaires plus necessaires reclamoient son argent le 2 qu il comptoit faire encore le marche mais que ceux a qui il avoit vendu crossed out son car refusoient de retirer le vin c a je visite frequemm t les vignes mais je ne pretends pas faire le savant avec des gens qui en savent la dessus plus que moi je crossed out ne sais bien que tu ne veux pas cela de moi car quoi de plus impertinent que l ignorance suffisante quant aux travaux necessaires je puis apres m en etre instruit prendre garde qu ils ne soient negliges c est ainsi que il y a qques jours j ai averti cadot bouchard de planter au clos de la croix les chapons qui ont manque m r chandon m a inscrit sur le tableau des gardes nationales je lui ai fait mes objections je ne sais encore ce qu il en resultera au fond je ne serois pas fache de contribuer un peu a la delivrance de la france mais si cela me coutoit un bras une jambe ce seroit payer cette gloire trop cher quand jules c c arriveront si je puis les voir fais me les voir je t en serai fort oblige ce n est que dimanche pr o que m lle farge nous a dit qu il y avoit une 1 2 douz e de chemises faites je te les ferai passer incesamm t j ai vu m rs nax dessais ils sont restes ici 1 2 jours m es amities agath label address panel to monsieur joseph daret c o mr commoy square near the bridge benoit lyon label letter text page 1 12 may 1814 i received your letter of may 5 it begins like a number of others with remarks on the ignorance in which i leave you when you have told me what you wanted to tell me my latest letters arrive right on time giving you the desired clarifications you ask me how it is possible that i still have something to learn regarding country affairs but my dear fellow it is just as if you were saying you know the work of half the year therefore you must know that of the other 1 2 which often has no relation to it at all i have without a doubt had pointed out to me what could be pointed out but what a difference between seeing having things pointed out how do you expect that after the first inspection there remains nothing more for me to learn in the minor accessories i cannot truly know these works until i have followed them through the 4 seasons of the year god forbid even that next year i should be in the position of putting this experience this knowledge to use for the knowledge of the individuals with whom i deal i depend no less on crepot i am very little or to put it better i am not at all widely known label letter text page 2 in town with our current reputation i do not desire to be so any further i must therefore rely on him in this matter if not always at least very often what makes me believe in a negligence of administration is that i know little of what you begin what occupies you nothing at all of what you finish an advantage of your method pointed out above is that in support of this assertion you cite an example about bartet which is destroyed by my penultimate letter of which you only acknowledge receipt when you have made all the reflections you deemed appropriate by this means although the cited examples cease to mean anything the remarks still remain i have only to profit from them i do not mean to say however that events the manner in which my letters arrive do not sometimes influence the arrangement of yours but i think that your skill influences it even more what occupies me but my god my letters inform you of it they are wretched affairs for the most part i admit but i separate from them my work my private instruction i have already told you i am often very little occupied nevertheless information contained in a few lines often costs me hours entire 1 2 days thus it is that last saturday i stayed half a day at the square on the quay where wines are sold what did i see very little wine which moreover was offered at 10 ecus a better rate than at the last market which was not sold they were pricing it at 170 f rancs per botte entry duties included i do not know what it could be worth label letter text page 3 crossed out i do not know i did not taste it even if i had tasted it with my knowledge in this area i would have been less advanced than before because i would only have revealed my ignorance we had agreed crepot i with 2 merchants successively the first said that he could no longer make a deal because other more necessary affairs demanded his money the 2nd that he still intended to make the deal but that those to whom he had sold crossed out his for they refused to collect the wine etc i frequently visit the vineyards but i do not claim to play the scholar with people who know more about it than i do i crossed out do not know well that you do not want that from me for what is more impertinent than self satisfied ignorance as for the necessary works i can after having informed myself about them take care that they are not neglected thus it is that a few days ago i notified cadot bouchard co to plant at the clos de la croix the chapons that were missing mr chandon has inscribed me on the roll of the national guards i made my objections to him i do not yet know what will result from it deep down i would not be sorry to contribute a little to the deliverance of france but if that cost me an arm a leg it would be paying too dearly for this glory when jules etc etc arrive if i can see them arrange for me to see them i will be very obliged to you miss farge told us that it is only next sunday that there would be a 1 2 dozen shirts made i will have them sent to you immediately i saw messrs nax dessais they stayed here 1 2 days my regards agath",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000033",
      "title": "Letter from Dieudonnez to Mr Marcha, 1814-06-28",
      "description": "French correspondence from Verdun to Blois, dated 28 June 1814, concerning a missing acknowledgment for 1,200 francs, wine sales and prices, wartime requisitions, the departure of the English, allied troops, travel and work on a brewery.",
      "date": "1814-06-28",
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      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "Dieudonnez, Verdun"
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      "recipients": [
        "Mr Marcha, Blois, via Regnier"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Verdun-sur-Meuse, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000033",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000033 image 1 showing address to Mr Marcha in Blois via Regnier, with Verdun postal evidence.",
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          "basis": "A missing acknowledgment, wine prices and work on a brewery are major concerns."
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          "basis": "Wartime requisitions, allied troops and the English departure shape local life."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000033 Letter from Dieudonnez to Mr Marcha, 1814-06-28 French correspondence from Verdun to Blois, dated 28 June 1814, concerning a missing acknowledgment for 1,200 francs, wine sales and prices, wartime requisitions, the departure of the English, allied troops, travel and work on a brewery. Dieudonnez, Verdun Mr Marcha, Blois, via Regnier Verdun-sur-Meuse, France Verdun-sur-Meuse, France Blois, France Nancy, France England Historical correspondence Wine trade Blockade Military requisitions Allied troops Postal loss Debt acknowledgment Brewery construction Verdun Blois French language Personal correspondence Business correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] a Regnier marchand proprietaire a la chaussé st. victore pres blois pour remettre a Monsieur Mr. Marcha anglois a blois loire et chere [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Verdun le 28 juin 1814 Monsieur J'ai recu votre lettre daté du 14 present, dans laquel vous me marquez que vous avez eu beaucoups d'inquietude je n'en doute pas car je ne scavoir que penser moi meme, je desi- -rerois que vous puissiez retrouver ma lettre dans laquelle etois la reconnoissance des douze cens franc, je vous donnerai des detaille sur nos affaire + il ne veuille donner de dupli- -cata a la poste qu'apres six moi, mais je crois qu'en ecrivant a paris si l'on decouvroit le bureau qui est cause du retard l'on obtiendrois des indemnités + je vous marquois que j'avois vendus du vin a credit meme a des Mrs. douteus pendans le blocus, car dans ce moments ce qui sortois de la maison, on le croioit sauver, dans la crainte ou l'on etoit de l'entré des ennemis et des requisitions continuelle de meme je vous ais marqué que la division du duc de - raguse m'en ont bu un tonneau, et j'etois encore content d'en etre quitte pour cela, vous ditte que le vin ogmente beaucoup de votre coté les vins nouveau ont ogmenté par ici mais sont retomber de prix les vins vieux n'on pas varié, vous devez vous faire une idé de notre commerce depuis le depart des anglois, de ce moments [[notes]] An ink blot overlaps the day, but 14 remains legible. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] l'on en demande pas une piece a acheter, le comerce est aneanti de ce moments, cependant d'un moments a l'autre cela peus reprendre et je crois comme je vous l'ai marqué qu'il faudrois saisir le moments que je ne ferois qu'apres votre reponce en raison de votre derniere, dans le cas de vente il me reste du vin sufisamens pour finir nos affaires et pour facilité votre depart. je garderois le vin vendus a credit pour ma part du benefice Mr siller a l'arivé des troupes alier a nanci a étés cacher quatre jours, il est parti ausitot apres pour l'angletaire ou il est arivé dans le courans de janvier en bonne santé dans sa famille qu'il a trouvé de meme dans la lettre que Melle Dieudonnez a recu il desirois scavoir de vos nouvelles et Suis votre tres devoué et tres obeissant serviteur Dieudonnez p.s. depuis le 10 mars jour de mon malheur causé par la mort de ma femme je viens seulement de recommencer mon batimens pour finir ma brasserie je crois avoir encore au moins pour deux mois d'ouvrage ce qui ogmente beaucoup mes soins et ne me laisse aucun moments de relache [[label: Address Panel]] To Regnier, merchant proprietor at the Chaussée St. Victore near Blois to be delivered to Monsieur Mr Marcha, Englishman in Blois Loire-et-Cher [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Verdun, 28 June 1814 Sir, I received your letter dated the 14th of this month, in which you write to me that you have had much anxiety. I do not doubt it, for I did not know what to think myself. I would desire that you might find my letter again, in which was the acknowledgment of debt for twelve hundred francs. I will give you details about our affairs. They will not give a duplicate at the post office until after six months, but I believe that by writing to Paris, if one discovered the office that is the cause of the delay, one would obtain compensation. I wrote to you that I sold wine on credit even to doubtful gentlemen during the blockade, for in those moments, what left the house was believed to be saved, in the fear we were in of the entry of the enemies and of continual requisitions. Likewise, I wrote to you that the division of the Duke of Ragusa drank a cask of it from me, and I was still glad to be let off with that. You say that wine is increasing much in price in your area. New wines have increased around here but have fallen back in price; old wines have not varied. [[notes]] An ink blot overlaps the day, but 14 remains legible. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] You must form an idea of our trade since the departure of the English. From that moment no one asks to buy a single cask of it; trade is annihilated at this moment. However, from one moment to the next it may resume, and I believe, as I wrote to you, that one should seize the moment, which I will only do after your reply, because of your last letter. In the event of a sale, I have enough wine left to finish our affairs and to facilitate your departure. I would keep the wine sold on credit for my share of the profit. Mr Siller, at the arrival of the allied troops in Nancy, spent four days in hiding. He left immediately afterwards for England, where he arrived in the course of January in good health among his family, whom he found the same. In the letter that Miss Dieudonnez received, he desired to have news of you. and am your very devoted and very obedient servant, Dieudonnez P.S. Since 10 March, the day of my misfortune caused by the death of my wife, I have only just restarted my building to finish my brewery. I believe I still have at least two months of work, which greatly increases my cares and leaves me no moment of respite.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000033 letter from dieudonnez to mr marcha 1814 06 28 french correspondence from verdun to blois dated 28 june 1814 concerning a missing acknowledgment for 1 200 francs wine sales and prices wartime requisitions the departure of the english allied troops travel and work on a brewery dieudonnez verdun mr marcha blois via regnier verdun sur meuse france verdun sur meuse france blois france nancy france england historical correspondence wine trade blockade military requisitions allied troops postal loss debt acknowledgment brewery construction verdun blois french language personal correspondence business correspondence label address panel a regnier marchand proprietaire a la chausse st victore pres blois pour remettre a monsieur mr marcha anglois a blois loire et chere label letter text page 1 verdun le 28 juin 1814 monsieur j ai recu votre lettre date du 14 present dans laquel vous me marquez que vous avez eu beaucoups d inquietude je n en doute pas car je ne scavoir que penser moi meme je desi rerois que vous puissiez retrouver ma lettre dans laquelle etois la reconnoissance des douze cens franc je vous donnerai des detaille sur nos affaire il ne veuille donner de dupli cata a la poste qu apres six moi mais je crois qu en ecrivant a paris si l on decouvroit le bureau qui est cause du retard l on obtiendrois des indemnites je vous marquois que j avois vendus du vin a credit meme a des mrs douteus pendans le blocus car dans ce moments ce qui sortois de la maison on le croioit sauver dans la crainte ou l on etoit de l entre des ennemis et des requisitions continuelle de meme je vous ais marque que la division du duc de raguse m en ont bu un tonneau et j etois encore content d en etre quitte pour cela vous ditte que le vin ogmente beaucoup de votre cote les vins nouveau ont ogmente par ici mais sont retomber de prix les vins vieux n on pas varie vous devez vous faire une ide de notre commerce depuis le depart des anglois de ce moments notes an ink blot overlaps the day but 14 remains legible label letter text page 2 l on en demande pas une piece a acheter le comerce est aneanti de ce moments cependant d un moments a l autre cela peus reprendre et je crois comme je vous l ai marque qu il faudrois saisir le moments que je ne ferois qu apres votre reponce en raison de votre derniere dans le cas de vente il me reste du vin sufisamens pour finir nos affaires et pour facilite votre depart je garderois le vin vendus a credit pour ma part du benefice mr siller a l arive des troupes alier a nanci a etes cacher quatre jours il est parti ausitot apres pour l angletaire ou il est arive dans le courans de janvier en bonne sante dans sa famille qu il a trouve de meme dans la lettre que melle dieudonnez a recu il desirois scavoir de vos nouvelles et suis votre tres devoue et tres obeissant serviteur dieudonnez p s depuis le 10 mars jour de mon malheur cause par la mort de ma femme je viens seulement de recommencer mon batimens pour finir ma brasserie je crois avoir encore au moins pour deux mois d ouvrage ce qui ogmente beaucoup mes soins et ne me laisse aucun moments de relache label address panel to regnier merchant proprietor at the chaussee st victore near blois to be delivered to monsieur mr marcha englishman in blois loire et cher label letter text page 1 verdun 28 june 1814 sir i received your letter dated the 14th of this month in which you write to me that you have had much anxiety i do not doubt it for i did not know what to think myself i would desire that you might find my letter again in which was the acknowledgment of debt for twelve hundred francs i will give you details about our affairs they will not give a duplicate at the post office until after six months but i believe that by writing to paris if one discovered the office that is the cause of the delay one would obtain compensation i wrote to you that i sold wine on credit even to doubtful gentlemen during the blockade for in those moments what left the house was believed to be saved in the fear we were in of the entry of the enemies and of continual requisitions likewise i wrote to you that the division of the duke of ragusa drank a cask of it from me and i was still glad to be let off with that you say that wine is increasing much in price in your area new wines have increased around here but have fallen back in price old wines have not varied notes an ink blot overlaps the day but 14 remains legible label letter text page 2 you must form an idea of our trade since the departure of the english from that moment no one asks to buy a single cask of it trade is annihilated at this moment however from one moment to the next it may resume and i believe as i wrote to you that one should seize the moment which i will only do after your reply because of your last letter in the event of a sale i have enough wine left to finish our affairs and to facilitate your departure i would keep the wine sold on credit for my share of the profit mr siller at the arrival of the allied troops in nancy spent four days in hiding he left immediately afterwards for england where he arrived in the course of january in good health among his family whom he found the same in the letter that miss dieudonnez received he desired to have news of you and am your very devoted and very obedient servant dieudonnez p s since 10 march the day of my misfortune caused by the death of my wife i have only just restarted my building to finish my brewery i believe i still have at least two months of work which greatly increases my cares and leaves me no moment of respite",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000034",
      "title": "Letter from Menjaud to the Bishop of Nancy and Toul, 1838-08-19",
      "description": "French ecclesiastical correspondence dated 19 August 1838 and sent from Saint-Germain-en-Laye to Paris. The writer addresses the Bishop of Nancy and Toul concerning a proposed coadjutorship, contact with a minister, conscience, vocation and episcopal duties.",
      "date": "1838-08-19",
      "sort_year": 1838,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Alexis-Basile-Alexandre Menjaud (1791-1861)"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Charles de Forbin-Janson, Bishop of Nancy and Toul"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000034",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000034 image 1 showing address to the Bishop of Nancy and Toul in Paris, with Saint-Germain-en-Laye postal evidence.",
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          "basis": "The proposed coadjutorship and negotiations with ministerial and episcopal authority form the substance."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000034 Letter from Menjaud to the Bishop of Nancy and Toul, 1838-08-19 French ecclesiastical correspondence dated 19 August 1838 and sent from Saint-Germain-en-Laye to Paris. The writer addresses the Bishop of Nancy and Toul concerning a proposed coadjutorship, contact with a minister, conscience, vocation and episcopal duties. Alexis-Basile-Alexandre Menjaud (1791-1861) Charles de Forbin-Janson, Bishop of Nancy and Toul Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France Paris, France Nancy, France Toul, France Historical correspondence Catholic Church Coadjutorship Episcopal office Religious vocation Conscience Ministry Nancy Paris French language Personal correspondence Ecclesiastical correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] A Monseigneur Monseigneur l'Evêque de Nancy et de Toul rue de grenelle St germain N° 122. Paris [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Monseigneur Je vous en prie, ne soyez pas trop sévère envers moi. je suis malade de toutes les manières et j'ai besoin pour me guérir de faire ma volonté. or cette volonté est de rester dans mes bois jusqu'à ce que je sache ce que je suis et ce que Dieu veut faire de moi. Si vous sentiez ce que cette incertitude a d'accablant pour votre enfant vous seriez pour lui un pere indulgent et non pas un pere grondeur. Vous m'avez fait beaucoup de mal hier par tous vos reproches et cependant je vous aime toujours, toujours davantage. n'exigez pas que j'aille voir le ministre, j'ai fait preuve de bonne volonté en me présentant chez lui. C'est Dieu qui l'a permis. ^que je ne le trouvasse pas^ puisque j'aurais peut-être gâté vos affaires par quelque maladresse que vous m'auriez reprochée ensuite. et puis comment voulez-vous que je travaille [[notes]] The words 'que je ne le trouvasse pas' are an interlinear insertion marked with carets. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] de bon cœur au succès d'une chose que je redoute? tout ce que je puis faire c'est de me résigner et de me préparer à boire le calice le jour qu'on me condamnera à l'accepter. toutes mes espérances de bonheur se sont dissipées avec celle de vous voir bientôt au milieu du troupeau que vous voulez me confier. cette espérance vous l'avez perdue vous-même, vous me l'avez avoué hier. j'irai cependant au milieu de ce troupeau chéri mais il faut que le bon Dieu m'y envoye. j'ai besoin de cette pensée pour soutenir mon courage. alors vous pouvez compter sur ma persévérance. on aura beau faire, je mourrai s'il le faut mais je ne quitterai jamais mon poste. ainsi, Monseigneur, qu'il soit bien entendu entre nous que vous ferez toutes les démarches si votre conscience vous dit que vous devez en faire; la mienne me dit que je dois rester étranger à tout ce qui se passe et attendre devant Dieu la manifestation de ses desseins sur moi. vous appellerez cela paresse, apathie. il est dur pour moi d'être ainsi jugé par celui dont j'ai le plus à cœur de mériter les suffrages, c'est une peine de plus que j'ai à offrir au bon Dieu. que son saint nom soit béni! il y a assez longtems que je marche sur les roses, il faut bien que je rencontre sur ma route quelques épines si je veux aller au ciel et certes je le veux. nous y serons ensemble là haut vous ne me gronderez plus s'il en était autrement je vous avoue que je ne serais pas pressé d'arriver au rendez-vous. — je suis avec le plus profond respect Monseigneur Votre très humble et indigne coadjuteur [signature: M?] le 19 aout 1838. — Mr de Ségur est-il demain ici? . . . . [[notes]] The signature is a stylized monogram. [[label: Address Panel]] To Monseigneur Monseigneur the Bishop of Nancy and Toul rue de Grenelle St-Germain No. 122 Paris [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Monseigneur, I beg you, do not be too severe towards me. I am ill in every way and, in order to heal, I need to do my own will. Now, this will is to remain in my woods until I know what I am and what God wants to do with me. If you felt how overwhelming this uncertainty is for your child, you would be an indulgent father to him and not a scolding father. You hurt me a great deal yesterday with all your reproaches, and yet I love you still, always more. Do not demand that I go to see the minister; I showed good will by presenting myself at his residence. It is God who permitted that I did not find him, since I would perhaps have spoiled your affairs by some clumsiness that you would have reproached me for afterwards. And then how do you expect me to work with a good heart for the success of a thing that I dread? All that I can do is to resign myself and prepare to drink the chalice the day I am condemned to accept it. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] All my hopes of happiness have dissipated along with that of seeing you soon in the midst of the flock that you wish to entrust to me. This hope you have lost yourself; you confessed it to me yesterday. I will go, however, into the midst of this cherished flock, but the good Lord must send me there. I need this thought to sustain my courage. Then you can count on my perseverance. Whatever anyone may do, I will die if necessary, but I will never leave my post. Thus, Monseigneur, let it be well understood between us that you will take all the steps if your conscience tells you that you must take them; mine tells me that I must remain a stranger to all that is happening and wait before God for the manifestation of His designs for me. You will call this laziness, apathy. It is hard for me to be judged thus by the one whose approval I have most at heart to merit; it is one more sorrow that I have to offer to the good Lord. May His holy name be blessed! I have been walking on roses for long enough; I must indeed encounter some thorns on my path if I want to go to heaven, and certainly I want to. We will be there together up there, you will not scold me anymore; if it were otherwise, I confess to you that I would not be in a hurry to arrive at the rendezvous. — I am with the most profound respect, Monseigneur, Your very humble and unworthy coadjutor Menjaud 19 August 1838. — Is Monsieur de Ségur here tomorrow? . . . . [[notes]] The signature is a stylized monogram.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000034 letter from menjaud to the bishop of nancy and toul 1838 08 19 french ecclesiastical correspondence dated 19 august 1838 and sent from saint germain en laye to paris the writer addresses the bishop of nancy and toul concerning a proposed coadjutorship contact with a minister conscience vocation and episcopal duties alexis basile alexandre menjaud 1791 1861 charles de forbin janson bishop of nancy and toul saint germain en laye france saint germain en laye france paris france nancy france toul france historical correspondence catholic church coadjutorship episcopal office religious vocation conscience ministry nancy paris french language personal correspondence ecclesiastical correspondence label address panel a monseigneur monseigneur l eveque de nancy et de toul rue de grenelle st germain n 122 paris label letter text page 1 monseigneur je vous en prie ne soyez pas trop severe envers moi je suis malade de toutes les manieres et j ai besoin pour me guerir de faire ma volonte or cette volonte est de rester dans mes bois jusqu a ce que je sache ce que je suis et ce que dieu veut faire de moi si vous sentiez ce que cette incertitude a d accablant pour votre enfant vous seriez pour lui un pere indulgent et non pas un pere grondeur vous m avez fait beaucoup de mal hier par tous vos reproches et cependant je vous aime toujours toujours davantage n exigez pas que j aille voir le ministre j ai fait preuve de bonne volonte en me presentant chez lui c est dieu qui l a permis que je ne le trouvasse pas puisque j aurais peut etre gate vos affaires par quelque maladresse que vous m auriez reprochee ensuite et puis comment voulez vous que je travaille notes the words que je ne le trouvasse pas are an interlinear insertion marked with carets label letter text page 2 de bon coeur au succes d une chose que je redoute tout ce que je puis faire c est de me resigner et de me preparer a boire le calice le jour qu on me condamnera a l accepter toutes mes esperances de bonheur se sont dissipees avec celle de vous voir bientot au milieu du troupeau que vous voulez me confier cette esperance vous l avez perdue vous meme vous me l avez avoue hier j irai cependant au milieu de ce troupeau cheri mais il faut que le bon dieu m y envoye j ai besoin de cette pensee pour soutenir mon courage alors vous pouvez compter sur ma perseverance on aura beau faire je mourrai s il le faut mais je ne quitterai jamais mon poste ainsi monseigneur qu il soit bien entendu entre nous que vous ferez toutes les demarches si votre conscience vous dit que vous devez en faire la mienne me dit que je dois rester etranger a tout ce qui se passe et attendre devant dieu la manifestation de ses desseins sur moi vous appellerez cela paresse apathie il est dur pour moi d etre ainsi juge par celui dont j ai le plus a coeur de meriter les suffrages c est une peine de plus que j ai a offrir au bon dieu que son saint nom soit beni il y a assez longtems que je marche sur les roses il faut bien que je rencontre sur ma route quelques epines si je veux aller au ciel et certes je le veux nous y serons ensemble la haut vous ne me gronderez plus s il en etait autrement je vous avoue que je ne serais pas presse d arriver au rendez vous je suis avec le plus profond respect monseigneur votre tres humble et indigne coadjuteur signature m le 19 aout 1838 mr de segur est il demain ici notes the signature is a stylized monogram label address panel to monseigneur monseigneur the bishop of nancy and toul rue de grenelle st germain no 122 paris label letter text page 1 monseigneur i beg you do not be too severe towards me i am ill in every way and in order to heal i need to do my own will now this will is to remain in my woods until i know what i am and what god wants to do with me if you felt how overwhelming this uncertainty is for your child you would be an indulgent father to him and not a scolding father you hurt me a great deal yesterday with all your reproaches and yet i love you still always more do not demand that i go to see the minister i showed good will by presenting myself at his residence it is god who permitted that i did not find him since i would perhaps have spoiled your affairs by some clumsiness that you would have reproached me for afterwards and then how do you expect me to work with a good heart for the success of a thing that i dread all that i can do is to resign myself and prepare to drink the chalice the day i am condemned to accept it label letter text page 2 all my hopes of happiness have dissipated along with that of seeing you soon in the midst of the flock that you wish to entrust to me this hope you have lost yourself you confessed it to me yesterday i will go however into the midst of this cherished flock but the good lord must send me there i need this thought to sustain my courage then you can count on my perseverance whatever anyone may do i will die if necessary but i will never leave my post thus monseigneur let it be well understood between us that you will take all the steps if your conscience tells you that you must take them mine tells me that i must remain a stranger to all that is happening and wait before god for the manifestation of his designs for me you will call this laziness apathy it is hard for me to be judged thus by the one whose approval i have most at heart to merit it is one more sorrow that i have to offer to the good lord may his holy name be blessed i have been walking on roses for long enough i must indeed encounter some thorns on my path if i want to go to heaven and certainly i want to we will be there together up there you will not scold me anymore if it were otherwise i confess to you that i would not be in a hurry to arrive at the rendezvous i am with the most profound respect monseigneur your very humble and unworthy coadjutor menjaud 19 august 1838 is monsieur de segur here tomorrow notes the signature is a stylized monogram",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000035",
      "title": "Official school-administration notice concerning Schulverwalter Ballweg, 1853-07-22",
      "description": "German official correspondence issued by the Grand Ducal District School Inspection at Waldshut on 22 July 1853. It requests an urgent report from the local school authority concerning the boarding arrangements of Schulverwalter Ballweg.",
      "date": "1853-07-22",
      "sort_year": 1853,
      "languages": [
        "German"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Grand Ducal District School Inspection, Waldshut",
        "Simon (signatory)"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Grand Ducal Local School Inspection, Hauenstein [textual institutional addressee]",
        "Grand Ducal Parish Office, Lüttingen [postal addressee]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Waldshut, Germany",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000035",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/8f656525d7a38f871b1b972a671fb1f4cebd3968.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000035 image 1 showing address to the Grand Ducal Parish Office in Luttigen, with Waldshut postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "institutional-authority",
            "local-government"
          ],
          "basis": "A district school inspection demands an urgent local report."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000035 Official school-administration notice concerning Schulverwalter Ballweg, 1853-07-22 German official correspondence issued by the Grand Ducal District School Inspection at Waldshut on 22 July 1853. It requests an urgent report from the local school authority concerning the boarding arrangements of Schulverwalter Ballweg. Grand Ducal District School Inspection, Waldshut Simon (signatory) Grand Ducal Local School Inspection, Hauenstein [textual institutional addressee] Grand Ducal Parish Office, Lüttingen [postal addressee] Waldshut, Germany Waldshut, Germany Hauenstein, Germany Luttigen, Germany Historical correspondence School administration Schulverwalter Boarding arrangements Parish administration Taverns Waldshut Hauenstein Luttigen German language Official correspondence School administration [[label: Address Panel]] An Gr. hochwürdiges Pfarramt Lüttingen [[label: Official Notice - Text Side]] Die Gr. Bezirksschulinspection Waldshut an die Gr. hochwürdige Ortsschulinspection Hauenstein. Die Kostnahme oder Ausköstigung des Schulverwalters Ballweg betreffend. — Hochdieselbe hat anher schleunigst zu berichten, ob der neue Schulverwalter Ballweg die Kost bei seinem Hrn. Principal p. t. : Hrn Pfarrer Matt nimmt oder auswärts. Sollte der Schulverwalter die Kost in einem Wirthshaus nehmen, so ist ihm dieß sogleich zu untersagen und dem Wirth aufzugeben sie ihm zu verweigern. Es wird höchst wahr- scheinlich eine baldige Veränderung in den Schulverhältnißen Hauensteins eintreten. Waldshut 22. Juli 1853 Simon. [[label: Address Panel]] To the Grand Ducal Reverend Parish Office Lüttingen [[label: Official Notice - Text Side]] The Grand Ducal District School Inspection Waldshut to the Grand Ducal Reverend Local School Inspection Hauenstein. Concerning the taking of board or provisioning of the provisional teacher Ballweg. — The aforementioned authority is to report hither most expeditiously whether the new provisional teacher Ballweg takes his board with his Principal p. t.: Mr Pastor Matt, or elsewhere. Should the provisional teacher take his board in an inn, this is to be immediately forbidden to him and the innkeeper instructed to refuse it to him. A change in the school circumstances of Hauenstein will most probably occur soon. Waldshut, 22 July 1853 Simon.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000035 official school administration notice concerning schulverwalter ballweg 1853 07 22 german official correspondence issued by the grand ducal district school inspection at waldshut on 22 july 1853 it requests an urgent report from the local school authority concerning the boarding arrangements of schulverwalter ballweg grand ducal district school inspection waldshut simon signatory grand ducal local school inspection hauenstein textual institutional addressee grand ducal parish office luttingen postal addressee waldshut germany waldshut germany hauenstein germany luttigen germany historical correspondence school administration schulverwalter boarding arrangements parish administration taverns waldshut hauenstein luttigen german language official correspondence school administration label address panel an gr hochwurdiges pfarramt luttingen label official notice text side die gr bezirksschulinspection waldshut an die gr hochwurdige ortsschulinspection hauenstein die kostnahme oder auskostigung des schulverwalters ballweg betreffend hochdieselbe hat anher schleunigst zu berichten ob der neue schulverwalter ballweg die kost bei seinem hrn principal p t hrn pfarrer matt nimmt oder auswarts sollte der schulverwalter die kost in einem wirthshaus nehmen so ist ihm diess sogleich zu untersagen und dem wirth aufzugeben sie ihm zu verweigern es wird hochst wahr scheinlich eine baldige veranderung in den schulverhaltnissen hauensteins eintreten waldshut 22 juli 1853 simon label address panel to the grand ducal reverend parish office luttingen label official notice text side the grand ducal district school inspection waldshut to the grand ducal reverend local school inspection hauenstein concerning the taking of board or provisioning of the provisional teacher ballweg the aforementioned authority is to report hither most expeditiously whether the new provisional teacher ballweg takes his board with his principal p t mr pastor matt or elsewhere should the provisional teacher take his board in an inn this is to be immediately forbidden to him and the innkeeper instructed to refuse it to him a change in the school circumstances of hauenstein will most probably occur soon waldshut 22 july 1853 simon",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000036",
      "title": "New Year's letter from Caroline Malye to Monsieur Fraisse, December 1851",
      "description": "French family correspondence sent from Algiers to Clermont-Ferrand at the end of December 1851. Caroline Malye writes New Year's wishes to her grandfather and sends affection to her godfather and godmother.",
      "date": "1851-12",
      "sort_year": 1851,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Caroline Malye, Algiers"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Fraisse, Clermont-Ferrand"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Algiers, Algeria",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000036",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/a04a4c2d4805beab2a68964a5b05f6fde16a40af.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000036 image 1 showing address to Monsieur Fraisse in Clermont-Ferrand, with Algiers and Clermont postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "A granddaughter maintains bonds with grandfather and godparents through New Year wishes."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000036 New Year's letter from Caroline Malye to Monsieur Fraisse, December 1851 French family correspondence sent from Algiers to Clermont-Ferrand at the end of December 1851. Caroline Malye writes New Year's wishes to her grandfather and sends affection to her godfather and godmother. Caroline Malye, Algiers Monsieur Fraisse, Clermont-Ferrand Algiers, Algeria Algiers, Algeria Clermont-Ferrand, France Historical correspondence Family correspondence New Year Grandparents Grandchildren Godparents Algiers Clermont-Ferrand French language Family correspondence New Year's letter [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Fraisse rentier - rue de l'Eclache maison Jarsaillon à Clermont ferrand Puy de Dome [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Mon cher grand papa, Je t'écris cette petite lettre pour te souhaiter une bonne et heureuse année et pour te dire que ta petite fille t'aime beaucoup. Je voudrais bien avoir des ailes pour aller moi-même t'offrir mes vœux. Je suis privée de ce bonheur, je demande au bon Dieu qu'il te conserve longtemps encore en bonne santé, ainsi que mon [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Parrain et ma bonne Marraine, je vous chéris tous et vous embrasse comme je vous aime, c'est beaucoup & de tout mon cœur. Crois à la reconnaissance & à l'amour de celle qui se dit avec bonheur Cher Grand papa Ta soumise petite fille Caroline Malye [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Fraisse gentleman of independent means - rue de l'Eclache Jarsaillon house Clermont-Ferrand Puy-de-Dôme [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] My dear grand papa, I am writing you this little letter to wish you a good and happy year and to tell you that your granddaughter loves you very much. I would very much like to have wings to go myself to offer you my wishes. I am deprived of this happiness, I ask the good Lord that he keeps you for a long time yet in good health, as well as my [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Godfather and my good Godmother, I cherish you all and kiss you as I love you, that is a lot & with all my heart. Believe in the gratitude & in the love of the one who calls herself with happiness Dear Grand papa Your submissive granddaughter Caroline Malye",
      "search_key": "nra l 000036 new year s letter from caroline malye to monsieur fraisse december 1851 french family correspondence sent from algiers to clermont ferrand at the end of december 1851 caroline malye writes new year s wishes to her grandfather and sends affection to her godfather and godmother caroline malye algiers monsieur fraisse clermont ferrand algiers algeria algiers algeria clermont ferrand france historical correspondence family correspondence new year grandparents grandchildren godparents algiers clermont ferrand french language family correspondence new year s letter label address panel monsieur fraisse rentier rue de l eclache maison jarsaillon a clermont ferrand puy de dome label letter text page 1 mon cher grand papa je t ecris cette petite lettre pour te souhaiter une bonne et heureuse annee et pour te dire que ta petite fille t aime beaucoup je voudrais bien avoir des ailes pour aller moi meme t offrir mes voeux je suis privee de ce bonheur je demande au bon dieu qu il te conserve longtemps encore en bonne sante ainsi que mon label letter text page 2 parrain et ma bonne marraine je vous cheris tous et vous embrasse comme je vous aime c est beaucoup de tout mon coeur crois a la reconnaissance a l amour de celle qui se dit avec bonheur cher grand papa ta soumise petite fille caroline malye label address panel monsieur fraisse gentleman of independent means rue de l eclache jarsaillon house clermont ferrand puy de dome label letter text page 1 my dear grand papa i am writing you this little letter to wish you a good and happy year and to tell you that your granddaughter loves you very much i would very much like to have wings to go myself to offer you my wishes i am deprived of this happiness i ask the good lord that he keeps you for a long time yet in good health as well as my label letter text page 2 godfather and my good godmother i cherish you all and kiss you as i love you that is a lot with all my heart believe in the gratitude in the love of the one who calls herself with happiness dear grand papa your submissive granddaughter caroline malye",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000037",
      "title": "Latin letter from Vienna to Abbot Mauritius Elbel, 1783-12-24",
      "description": "Latin ecclesiastical and court correspondence from Vienna to Mauritius Elbel, Abbot of Osek, dated 24 December 1783. The letter discusses a court billet, an 80,000-florin charitable fund, papal correspondence and measures affecting bishoprics and religious orders.",
      "date": "1783-12-24",
      "sort_year": 1783,
      "languages": [
        "Latin"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unidentified correspondent in Vienna"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Mauritius Elbel, Abbot of Osek"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Vienna, Austria",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000037",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/687432d1e74f4682ab49dfcbbed767d217aa7b14.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000037 image 1 showing Latin address to Mauritius Elbel, Abbot of Osek, with routing and exterior annotations.",
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          "basis": "Court, papal and episcopal authority and reform of religious orders dominate the letter."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000037 Latin letter from Vienna to Abbot Mauritius Elbel, 1783-12-24 Latin ecclesiastical and court correspondence from Vienna to Mauritius Elbel, Abbot of Osek, dated 24 December 1783. The letter discusses a court billet, an 80,000-florin charitable fund, papal correspondence and measures affecting bishoprics and religious orders. Unidentified correspondent in Vienna Mauritius Elbel, Abbot of Osek Vienna, Austria Vienna, Austria Osek, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic Teplice, Czech Republic Rome, Italy Historical correspondence Latin correspondence Cistercian Order Joseph II Papal correspondence Ecclesiastical reform Religious orders Charitable funds Vienna Osek Latin language Ecclesiastical correspondence Court correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] Reverendissimo, ac Amplissimo Domino Domino Mauritio Elbel, Sacri Ordinis Cisterciensis, inclytique Regni Bohemiae Praelato, nec non celeberrimi Monasterii Ossecensis Abbati dignissimo p. p. Domino Domino Praesuli, ac Patrono suo gratiosissimo (Toeplitz.) Klosterstift Osseck im Königreich Böhmen. [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Reverendissime ac Amplissime Domine Abbas. Domine Domine Praesul, ac Patrone gra- tiosissime! Communico humillime Reverendissimae Amplitudini vestrae, pro particulari sua notitia grande Billetum Aulicum illud, quod sigillatum Augustissimus mox post discessum suum singulis Aulae suae Dicasteriis immanuari fecit. Ex 8 phyleris solidis illud in praesentem unam congessi, ne postam perin- de gravarem, quod ut commodius a Vestra Amplitudine legi, et quoad suos paragraphos expendi possit, operae pre- tium esse judicavi, ut Domi ad majorem characterem ac formam redigatur, ac si placet etiam pro Successorum notitia ad Archivum reponatur. Diebus lapsis mandato Augustissimi Tit[ulo] Dominy Cardinalis Miggazzy 80000 fl illa ad Cassam instituti paupe- rum Domino Comiti Bouquoi numerare instantanee debu- it, una cum suo interusurio, quae pro elargienda paupe- ribus Eleemosina defunctus Cardinalis Kolonitsch suis Viennae in sede Archi-Episcopali Successoribus, eorumque Dispositioni liberae per testamentum reliquit. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Diebus aliquot ante discessum Augustissimi imma- nuavit hujas Dominus Nuntius suæ Maãtti litteras Summi Pontificis, in quibus preces, monita, et cohortationes variæ continebantur, quibus ulteriores divisiones Episcopatuum Sequestrationes bonorum temporalium, Cassationes leligio- sorum Ordinum us; impedire nittebatur. Has in Spiri- tu prævidens Augustissimus, non statim litteras aperuit, sed pro die sequente Dominum Nuntium ad se constituit, Die statuta præsenti hæc formalia reposuit Sua Mttãs: Aliquis Romæ præsumsit immanuatam mihi heri epistolam sub- et obreptitie nomine Summi Pontificis mihi inscribere. Hic eandem extrado originaliter immediate ad manus Suæ Sanctitatis remittendam, ut in auctorem inquirere valeat, non enim mihi persvadeo, quod stante mutua et tam arcta nostra amicitia hanc mihi epistolam Summus Pontifex scribere potuerit. Commendo me porro sublimibus Amplissimis gratiis, qui in respectu ac osculo sacræ manus Præsularis cæteroquin morior Reverendissimæ Amplitudinis Vestræ. P. S. In communicatione Billeti caute obsecro Reverendissima Amplitudo vestra procedere dignetur, cum vix privatorum aliquis illud habeat. Viennæ die 24 Decemb Subditissimus famulus 1783 [[notes]] Abbreviations, ligatures and non-standard Latin forms are retained as written. [[label: Address Panel]] To the Most Reverend and Most Distinguished Lord, Lord Mauritius Elbel, Prelate of the Sacred Cistercian Order and of the illustrious Kingdom of Bohemia, and most worthy Abbot of the celebrated Monastery of Osek; to the Lord Prelate and his most gracious patron. Endorsement [(Teplice.) The monastic foundation of Osek in the Kingdom of Bohemia.] [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Most Reverend and Most Distinguished Lord Abbot, Lord Prelate and most gracious Patron! For Your Most Reverend Lordship's private information, I most humbly communicate the important court billet which, sealed, His Most August Majesty caused to be delivered to each department of his court immediately after his departure. I have condensed its eight full sheets into the present single sheet so as not to burden the post unduly. In order that Your Lordship may read it more conveniently and consider its individual paragraphs, I judged it worthwhile to have it copied at home in larger script and format and, if you think fit, deposited in the archive for the information of your successors. In recent days, by command of His Most August Majesty, Cardinal Migazzi was required immediately to pay 80,000 florins, together with the accrued interest, to Count Buquoy into the treasury of the institute for the poor. The late Cardinal Kollonitsch had left this sum by testament to his successors in the archiepiscopal see of Vienna, at their free disposal, for distribution as alms to the poor. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] A few days before His Most August Majesty's departure, the nuncio here delivered to His Majesty a letter from the Supreme Pontiff containing various pleas, warnings and exhortations intended to prevent further divisions of bishoprics, sequestrations of temporal property and suppressions of religious orders. Foreseeing its tenor, His Most August Majesty did not open the letter at once, but summoned the nuncio for the following day. On the appointed day His Majesty replied to him in his presence in these formal words: \"Someone in Rome has presumed, by concealment of relevant truth and false representation, to address to me under the name of the Supreme Pontiff the letter delivered to me yesterday. I return it here in the original, to be sent immediately into the hands of His Holiness, so that he may inquire into its author; for, given our mutual and very close friendship, I cannot persuade myself that the Supreme Pontiff could have written such a letter to me.\" I commend myself further to Your Most Distinguished Lordship's exalted favour and, with reverence and a kiss of your sacred prelatial hand, I remain until death Your Most Reverend Lordship's most obedient servant. P.S. In communicating the billet, I beg Your Most Reverend Lordship to proceed cautiously, since scarcely any private person possesses it. Vienna, 24 December 1783. [[notes]] The manuscript reads \"morior\" in the closing formula; it is retained in the transcription and interpreted here by the conventional sense \"I remain.\"",
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gratiosissimo toeplitz klosterstift osseck im konigreich bohmen label letter text page 1 reverendissime ac amplissime domine abbas domine domine praesul ac patrone gra tiosissime communico humillime reverendissimae amplitudini vestrae pro particulari sua notitia grande billetum aulicum illud quod sigillatum augustissimus mox post discessum suum singulis aulae suae dicasteriis immanuari fecit ex 8 phyleris solidis illud in praesentem unam congessi ne postam perin de gravarem quod ut commodius a vestra amplitudine legi et quoad suos paragraphos expendi possit operae pre tium esse judicavi ut domi ad majorem characterem ac formam redigatur ac si placet etiam pro successorum notitia ad archivum reponatur diebus lapsis mandato augustissimi tit ulo dominy cardinalis miggazzy 80000 fl illa ad cassam instituti paupe rum domino comiti bouquoi numerare instantanee debu it una cum suo interusurio quae pro elargienda paupe ribus eleemosina defunctus cardinalis kolonitsch suis viennae in sede archi episcopali successoribus eorumque dispositioni liberae per testamentum reliquit label letter text page 2 diebus aliquot ante discessum augustissimi imma nuavit hujas dominus nuntius suae maatti litteras summi pontificis in quibus preces monita et cohortationes variae continebantur quibus ulteriores divisiones episcopatuum sequestrationes bonorum temporalium cassationes leligio sorum ordinum us impedire nittebatur has in spiri tu praevidens augustissimus non statim litteras aperuit sed pro die sequente dominum nuntium ad se constituit die statuta praesenti haec formalia reposuit sua mttas aliquis romae praesumsit immanuatam mihi heri epistolam sub et obreptitie nomine summi pontificis mihi inscribere hic eandem extrado originaliter immediate ad manus suae sanctitatis remittendam ut in auctorem inquirere valeat non enim mihi persvadeo quod stante mutua et tam arcta nostra amicitia hanc mihi epistolam summus pontifex scribere potuerit commendo me porro sublimibus amplissimis gratiis qui in respectu ac osculo sacrae manus praesularis caeteroquin morior reverendissimae amplitudinis vestrae p s in communicatione billeti caute obsecro reverendissima amplitudo vestra procedere dignetur cum vix privatorum aliquis illud habeat viennae die 24 decemb subditissimus famulus 1783 notes abbreviations ligatures and non standard latin forms are retained as written label address panel to the most reverend and most distinguished lord lord mauritius elbel prelate of the sacred cistercian order and of the illustrious kingdom of bohemia and most worthy abbot of the celebrated monastery of osek to the lord prelate and his most gracious patron endorsement teplice the monastic foundation of osek in the kingdom of bohemia label letter text page 1 most reverend and most distinguished lord abbot lord prelate and most gracious patron for your most reverend lordship s private information i most humbly communicate the important court billet which sealed his most august majesty caused to be delivered to each department of his court immediately after his departure i have condensed its eight full sheets into the present single sheet so as not to burden the post unduly in order that your lordship may read it more conveniently and consider its individual paragraphs i judged it worthwhile to have it copied at home in larger script and format and if you think fit deposited in the archive for the information of your successors in recent days by command of his most august majesty cardinal migazzi was required immediately to pay 80 000 florins together with the accrued interest to count buquoy into the treasury of the institute for the poor the late cardinal kollonitsch had left this sum by testament to his successors in the archiepiscopal see of vienna at their free disposal for distribution as alms to the poor label letter text page 2 a few days before his most august majesty s departure the nuncio here delivered to his majesty a letter from the supreme pontiff containing various pleas warnings and exhortations intended to prevent further divisions of bishoprics sequestrations of temporal property and suppressions of religious orders foreseeing its tenor his most august majesty did not open the letter at once but summoned the nuncio for the following day on the appointed day his majesty replied to him in his presence in these formal words someone in rome has presumed by concealment of relevant truth and false representation to address to me under the name of the supreme pontiff the letter delivered to me yesterday i return it here in the original to be sent immediately into the hands of his holiness so that he may inquire into its author for given our mutual and very close friendship i cannot persuade myself that the supreme pontiff could have written such a letter to me i commend myself further to your most distinguished lordship s exalted favour and with reverence and a kiss of your sacred prelatial hand i remain until death your most reverend lordship s most obedient servant p s in communicating the billet i beg your most reverend lordship to proceed cautiously since scarcely any private person possesses it vienna 24 december 1783 notes the manuscript reads morior in the closing formula it is retained in the transcription and interpreted here by the conventional sense i remain",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000038",
      "title": "Undated report of a flour theft to the King's Prosecutor at Arras",
      "description": "Undated French report from an unidentified correspondent in Mory to the King's Prosecutor at Arras concerning the theft of flour from Dewez. A later administrative hand records that Mouchonblé, the shepherd, was acquitted in February 1827.",
      "date": "undated",
      "sort_year": null,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unidentified correspondent in Mory"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "King's Prosecutor at the Palace of Justice, Arras"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Mory, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000038",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/17e4db1ec8d59e6cce861682a3b4038bd7625e29.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000038 image 1 showing address to the King's Prosecutor at the Palace of Justice in Arras, with postal and archival markings.",
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          "id": "law-property-authority",
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          "basis": "The report concerns theft, prosecution, assizes and a later acquittal."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000038 Undated report of a flour theft to the King's Prosecutor at Arras Undated French report from an unidentified correspondent in Mory to the King's Prosecutor at Arras concerning the theft of flour from Dewez. A later administrative hand records that Mouchonblé, the shepherd, was acquitted in February 1827. Unidentified correspondent in Mory King's Prosecutor at the Palace of Justice, Arras Mory, France Mory, France Arras, France Historical correspondence Flour theft Shepherds Criminal justice Assizes Acquittal King's prosecutor Mory Arras French language Legal correspondence Crime report [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur le procureur du roi au palais justice A Arras [[label: Report Text]] Monsieur je vous informe qui Soit commis un vole Chez mr Dewez a morie que son Bergey lui a volé 45 livre de farine passée lon et etonné que Lindividue n'eit pas encore arreté, Cela a eté fait des jours ^depuis deja je vous ecrit pour suivre le delinquant L'on eit surpris dans la commune que lon entend parler de rien la veritez Mouchonblé , berger , a eté acquitté aux assises du mois de février 1827. [[notes]] The final two lines are a later administrative hand recording Mouchonble's acquittal at the assizes in February 1827. [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur the King's Prosecutor at the Palace of Justice in Arras [[label: Report Text]] Sir, I inform you that a theft has been committed at Mr Dewez's in Mory, that his shepherd stole from him 45 pounds of sifted flour. People are surprised that the individual is not yet arrested. This was done some days ago already. I write to you to pursue the delinquent. People are surprised in the commune that nothing is heard of it. Truth. Later official note Mouchonblé, shepherd, was acquitted at the assizes of the month of February 1827. [[notes]] The final two lines are a later administrative hand recording Mouchonble's acquittal at the assizes in February 1827.",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000039",
      "title": "Letter from Ribadieu's uncle concerning his suffering father, Mardi Gras gifts and Benjamin in Oran, 1859-03-03",
      "description": "French family correspondence from Vic-Fezensac to Bordeaux, dated 3 March 1859. The letter reports on the recipient's father and other relatives, mentions gifts for Mardi Gras, news from Oran, health, travel leave and local acquaintances.",
      "date": "1859-03-03",
      "sort_year": 1859,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Ribadieu's uncle [name unidentified]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Ribadieu, Bordeaux"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Vic-Fezensac, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000039",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/2966a9841373a8fe3d5443812d885425a7c38e64.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000039 image 1 showing address to Monsieur Ribadieu in Bordeaux, with filing note and postal evidence.",
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          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "The letter conveys extensive news about the recipient's father and other relatives."
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          "id": "health-care-loss",
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          "basis": "The suffering father and family health are principal concerns."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000039 Letter from Ribadieu's uncle concerning his suffering father, Mardi Gras gifts and Benjamin in Oran, 1859-03-03 French family correspondence from Vic-Fezensac to Bordeaux, dated 3 March 1859. The letter reports on the recipient's father and other relatives, mentions gifts for Mardi Gras, news from Oran, health, travel leave and local acquaintances. Ribadieu's uncle [name unidentified] Monsieur Ribadieu, Bordeaux Vic-Fezensac, France Vic-Fezensac, France Bordeaux, France Oran, Algeria Larroque, France Gasques, France Historical correspondence Family news Illness Mardi Gras Food gifts Medical officers Military leave Oran Vic-Fezensac Bordeaux French language Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Ribadieu rentier rue St Joseph à Bordeaux [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Vic Fezensac le 3 Mars 1859 Monsieur Ribadieu Mr votre père est constament dans de très grandes souffrances il faudroit etre près de lui pour croire tout ce qu'il souffre. Il vous envoit une dinde et deux Chapons pour les servir au festin de mardi gras, il est Bien aise d'être encore en vie pour vous faire ce petit envoi. Il ne se passe pas de jour qu'il ne pense a vous touts en priant Dieu qu'il vous conserve en bonne santé. Il vous embrasse du profond de Cœur, il embrasse de meme madame votre épouse et votre aimable famille, et n'oubliant jamais les demoiselles de Larroque. Il a reçu une lettre de Mr Benjamin son filleul il y a environ deux mois datée d'Oran. il lui marque qu'il désire beaucoup voir ses chers parens il seroit dja venu s'il avait pu avoir un permis ou congé, mais on est très avare pour en accorder aux medecins et prodigue pour les autres officiers, il espère cependant l'obtenir pendans le cours de cette année, et lors qu'il sera de retour il recommande à son père de ne pas le laisser revenir dans un pays qui pourroit lui être nuisible. Magdelaine souffre toujours de sa jambe au point qu'elle ne peut rien faire, ni marcher qu'apuyée sur un Bâton pour passer d'une chambre a l'autre. Mr Pandelé acquereur du chateau de Gasques, lui a [biffé] de votre [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] part, il ne peut que bien vous remercier de vos Bontés et attentions que vous avais pour lui. [[notes]] A word immediately before this continuation is heavily cancelled and illegible. [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Ribadieu, gentleman of independent means rue St Joseph Bordeaux [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Vic-Fezensac, 3 March 1859 Monsieur Ribadieu, Your father is constantly in very great suffering; one would have to be near him to believe all that he suffers. He sends you a turkey hen and two capons to serve at the Mardi Gras feast; he is very glad to still be alive to make you this little shipment. Not a day passes that he does not think of you all, praying to God that He may keep you in good health. He embraces you from the bottom of his heart, he likewise embraces Madame your wife and your amiable family, and never forgetting the demoiselles de Larroque. He received a letter from Mr Benjamin, his godson, about two months ago, dated from Oran. He indicates to him that he very much desires to see his dear parents; he would have already come if he had been able to have a permit or leave, but they are very stingy in granting them to doctors and lavish for the other officers. He hopes however to obtain it during the course of this year, and when he is back he recommends to his father not to let him return to a country that could be harmful to him. Magdelaine still suffers from her leg to the point that she can do nothing, nor walk except leaning on a stick to pass from one room to another. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Mr Pandelé, purchaser of the château de Gasques, approached your father on your behalf; your father can only thank you warmly for your kindnesses and attentions that you have for him. [[notes]] A word immediately before this continuation is heavily cancelled and illegible.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000039 letter from ribadieu s uncle concerning his suffering father mardi gras gifts and benjamin in oran 1859 03 03 french family correspondence from vic fezensac to bordeaux dated 3 march 1859 the letter reports on the recipient s father and other relatives mentions gifts for mardi gras news from oran health travel leave and local acquaintances ribadieu s uncle name unidentified monsieur ribadieu bordeaux vic fezensac france vic fezensac france bordeaux france oran algeria larroque france gasques france historical correspondence family news illness mardi gras food gifts medical officers military leave oran vic fezensac bordeaux french language family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel monsieur ribadieu rentier rue st joseph a bordeaux label letter text page 1 vic fezensac le 3 mars 1859 monsieur ribadieu mr votre pere est constament dans de tres grandes souffrances il faudroit etre pres de lui pour croire tout ce qu il souffre il vous envoit une dinde et deux chapons pour les servir au festin de mardi gras il est bien aise d etre encore en vie pour vous faire ce petit envoi il ne se passe pas de jour qu il ne pense a vous touts en priant dieu qu il vous conserve en bonne sante il vous embrasse du profond de coeur il embrasse de meme madame votre epouse et votre aimable famille et n oubliant jamais les demoiselles de larroque il a recu une lettre de mr benjamin son filleul il y a environ deux mois datee d oran il lui marque qu il desire beaucoup voir ses chers parens il seroit dja venu s il avait pu avoir un permis ou conge mais on est tres avare pour en accorder aux medecins et prodigue pour les autres officiers il espere cependant l obtenir pendans le cours de cette annee et lors qu il sera de retour il recommande a son pere de ne pas le laisser revenir dans un pays qui pourroit lui etre nuisible magdelaine souffre toujours de sa jambe au point qu elle ne peut rien faire ni marcher qu apuyee sur un baton pour passer d une chambre a l autre mr pandele acquereur du chateau de gasques lui a biffe de votre label letter text page 2 part il ne peut que bien vous remercier de vos bontes et attentions que vous avais pour lui notes a word immediately before this continuation is heavily cancelled and illegible label address panel monsieur ribadieu gentleman of independent means rue st joseph bordeaux label letter text page 1 vic fezensac 3 march 1859 monsieur ribadieu your father is constantly in very great suffering one would have to be near him to believe all that he suffers he sends you a turkey hen and two capons to serve at the mardi gras feast he is very glad to still be alive to make you this little shipment not a day passes that he does not think of you all praying to god that he may keep you in good health he embraces you from the bottom of his heart he likewise embraces madame your wife and your amiable family and never forgetting the demoiselles de larroque he received a letter from mr benjamin his godson about two months ago dated from oran he indicates to him that he very much desires to see his dear parents he would have already come if he had been able to have a permit or leave but they are very stingy in granting them to doctors and lavish for the other officers he hopes however to obtain it during the course of this year and when he is back he recommends to his father not to let him return to a country that could be harmful to him magdelaine still suffers from her leg to the point that she can do nothing nor walk except leaning on a stick to pass from one room to another label letter text page 2 mr pandele purchaser of the chateau de gasques approached your father on your behalf your father can only thank you warmly for your kindnesses and attentions that you have for him notes a word immediately before this continuation is heavily cancelled and illegible",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000040",
      "title": "Letter from J. Bonnaud des Mottes to Monsieur Arnaud, 1859-05-17",
      "description": "French professional correspondence from Le Cheylard to Antraigues, dated 17 May 1859. The letter concerns a returned payment order, possible protest, professional responsibility, legal recourse and conditions for accepting future instructions.",
      "date": "1859-05-17",
      "sort_year": 1859,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "J. Bonnaud des Mottes, Le Cheylard"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Arnaud, bailiff, Antraigues"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Le Cheylard, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000040",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/065aedd9be3a6447893873e238146fbe85567567.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000040 image 1 showing address to bailiff Arnaud in Antraigues, with stamp and postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "craft-and-profession"
          ],
          "basis": "A returned payment order and professional financial responsibility drive the dispute."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "legal-proceedings"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer considers protest, complaint and legal recourse."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000040 Letter from J. Bonnaud des Mottes to Monsieur Arnaud, 1859-05-17 French professional correspondence from Le Cheylard to Antraigues, dated 17 May 1859. The letter concerns a returned payment order, possible protest, professional responsibility, legal recourse and conditions for accepting future instructions. J. Bonnaud des Mottes, Le Cheylard Monsieur Arnaud, bailiff, Antraigues Le Cheylard, France Le Cheylard, France Antraigues-sur-Volane, France Privas, France Cournon, France Historical correspondence Bailiffs Payment orders Protest Professional liability Legal complaint Postal money orders Le Cheylard Antraigues French language Legal correspondence Professional correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Arnaud, huissier à Antraigues arrondissement de privas (ardèche) [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Monsieur & Collègue, Je ne Connais point M^r Delaigue il ne m'a Rien Commandé & Je ne m'adresserai nullement à lui ; ainsi donc si mon mandat fait retour à Cournon où Je l'ai fourni & où - ne doutant nullement que Vous l'acquittassiez, J'ai oublié même - de mettre le mot sans frais autant qu'il m'en souvient, Je Vous - actionnerai Vous, & Vous apprendrai à lire le Journal que Vous devez sans doute recevoir Chaque mois. - S'il en était autrement ou en serions-nous ? si nous étions obligés [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] d'aller Courir, de par toute la france pour Chercher a Découvrir & prévenir, empêcher le protêt. Si Vous le Voulez, retirez le mandat, ou M. Roux actionne — c'est à dire qu'avant tout J' adresserai & porterai ma plainte au parquet de privas avec Copie de Votre lettre d'Envoi & Je ne doute pas que la Respectable magistrature qui a Déjà fait, dans une semblable occasion, Justice à mon Confrère du Cheylard, ne me Comble de la même faveur. — Je ne Comprends pas Je Vous le Déclare, mon Cher Confrère & J'en suis peiné pour Vous & c'est d'après les termes de Votre lettre que Vous fassiez les affaires ou que Vous les traitiez autrement, si mes autres Confrères agissoient ainsi Je ne Vendrais pas ma profession Je la donnerais. — Il falloit me Dire que le + mauvais Client & J'aurais Vu ce que J'avais à faire ne Connaissant point M^r Delaigue J'aurais refusé car Je ne dois prêter mon ministère, qu'à Cette Condition de paiement. — Je Vous salue. J^h Bonnaud des mottes Cheylard le 17 mai 1859. P. S. pour ce qui est de [l'intérêt?] J'affranchis ma lettre mais permettez-moi de Vous prévenir que tout paquet qui me Viendrait de Vous, sans mandat de poste dedans resterait au Crochet. — [[notes]] The word transcribed as '[l'interet?]' in the postscript remains uncertain. [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Arnaud, bailiff in Antraigues arrondissement of Privas (Ardeche) [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Sir & Colleague, I do not Know Mr. Delaigue at all he has Commanded Nothing from me & I shall in no way address myself to him; thus therefore if my draft is returned to Cournon where I issued it & where not doubting in the least that You would settle it, I even forgot to put the words without costs as far as I recall, I will sue You, & will teach You to read the Journal that You must undoubtedly receive Every month. - If it were otherwise where would we be? if we were obliged [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] to go Running, all over France to Seek to Discover & prevent, to hinder the protest. If You Wish, withdraw the draft, or Mr. Roux will sue — that is to say that above all I will address & lodge my complaint with the prosecutor's office in Privas with a Copy of Your Cover letter & I do not doubt that the Respectable magistracy which has Already done, on a similar occasion, Justice to my Colleague from Cheylard, will grant me the same favor. — I do not Understand I Declare to You, my Dear Colleague & I am pained for You & it is according to the terms of Your letter that You conduct business or that You handle it otherwise, if my other Colleagues acted thus I would not Sell my profession I would give it away. — You should have Told me that the + bad Client & I would have Seen what I had to do not Knowing Mr. Delaigue at all I would have refused for I must only lend my official services, on This Condition of payment. — I greet You. J^h Bonnaud des mottes Cheylard May 17, 1859. P. S. as for [the interest?] I am paying the postage on my letter but allow me to warn You that any parcel that might Come to me from You, without a postal money order inside would remain on the Hook. — [[notes]] The word rendered as '[the interest?]' in the postscript remains uncertain.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000040 letter from j bonnaud des mottes to monsieur arnaud 1859 05 17 french professional correspondence from le cheylard to antraigues dated 17 may 1859 the letter concerns a returned payment order possible protest professional responsibility legal recourse and conditions for accepting future instructions j bonnaud des mottes le cheylard monsieur arnaud bailiff antraigues le cheylard france le cheylard france antraigues sur volane france privas france cournon france historical correspondence bailiffs payment orders protest professional liability legal complaint postal money orders le cheylard antraigues french language legal correspondence professional correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur arnaud huissier a antraigues arrondissement de privas ardeche label letter text page 1 monsieur collegue je ne connais point m r delaigue il ne m a rien commande je ne m adresserai nullement a lui ainsi donc si mon mandat fait retour a cournon ou je l ai fourni ou ne doutant nullement que vous l acquittassiez j ai oublie meme de mettre le mot sans frais autant qu il m en souvient je vous actionnerai vous vous apprendrai a lire le journal que vous devez sans doute recevoir chaque mois s il en etait autrement ou en serions nous si nous etions obliges label letter text page 2 d aller courir de par toute la france pour chercher a decouvrir prevenir empecher le protet si vous le voulez retirez le mandat ou m roux actionne c est a dire qu avant tout j adresserai porterai ma plainte au parquet de privas avec copie de votre lettre d envoi je ne doute pas que la respectable magistrature qui a deja fait dans une semblable occasion justice a mon confrere du cheylard ne me comble de la meme faveur je ne comprends pas je vous le declare mon cher confrere j en suis peine pour vous c est d apres les termes de votre lettre que vous fassiez les affaires ou que vous les traitiez autrement si mes autres confreres agissoient ainsi je ne vendrais pas ma profession je la donnerais il falloit me dire que le mauvais client j aurais vu ce que j avais a faire ne connaissant point m r delaigue j aurais refuse car je ne dois preter mon ministere qu a cette condition de paiement je vous salue j h bonnaud des mottes cheylard le 17 mai 1859 p s pour ce qui est de l interet j affranchis ma lettre mais permettez moi de vous prevenir que tout paquet qui me viendrait de vous sans mandat de poste dedans resterait au crochet notes the word transcribed as l interet in the postscript remains uncertain label address panel monsieur monsieur arnaud bailiff in antraigues arrondissement of privas ardeche label letter text page 1 sir colleague i do not know mr delaigue at all he has commanded nothing from me i shall in no way address myself to him thus therefore if my draft is returned to cournon where i issued it where not doubting in the least that you would settle it i even forgot to put the words without costs as far as i recall i will sue you will teach you to read the journal that you must undoubtedly receive every month if it were otherwise where would we be if we were obliged label letter text page 2 to go running all over france to seek to discover prevent to hinder the protest if you wish withdraw the draft or mr roux will sue that is to say that above all i will address lodge my complaint with the prosecutor s office in privas with a copy of your cover letter i do not doubt that the respectable magistracy which has already done on a similar occasion justice to my colleague from cheylard will grant me the same favor i do not understand i declare to you my dear colleague i am pained for you it is according to the terms of your letter that you conduct business or that you handle it otherwise if my other colleagues acted thus i would not sell my profession i would give it away you should have told me that the bad client i would have seen what i had to do not knowing mr delaigue at all i would have refused for i must only lend my official services on this condition of payment i greet you j h bonnaud des mottes cheylard may 17 1859 p s as for the interest i am paying the postage on my letter but allow me to warn you that any parcel that might come to me from you without a postal money order inside would remain on the hook notes the word rendered as the interest in the postscript remains uncertain",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000041",
      "title": "Letter from Veuve Grinois to Nicolas Deschamps, 1811-05-17",
      "description": "French personal correspondence from Arras to Saint-Amand, dated 17 May 1811. Veuve Grinois writes to Nicolas Deschamps about their separation, recent illness, recovery, family greetings and the prospect of reunion.",
      "date": "1811-05-17",
      "sort_year": 1811,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Veuve Grinois, Arras"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Nicolas Deschamps, boatman of Douai, at Saint-Amand"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Arras, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000041",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/612d83fdbec93cb1aa1ad88e82697905eed8685c.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000041 image 1 showing address to Nicolas Deschamps at Saint-Amand, with Arras postal evidence, rotated names and calculations.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "Separation and the prospect of reunion are central."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "illness-and-injury",
            "medical-treatment"
          ],
          "basis": "Recent illness, recovery and treatment are described."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000041 Letter from Veuve Grinois to Nicolas Deschamps, 1811-05-17 French personal correspondence from Arras to Saint-Amand, dated 17 May 1811. Veuve Grinois writes to Nicolas Deschamps about their separation, recent illness, recovery, family greetings and the prospect of reunion. Veuve Grinois, Arras Nicolas Deschamps, boatman of Douai, at Saint-Amand Arras, France Arras, France Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France Douai, France Montaubourg Historical correspondence Separation Reunion Illness Convalescence Medical treatment Boatmen Arras Saint-Amand Douai French language Personal correspondence Love letter [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Nicolas Deschamps Batelier de Douai de présent à St. Amand, Dépt. du Nord. A. S. Amand [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Arras le 17. Mai 1811. Mon très cher ami Je viens de recevoir avec la plus grande satisfaction ta charmante lettre, en datte du 13. Courant, j'étois dans une inquiétude cruelle Sur l'état de ta santé, et je suis on ne peut pas plus satisfaite de te savoir rétabli. Et mon coeur trésaille de joie en apprenant que je jouirai bientot du doux plaisir de te voir, de te presser contre mon coeur, et j'ose espérer que ce sera pour toujours. quoique ta ne demande pas de réponse, je ne puis résister [[notes]] The phrase 'quoique ta' is incomplete in the manuscript. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Au désir de te marquer ma sensibilité, et te donner connoissance de ma situation depuis notre séparation, sans doutte la désolation de te quitter, et la mauvaise disposition, m'ont occasionnée une Maladie, qui m'a prit à montaubourg la nuit par un crachement de sang, suivi d'une grande sueur, ce qui m'a continué toute la routte, et à mon arrivée je me suis trouvé accablée d'une forte fièvre, qui m'a obligé de me mettre au lit, j'ai fait appeller un Médecin qui m'a ordonné un Vomitif, qui à très bien joué & d'après une Médecine qui m'a ôté la fièvre je suis convalescente, et il résulte de la fièvre que je suis couverte de bouton, ce qui m'a sauvé, et ta charmante lettre a achevé ma guérison. Mon Cousin et ma Cousine te font mille [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] Compliments ils partagent ma joie et attendent comme moi le plaisir de te voir Je finis en t'embrassant mille fois Dans toute la tendresse de mon ame et suis En attendant le moment heureux de te voir Mon très cher ami, ta tendre et sincère amie. Veuve Grinois [[label: Address Panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Nicolas Deschamps Boatman of Douai, presently at St. Amand, Department of the Nord At Saint-Amand [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Arras, 17 May 1811 My very dear friend, I have just received with the greatest satisfaction your charming letter, dated the 13th of the current month. I was in cruel anxiety regarding the state of your health, and I could not be more satisfied to know you are recovered. And my heart leaps with joy upon learning that I will soon enjoy the sweet pleasure of seeing you, of pressing you against my heart, and I dare to hope that it will be forever. Although your letter does not ask for a reply, I cannot resist the desire to show you my affection, and to acquaint you with my situation since our separation. [[notes]] The phrase 'quoique ta' is incomplete in the manuscript. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] Without doubt the desolation of leaving you, and a poor disposition, have caused me an illness, which took me at Montaubourg at night with a spitting of blood, followed by a great sweat, which continued for me the whole journey, and upon my arrival I found myself overwhelmed by a strong fever, which obliged me to take to my bed. I had a doctor called who prescribed me an emetic, which worked very well, and after a medicine which took away my fever I am convalescing, and it results from the fever that I am covered in spots, which saved me, and your charming letter has completed my recovery. [[label: Letter Text - Page 3]] My cousin and my cousin send you a thousand compliments; they share my joy and await like me the pleasure of seeing you. I finish by kissing you a thousand times in all the tenderness of my soul and am, while awaiting the happy moment of seeing you, my very dear friend, your tender and sincere friend, Widow Grinois",
      "search_key": "nra l 000041 letter from veuve grinois to nicolas deschamps 1811 05 17 french personal correspondence from arras to saint amand dated 17 may 1811 veuve grinois writes to nicolas deschamps about their separation recent illness recovery family greetings and the prospect of reunion veuve grinois arras nicolas deschamps boatman of douai at saint amand arras france arras france saint amand les eaux france douai france montaubourg historical correspondence separation reunion illness convalescence medical treatment boatmen arras saint amand douai french language personal correspondence love letter label address panel a monsieur monsieur nicolas deschamps batelier de douai de present a st amand dept du nord a s amand label letter text page 1 arras le 17 mai 1811 mon tres cher ami je viens de recevoir avec la plus grande satisfaction ta charmante lettre en datte du 13 courant j etois dans une inquietude cruelle sur l etat de ta sante et je suis on ne peut pas plus satisfaite de te savoir retabli et mon coeur tresaille de joie en apprenant que je jouirai bientot du doux plaisir de te voir de te presser contre mon coeur et j ose esperer que ce sera pour toujours quoique ta ne demande pas de reponse je ne puis resister notes the phrase quoique ta is incomplete in the manuscript label letter text page 2 au desir de te marquer ma sensibilite et te donner connoissance de ma situation depuis notre separation sans doutte la desolation de te quitter et la mauvaise disposition m ont occasionnee une maladie qui m a prit a montaubourg la nuit par un crachement de sang suivi d une grande sueur ce qui m a continue toute la routte et a mon arrivee je me suis trouve accablee d une forte fievre qui m a oblige de me mettre au lit j ai fait appeller un medecin qui m a ordonne un vomitif qui a tres bien joue d apres une medecine qui m a ote la fievre je suis convalescente et il resulte de la fievre que je suis couverte de bouton ce qui m a sauve et ta charmante lettre a acheve ma guerison mon cousin et ma cousine te font mille label letter text page 3 compliments ils partagent ma joie et attendent comme moi le plaisir de te voir je finis en t embrassant mille fois dans toute la tendresse de mon ame et suis en attendant le moment heureux de te voir mon tres cher ami ta tendre et sincere amie veuve grinois label address panel to monsieur monsieur nicolas deschamps boatman of douai presently at st amand department of the nord at saint amand label letter text page 1 arras 17 may 1811 my very dear friend i have just received with the greatest satisfaction your charming letter dated the 13th of the current month i was in cruel anxiety regarding the state of your health and i could not be more satisfied to know you are recovered and my heart leaps with joy upon learning that i will soon enjoy the sweet pleasure of seeing you of pressing you against my heart and i dare to hope that it will be forever although your letter does not ask for a reply i cannot resist the desire to show you my affection and to acquaint you with my situation since our separation notes the phrase quoique ta is incomplete in the manuscript label letter text page 2 without doubt the desolation of leaving you and a poor disposition have caused me an illness which took me at montaubourg at night with a spitting of blood followed by a great sweat which continued for me the whole journey and upon my arrival i found myself overwhelmed by a strong fever which obliged me to take to my bed i had a doctor called who prescribed me an emetic which worked very well and after a medicine which took away my fever i am convalescing and it results from the fever that i am covered in spots which saved me and your charming letter has completed my recovery label letter text page 3 my cousin and my cousin send you a thousand compliments they share my joy and await like me the pleasure of seeing you i finish by kissing you a thousand times in all the tenderness of my soul and am while awaiting the happy moment of seeing you my very dear friend your tender and sincere friend widow grinois",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000042",
      "title": "Letter from Devise to Jean Baptiste Erard, 1811-07-14",
      "description": "A French soldier in Mainz writes to the notary Jean Baptiste Erard in Hauteville about money, military service, and personal effects.",
      "date": "1811-07-14",
      "sort_year": 1811,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Devise, French soldier in Mainz"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Jean Baptiste Erard, notary, Hauteville"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Mainz, Germany",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000042",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/165e7d6b3bc44fcadbb07a638718896147595727.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000042 image 1 showing the address to Jean Baptiste Erard at Hauteville, with Mainz postal evidence and later upside-down docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "military-service"
          ],
          "basis": "Military service in Mainz defines the writer's circumstances."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000042 Letter from Devise to Jean Baptiste Erard, 1811-07-14 A French soldier in Mainz writes to the notary Jean Baptiste Erard in Hauteville about money, military service, and personal effects. Devise, French soldier in Mainz Jean Baptiste Erard, notary, Hauteville Mainz, Germany Mainz, Germany Hauteville, Marne, France Rhine River Historical correspondence Military life Personal finance Mainz Rhine River French language Personal correspondence Military correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Erard Notaire à haute Ville Departement De la Marne Canton de Vitry Surmarne = à haute Ville = [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] De Mayance le 14 Juillet 1811 Monsieur Jean Bapte Erard C'est pour répondre à Notre lettre que j'ai reçu en datte du vingt juin qui ma fait Beaucoup plaisir. Voila la troisieme que je vous écris Je suis surpris que je vous ai demandé de l'argent à toutes les lettres que je vous ai ecrit. ce qui me surprend Beaucoup de ce que vous ne m'en avez point envoyé C'est n'est point ce que vous m'avez promis lorsque que vous m'avez quitté Je vous prie de m'en envoyer le plutot que vous pourez L'on dit que nous allons partir sous peus de temps mais nous ne savons pas encore de quel Côté que nous irons Je vous prie de m'envoyer la somme de deux cent franc tout de suite parce ce que J'en ai bien besoin Je Prie Dieu du temps J'en suis Court, parce que J'ai été obligé de d'emprunter à Mon Caporal la somme de Douze franc Je vous diray que Je ne suis plus dans le quatrieme Bataillion Je suis dans le Sixieme Bataillion Depuis le premier Juillet. Je ne suis plus avec mellinot mais nous sommes toujours avec Chabouret dans la même compagnie mais quand nous partirons nous serons camarade de lit ensemble J'ai été a lit Bien fatigué en premier à faire l'exercice mais à présent je n'y pense plus tous les effets que vous m'avez donné J'ai été obligé de les laisser au magasin Je vous prie vous J'informer de mon Bien et en Bonne Valeur [[label: Letter Text - Page 2 and signature]] Si vous ne m'en envoyé pas à cette fois ici Je seray obligé de vous faire poursuiter parce ce que je vous denoncerai au General un soldat ne doit pas perdre ses droits Je vous fait Bien mes Complimens Je finis en vous Embrassant Des Complimens à monsieur Erard et à madame Erard J'ai eu un grand malheur le huit Juillet en Passant le rhin dans une Barquette il est Venu une flotte d'eau ou nous Cautions perire sans le secour d'un fameux Batelier nous aurions perdu la vie mais mon sac à été perdu dans l'eau et tout Mon Butin et mon fusil et ma Giberne et tout mes equipement je suis reduit à la chemise de mon Dos Bien mes Compliment à tout Mademoiselle Mademoiselle adelle je vous salue Devise [[label: Address Panel]] To Mister Mister Erard Notary at Hauteville Department of the Marne Canton of Vitry-sur-Marne = at Hauteville = [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Mainz, 14 July 1811 Monsieur Jean Baptiste Erard, I am writing to answer your letter that I received dated the twentieth of June, which gave me much pleasure. This is the third that I am writing to you. I am surprised that I have asked you for money in all the letters that I have written to you, and what surprises me much is that you have not sent me any. That is not at all what you promised me when you left me. I beg you to send me some as soon as you can. They say that we are going to leave in a short time, but we do not yet know which way we will go. I beg you to send me the sum of two hundred francs right away because I am in great need of it. I pray to God while I am short of it, because I was obliged to borrow the sum of twelve francs from my corporal. I will tell you that I am no longer in the fourth battalion. I have been in the sixth battalion since the first of July. I am no longer with Mellinot, but we are still with Chabouret in the same company. But when we leave, we will be bed comrades together. At first I went to bed very tired from doing the exercise, but now I do not think about it anymore. All the effects that you gave me, I was obliged to leave them at the store. I ask you to inform me of my property and its proper value. [[label: Letter Text - Page 2 and signature]] If you do not send me any this time, I will be obliged to have you prosecuted, because I will denounce you to the general. A soldier must not lose his rights. I send you my best compliments. I finish by embracing you. Compliments to Monsieur Erard and to Madame Erard. I had a great misfortune the eighth of July. In crossing the Rhine in a small boat, there came a surge of water where we almost perished. Without the help of an excellent boatman, we would have lost our lives. But my bag was lost in the water, and all my belongings, and my musket, and my cartridge box, and all my equipment. I am reduced to the shirt on my back. Well my Compliment Many compliments to all the young ladies, especially Mademoiselle Adèle. Miss Adelle I greet you Devise",
      "search_key": "nra l 000042 letter from devise to jean baptiste erard 1811 07 14 a french soldier in mainz writes to the notary jean baptiste erard in hauteville about money military service and personal effects devise french soldier in mainz jean baptiste erard notary hauteville mainz germany mainz germany hauteville marne france rhine river historical correspondence military life personal finance mainz rhine river french language personal correspondence military correspondence label address panel a monsieur monsieur erard notaire a haute ville departement de la marne canton de vitry surmarne a haute ville label letter text page 1 de mayance le 14 juillet 1811 monsieur jean bapte erard c est pour repondre a notre lettre que j ai recu en datte du vingt juin qui ma fait beaucoup plaisir voila la troisieme que je vous ecris je suis surpris que je vous ai demande de l argent a toutes les lettres que je vous ai ecrit ce qui me surprend beaucoup de ce que vous ne m en avez point envoye c est n est point ce que vous m avez promis lorsque que vous m avez quitte je vous prie de m en envoyer le plutot que vous pourez l on dit que nous allons partir sous peus de temps mais nous ne savons pas encore de quel cote que nous irons je vous prie de m envoyer la somme de deux cent franc tout de suite parce ce que j en ai bien besoin je prie dieu du temps j en suis court parce que j ai ete oblige de d emprunter a mon caporal la somme de douze franc je vous diray que je ne suis plus dans le quatrieme bataillion je suis dans le sixieme bataillion depuis le premier juillet je ne suis plus avec mellinot mais nous sommes toujours avec chabouret dans la meme compagnie mais quand nous partirons nous serons camarade de lit ensemble j ai ete a lit bien fatigue en premier a faire l exercice mais a present je n y pense plus tous les effets que vous m avez donne j ai ete oblige de les laisser au magasin je vous prie vous j informer de mon bien et en bonne valeur label letter text page 2 and signature si vous ne m en envoye pas a cette fois ici je seray oblige de vous faire poursuiter parce ce que je vous denoncerai au general un soldat ne doit pas perdre ses droits je vous fait bien mes complimens je finis en vous embrassant des complimens a monsieur erard et a madame erard j ai eu un grand malheur le huit juillet en passant le rhin dans une barquette il est venu une flotte d eau ou nous cautions perire sans le secour d un fameux batelier nous aurions perdu la vie mais mon sac a ete perdu dans l eau et tout mon butin et mon fusil et ma giberne et tout mes equipement je suis reduit a la chemise de mon dos bien mes compliment a tout mademoiselle mademoiselle adelle je vous salue devise label address panel to mister mister erard notary at hauteville department of the marne canton of vitry sur marne at hauteville label letter text page 1 mainz 14 july 1811 monsieur jean baptiste erard i am writing to answer your letter that i received dated the twentieth of june which gave me much pleasure this is the third that i am writing to you i am surprised that i have asked you for money in all the letters that i have written to you and what surprises me much is that you have not sent me any that is not at all what you promised me when you left me i beg you to send me some as soon as you can they say that we are going to leave in a short time but we do not yet know which way we will go i beg you to send me the sum of two hundred francs right away because i am in great need of it i pray to god while i am short of it because i was obliged to borrow the sum of twelve francs from my corporal i will tell you that i am no longer in the fourth battalion i have been in the sixth battalion since the first of july i am no longer with mellinot but we are still with chabouret in the same company but when we leave we will be bed comrades together at first i went to bed very tired from doing the exercise but now i do not think about it anymore all the effects that you gave me i was obliged to leave them at the store i ask you to inform me of my property and its proper value label letter text page 2 and signature if you do not send me any this time i will be obliged to have you prosecuted because i will denounce you to the general a soldier must not lose his rights i send you my best compliments i finish by embracing you compliments to monsieur erard and to madame erard i had a great misfortune the eighth of july in crossing the rhine in a small boat there came a surge of water where we almost perished without the help of an excellent boatman we would have lost our lives but my bag was lost in the water and all my belongings and my musket and my cartridge box and all my equipment i am reduced to the shirt on my back well my compliment many compliments to all the young ladies especially mademoiselle adele miss adelle i greet you devise",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000043",
      "title": "Letter from Calle to A. Goua, 1859-09-17",
      "description": "A French business letter from Saintes to a tanner in Langon concerning the invoiced weight of a shipment of calf hides, with an associated witness certificate.",
      "date": "1859-09-17",
      "sort_year": 1859,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Calle, leather merchant, Saintes"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "A. Goua, tanner, Langon"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Saintes, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000043",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/add0261c166ea77e022a183aebeb1109d39285ae.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000043 image 1 showing the address to A. Goua, tanner in Langon, with stamp and postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "trade-and-business"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter disputes the invoiced weight and railway freight of a hide shipment."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000043 Letter from Calle to A. Goua, 1859-09-17 A French business letter from Saintes to a tanner in Langon concerning the invoiced weight of a shipment of calf hides, with an associated witness certificate. Calle, leather merchant, Saintes A. Goua, tanner, Langon Saintes, France Saintes, France Langon, Gironde, France Historical correspondence Leather industry Commercial correspondence Weights and measures Railway freight French language Business correspondence Witness certificate [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur A Goua Taneur à Langon (Gironde) [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Saintes le 17 7bre 1859 Mr A Goua à Langon En reponse à la votre du 15 courant je croi etre atorisé à vous dire que c'est avec raison que par ma lettre du 12 je vous disois que votre facture s'elevoit à la somme de 547f 45 et la preuve que j'avois raison de vous le dire c'est que voila le relevé de votre facture du 27 aout dernier 24 veaux pesant 81 kilots 500 Gramme f. 5.20 — 423f 80 22 cuirs pesant 28 kilots 750 G à 4.30 123 65 Ensemble 547f 45 Il est vrais que je ne deduisois pas de cette somme les 2 % d'esconte que vous me faites, je ne le devois pas non plus puisqu'avant je me croyois en droit de soustraire 18f 20c prix de 7 demi kilot manquant sur le poid des 24 demis veaux je dis que je me croyois en droit et encore aujourd'hui je maintein ma retention ou je suis un malhonnete homme. Je ne vous conteste pas le poid des 6 veaux qui etoient au fond de la balle qui comme vous le dites pesoient 28 k 750 mais les 24 autres ne pesoient que 74 k au lieu de 81 k 500 En echange de votre buletin qui peut bien vous avoir eté donné comme relevé de votre declaration à la Gare du chemin de fer je vous adresse un certificat qui est sans le savoir aussi valable signé de deux person notables de notre ville qui le plus par hasard trouvés chez moi au moment ou j'ai recu vos mar chandises. Je ne retiens pas positivement vous dire qu'on vous a donné par complaisence le buletin que vous m'adressez il est très possible qu'au depart de ces marchandises elles pesoient le poid pour le quel vous me les avez expédiées mais s'il en etoit ainsi [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] ce qui ne me paroit pas suposable il est néanmoin certain qu'en route elles ont perdu 7 demi kilot mais de quelle maniere qu'il en soit je suis toujours votre dupe de 18f 20c. Vous me dites que c'etoit à la compagnie que je devois adresser mes réclamations si le poid énoncé sur votre facture et la lettre de voiture ne s'y trouvois pas, vous me dites par cela sérieusement du moin je ne le pense pas de la part d'un homme qui comme vous entends les afaires, c'est tout bonnement une chicane de mauvaise cause, je sais qu'en certains cas constatés tout directeur de roulage, de messagerie ou de chemin de fer est dans l'obligation de représenter le poid de marchandises qui leur a été confiées mais non pas dans les cuirs, est ce qu'il n'arive pas tous les jours qu'une bale de vaches ou de veaux sortant d'un cuve ou de tout autres lieux frais ne peut que perdre en route, en résulte t'il pour cela que la quantité des cuirs soit diminuée? pas le moin du monde, et vous voulez qu'une administration soit responsable d'un poid au moin d'eau que vous aurez expédiée et qui se sera évaporée en route non Mr cela n'est pas possible vous etes le seul du moin je le supose qui ayez émis une telle opignion. Pour mettre votre bonne foi en avant en me disant d'en [provis] d'ariter sachez bien Mr que je n'ai pas besoin de vos impertinentes recomandations pour etre un honnête homme personne jusqu'a ce jour ne m'en a autans dit et toutes les fois à qui j'ai adressé des réclamations j'ont fais droit ce que vous auriez été vous même forcé de faire si l'on tous sur votre bonne foi je n'avois pas vendu les veaux en question le jour même que je les ai recus et par ce motif mis dans l'impossibilité de vous y contraindre Je paye rai donc votre traite à son échéance non pas parce que je redoute les menasses que vous me faites de ne pas me livrer le reste des veaux que vous m'avez vendu car je saurois bien vous en faire l'obligation mais [[label: Letter Text - Page 3 and signature]] parce que je suis ennemi de toutes discutions et que dans cette circonstance la loi n'est pas pour moi puisqu'il m'est impossible de représenter vos marchandises Si vous etes en relation avec Mr Certaud de Bazas avec qui je fais des afaires assez considérables depuis 6 ans demandez lui s'il j'ai eu avec lui un seul diferent s'il m'est arrivé une seule fois de lui adresser des réclamations il vous dira que non, il est vrais qu'il ne m'en a jamais donné le sujet et que toujours j'ai trouvé mon poid de même que dans toutes les autres maisons avec qui j'ai été en relation pour des veaux, ce qui n'est pas eton nant car cette espéce de cuirs ne perd jamais ou du moin bien peu. Tenez donc note Mr qu'a l'avenir si les mar chandises que vous allez m'expédier ne pèsent pas le poid énoncés sur votre facture et la lettre de voiture je ferai immédiatement dresser un procés verbal pour même vous en donner avis J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer [[label: Enclosure - Witness Certificate]] Nous soussignés certifions que le 10 courant Mr Calle Md cuirs a Saintes a dans notre présence fait l'ouverture d'une balle de veaux qui lui avait été expedié le 27 aout dernier par la maison A Goua de Langon et que ces veaux au nombre de trente on été pesé devans nous avec la corde et qu'il y avait menque de 3 k 500 gr avec la facture qui nous a été presenté qui portait la date du 27 aout et été signée A Goua [signature] [signature] [[label: Address Panel]] Mr. A Goua, Tanner in Langon (Gironde) [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Saintes, September 17, 1859 Mr. A Goua in Langon In response to yours of the 15th of this month, I believe I am authorized to tell you that it is with reason that by my letter of the 12th I told you that your invoice amounted to the sum of 547f 45 and the proof that I was right to tell you so is that here is the statement of your invoice of August 27 last 24 calves weighing 81 kilos 500 Grams f. 5.20 — 423f 80 22 hides weighing 28 kilos 750 G at 4.30 123 65 Together 547f 45 It is true that I did not deduct from this sum the 2% discount that you give me, I did not have to do it either since before I believed I had the right to subtract 18f 20c price of 7 half kilos missing on the weight of the 24 half calves I say that I believed I had the right and still today I maintain my retention or I am a dishonest man. I do not dispute the weight of the 6 calves which were at the bottom of the bale which as you say weighed 28 k 750 but the 24 others only weighed 74 k instead of 81 k 500 In exchange for your bulletin which may well have been given to you as a statement of your declaration at the railway station I am sending you a certificate which is without knowing it just as valid signed by two notable persons of our town who most by chance found themselves at my place at the moment when I received your merchandise. I do not hold back positively to tell you that you were given by complaisance the bulletin that you address to me it is very possible that at the departure of these merchandise they weighed the weight for which you dispatched them to me but if it were so [[label: Letter Text - Page 2]] which does not seem supposable to me it is nevertheless certain that on the way they lost 7 half kilos but in whatever way it is I am always your dupe of 18f 20c. You tell me that it was to the company that I should address my claims if the weight stated on your invoice and the waybill was not there, you tell me by that seriously at least I do not think so on the part of a man who like you understands business, it is quite simply a quibble of a bad cause, I know that in certain established cases any director of haulage, of courier or of railway is under the obligation to represent the weight of merchandise which has been entrusted to them but not in hides, does it not happen every day that a bale of cows or calves coming out of a vat or any other fresh places can only lose on the way, does it result for that that the quantity of hides is diminished? not in the least, and you want an administration to be responsible for a weight at least of water that you will have dispatched and which will have evaporated on the way no Mr that is not possible you are the only one at least I suppose who have issued such an opinion. To put your good faith forward by telling me to [stop] know well Mr that I do not need your impertinent recommendations to be an honest man no one to this day has said as much to me and every time to whom I have addressed claims I have done right what you would have been yourself forced to do if all on your good faith I had not sold the calves in question the very day that I received them and for this reason put in the impossibility of forcing you to it I will therefore pay your draft at its maturity not because I fear the threats that you make me of not delivering me the rest of the calves that you sold me for I would know well how to make you the obligation but [[label: Letter Text - Page 3 and signature]] because I am an enemy of all discussions and that in this circumstance the law is not for me since it is impossible for me to represent your merchandise If you are in relation with Mr Certaud of Bazas with whom I have been doing fairly considerable business for 6 years ask him if I have had a single difference with him if it has happened to me a single time to address claims to him he will tell you no, it is true that he has never given me the subject and that always I have found my weight as well as in all the other houses with which I have been in relation for calves, which is not surprising for this kind of hides never loses or at least very little. Take note therefore Mr that in the future if the merchandise that you are going to dispatch to me do not weigh the weight stated on your invoice and the waybill I will immediately have a report drawn up to even give you notice of it I have the honor to greet you [[label: Enclosure - Witness Certificate]] We the undersigned certify that on the 10th of this month Mr. Calle, leather merchant in Saintes, has in our presence opened a bale of calves which had been dispatched to him on August 27 last by the house A Goua of Langon and that these calves to the number of thirty were weighed before us with the rope and that there was a shortage of 3 k 500 gr with the invoice which was presented to us which bore the date of August 27 and was signed A Goua [signature] [signature]",
      "search_key": "nra l 000043 letter from calle to a goua 1859 09 17 a french business letter from saintes to a tanner in langon concerning the invoiced weight of a shipment of calf hides with an associated witness certificate calle leather merchant saintes a goua tanner langon saintes france saintes france langon gironde france historical correspondence leather industry commercial correspondence weights and measures railway freight french language business correspondence witness certificate label address panel monsieur a goua taneur a langon gironde label letter text page 1 saintes le 17 7bre 1859 mr a goua a langon en reponse a la votre du 15 courant je croi etre atorise a vous dire que c est avec raison que par ma lettre du 12 je vous disois que votre facture s elevoit a la somme de 547f 45 et la preuve que j avois raison de vous le dire c est que voila le releve de votre facture du 27 aout dernier 24 veaux pesant 81 kilots 500 gramme f 5 20 423f 80 22 cuirs pesant 28 kilots 750 g a 4 30 123 65 ensemble 547f 45 il est vrais que je ne deduisois pas de cette somme les 2 d esconte que vous me faites je ne le devois pas non plus puisqu avant je me croyois en droit de soustraire 18f 20c prix de 7 demi kilot manquant sur le poid des 24 demis veaux je dis que je me croyois en droit et encore aujourd hui je maintein ma retention ou je suis un malhonnete homme je ne vous conteste pas le poid des 6 veaux qui etoient au fond de la balle qui comme vous le dites pesoient 28 k 750 mais les 24 autres ne pesoient que 74 k au lieu de 81 k 500 en echange de votre buletin qui peut bien vous avoir ete donne comme releve de votre declaration a la gare du chemin de fer je vous adresse un certificat qui est sans le savoir aussi valable signe de deux person notables de notre ville qui le plus par hasard trouves chez moi au moment ou j ai recu vos mar chandises je ne retiens pas positivement vous dire qu on vous a donne par complaisence le buletin que vous m adressez il est tres possible qu au depart de ces marchandises elles pesoient le poid pour le quel vous me les avez expediees mais s il en etoit ainsi label letter text page 2 ce qui ne me paroit pas suposable il est neanmoin certain qu en route elles ont perdu 7 demi kilot mais de quelle maniere qu il en soit je suis toujours votre dupe de 18f 20c vous me dites que c etoit a la compagnie que je devois adresser mes reclamations si le poid enonce sur votre facture et la lettre de voiture ne s y trouvois pas vous me dites par cela serieusement du moin je ne le pense pas de la part d un homme qui comme vous entends les afaires c est tout bonnement une chicane de mauvaise cause je sais qu en certains cas constates tout directeur de roulage de messagerie ou de chemin de fer est dans l obligation de representer le poid de marchandises qui leur a ete confiees mais non pas dans les cuirs est ce qu il n arive pas tous les jours qu une bale de vaches ou de veaux sortant d un cuve ou de tout autres lieux frais ne peut que perdre en route en resulte t il pour cela que la quantite des cuirs soit diminuee pas le moin du monde et vous voulez qu une administration soit responsable d un poid au moin d eau que vous aurez expediee et qui se sera evaporee en route non mr cela n est pas possible vous etes le seul du moin je le supose qui ayez emis une telle opignion pour mettre votre bonne foi en avant en me disant d en provis d ariter sachez bien mr que je n ai pas besoin de vos impertinentes recomandations pour etre un honnete homme personne jusqu a ce jour ne m en a autans dit et toutes les fois a qui j ai adresse des reclamations j ont fais droit ce que vous auriez ete vous meme force de faire si l on tous sur votre bonne foi je n avois pas vendu les veaux en question le jour meme que je les ai recus et par ce motif mis dans l impossibilite de vous y contraindre je paye rai donc votre traite a son echeance non pas parce que je redoute les menasses que vous me faites de ne pas me livrer le reste des veaux que vous m avez vendu car je saurois bien vous en faire l obligation mais label letter text page 3 and signature parce que je suis ennemi de toutes discutions et que dans cette circonstance la loi n est pas pour moi puisqu il m est impossible de representer vos marchandises si vous etes en relation avec mr certaud de bazas avec qui je fais des afaires assez considerables depuis 6 ans demandez lui s il j ai eu avec lui un seul diferent s il m est arrive une seule fois de lui adresser des reclamations il vous dira que non il est vrais qu il ne m en a jamais donne le sujet et que toujours j ai trouve mon poid de meme que dans toutes les autres maisons avec qui j ai ete en relation pour des veaux ce qui n est pas eton nant car cette espece de cuirs ne perd jamais ou du moin bien peu tenez donc note mr qu a l avenir si les mar chandises que vous allez m expedier ne pesent pas le poid enonces sur votre facture et la lettre de voiture je ferai immediatement dresser un proces verbal pour meme vous en donner avis j ai l honneur de vous saluer label enclosure witness certificate nous soussignes certifions que le 10 courant mr calle md cuirs a saintes a dans notre presence fait l ouverture d une balle de veaux qui lui avait ete expedie le 27 aout dernier par la maison a goua de langon et que ces veaux au nombre de trente on ete pese devans nous avec la corde et qu il y avait menque de 3 k 500 gr avec la facture qui nous a ete presente qui portait la date du 27 aout et ete signee a goua signature signature label address panel mr a goua tanner in langon gironde label letter text page 1 saintes september 17 1859 mr a goua in langon in response to yours of the 15th of this month i believe i am authorized to tell you that it is with reason that by my letter of the 12th i told you that your invoice amounted to the sum of 547f 45 and the proof that i was right to tell you so is that here is the statement of your invoice of august 27 last 24 calves weighing 81 kilos 500 grams f 5 20 423f 80 22 hides weighing 28 kilos 750 g at 4 30 123 65 together 547f 45 it is true that i did not deduct from this sum the 2 discount that you give me i did not have to do it either since before i believed i had the right to subtract 18f 20c price of 7 half kilos missing on the weight of the 24 half calves i say that i believed i had the right and still today i maintain my retention or i am a dishonest man i do not dispute the weight of the 6 calves which were at the bottom of the bale which as you say weighed 28 k 750 but the 24 others only weighed 74 k instead of 81 k 500 in exchange for your bulletin which may well have been given to you as a statement of your declaration at the railway station i am sending you a certificate which is without knowing it just as valid signed by two notable persons of our town who most by chance found themselves at my place at the moment when i received your merchandise i do not hold back positively to tell you that you were given by complaisance the bulletin that you address to me it is very possible that at the departure of these merchandise they weighed the weight for which you dispatched them to me but if it were so label letter text page 2 which does not seem supposable to me it is nevertheless certain that on the way they lost 7 half kilos but in whatever way it is i am always your dupe of 18f 20c you tell me that it was to the company that i should address my claims if the weight stated on your invoice and the waybill was not there you tell me by that seriously at least i do not think so on the part of a man who like you understands business it is quite simply a quibble of a bad cause i know that in certain established cases any director of haulage of courier or of railway is under the obligation to represent the weight of merchandise which has been entrusted to them but not in hides does it not happen every day that a bale of cows or calves coming out of a vat or any other fresh places can only lose on the way does it result for that that the quantity of hides is diminished not in the least and you want an administration to be responsible for a weight at least of water that you will have dispatched and which will have evaporated on the way no mr that is not possible you are the only one at least i suppose who have issued such an opinion to put your good faith forward by telling me to stop know well mr that i do not need your impertinent recommendations to be an honest man no one to this day has said as much to me and every time to whom i have addressed claims i have done right what you would have been yourself forced to do if all on your good faith i had not sold the calves in question the very day that i received them and for this reason put in the impossibility of forcing you to it i will therefore pay your draft at its maturity not because i fear the threats that you make me of not delivering me the rest of the calves that you sold me for i would know well how to make you the obligation but label letter text page 3 and signature because i am an enemy of all discussions and that in this circumstance the law is not for me since it is impossible for me to represent your merchandise if you are in relation with mr certaud of bazas with whom i have been doing fairly considerable business for 6 years ask him if i have had a single difference with him if it has happened to me a single time to address claims to him he will tell you no it is true that he has never given me the subject and that always i have found my weight as well as in all the other houses with which i have been in relation for calves which is not surprising for this kind of hides never loses or at least very little take note therefore mr that in the future if the merchandise that you are going to dispatch to me do not weigh the weight stated on your invoice and the waybill i will immediately have a report drawn up to even give you notice of it i have the honor to greet you label enclosure witness certificate we the undersigned certify that on the 10th of this month mr calle leather merchant in saintes has in our presence opened a bale of calves which had been dispatched to him on august 27 last by the house a goua of langon and that these calves to the number of thirty were weighed before us with the rope and that there was a shortage of 3 k 500 gr with the invoice which was presented to us which bore the date of august 27 and was signed a goua signature signature",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000044",
      "title": "Letter to Louis Danet Cléry, 1860-11-29",
      "description": "A French family letter sent from Paris to a sub-lieutenant in Beirut concerning personal shipments, correspondence, and service in Syria.",
      "date": "1860-11-29",
      "sort_year": 1860,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unidentified father of Louis Danet Cléry, Paris"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Louis Danet Cléry, sub-lieutenant, 13th Line Regiment, Beirut"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000044",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/82dba97eaa25a18d51129bf55c7c13e47e8b349a.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000044 image 1 showing the address to Louis Danet Cléry in Beirut, with stamp and postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "Family correspondence and personal shipments sustain a distant serviceman."
        },
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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            "war-and-occupation"
          ],
          "basis": "The recipient is serving in Syria during the French expedition."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000044 Letter to Louis Danet Cléry, 1860-11-29 A French family letter sent from Paris to a sub-lieutenant in Beirut concerning personal shipments, correspondence, and service in Syria. Unidentified father of Louis Danet Cléry, Paris Louis Danet Cléry, sub-lieutenant, 13th Line Regiment, Beirut Paris, France Paris, France Toulon, France Marseille, France Beirut, Lebanon Deir al-Qamar, Lebanon Historical correspondence Family correspondence Military life Postal logistics French expedition to Syria (1860–1861) French language Family correspondence Military correspondence [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Danet Cléry, S. Lieutenant au 13e. de ligne, à Beyrouth, Syrie par Marseille. [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Paris, le 29 novembre 1860. Mon cher Louis, Dès le 9 de ce mois, j'ai fait partir pour Toulon, par le chemin de fer, une caisse contenant, suivant ton désir, divers objets dont l'approche de l'hiver te faisait sentir le besoin. Je t'ai informé de cet envoi le même jour. Ces effets devaient t'être expédiés de Toulon par l'entremise de Mr. Goguet, Lieut.t au 13e., en même temps que ceux de Mr Combette dont tu me parlais dans ta lettre du 20 octobre. Mr Goguet à qui j'avais écrit à ce sujet, m'annonce à la date du 16 novembre, (et sans me parler des effets de Mr Combette) que le détachement du régiment qui aurait pu se charger de ta caisse, était parti quand il l'a reçue et qu'il tâcherait de la comprendre parmi les ballots d'habillement de la prochaine expédition, ou enfin qu'il attendrait le départ d'un nouveau détachement qui irait rejoindre le corps. Il résulte de tout ceci un retard que je ne pouvais prévoir et dont je suis [[label: Letter Text - Page 2, marginal note and signature]] fort contrarié. Si tu ne m'avais pas indiqué la voie à suivre, j'en aurais cherché une plus expéditive, et je viens (à cet effet) de prier Mr. Goguet, si la caisse, que tu attends sans doute avec quelque impatience, est encore à Toulon, de la diriger sur Marseille par les messageries imp.les et ensuite à Beyrouth par les paquebots de cette administration. J'espère qu'ainsi tu seras plus tôt satisfait; j'ai recommandé d'acquitter les frais de transport. Il m'est arrivé ces jours derniers (le 23 9bre) une petite boîte renfermant ta montre et un petit billet daté du 30 octobre, m'expliquant la cause de cet envoi. C'est le soldat de Mr Mounier qui m'en a fait la remise, Mr Mounier étant malade. Je me suis présenté le lendemain chez cet officier qui était sorti: ce qui me porte à croire que sa maladie n'est pas bien grande. J'ai toutefois regretté de ne l'avoir pas rencontré, puisque j'ai été ainsi privé du plaisir de m'entretenir de toi. Ton billet, mon ami, nous menace de la privation de ta correspondance, si tu ne reçois pas de nos lettres à chaque courrier. Je ne pense pas que cette exigence soit sérieuse: car tu sais bien qu'ici nous ne sommes sujets, qu'aux vicissitudes ordinaires de la vie, tandis que, là-bas, tu cours les chances des maladies d'un climat nouveau pour toi, et celles que peut amener l'état de guerre; qu'ainsi n'ayant point à concevoir d'inquiétude permanente à notre égard, tu n'as pas besoin de recevoir si souvent de nos nouvelles, tandis qu'il nous importe à nous, pour les raisons que je viens de dire, que tu ne négliges pas de nous donner des tiennes. Nous ferons en sorte que tu puisses à l'avenir te servir avec sécurité de ta montre et de t'envoyer prochainement les objets spécifiés dans ton billet. Nous te félicitons d'habiter avec Mr Du Broda un palais druse, et nous désirons bien sincèrement que vous contribuiez à reconstruire cette pauvre ville de Deir el Kamar, si maltraitée par le fanatisme turc. Ne manque pas, comme je t'en ai prié, de nous donner, chaque fois que tu nous écriras, des nouvelles de MMrs Du Brodan et Combette ainsi que des détails sur votre manière de vivre dans un pays où les usages français sont probablement inconnus. On dit la Syrie abondante en gibier et vous ne devez pas manquer de cuisiniers parmi vos hommes. Adieu, mon cher enfant, je t'exhorte vivement et ta mère aussi à te ménager et à prendre de toi tous les soins possibles Toute la famille t'embrasse tendrement [V. D. Cléry?] [marginalia] Je viens de recevoir la nouvelle, que je te communique, avec le plus grand plaisir, de la promotion de Charles à la 1re classe de son grade. [[label: Address Panel]] Monsieur Danet Cléry, Sub-Lieutenant in the 13th Line Regiment, in Beirut, Syria via Marseille. [[label: Letter Text - Page 1]] Paris, 29 November 1860. My dear Louis, As early as the 9th of this month, I dispatched to Toulon, by rail, a crate containing, according to your wish, various objects which the approach of winter made you feel the need of. I informed you of this shipment the same day. These effects were to be sent to you from Toulon through the agency of Mr Goguet, Lieut. in the 13th, at the same time as those of Mr Combette of whom you spoke to me in your letter of 20 October. Mr Goguet, to whom I had written on this subject, announces to me on the date of 16 November (and without speaking to me of the effects of Mr Combette) that the detachment of the regiment which could have taken charge of your crate had left when he received it, and that he would try to include it among the bales of clothing of the next shipment, or finally that he would wait for the departure of a new detachment which would go to join the corps. The result of all this is a delay which I could not foresee and of which I am [[label: Letter Text - Page 2, marginal note and signature]] very annoyed. If you had not indicated to me the route to follow, I would have looked for a more expeditious one, and I have just (to this effect) asked Mr Goguet, if the crate, which you are no doubt waiting for with some impatience, is still in Toulon, to direct it to Marseille by the Messageries Impériales and then to Beirut by the steamships of this administration. I hope that thus you will be satisfied sooner; I have given instructions to pay the transport costs. A small box arrived for me these last few days (the 23rd of Nov.) containing your watch and a short note dated 30 October, explaining to me the cause of this shipment. It is Mr Mounier's soldier who delivered it to me, Mr Mounier being ill. I presented myself the next day at the home of this officer, who had gone out: which leads me to believe that his illness is not very serious. I nevertheless regretted not having met him, since I was thus deprived of the pleasure of talking about you. Your note, my friend, threatens us with the deprivation of your correspondence, if you do not receive letters from us by every mail. I do not think that this requirement is serious: for you know well that here we are only subject to the ordinary vicissitudes of life, while, over there, you run the risks of diseases of a climate new to you, and those that can be brought about by the state of war; that thus having no reason to conceive permanent anxiety regarding us, you do not need to receive our news so often, while it is important to us, for the reasons I have just stated, that you do not neglect to give us yours. We will make sure that you can in the future use your watch safely, and will soon send you the objects specified in your note. We congratulate you on living with Mr Du Broda in a Druze palace, and we very sincerely desire that you contribute to rebuilding this poor town of Deir el Kamar, so mistreated by Turkish fanaticism. Do not fail, as I have asked you, to give us, every time you write to us, news of Messrs Du Brodan and Combette as well as details on your way of living in a country where French customs are probably unknown. They say Syria is abundant in game and you must not lack cooks among your men. Farewell, my dear child, I strongly urge you, and your mother too, to spare yourself and to take all possible care of yourself. The whole family embraces you tenderly. [V. D. Cléry?] In the margin: I have just received the news, which I communicate to you with the greatest pleasure, of the promotion of Charles to the 1st class of his rank.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000044 letter to louis danet clery 1860 11 29 a french family letter sent from paris to a sub lieutenant in beirut concerning personal shipments correspondence and service in syria unidentified father of louis danet clery paris louis danet clery sub lieutenant 13th line regiment beirut paris france paris france toulon france marseille france beirut lebanon deir al qamar lebanon historical correspondence family correspondence military life postal logistics french expedition to syria 1860 1861 french language family correspondence military correspondence label address panel monsieur danet clery s lieutenant au 13e de ligne a beyrouth syrie par marseille label letter text page 1 paris le 29 novembre 1860 mon cher louis des le 9 de ce mois j ai fait partir pour toulon par le chemin de fer une caisse contenant suivant ton desir divers objets dont l approche de l hiver te faisait sentir le besoin je t ai informe de cet envoi le meme jour ces effets devaient t etre expedies de toulon par l entremise de mr goguet lieut t au 13e en meme temps que ceux de mr combette dont tu me parlais dans ta lettre du 20 octobre mr goguet a qui j avais ecrit a ce sujet m annonce a la date du 16 novembre et sans me parler des effets de mr combette que le detachement du regiment qui aurait pu se charger de ta caisse etait parti quand il l a recue et qu il tacherait de la comprendre parmi les ballots d habillement de la prochaine expedition ou enfin qu il attendrait le depart d un nouveau detachement qui irait rejoindre le corps il resulte de tout ceci un retard que je ne pouvais prevoir et dont je suis label letter text page 2 marginal note and signature fort contrarie si tu ne m avais pas indique la voie a suivre j en aurais cherche une plus expeditive et je viens a cet effet de prier mr goguet si la caisse que tu attends sans doute avec quelque impatience est encore a toulon de la diriger sur marseille par les messageries imp les et ensuite a beyrouth par les paquebots de cette administration j espere qu ainsi tu seras plus tot satisfait j ai recommande d acquitter les frais de transport il m est arrive ces jours derniers le 23 9bre une petite boite renfermant ta montre et un petit billet date du 30 octobre m expliquant la cause de cet envoi c est le soldat de mr mounier qui m en a fait la remise mr mounier etant malade je me suis presente le lendemain chez cet officier qui etait sorti ce qui me porte a croire que sa maladie n est pas bien grande j ai toutefois regrette de ne l avoir pas rencontre puisque j ai ete ainsi prive du plaisir de m entretenir de toi ton billet mon ami nous menace de la privation de ta correspondance si tu ne recois pas de nos lettres a chaque courrier je ne pense pas que cette exigence soit serieuse car tu sais bien qu ici nous ne sommes sujets qu aux vicissitudes ordinaires de la vie tandis que la bas tu cours les chances des maladies d un climat nouveau pour toi et celles que peut amener l etat de guerre qu ainsi n ayant point a concevoir d inquietude permanente a notre egard tu n as pas besoin de recevoir si souvent de nos nouvelles tandis qu il nous importe a nous pour les raisons que je viens de dire que tu ne negliges pas de nous donner des tiennes nous ferons en sorte que tu puisses a l avenir te servir avec securite de ta montre et de t envoyer prochainement les objets specifies dans ton billet nous te felicitons d habiter avec mr du broda un palais druse et nous desirons bien sincerement que vous contribuiez a reconstruire cette pauvre ville de deir el kamar si maltraitee par le fanatisme turc ne manque pas comme je t en ai prie de nous donner chaque fois que tu nous ecriras des nouvelles de mmrs du brodan et combette ainsi que des details sur votre maniere de vivre dans un pays ou les usages francais sont probablement inconnus on dit la syrie abondante en gibier et vous ne devez pas manquer de cuisiniers parmi vos hommes adieu mon cher enfant je t exhorte vivement et ta mere aussi a te menager et a prendre de toi tous les soins possibles toute la famille t embrasse tendrement v d clery marginalia je viens de recevoir la nouvelle que je te communique avec le plus grand plaisir de la promotion de charles a la 1re classe de son grade label address panel monsieur danet clery sub lieutenant in the 13th line regiment in beirut syria via marseille label letter text page 1 paris 29 november 1860 my dear louis as early as the 9th of this month i dispatched to toulon by rail a crate containing according to your wish various objects which the approach of winter made you feel the need of i informed you of this shipment the same day these effects were to be sent to you from toulon through the agency of mr goguet lieut in the 13th at the same time as those of mr combette of whom you spoke to me in your letter of 20 october mr goguet to whom i had written on this subject announces to me on the date of 16 november and without speaking to me of the effects of mr combette that the detachment of the regiment which could have taken charge of your crate had left when he received it and that he would try to include it among the bales of clothing of the next shipment or finally that he would wait for the departure of a new detachment which would go to join the corps the result of all this is a delay which i could not foresee and of which i am label letter text page 2 marginal note and signature very annoyed if you had not indicated to me the route to follow i would have looked for a more expeditious one and i have just to this effect asked mr goguet if the crate which you are no doubt waiting for with some impatience is still in toulon to direct it to marseille by the messageries imperiales and then to beirut by the steamships of this administration i hope that thus you will be satisfied sooner i have given instructions to pay the transport costs a small box arrived for me these last few days the 23rd of nov containing your watch and a short note dated 30 october explaining to me the cause of this shipment it is mr mounier s soldier who delivered it to me mr mounier being ill i presented myself the next day at the home of this officer who had gone out which leads me to believe that his illness is not very serious i nevertheless regretted not having met him since i was thus deprived of the pleasure of talking about you your note my friend threatens us with the deprivation of your correspondence if you do not receive letters from us by every mail i do not think that this requirement is serious for you know well that here we are only subject to the ordinary vicissitudes of life while over there you run the risks of diseases of a climate new to you and those that can be brought about by the state of war that thus having no reason to conceive permanent anxiety regarding us you do not need to receive our news so often while it is important to us for the reasons i have just stated that you do not neglect to give us yours we will make sure that you can in the future use your watch safely and will soon send you the objects specified in your note we congratulate you on living with mr du broda in a druze palace and we very sincerely desire that you contribute to rebuilding this poor town of deir el kamar so mistreated by turkish fanaticism do not fail as i have asked you to give us every time you write to us news of messrs du brodan and combette as well as details on your way of living in a country where french customs are probably unknown they say syria is abundant in game and you must not lack cooks among your men farewell my dear child i strongly urge you and your mother too to spare yourself and to take all possible care of yourself the whole family embraces you tenderly v d clery in the margin i have just received the news which i communicate to you with the greatest pleasure of the promotion of charles to the 1st class of his rank",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000045",
      "title": "Letter from Cruveilhier to Monsieur Cruveilhier, 1831-11-28",
      "description": "A short French family letter sent from Paris to Limoges concerning family news and health.",
      "date": "1831-11-28",
      "sort_year": 1831,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Cruveilhier"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Cruveilhier"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000045",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/e2a6cf875dcb5ff76e08ebc5bf2deea39d03e5a8.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000045 image 1 showing the folded address panel with handwritten destination, postal marks and a red seal.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "The short letter is chiefly family news."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000045 Letter from Cruveilhier to Monsieur Cruveilhier, 1831-11-28 A short French family letter sent from Paris to Limoges concerning family news and health. Cruveilhier Monsieur Cruveilhier Paris, France Paris, France Limoges, France Family correspondence Health Paris Limoges Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Cruveilhier Chirurgien à Limoges (Hte Vienne) [[label: Letter text]] Jenny est installée à [Vaudry?] pour quelques jours. elle se porte bien les enfans sont très bien. toutes nous aiment et vous embrassent ainsi que la mienne et moi. Cruveilhier Paris, le 28 9bre 1831 ne m'en oubliez pas auprès de maman. dites lui que toute mon enfance prie pour son rétablissement [[label: Address panel]] To Mr. Mr. Cruveilhier Surgeon in Limoges (Haute-Vienne) [[label: Letter text]] Jenny is settled in Vaudry for a few days. She is doing well. The children are very well. They all love us and kiss you, as do mine and I. Cruveilhier Paris, November 28, 1831 Do not forget me to mother. Tell her that all my childhood prays for her recovery.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000045 letter from cruveilhier to monsieur cruveilhier 1831 11 28 a short french family letter sent from paris to limoges concerning family news and health cruveilhier monsieur cruveilhier paris france paris france limoges france family correspondence health paris limoges family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel a monsieur monsieur cruveilhier chirurgien a limoges hte vienne label letter text jenny est installee a vaudry pour quelques jours elle se porte bien les enfans sont tres bien toutes nous aiment et vous embrassent ainsi que la mienne et moi cruveilhier paris le 28 9bre 1831 ne m en oubliez pas aupres de maman dites lui que toute mon enfance prie pour son retablissement label address panel to mr mr cruveilhier surgeon in limoges haute vienne label letter text jenny is settled in vaudry for a few days she is doing well the children are very well they all love us and kiss you as do mine and i cruveilhier paris november 28 1831 do not forget me to mother tell her that all my childhood prays for her recovery",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000046",
      "title": "Postscript concerning the Arnout family tomb, 1850-08-26",
      "description": "A French postscript concerning the planned Arnout family tomb, followed by genealogical notes.",
      "date": "1850-08-26",
      "sort_year": 1850,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unidentified"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Arnout"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nancy, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000046",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/17a57626fa15ef811bd654a47d0a9049ad149e49.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000046 image 1 showing the folded address side with circular postal marks and later handwritten annotations.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "death-and-mourning",
            "memory-and-remembrance"
          ],
          "basis": "The planned family tomb and genealogical record concern commemoration of the dead."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000046 Postscript concerning the Arnout family tomb, 1850-08-26 A French postscript concerning the planned Arnout family tomb, followed by genealogical notes. Unidentified Monsieur Arnout Nancy, France Nancy, France Nomeny, Meurthe, France Funerary monuments Genealogy Family records Family correspondence Genealogical notes [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Arnout notaire honoraire a Nomeny Meurthe [[label: Letter text]] P. S. Il est entendu, qu'a part les inscriptions, le tombeau de Mme Arnout sera en tout semblable à celui de Mr Arnout. - je ne vous retourne donc pas le dessin que vous m'avez communi- qué. Jean Nicolas Arnout Né à Langres (Hte Marne) le 29 Mai 1789 Décédé le Marie Anne Ferré Née à Nancy le 16 avril 1792 Décédée à Clémery le Mars 1847. [[label: Address panel]] To Mr. Mr. Arnout honorary notary in Nomeny Meurthe [[label: Letter text]] P.S. It is understood that, apart from the inscriptions, the tomb of Mrs. Arnout will be in all respects similar to that of Mr. Arnout. - I am therefore not returning to you the drawing that you communicated to me. Jean Nicolas Arnout Born in Langres (Haute-Marne) May 29, 1789 Died on Marie Anne Ferré Born in Nancy on April 16, 1792 Died in Clémery on March 1847.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000046 postscript concerning the arnout family tomb 1850 08 26 a french postscript concerning the planned arnout family tomb followed by genealogical notes unidentified monsieur arnout nancy france nancy france nomeny meurthe france funerary monuments genealogy family records family correspondence genealogical notes label address panel a monsieur monsieur arnout notaire honoraire a nomeny meurthe label letter text p s il est entendu qu a part les inscriptions le tombeau de mme arnout sera en tout semblable a celui de mr arnout je ne vous retourne donc pas le dessin que vous m avez communi que jean nicolas arnout ne a langres hte marne le 29 mai 1789 decede le marie anne ferre nee a nancy le 16 avril 1792 decedee a clemery le mars 1847 label address panel to mr mr arnout honorary notary in nomeny meurthe label letter text p s it is understood that apart from the inscriptions the tomb of mrs arnout will be in all respects similar to that of mr arnout i am therefore not returning to you the drawing that you communicated to me jean nicolas arnout born in langres haute marne may 29 1789 died on marie anne ferre born in nancy on april 16 1792 died in clemery on march 1847",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000047",
      "title": "Circular concerning relief for the St. Johann fire victims, 1855-07-17",
      "description": "An official German circular and related docketing concerning a charitable collection for victims of the fire at St. Johann in Salzburg.",
      "date": "1855-07-17",
      "sort_year": 1855,
      "languages": [
        "German"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Sallmann"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Municipal Council of Neustadtl"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Neustadtl",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000047",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/2be0cc1b6304d053f8fca19be0ab67c5ee9597b7.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000047 image 1 showing the folded address panel with a blue K.K. Bezirksamt Neustadtl stamp and extensive docketing.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
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          ],
          "basis": "A destructive fire and coordinated relief are the sole subject."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000047 Circular concerning relief for the St. Johann fire victims, 1855-07-17 An official German circular and related docketing concerning a charitable collection for victims of the fire at St. Johann in Salzburg. Sallmann Municipal Council of Neustadtl Neustadtl Neustadtl Fire Charity Disaster relief Local government St. Johann in Salzburg Official correspondence Disaster relief circular [[label: Address panel]] An den löbl. Gemeinderath in Neustadtl Jugnowitz [[label: Copy and regional-office decree — pages 1–2]] Abschrift Vom K.K. Kreis Amte Z. 1709 In dem Markte St Johann in Salzburg hat am 31. Mai l.J. ein Feu erausbruch während eines furchtba ren Orkanes binnen wenigen Stunden 50. Wohnhäuser und eben so viele Wirth schaftsgebäude, so wie auch die alter thümliche Kirche, eine Zierde des Mark tes sammt ihren Kostbarkeiten einge äschert, wodurch ein Schade von mehr als einer halben Milion Gulden C.M. verursacht worden ist. Die von diesem Unglücke betroffenen Bewohner des Marktes, brot und ob dachlos geworden, sehen sich und ihre Angehörigen an die Hülfe und Unter stützung edler mildthätiger Menschen gewiesen. Das h. Ministerium des Innern fühlt sich durch das große Unglück, welches diesen vor Kurzem blühenden Markt und dessen fleißige Bewohner getrof fen hat, veranlaßt, für dieselben eine allgemeine Samlung milder Gaben zu gestatten. Indem unter Einem der diesfällige Aufruf an die Bewoh ner Mährens mittelst der Landeszei tung ergeht, wird das K.K. Bezirksamt in Folge h. Statthalterei Erlasses vom 2. l. Mts Z. 16835 aufgefordert, bei den Dekanats und Gemeinde Vorständen [[label: District-office instruction and receipt records — pages 3–4]] das Weitere wegen Sammlung der Be träge in einer den Zweck fördernden Weise ungesäumt zu verfügen, und die eingegangenen Beträge binnen 4. Wochen anher vorzulegen. Iglau am 9. Juli 1855 Der K.K. Kreishauptmann: Schrattenbach mp. Z. 1081. wl. Vorstehende Aufforderung wird dem Gemeinderathe mit dem Ansuchen mit getheilt, in dem unterstehenden Ge meindebezirke die Samlung von mil den Beiträgen, in einer, den Zweck fördernden Weise ungesäumt zu veran lassen und die eingegangenen Beiträge bis 10. August 1855 hieramts zuverlässig vorzulegen, oder die negative Anzeige zu erstatten. K.K. BezirksAmt Neustadtl am 17. Juli 1855. Der K.K. Bezirks Vorsteher: Sallmann An den löblichen Gemeinderath Neustadtl Praes den 29ten July 1855. Nro 353. Jugnowitz praes: dt 28 July 855 Z 821 Exh. [[label: Reply on the reverse]] Veranlaßt, jedoch sind für dieselben keine Milder-Beiträge eingegan gen, hiermit dem löblichen k.k. Bezirks amte gehorsamst angezeigt wird. Gemeinderath Neustadtl am 14. August 1855. [...] [[label: Further official records]] bewilliget, und der verordnete theilt sich daß eingegangen, in folge löb[lichen] Ge meindlichen Verordnung vom 9ten Juli 1855. Z 1709. und bezirks amtlichen Weisung vom 17 Juli 1855 Z 1081. diese EinSamml lung auf die übliche Weise im Ort bezirke Neustadtl vornehmen lassen, und die eingegangenen Beträge anher gegenwärtigen Absendung behör dentlich zu übergeben. Neustadtl am 29ten Juli 1855. [...] Expedirt 12/8 1855. [...] Praes den 29ten July 1855. Zl 353. k. k. Bezirksamt zu Neustadtl macht die k. k. Kreisamts Verordnung vom 9ten Juli 1855. Z: 1709. bekannt, vermög welcher eine EinSamm Sammlung für die durch Feuer Verunglückten Be wohner des Marktes St. Johann in Salzburg angeord net wird. [[label: Further collection records]] Wegen einzuleitender leistner Sammlung dem Herrn Johann Wetzowsky bürgerlichen Be sitzer N. 119. übergeben. Gemeinderath Neustadtl am 29ten Juli 1855. [...] ad Nro 353. Löbliches k. k. Bezirksamt in Neustadtl. Um der hohen Verordnung d. Wei sung vom 17. July 1855. Z. 1081. nachzukommen, hat der gefertigte Gemeinderath die Sammlung der Mil den Beiträge für die durch Feuer ver unglückten Bewohner St. Johann in Salzburg im Orts Bezirke Neustadtl ad Nro 353. Herrn Johann Wetzowsky Bürgerhaus Besitzer Nro 119 in Neustadtl Am 31. Mai 1855. ist in dem Markte St Johann in Salzburg ein Feuer ausgebrochen, welches 50 Wohnhäuser und eben so viele Wirthschafts Gebäude zu Asche ge macht hat. Dieses Unglück ver setzt das hohe Ministerium des Innern eine Sammlung [[label: Address panel]] To the honourable municipal council in Neustadtl Jugnowitz [[label: Copy and regional-office decree — pages 1–2]] Copy From the I.R. Regional Office No. 1709 In the market town of St Johann in Salzburg, on 31 May of this year, a fire broke out during a terrible hurricane, and within a few hours reduced 50 residential houses and just as many farm buildings, as well as the ancient church, an ornament of the market town, together with its valuables, to ashes, causing damage of more than half a million florins C.M. The inhabitants of the market town affected by this misfortune, having become breadless and homeless, find themselves and their relatives dependent on the help and support of noble, charitable people. The high Ministry of the Interior feels itself, through the great misfortune which has struck this recently flourishing market town and its industrious inhabitants, induced to permit a general collection of charitable gifts for them. [[label: District-office instruction and receipt records — pages 3–4]] While at the same time the relevant appeal to the inhabitants of Moravia is issued by means of the provincial newspaper, the I.R. District Office is requested, in consequence of the high Lieutenancy decree of the 2nd of this month No. 16835, to arrange with the deanery and municipal boards the further steps regarding the collection of the contributions in a manner promoting the purpose without delay, and to submit the received contributions here within 4 weeks. Iglau on 9 July 1855 The I.R. Regional Captain: Schrattenbach mp. No. 1081. wl. The above request is communicated to the municipal council with the request to arrange for the collection of charitable contributions in the subordinate municipal district in a manner promoting the purpose without delay, and to reliably submit the received contributions to this office by 10 August 1855, or to make a negative report. I.R. District Office Neustadtl on 17 July 1855. The I.R. District Head: Sallmann [Receipt records] To the honourable municipal council Neustadtl Received on 29 July 1855. No. 353. Jugnowitz received: dated 28 July 855 No. 821 Exh. [[label: Reply on the reverse]] [Reply on the reverse] Arranged, however no charitable contributions have been received for them, which is hereby most obediently reported to the honourable I.R. District Office. Municipal council Neustadtl on 14 August 1855. [...] [[label: Further official records]] [Further official records] ... granted, and the appointed person is informed that received, in consequence of the honourable municipal decree of 9 July 1855 No. 1709 and district office instruction of 17 July 1855 No. 1081, to have this collection carried out in the usual manner in the local district of Neustadtl, and to officially hand over the received contributions here against the present dispatch. Neustadtl on 29 July 1855. [...] Dispatched 12/8 1855. Received on 29 July 1855. No. 353. I.R. District Office in Neustadtl makes known the I.R. Regional Office decree of 9 July 1855 No. 1709, by virtue of which a collection is ordered for the inhabitants of the market town of St. Johann in Salzburg who met with disaster by fire. [[label: Further collection records]] Handed over to Mr Johann Wetzowsky, citizen owner No. 119, for the purpose of initiating the collection. Municipal council Neustadtl on 29 July 1855. [...] Re No. 353. Honourable I.R. District Office in Neustadtl. In order to comply with the high decree and instruction of 17 July 1855 No. 1081, the undersigned municipal council has the collection of charitable contributions for the inhabitants of St. Johann in Salzburg who met with disaster by fire in the local district of Neustadtl Re No. 353. To Mr Johann Wetzowsky citizen house owner No. 119 in Neustadtl On 31 May 1855, a fire broke out in the market town of St Johann in Salzburg, which reduced 50 residential houses and just as many farm buildings to ashes. This misfortune puts the high Ministry of the Interior a collection",
      "search_key": "nra l 000047 circular concerning relief for the st johann fire victims 1855 07 17 an official german circular and related docketing concerning a charitable collection for victims of the fire at st johann in salzburg sallmann municipal council of neustadtl neustadtl neustadtl fire charity disaster relief local government st johann in salzburg official correspondence disaster relief circular label address panel an den lobl gemeinderath in neustadtl jugnowitz label copy and regional office decree pages 1 2 abschrift vom k k kreis amte z 1709 in dem markte st johann in salzburg hat am 31 mai l j ein feu erausbruch wahrend eines furchtba ren orkanes binnen wenigen stunden 50 wohnhauser und eben so viele wirth schaftsgebaude so wie auch die alter thumliche kirche eine zierde des mark tes sammt ihren kostbarkeiten einge aschert wodurch ein schade von mehr als einer halben milion gulden c m verursacht worden ist die von diesem unglucke betroffenen bewohner des marktes brot und ob dachlos geworden sehen sich und ihre angehorigen an die hulfe und unter stutzung edler mildthatiger menschen gewiesen das h ministerium des innern fuhlt sich durch das grosse ungluck welches diesen vor kurzem bluhenden markt und dessen fleissige bewohner getrof fen hat veranlasst fur dieselben eine allgemeine samlung milder gaben zu gestatten indem unter einem der diesfallige aufruf an die bewoh ner mahrens mittelst der landeszei tung ergeht wird das k k bezirksamt in folge h statthalterei erlasses vom 2 l mts z 16835 aufgefordert bei den dekanats und gemeinde vorstanden label district office instruction and receipt records pages 3 4 das weitere wegen sammlung der be trage in einer den zweck fordernden weise ungesaumt zu verfugen und die eingegangenen betrage binnen 4 wochen anher vorzulegen iglau am 9 juli 1855 der k k kreishauptmann schrattenbach mp z 1081 wl vorstehende aufforderung wird dem gemeinderathe mit dem ansuchen mit getheilt in dem unterstehenden ge meindebezirke die samlung von mil den beitragen in einer den zweck fordernden weise ungesaumt zu veran lassen und die eingegangenen beitrage bis 10 august 1855 hieramts zuverlassig vorzulegen oder die negative anzeige zu erstatten k k bezirksamt neustadtl am 17 juli 1855 der k k bezirks vorsteher sallmann an den loblichen gemeinderath neustadtl praes den 29ten july 1855 nro 353 jugnowitz praes dt 28 july 855 z 821 exh label reply on the reverse veranlasst jedoch sind fur dieselben keine milder beitrage eingegan gen hiermit dem loblichen k k bezirks amte gehorsamst angezeigt wird gemeinderath neustadtl am 14 august 1855 label further official records bewilliget und der verordnete theilt sich dass eingegangen in folge lob lichen ge meindlichen verordnung vom 9ten juli 1855 z 1709 und bezirks amtlichen weisung vom 17 juli 1855 z 1081 diese einsamml lung auf die ubliche weise im ort bezirke neustadtl vornehmen lassen und die eingegangenen betrage anher gegenwartigen absendung behor dentlich zu ubergeben neustadtl am 29ten juli 1855 expedirt 12 8 1855 praes den 29ten july 1855 zl 353 k k bezirksamt zu neustadtl macht die k k kreisamts verordnung vom 9ten juli 1855 z 1709 bekannt vermog welcher eine einsamm sammlung fur die durch feuer verungluckten be wohner des marktes st johann in salzburg angeord net wird label further collection records wegen einzuleitender leistner sammlung dem herrn johann wetzowsky burgerlichen be sitzer n 119 ubergeben gemeinderath neustadtl am 29ten juli 1855 ad nro 353 lobliches k k bezirksamt in neustadtl um der hohen verordnung d wei sung vom 17 july 1855 z 1081 nachzukommen hat der gefertigte gemeinderath die sammlung der mil den beitrage fur die durch feuer ver ungluckten bewohner st johann in salzburg im orts bezirke neustadtl ad nro 353 herrn johann wetzowsky burgerhaus besitzer nro 119 in neustadtl am 31 mai 1855 ist in dem markte st johann in salzburg ein feuer ausgebrochen welches 50 wohnhauser und eben so viele wirthschafts gebaude zu asche ge macht hat dieses ungluck ver setzt das hohe ministerium des innern eine sammlung label address panel to the honourable municipal council in neustadtl jugnowitz label copy and regional office decree pages 1 2 copy from the i r regional office no 1709 in the market town of st johann in salzburg on 31 may of this year a fire broke out during a terrible hurricane and within a few hours reduced 50 residential houses and just as many farm buildings as well as the ancient church an ornament of the market town together with its valuables to ashes causing damage of more than half a million florins c m the inhabitants of the market town affected by this misfortune having become breadless and homeless find themselves and their relatives dependent on the help and support of noble charitable people the high ministry of the interior feels itself through the great misfortune which has struck this recently flourishing market town and its industrious inhabitants induced to permit a general collection of charitable gifts for them label district office instruction and receipt records pages 3 4 while at the same time the relevant appeal to the inhabitants of moravia is issued by means of the provincial newspaper the i r district office is requested in consequence of the high lieutenancy decree of the 2nd of this month no 16835 to arrange with the deanery and municipal boards the further steps regarding the collection of the contributions in a manner promoting the purpose without delay and to submit the received contributions here within 4 weeks iglau on 9 july 1855 the i r regional captain schrattenbach mp no 1081 wl the above request is communicated to the municipal council with the request to arrange for the collection of charitable contributions in the subordinate municipal district in a manner promoting the purpose without delay and to reliably submit the received contributions to this office by 10 august 1855 or to make a negative report i r district office neustadtl on 17 july 1855 the i r district head sallmann receipt records to the honourable municipal council neustadtl received on 29 july 1855 no 353 jugnowitz received dated 28 july 855 no 821 exh label reply on the reverse reply on the reverse arranged however no charitable contributions have been received for them which is hereby most obediently reported to the honourable i r district office municipal council neustadtl on 14 august 1855 label further official records further official records granted and the appointed person is informed that received in consequence of the honourable municipal decree of 9 july 1855 no 1709 and district office instruction of 17 july 1855 no 1081 to have this collection carried out in the usual manner in the local district of neustadtl and to officially hand over the received contributions here against the present dispatch neustadtl on 29 july 1855 dispatched 12 8 1855 received on 29 july 1855 no 353 i r district office in neustadtl makes known the i r regional office decree of 9 july 1855 no 1709 by virtue of which a collection is ordered for the inhabitants of the market town of st johann in salzburg who met with disaster by fire label further collection records handed over to mr johann wetzowsky citizen owner no 119 for the purpose of initiating the collection municipal council neustadtl on 29 july 1855 re no 353 honourable i r district office in neustadtl in order to comply with the high decree and instruction of 17 july 1855 no 1081 the undersigned municipal council has the collection of charitable contributions for the inhabitants of st johann in salzburg who met with disaster by fire in the local district of neustadtl re no 353 to mr johann wetzowsky citizen house owner no 119 in neustadtl on 31 may 1855 a fire broke out in the market town of st johann in salzburg which reduced 50 residential houses and just as many farm buildings to ashes this misfortune puts the high ministry of the interior a collection",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000048",
      "title": "Vienna Magistrate notice concerning Rudolf Figurak, 1897-02-10",
      "description": "Official Vienna notice concerning the care and possible transfer of Rudolf Figurak. Later Czech docketing records that the child died and the requested measure consequently became moot.",
      "date": "1897-02-10",
      "sort_year": 1897,
      "languages": [
        "German",
        "Czech"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Magistrate of the Imperial-Royal Capital and Residence City of Vienna"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Municipal authority of Neustadtl"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Vienna",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000048",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/31aabef6940ac83951c5d6ae7424533919965666.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000048 image 1 showing the address panel on a printed official form with a Vienna circular postal mark and handwritten routing.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "guardianship-and-child-welfare"
          ],
          "basis": "The notice concerns institutional care and the possible transfer of a young child."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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            "death-and-mourning"
          ],
          "basis": "Later docketing records that the child died."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "Municipal and welfare authorities determine the child's placement."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000048 Vienna Magistrate notice concerning Rudolf Figurak, 1897-02-10 Official Vienna notice concerning the care and possible transfer of Rudolf Figurak. Later Czech docketing records that the child died and the requested measure consequently became moot. Magistrate of the Imperial-Royal Capital and Residence City of Vienna Municipal authority of Neustadtl Vienna Vienna Neustadtl Child welfare Foundling hospital Poor relief Municipal administration Heimatsgesetz Official correspondence Child welfare notice [[label: Address panel]] die löbliche Gemeinde- Vorstehung Neustadtl [deleted]Iglauer Kreis[/deleted] [[label: Official note — first documentary page]] Magistrat der k. k. Reichshaupt- und Residenzstadt WIEN. Selbständiger Wirkungskreis. Z. 25838. XII. Note. Am 4. Februar 1897 wurde das Kind Rudolf Figurak geb: am 11. Jä- nner 1896 durch das k.k. Polizei-Commissariat Leopold- stadt anher zur weiteren Obsorge überstellt, weil seine Mutter die im Jahre 1872 zu Neustadtl geborene Dienstmagd Maria Figurak derzeit krank darnieder liegt u. daher ihre Kindespflicht nicht erfüllen kann. das genannte Kind, welches laut des vom k.k. Polizei-Commissariat Leopoldstadt am 10. September 1896 Z. 380 auf Grundlage des Heimats- scheines der Gemeinde Neustadtl dd. 9. Juli 1890 Z. 4. beigeschlossenen Protokolles wurde den in der Gemeinde Wien bezüglich der Armen-Kinderpflege bestehenden Normen gemäß vorerst gegen eine Gebühr von 78 kr. täglich in das städt. Asyl für verlassene Kinder und dann Expedit. Nr. 162. — Papier Nr. IX. — Druck von Johann N. Vernay. [[label: Official note — second documentary page]] [deleted]gegen das hier übliche Kostgeld von monatlich acht Gulden in die Privatpflege gegeben,[/deleted] in die n.-ö. Landes-Findelanstalt gegen die mit acht Gulden per Monat bestimmten Verpflegskosten zur einstweiligen Verpflegung gegeben. Der Magistrat beehrt sich hievon in Gemäßheit der §§ 28 und 30 des Heimatsgesetzes vom 3. December 1863 [deleted](und mit Rück- sicht auf die zwischen Oesterreich und den Ländern der ungarischen Krone bestehende Reciprocität)[/deleted] mit dem diensthöflichen Ersuchen die Mittheilung zu machen, bezüglich der weiteren Versorgung des Kindes (eventuell dessen Überführung) das Entsprechende zu veranlassen Sollte die Gemeinde [deleted]die löbl. Bezirksmannschaft[/deleted] die Abholung des Kindes beschließen, so ist die mit der Abholung betraute Person anzuweisen, sich wegen Uebernahme desselben an einem Wochentage im hierämt- [[label: Waisendepartement document]] lichen Waisendepartement im neuen Rathhause, zwischen 8 und 1 Uhr, I. Lichtenfelsgasse Nr. 2, zu melden. Früher aber wolle unter Anführung des eingangs erwähnten Ueber- stellungstages eine Anfrage über den Gesundheitszustand und die Transportabilität des Kindes direct an die Verwaltung der n.-ö. Landes-Findelanstalt in Wien gerichtet werden. Bemerkt wird, daß die der Gemeinde Wien mittlerweile auflaufenden Verpflegskosten im Sinne des der Aufenthaltsgemeinde laut § 28 des Heimatsgesetzes eingeräumten Rechtes ohne Rücksicht- nahme auf etwa vorhandene civilrechtlich zum Ersatze verpflichtete Personen nur von der Heimatsgemeinde [deleted]dem löbl. Bezirksauschusse[/deleted] zum Rückersatze werden angesprochen werden. Wien, am 10. Februar 1897 [Signature] [[label: Address panel]] To the honourable municipal authority Neustadtl [deleted]Iglau district[/deleted] [[label: Official note — first documentary page]] Magistrate of the k. k. Imperial Capital and Residence City of VIENNA. Independent sphere of action. No. 25838. XII. Note. On 4 February 1897, the child Rudolf Figurak, born on 11 January 1896, was transferred here for further care by the k. k. Police Commissariat Leopoldstadt, because his mother, the maid Maria Figurak, born in 1872 in Neustadtl, is currently lying ill and therefore cannot fulfil her duty to the child. The named child, who according to the enclosed protocol from the k. k. Police Commissariat Leopoldstadt of 10 September 1896, No. 380, on the basis of the certificate of origin of the municipality of Neustadtl dated 9 July 1890, No. 4, was, in accordance with the norms existing in the municipality of Vienna regarding poor child care, initially placed in the municipal asylum for abandoned children for a fee of 78 kr. daily and then Expedit. No. 162. — Paper No. IX. — Printed by Johann N. Vernay. [[label: Official note — second documentary page]] [deleted]given into private care for the customary boarding fee of eight Gulden per month,[/deleted] into the Lower Austrian Provincial Foundling Hospital for temporary care at care costs set at eight gulden per month. The Magistrate has the honour to communicate this in accordance with §§ 28 and 30 of the Heimatsgesetz of 3 December 1863, with the most respectful request to arrange the appropriate measures regarding the further care of the child (possibly his transfer). Should the municipality decide to collect the child, the person entrusted with the collection is to be instructed to report for the takeover of the same on a weekday in the local [[label: Waisendepartement document]] Orphan Department in the new City Hall, between 8 and 1 o'clock, I. Lichtenfelsgasse No. 2. Earlier, however, an inquiry about the state of health and the transportability of the child should be directed directly to the administration of the Lower Austrian Provincial Foundling Hospital in Vienna, citing the date of transfer mentioned at the beginning. It is noted that the care costs accruing to the municipality of Vienna in the meantime will be claimed for reimbursement only from the home municipality, in accordance with the right granted to the municipality of residence according to § 28 of the Heimatsgesetz, without regard to any persons who may be civilly liable for compensation. Vienna, on 10 February 1897",
      "search_key": "nra l 000048 vienna magistrate notice concerning rudolf figurak 1897 02 10 official vienna notice concerning the care and possible transfer of rudolf figurak later czech docketing records that the child died and the requested measure consequently became moot magistrate of the imperial royal capital and residence city of vienna municipal authority of neustadtl vienna vienna neustadtl child welfare foundling hospital poor relief municipal administration heimatsgesetz official correspondence child welfare notice label address panel die lobliche gemeinde vorstehung neustadtl deleted iglauer kreis deleted label official note first documentary page magistrat der k k reichshaupt und residenzstadt wien selbstandiger wirkungskreis z 25838 xii note am 4 februar 1897 wurde das kind rudolf figurak geb am 11 ja nner 1896 durch das k k polizei commissariat leopold stadt anher zur weiteren obsorge uberstellt weil seine mutter die im jahre 1872 zu neustadtl geborene dienstmagd maria figurak derzeit krank darnieder liegt u daher ihre kindespflicht nicht erfullen kann das genannte kind welches laut des vom k k polizei commissariat leopoldstadt am 10 september 1896 z 380 auf grundlage des heimats scheines der gemeinde neustadtl dd 9 juli 1890 z 4 beigeschlossenen protokolles wurde den in der gemeinde wien bezuglich der armen kinderpflege bestehenden normen gemass vorerst gegen eine gebuhr von 78 kr taglich in das stadt asyl fur verlassene kinder und dann expedit nr 162 papier nr ix druck von johann n vernay label official note second documentary page deleted gegen das hier ubliche kostgeld von monatlich acht gulden in die privatpflege gegeben deleted in die n o landes findelanstalt gegen die mit acht gulden per monat bestimmten verpflegskosten zur einstweiligen verpflegung gegeben der magistrat beehrt sich hievon in gemassheit der 28 und 30 des heimatsgesetzes vom 3 december 1863 deleted und mit ruck sicht auf die zwischen oesterreich und den landern der ungarischen krone bestehende reciprocitat deleted mit dem diensthoflichen ersuchen die mittheilung zu machen bezuglich der weiteren versorgung des kindes eventuell dessen uberfuhrung das entsprechende zu veranlassen sollte die gemeinde deleted die lobl bezirksmannschaft deleted die abholung des kindes beschliessen so ist die mit der abholung betraute person anzuweisen sich wegen uebernahme desselben an einem wochentage im hieramt label waisendepartement document lichen waisendepartement im neuen rathhause zwischen 8 und 1 uhr i lichtenfelsgasse nr 2 zu melden fruher aber wolle unter anfuhrung des eingangs erwahnten ueber stellungstages eine anfrage uber den gesundheitszustand und die transportabilitat des kindes direct an die verwaltung der n o landes findelanstalt in wien gerichtet werden bemerkt wird dass die der gemeinde wien mittlerweile auflaufenden verpflegskosten im sinne des der aufenthaltsgemeinde laut 28 des heimatsgesetzes eingeraumten rechtes ohne rucksicht nahme auf etwa vorhandene civilrechtlich zum ersatze verpflichtete personen nur von der heimatsgemeinde deleted dem lobl bezirksauschusse deleted zum ruckersatze werden angesprochen werden wien am 10 februar 1897 signature label address panel to the honourable municipal authority neustadtl deleted iglau district deleted label official note first documentary page magistrate of the k k imperial capital and residence city of vienna independent sphere of action no 25838 xii note on 4 february 1897 the child rudolf figurak born on 11 january 1896 was transferred here for further care by the k k police commissariat leopoldstadt because his mother the maid maria figurak born in 1872 in neustadtl is currently lying ill and therefore cannot fulfil her duty to the child the named child who according to the enclosed protocol from the k k police commissariat leopoldstadt of 10 september 1896 no 380 on the basis of the certificate of origin of the municipality of neustadtl dated 9 july 1890 no 4 was in accordance with the norms existing in the municipality of vienna regarding poor child care initially placed in the municipal asylum for abandoned children for a fee of 78 kr daily and then expedit no 162 paper no ix printed by johann n vernay label official note second documentary page deleted given into private care for the customary boarding fee of eight gulden per month deleted into the lower austrian provincial foundling hospital for temporary care at care costs set at eight gulden per month the magistrate has the honour to communicate this in accordance with 28 and 30 of the heimatsgesetz of 3 december 1863 with the most respectful request to arrange the appropriate measures regarding the further care of the child possibly his transfer should the municipality decide to collect the child the person entrusted with the collection is to be instructed to report for the takeover of the same on a weekday in the local label waisendepartement document orphan department in the new city hall between 8 and 1 o clock i lichtenfelsgasse no 2 earlier however an inquiry about the state of health and the transportability of the child should be directed directly to the administration of the lower austrian provincial foundling hospital in vienna citing the date of transfer mentioned at the beginning it is noted that the care costs accruing to the municipality of vienna in the meantime will be claimed for reimbursement only from the home municipality in accordance with the right granted to the municipality of residence according to 28 of the heimatsgesetz without regard to any persons who may be civilly liable for compensation vienna on 10 february 1897",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000049",
      "title": "Prague Consistory decree concerning stole fees, 1769-07-24",
      "description": "A printed Latin decree forbidding parish priests from exceeding prescribed stole fees, with a handwritten response by the recipient.",
      "date": "1769-07-24",
      "sort_year": 1769,
      "languages": [
        "Latin"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Antonius Petrus, Archbishop of Prague, and the Prague Consistory"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Joannes Franciscus Pasaus, parochial administrator of Horažďovice"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Prague",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000049",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000049 image 1 showing the folded Latin address panel with handwritten destination, docketing and a shadowed lower edge.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000049 Prague Consistory decree concerning stole fees, 1769-07-24 A printed Latin decree forbidding parish priests from exceeding prescribed stole fees, with a handwritten response by the recipient. Antonius Petrus, Archbishop of Prague, and the Prague Consistory Joannes Franciscus Pasaus, parochial administrator of Horažďovice Prague Prague Horažďovice Stole fees Church administration Archdiocese of Prague Horažďovice Order of Malta Ecclesiastical decree Official correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Religioso Nobis Dilecto D:no Joanni Francis co Pasaus S. Ord:s Militensis Parochi alium Administratori Horazdiowicensi [[notes]] Editorial notes: The lower inscription is official routing or docketing material and is not part of the delivery address. [[label: Printed Latin decree]] [M]axima Nostra cum displicentia intelligi- mus, quòd non obstantibûs tam seve- rîs, & repetitîs Nostrîs Decretîs & Or- dinationibus ad universos Parochos, semel, iterum, ac tertiò emanatis non- nulli Parochorum in taxa Stolæ à Parochianis solvenda præscriptam in Regiis Patentibus Annô 1750. publicatis cynosuram etiamnum excedant; Quapropter vigore præsentium Parochis omnibus, & Parochialium Administratoribus quàm severissimè exces- sum omnem in taxa Stolæ à Parochianis exigenda inter- dicimus, sciántque omnes & singuli Parochi, qui in ali- quo excessu taxæ Stolæ imposterùm deprehensi fuerint, eos, si non ad pœnam quadrupli, ad minimum ad pœnam dupli Parochianis solvendi infallibiliter fore condemnan- dos, reservata adhuc prætereà in hujusmodi transgresso- res Nostra sensibili correctione, & animadversione. Mandamus proinde, ut hocce Nostrum Mandatum & Decretum omnibus in vestri Vicariatûs Foranei Tractu existentibus Parochis, & Parochialium Administratoribus indilatè intimetis, & publicetis, & si aliquem Parochorum in exigenda taxa Stolæ excessisse deprehenderitis, eun- dem illicò de nomine ad Nos denunciabitis. De [Handwritten response] Hæc missiva non fuit acceptanda: quia me nil concernit, cum nos Exempti habeamus nostram taxam, antiquam, et approbatam. De reliquo solito Nostro Paterno affectu vobis pro- pensi manemus. Pragæ in Cancellaria Archi-Episcopali die 24. Julii Annô 1769. Reverendissimi, ac Celsissimi Sacri Romani Imperii Principis, ac Do- mini Domini ANTONII PETRI, DEI Gratia Archi-Episcopi Pragensis, Sedis Apostolicæ Legati Nati, (Tit.) Vicarius in Spiritualibus Generalis, & Officialis &c. Totumque Archi-Episcopale Pragense Consistorium. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The printed catchword ‘De’ continues with ‘De reliquo…’ in the concluding section of the same documentary page. A handwritten response states that the decree was not accepted because it did not concern the recipient, whose exempt community followed its own ancient, approved fee. [[label: Address panel]] To our beloved religious lord, Joannes Franciscus Pasaus of the Sovereign Military Order, parochial administrator of Horažďovice. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The lower inscription is official routing or docketing material and is not part of the delivery address. [[label: Printed Latin decree]] With our greatest displeasure we understand that, notwithstanding our so severe and repeated Decrees and Ordinations issued to all Parish Priests, once, twice, and a third time, some of the Parish Priests still exceed the guideline prescribed in the Royal Patents published in the year 1750 regarding the Stole fee to be paid by the parishioners; Wherefore, by virtue of these presents, we most strictly forbid all Parish Priests and Parochial Administrators from any excess in exacting the Stole fee from the parishioners, and let all and singular Parish Priests know that those who shall hereafter be caught in any excess of the Stole fee, if not to the penalty of fourfold, they will infallibly be condemned to at least the penalty of paying double to the parishioners, reserving still further against such transgressors our sensible correction and animadversion. We command therefore, that you without delay intimate and publish this our Mandate and Decree to all Parish Priests and Parochial Administrators existing in the tract of your Forane Vicariate, and if you shall catch any of the Parish Priests to have exceeded in exacting the Stole fee, you shall immediately denounce the same by name to Us. De [Handwritten response] This missive was not to be accepted because it does not concern me, since we, as exempt persons, have our own ancient and approved fee schedule. For the rest, we remain inclined towards you with our usual paternal affection. Prague, in the Archiepiscopal Chancery, on the 24th day of July in the year 1769. Of the Most Reverend and Most High Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, and Lord, Lord ANTONIUS PETRUS, by the Grace of GOD Archbishop of Prague, Born Legate of the Apostolic See, (Tit.) Vicar General in Spirituals, and Official, etc. And the whole Archiepiscopal Consistory of Prague. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The printed catchword ‘De’ continues with ‘De reliquo…’ in the concluding section of the same documentary page. A handwritten response states that the decree was not accepted because it did not concern the recipient, whose exempt community followed its own ancient, approved fee.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000049 prague consistory decree concerning stole fees 1769 07 24 a printed latin decree forbidding parish priests from exceeding prescribed stole fees with a handwritten response by the recipient antonius petrus archbishop of prague and the prague consistory joannes franciscus pasaus parochial administrator of horazdovice prague prague horazdovice stole fees church administration archdiocese of prague horazdovice order of malta ecclesiastical decree official correspondence label address panel religioso nobis dilecto d no joanni francis co pasaus s ord s militensis parochi alium administratori horazdiowicensi notes editorial notes the lower inscription is official routing or docketing material and is not part of the delivery address label printed latin decree m axima nostra cum displicentia intelligi mus quod non obstantibus tam seve ris repetitis nostris decretis or dinationibus ad universos parochos semel iterum ac tertio emanatis non nulli parochorum in taxa stolae a parochianis solvenda praescriptam in regiis patentibus anno 1750 publicatis cynosuram etiamnum excedant quapropter vigore praesentium parochis omnibus parochialium administratoribus quam severissime exces sum omnem in taxa stolae a parochianis exigenda inter dicimus sciantque omnes singuli parochi qui in ali quo excessu taxae stolae imposterum deprehensi fuerint eos si non ad poenam quadrupli ad minimum ad poenam dupli parochianis solvendi infallibiliter fore condemnan dos reservata adhuc praeterea in hujusmodi transgresso res nostra sensibili correctione animadversione mandamus proinde ut hocce nostrum mandatum decretum omnibus in vestri vicariatus foranei tractu existentibus parochis parochialium administratoribus indilate intimetis publicetis si aliquem parochorum in exigenda taxa stolae excessisse deprehenderitis eun dem illico de nomine ad nos denunciabitis de handwritten response haec missiva non fuit acceptanda quia me nil concernit cum nos exempti habeamus nostram taxam antiquam et approbatam de reliquo solito nostro paterno affectu vobis pro pensi manemus pragae in cancellaria archi episcopali die 24 julii anno 1769 reverendissimi ac celsissimi sacri romani imperii principis ac do mini domini antonii petri dei gratia archi episcopi pragensis sedis apostolicae legati nati tit vicarius in spiritualibus generalis officialis c totumque archi episcopale pragense consistorium notes editorial notes the printed catchword de continues with de reliquo in the concluding section of the same documentary page a handwritten response states that the decree was not accepted because it did not concern the recipient whose exempt community followed its own ancient approved fee label address panel to our beloved religious lord joannes franciscus pasaus of the sovereign military order parochial administrator of horazdovice notes editorial notes the lower inscription is official routing or docketing material and is not part of the delivery address label printed latin decree with our greatest displeasure we understand that notwithstanding our so severe and repeated decrees and ordinations issued to all parish priests once twice and a third time some of the parish priests still exceed the guideline prescribed in the royal patents published in the year 1750 regarding the stole fee to be paid by the parishioners wherefore by virtue of these presents we most strictly forbid all parish priests and parochial administrators from any excess in exacting the stole fee from the parishioners and let all and singular parish priests know that those who shall hereafter be caught in any excess of the stole fee if not to the penalty of fourfold they will infallibly be condemned to at least the penalty of paying double to the parishioners reserving still further against such transgressors our sensible correction and animadversion we command therefore that you without delay intimate and publish this our mandate and decree to all parish priests and parochial administrators existing in the tract of your forane vicariate and if you shall catch any of the parish priests to have exceeded in exacting the stole fee you shall immediately denounce the same by name to us de handwritten response this missive was not to be accepted because it does not concern me since we as exempt persons have our own ancient and approved fee schedule for the rest we remain inclined towards you with our usual paternal affection prague in the archiepiscopal chancery on the 24th day of july in the year 1769 of the most reverend and most high prince of the holy roman empire and lord lord antonius petrus by the grace of god archbishop of prague born legate of the apostolic see tit vicar general in spirituals and official etc and the whole archiepiscopal consistory of prague notes editorial notes the printed catchword de continues with de reliquo in the concluding section of the same documentary page a handwritten response states that the decree was not accepted because it did not concern the recipient whose exempt community followed its own ancient approved fee",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000050",
      "title": "Letter from F. Benignus to Blasius Smrczek, 1795-05-25",
      "description": "A German letter from Kuks to Prague concerning surgical instruments, an intended operation and transported belongings.",
      "date": "1795-05-25",
      "sort_year": 1795,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "F. Benignus"
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      "recipients": [
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      "place_sent": "Kuks",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000050",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000050 image 1 showing the folded Latin address panel with formal calligraphic destination, docketing and a red paper seal.",
      "themes": [
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000050 Letter from F. Benignus to Blasius Smrczek, 1795-05-25 A German letter from Kuks to Prague concerning surgical instruments, an intended operation and transported belongings. F. Benignus Blasius Smrczek Kuks Kuks Prague Medicine Surgical instruments Travel Religious orders Kuks Personal correspondence Medical correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Jaromirio Rndo ac Vnbili in Chro Patri Blasio Smrczek, Sac. ord. S. Joannis de DEO Subpriori et Procuratori Con= ventûs dignissimo F. F. Misericordiæ Pragæ [[notes]] Editorial notes: The address is written in Latin. 'Rndo ac Vnbili in Chro' stands for 'Reverendo ac Venerabili in Christo'. 'F. F. Misericordiæ' stands for 'Fratres Misericordiae' (Brothers of Mercy). [[label: Letter text — page 1]] Rnde ac Vnbilis in Chro Rlgse Pater Subprior! Durch den Morgen von hier abfahrenden Fuhr= mann Urban belieben Sie ein Kistchen mit Chirurgischen Instrumenten zu erhalten, welche dem bewusten Zeug-Schmid, oder Instrumenten Macher zu übergeben, damit er solche, mit ihme abgeredeter massen zu richten, und aus bessern. wegen denen neu zu verfertigenden Instrumenten hat es auch sein Verbleiben, bis ich meinen Krankenwärther nach Prag sende. Vermög bey liegenden Zetl aber, bitte dieses einzige Instrument also gleich von dem H: Instrument macher so schleunig als es nur möglich seyn kan verfertigen zu laßen, und solches in Ermangelung einer andern Gelegenheit, auch auf dem Postwagen bis Jaromirz zu überschicken, weilen es zu einer Operation für meinen [[label: Letter text — page 2]] Lieben Fr: Arseni gehört, der einen Polypum in der Nasen hat, und derbey voller Sorgen und Wehmüthig ist. Solten die zweenen Puncten beym hiesigen Zeugschmid fertig seyn, so könten solche wohl neu gearbeitet überschikt werden; wo hernach die alten Puncten auf Abschlag nachgesendet würden. Auch den Staub Mantel, welchen mir V: P. Prior zur Ausreyße gütig geliehen hat, über= bringt der Urban. Bitte V. P. Priori hierüber, nebst meiner ergebensten Empfehlung meinen Dank= sagung zu melden, und daß ich besser gethan hätte wann ich einen guten Pelz von ihme ausgeliehen hätte, wegen der großen Kälte so ich außgestanden hatte. Das leere Baum Oehl Glaß (von ihrer V. P.) belieben Sie wieder zu retourniren, weilen ich bey einem andern Gelegenheit [[label: Letter text — page 3 and signature]] mir gutes Baum Oehl zu überkomen in Prag an= getroffen habe. Vielleicht werden Sie auch die lezthin bestellten Farben mitschiken können. In Ferdinandischen Hauße bitte mich zu empfehlen. Einem Hrn Amtmann Schneidern glaubte ich diese Feyertäge denselben hier beÿ mir zu sehen. Womit wir allezeit beharren Dero Kuks den 25. Maÿ 795. Dienstschuldigster F. Benignus mp [[label: Address panel]] To Jaromir. To the Reverend and Venerable in Christ, Father Blasius Smrczek, of the Sacred Order of St. John of God, most worthy Subprior and Procurator of the Convent. Brothers of Mercy. Prague. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The address is written in Latin. 'Rndo ac Vnbili in Chro' stands for 'Reverendo ac Venerabili in Christo'. 'F. F. Misericordiæ' stands for 'Fratres Misericordiae' (Brothers of Mercy). [[label: Letter text — page 1]] Reverend and Venerable in Christ, Religious Father Subprior! Through the carter Urban, who departs from here tomorrow morning, please receive a small box with surgical instruments, which are to be handed over to the familiar toolsmith, or instrument maker, so that he may adjust and repair them as agreed with him. As for the instruments to be newly made, matters also remain as they are until I send my infirmarian to Prague. According to the enclosed note, however, please have this single instrument made immediately by the Mr Instrument Maker as swiftly as it can possibly be, and, in the absence of another opportunity, send it over on the postal coach as far as Jaroměř, because it is for an operation for my dear Brother Arsenius, who has a polyp in his nose, and is full of worry and melancholy about it. [[label: Letter text — page 2]] Should the two points be finished at the local toolsmith's, they could well be sent over newly worked; whereupon the old points would be sent later on account. Urban is also bringing over the dust coat which Reverend Father Prior kindly lent me for the journey. Please convey my thanks for this to Reverend Father Prior, along with my most devoted respects, and that I would have done better if I had borrowed a good fur coat from him, because of the great cold that I had endured. Please be so kind as to return the empty olive oil glass (of Your Reverence's), because I have found another opportunity to obtain good olive oil in Prague. [[label: Letter text — page 3 and signature]] Perhaps you will also be able to send along the recently ordered colours. Please remember me to the Ferdinand household. I believed I would see a Mr Amtmann Schneider, the same, here with me during these holidays. With which we always remain Yours, Kuks the 25th of May 795. Most dutiful servant F. Benignus mp",
      "search_key": "nra l 000050 letter from f benignus to blasius smrczek 1795 05 25 a german letter from kuks to prague concerning surgical instruments an intended operation and transported belongings f benignus blasius smrczek kuks kuks prague medicine surgical instruments travel religious orders kuks personal correspondence medical correspondence label address panel jaromirio rndo ac vnbili in chro patri blasio smrczek sac ord s joannis de deo subpriori et procuratori con ventus dignissimo f f misericordiae pragae notes editorial notes the address is written in latin rndo ac vnbili in chro stands for reverendo ac venerabili in christo f f misericordiae stands for fratres misericordiae brothers of mercy label letter text page 1 rnde ac vnbilis in chro rlgse pater subprior durch den morgen von hier abfahrenden fuhr mann urban belieben sie ein kistchen mit chirurgischen instrumenten zu erhalten welche dem bewusten zeug schmid oder instrumenten macher zu ubergeben damit er solche mit ihme abgeredeter massen zu richten und aus bessern wegen denen neu zu verfertigenden instrumenten hat es auch sein verbleiben bis ich meinen krankenwarther nach prag sende vermog bey liegenden zetl aber bitte dieses einzige instrument also gleich von dem h instrument macher so schleunig als es nur moglich seyn kan verfertigen zu lassen und solches in ermangelung einer andern gelegenheit auch auf dem postwagen bis jaromirz zu uberschicken weilen es zu einer operation fur meinen label letter text page 2 lieben fr arseni gehort der einen polypum in der nasen hat und derbey voller sorgen und wehmuthig ist solten die zweenen puncten beym hiesigen zeugschmid fertig seyn so konten solche wohl neu gearbeitet uberschikt werden wo hernach die alten puncten auf abschlag nachgesendet wurden auch den staub mantel welchen mir v p prior zur ausreysse gutig geliehen hat uber bringt der urban bitte v p priori hieruber nebst meiner ergebensten empfehlung meinen dank sagung zu melden und dass ich besser gethan hatte wann ich einen guten pelz von ihme ausgeliehen hatte wegen der grossen kalte so ich aussgestanden hatte das leere baum oehl glass von ihrer v p belieben sie wieder zu retourniren weilen ich bey einem andern gelegenheit label letter text page 3 and signature mir gutes baum oehl zu uberkomen in prag an getroffen habe vielleicht werden sie auch die lezthin bestellten farben mitschiken konnen in ferdinandischen hausse bitte mich zu empfehlen einem hrn amtmann schneidern glaubte ich diese feyertage denselben hier bey mir zu sehen womit wir allezeit beharren dero kuks den 25 may 795 dienstschuldigster f benignus mp label address panel to jaromir to the reverend and venerable in christ father blasius smrczek of the sacred order of st john of god most worthy subprior and procurator of the convent brothers of mercy prague notes editorial notes the address is written in latin rndo ac vnbili in chro stands for reverendo ac venerabili in christo f f misericordiae stands for fratres misericordiae brothers of mercy label letter text page 1 reverend and venerable in christ religious father subprior through the carter urban who departs from here tomorrow morning please receive a small box with surgical instruments which are to be handed over to the familiar toolsmith or instrument maker so that he may adjust and repair them as agreed with him as for the instruments to be newly made matters also remain as they are until i send my infirmarian to prague according to the enclosed note however please have this single instrument made immediately by the mr instrument maker as swiftly as it can possibly be and in the absence of another opportunity send it over on the postal coach as far as jaromer because it is for an operation for my dear brother arsenius who has a polyp in his nose and is full of worry and melancholy about it label letter text page 2 should the two points be finished at the local toolsmith s they could well be sent over newly worked whereupon the old points would be sent later on account urban is also bringing over the dust coat which reverend father prior kindly lent me for the journey please convey my thanks for this to reverend father prior along with my most devoted respects and that i would have done better if i had borrowed a good fur coat from him because of the great cold that i had endured please be so kind as to return the empty olive oil glass of your reverence s because i have found another opportunity to obtain good olive oil in prague label letter text page 3 and signature perhaps you will also be able to send along the recently ordered colours please remember me to the ferdinand household i believed i would see a mr amtmann schneider the same here with me during these holidays with which we always remain yours kuks the 25th of may 795 most dutiful servant f benignus mp",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000051",
      "title": "Letter from Antoine Conti to Léon, sent under cover to Jean Conti, March 22, 1859",
      "description": "French family letter from Antoine Conti in Ajaccio. The postal panel is addressed to Jean Conti, tax collector at Mâcon, while the letter itself repeatedly addresses Léon and closes as a letter from his affectionate father. It discusses a proposed episcopal residence, the sender's health, family news and correspondence.",
      "date": "1859-03-22",
      "sort_year": 1859,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Antoine Conti"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Jean Conti",
        "Léon [textual addressee; surname not established]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Ajaccio, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000051",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/10699cc6414931f8e493bd30ef4e5e18aff1f600.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000051 image 1 showing the address panel to an addressee in Mâcon, with a blue postage stamp and postal cancellations.",
      "themes": [
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          "basis": "A father writes affectionate family news to his son through another relative."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000051 Letter from Antoine Conti to Léon, sent under cover to Jean Conti, March 22, 1859 French family letter from Antoine Conti in Ajaccio. The postal panel is addressed to Jean Conti, tax collector at Mâcon, while the letter itself repeatedly addresses Léon and closes as a letter from his affectionate father. It discusses a proposed episcopal residence, the sender's health, family news and correspondence. Antoine Conti Jean Conti Léon [textual addressee; surname not established] Ajaccio, France Ajaccio, France Mâcon, France Family correspondence Health Property Ajaccio Mâcon Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Jean Conti Percepteur Macon Saône et Loire [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Ajaccio 22 Mars 1859. Mon Léon, Je n'ai répondu ni à Steph ni à toi parce que je me reposais sur Modeste pour vous donner de mes nouvelles, et que d'autre part j'étais tellement occupé que je n'avais guère le tems de me donner à mes affections. Je n'en ai pas moins pris en très grande considération toutes les marques de tendresse que vous m'avez témoignées. Suivant votre désir je m'occupe avec la plus grande activité de la liquidation de ma portion afin de pouvoir demander mon changement de résidence. J'ai proposé à Monseigneur, d'après l'acquisition de ma maison, il paraît vouloir y consentir à la condition que l'architecte diocésain la trouve propre à l'établissement épiscopal. Monseigneur est encore à Vico, il [[label: Letter text - Pages 2-3 on one opened sheet]] se propose de revenir à Ajaccio samedi prochain et ce n'est qu'à son retour que je pourrai prendre des dispositions pour conduire cette affaire à bonne fin. Mon projet est d'obtenir de lui une lettre par laquelle il consentirait à établir le palais épiscopal dans ma maison si l'architecte diocésain la juge convenable. Muni de cette lettre je partirai pour Paris et avec l'aide de [Bonavita?] et de [Carabacena?] j'espère arriver avec d'autant plus de facilité à mes fins, que l'état y trouvera un grand avantage et que je lui accorderai pour le payement tout le délai qu'il voudra. Depuis mon retour à Ajaccio ma santé a été de nouveau éprouvée. Mais je commence à me remettre. La fièvre m'a quitté et par suite j'ai éprouvé une grande amélioration dans mon affection des voies urinaires. J'ai remarqué que cette affection correspondait aux sentimens de fièvre. Donc j'ai conclu que c'est à la fièvre que je dois son origine. La mère m'annonce qu'elle sera ici vendredi prochain malgré le besoin de repos qu'elle éprouve. Elle a été occupée depuis son arrivée à Livourne à chercher un bon placement pour [Bonavita?]. Elle a reçu de lui à cette occasion les lettres les plus affectueuses et les plus dévouées; il ne faudrait parler de ces circonstances à personne. Tu feras part de cette lettre à Steph et tu lui diras que ma plus grande distraction dans ce pays est de recevoir de vos lettres, mais qu'il ne faut pas s'attendre de ma part à une correspondance bien suivie, mes occupations sont si nombreuses et si épineuses qu'elles m'absorbent tout entier. J'ai pris une bien vive part aux inquiétudes que vous a données la maladie de notre chère Fifi; Dieu merci la voilà rétablie. Les enfants de Steph et [[notes]] Editorial notes: This capture contains two adjoining written panels of one opened sheet; the text is transcribed once in reading order from the left panel to the right panel. [[label: Letter text - Final page and signature]] Modeste se portent à ravir. Lolo a pris des couleurs roses que je ne lui avais jamais connues; il est vrai qu'il ne trouve jamais la journée assez longue pour jouer. Tu me parleras de la position que [Carabacena?] aurait obtenue dans une ville laquelle? [Bonavita?] ne m'a pas plus informé que toi. Adieu, mon cher Léon, reçois avec Steph, Marie et Adele mes embrassements les plus tendres et n'oublie pas d'offrir mes compliments les plus affectueux à la famille Chatel. Ton père bien affectionné Antoine Conti [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Jean Conti, tax collector Mâcon Saône-et-Loire [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Ajaccio, March 22, 1859. My dear Léon, I have replied neither to Steph nor to you because I relied on Modeste to give you news of me, and because, on the other hand, I was so busy that I scarcely had time to devote to my affections. I have nevertheless given the greatest consideration to all the signs of tenderness you have shown me. In accordance with your wish, I am working with the greatest activity on settling my share so that I may request a change of residence. I have made a proposal to Monseigneur concerning the acquisition of my house; he seems willing to consent on condition that the diocesan architect finds it suitable for the episcopal establishment. Monseigneur is still at Vico; he [[label: Letter text - Pages 2-3 on one opened sheet]] plans to return to Ajaccio next Saturday, and only after his return will I be able to make arrangements to bring this matter to a successful conclusion. My plan is to obtain from him a letter by which he would consent to establish the episcopal palace in my house if the diocesan architect judges it suitable. Armed with this letter I shall leave for Paris, and with the help of [Bonavita?] and [Carabacena?] I hope to achieve my ends all the more easily because the state will gain a great advantage from it and because I shall allow it whatever period it wants for payment. Since my return to Ajaccio my health has again been tested. But I am beginning to recover. The fever has left me and, as a result, I have experienced a great improvement in my urinary ailment. I have noticed that this ailment corresponded with the sensations of fever. I have therefore concluded that I owe its origin to the fever. Mother tells me that she will be here next Friday despite her need for rest. Since arriving in Livorno she has been occupied in seeking a good position for [Bonavita?]. On this occasion she has received from him the most affectionate and devoted letters; these circumstances must not be mentioned to anyone. You will share this letter with Steph and tell him that my greatest diversion in this country is receiving your letters, but that he must not expect regular correspondence from me; my occupations are so numerous and so thorny that they absorb me entirely. I felt very deeply the anxiety caused to you by the illness of our dear Fifi; thank God she is now recovered. The children of Steph and [[notes]] Editorial notes: This capture contains two adjoining written panels of one opened sheet; the text is transcribed once in reading order from the left panel to the right panel. [[label: Letter text - Final page and signature]] Modeste are doing wonderfully. Lolo has taken on rosy colours such as I had never seen in him; it is true that he never finds the day long enough for playing. You will tell me about the position that [Carabacena?] is said to have obtained in a town—which one? [Bonavita?] has informed me no more than you have. Farewell, my dear Léon. Receive, together with Steph, Marie and Adele, my tenderest embraces, and do not forget to offer my most affectionate compliments to the Chatel family. Your very affectionate father, Antoine Conti",
      "search_key": "nra l 000051 letter from antoine conti to leon sent under cover to jean conti march 22 1859 french family letter from antoine conti in ajaccio the postal panel is addressed to jean conti tax collector at macon while the letter itself repeatedly addresses leon and closes as a letter from his affectionate father it discusses a proposed episcopal residence the sender s health family news and correspondence antoine conti jean conti leon textual addressee surname not established ajaccio france ajaccio france macon france family correspondence health property ajaccio macon family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel monsieur jean conti percepteur macon saone et loire label letter text page 1 ajaccio 22 mars 1859 mon leon je n ai repondu ni a steph ni a toi parce que je me reposais sur modeste pour vous donner de mes nouvelles et que d autre part j etais tellement occupe que je n avais guere le tems de me donner a mes affections je n en ai pas moins pris en tres grande consideration toutes les marques de tendresse que vous m avez temoignees suivant votre desir je m occupe avec la plus grande activite de la liquidation de ma portion afin de pouvoir demander mon changement de residence j ai propose a monseigneur d apres l acquisition de ma maison il parait vouloir y consentir a la condition que l architecte diocesain la trouve propre a l etablissement episcopal monseigneur est encore a vico il label letter text pages 2 3 on one opened sheet se propose de revenir a ajaccio samedi prochain et ce n est qu a son retour que je pourrai prendre des dispositions pour conduire cette affaire a bonne fin mon projet est d obtenir de lui une lettre par laquelle il consentirait a etablir le palais episcopal dans ma maison si l architecte diocesain la juge convenable muni de cette lettre je partirai pour paris et avec l aide de bonavita et de carabacena j espere arriver avec d autant plus de facilite a mes fins que l etat y trouvera un grand avantage et que je lui accorderai pour le payement tout le delai qu il voudra depuis mon retour a ajaccio ma sante a ete de nouveau eprouvee mais je commence a me remettre la fievre m a quitte et par suite j ai eprouve une grande amelioration dans mon affection des voies urinaires j ai remarque que cette affection correspondait aux sentimens de fievre donc j ai conclu que c est a la fievre que je dois son origine la mere m annonce qu elle sera ici vendredi prochain malgre le besoin de repos qu elle eprouve elle a ete occupee depuis son arrivee a livourne a chercher un bon placement pour bonavita elle a recu de lui a cette occasion les lettres les plus affectueuses et les plus devouees il ne faudrait parler de ces circonstances a personne tu feras part de cette lettre a steph et tu lui diras que ma plus grande distraction dans ce pays est de recevoir de vos lettres mais qu il ne faut pas s attendre de ma part a une correspondance bien suivie mes occupations sont si nombreuses et si epineuses qu elles m absorbent tout entier j ai pris une bien vive part aux inquietudes que vous a donnees la maladie de notre chere fifi dieu merci la voila retablie les enfants de steph et notes editorial notes this capture contains two adjoining written panels of one opened sheet the text is transcribed once in reading order from the left panel to the right panel label letter text final page and signature modeste se portent a ravir lolo a pris des couleurs roses que je ne lui avais jamais connues il est vrai qu il ne trouve jamais la journee assez longue pour jouer tu me parleras de la position que carabacena aurait obtenue dans une ville laquelle bonavita ne m a pas plus informe que toi adieu mon cher leon recois avec steph marie et adele mes embrassements les plus tendres et n oublie pas d offrir mes compliments les plus affectueux a la famille chatel ton pere bien affectionne antoine conti label address panel mr jean conti tax collector macon saone et loire label letter text page 1 ajaccio march 22 1859 my dear leon i have replied neither to steph nor to you because i relied on modeste to give you news of me and because on the other hand i was so busy that i scarcely had time to devote to my affections i have nevertheless given the greatest consideration to all the signs of tenderness you have shown me in accordance with your wish i am working with the greatest activity on settling my share so that i may request a change of residence i have made a proposal to monseigneur concerning the acquisition of my house he seems willing to consent on condition that the diocesan architect finds it suitable for the episcopal establishment monseigneur is still at vico he label letter text pages 2 3 on one opened sheet plans to return to ajaccio next saturday and only after his return will i be able to make arrangements to bring this matter to a successful conclusion my plan is to obtain from him a letter by which he would consent to establish the episcopal palace in my house if the diocesan architect judges it suitable armed with this letter i shall leave for paris and with the help of bonavita and carabacena i hope to achieve my ends all the more easily because the state will gain a great advantage from it and because i shall allow it whatever period it wants for payment since my return to ajaccio my health has again been tested but i am beginning to recover the fever has left me and as a result i have experienced a great improvement in my urinary ailment i have noticed that this ailment corresponded with the sensations of fever i have therefore concluded that i owe its origin to the fever mother tells me that she will be here next friday despite her need for rest since arriving in livorno she has been occupied in seeking a good position for bonavita on this occasion she has received from him the most affectionate and devoted letters these circumstances must not be mentioned to anyone you will share this letter with steph and tell him that my greatest diversion in this country is receiving your letters but that he must not expect regular correspondence from me my occupations are so numerous and so thorny that they absorb me entirely i felt very deeply the anxiety caused to you by the illness of our dear fifi thank god she is now recovered the children of steph and notes editorial notes this capture contains two adjoining written panels of one opened sheet the text is transcribed once in reading order from the left panel to the right panel label letter text final page and signature modeste are doing wonderfully lolo has taken on rosy colours such as i had never seen in him it is true that he never finds the day long enough for playing you will tell me about the position that carabacena is said to have obtained in a town which one bonavita has informed me no more than you have farewell my dear leon receive together with steph marie and adele my tenderest embraces and do not forget to offer my most affectionate compliments to the chatel family your very affectionate father antoine conti",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000052",
      "title": "Letter from A. Matter to Sergeant Major [Sébatant?], undated",
      "description": "An incomplete French letter with family and agricultural news, including wine, vineyards, taxes and hopes for the recipient's military advancement.",
      "date": "undated",
      "sort_year": null,
      "languages": [
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      ],
      "creators": [
        "A. Matter"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Sergeant Major [Sébatant?]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Châteauneuf, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000052",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000052 image 1 showing an address panel to a soldier of the 36th Regiment near Algiers, with postal marks.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000052 Letter from A. Matter to Sergeant Major [Sébatant?], undated An incomplete French letter with family and agricultural news, including wine, vineyards, taxes and hopes for the recipient's military advancement. A. Matter Sergeant Major [Sébatant?] Châteauneuf, France Châteauneuf, France Staouéli, Algeria Family correspondence Agriculture Wine Military service Châteauneuf Staouéli Family correspondence Military correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur [Sébatant?] Sergent major à la 3me Compie du 2me Bon au 36me de ligne au camp de Staouéli près Alger [[notes]] Editorial notes: Faint writing elsewhere on the folded outer side appears to be show-through from the letter and is not repeated as manuscript text. [[label: Letter text and signature]] [Début incomplet] […] l'automne prochain, moi je m'amuse à rimer des riens, de petites bluettes adressées à mes amis, plus souvent à moi-même. J'avais accidentellement tenté d'aborder le drame, mais l'ébauche est restée gisante dans une vieille boîte. Décidément je n'ai pas assez de loisir pour songer à faire le poète. Il est temps de causer raison, ma feuille touchant à sa fin. [Monsieur?] de la lettre de [Ploërmel?] a remis à Mlle Mounette la lettre. Mlle Mounette l'a chargé de vous présenter ses civilités et de vous dire qu'elle était mariée depuis 6 mois. La récolte a produit quinze pièces de vin d'assez bonne qualité. Il n'en a encore été vendu que deux pièces à 70 f. Les pommes ont été vendues sur les arbres à bas prix. Il n'est pas encore marié (le Cloriot) mais il faut qu'il se marie car il a absolument besoin d'une vache qui lui fasse du fumier. Voyez si vous voulez, mais c'est cela. Du reste j'aime mieux transcrire : « Je ne suis pas encore marié, mais ma mère est toujours au- près de moi. Je ne peux cependant pas être longtemps sans me marier, car il faut que j'aie une vache pour me faire du fumier. » J'ai payé les impôts dernièrement. J'ai été chez Mr Duclos pour le faire patienter. J'ai été chez Mr Chambard prier de s'occuper de la location de Châteauvieux, et je m'en occupe moi-même. Je vais ensuite faire remplir [de vin de ma récolte] les bouteilles vides afin que vous puissiez le boire à votre prochain retour. Je fais beaucoup de travaux dans les vignes; j'ai arraché dans les endroits les plus mauvais. Ma sœur, la femme à Jean, est accouchée d'un gros garçon; c'est sa mère qui l'élève. Assurances de dévouement de la part de père et de la mère Silets, et de la mienne. M. Choubert ne m'ayant rien envoyé je termine en vous disant que toute notre famille, sensible à votre bon souvenir, forme des vœux pour vous. Le mien est de vous revoir bientôt dans notre pittoresque et hospitalière ville de Châteauneuf au sein de votre famille avec l'épaulette de commandant. Mes respects à Madame. Embrassez Fernand pour moi. Tout à vous A. Matter [[notes]] Editorial notes: The surviving text begins in mid-sentence; no opening leaf is present among the supplied scans. [[label: Address panel]] Mr. [Sébatant?] Sergeant major in the 3rd Company of the 2nd Battalion, 36th Regiment of the Line at the Staouéli camp near Algiers [[notes]] Editorial notes: Faint writing elsewhere on the folded outer side appears to be show-through from the letter and is not repeated as manuscript text. [[label: Letter text and signature]] [Beginning incomplete.] Next autumn. As for me, I amuse myself by rhyming trifles, little verses addressed to my friends, more often to myself. I had accidentally attempted to tackle drama, but the sketch remained lying in an old box. Decidedly, I do not have enough leisure to think of playing the poet. It is time to speak seriously, as my sheet is nearing its end. The gentleman mentioned in the letter from [Ploërmel?] delivered the letter to Miss Mounette. Miss Mounette asked him to present her compliments to you and to tell you that she had been married for 6 months. The harvest produced fifteen casks of fairly good wine. Only two casks have yet been sold at 70 francs. The apples were sold on the trees at a low price. Cloriot is not yet married, but he must marry because he absolutely needs a cow to make manure for him. Take it as you will, but that is how it is. Besides, I prefer to transcribe his own words: “I am not yet married, but my mother is still with me. I cannot, however, remain long without marrying, because I must have a cow to make manure for me.” I paid the taxes recently. I went to Mr Duclos to ask him to be patient. I went to Mr Chambard to ask him to attend to the renting of Châteauvieux, and I am attending to it myself. I shall next have the empty bottles filled with wine from my harvest so that you may drink it on your next return. I am doing a great deal of work in the vineyards; I have grubbed up the worst parts. My sister, Jean's wife, has given birth to a large boy; his own mother is raising him. Assurances of devotion from Father and Mother Silets, and from myself. As Mr Choubert has sent me nothing, I shall end by telling you that our whole family, touched by your kind remembrance, sends good wishes for you. My own wish is to see you soon in our picturesque and hospitable town of Châteauneuf, among your family and with a commander's epaulette. My respects to Madame. Embrace Fernand for me. Yours always A. Matter [[notes]] Editorial notes: The surviving text begins in mid-sentence; no opening leaf is present among the supplied scans.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000052 letter from a matter to sergeant major sebatant undated an incomplete french letter with family and agricultural news including wine vineyards taxes and hopes for the recipient s military advancement a matter sergeant major sebatant chateauneuf france chateauneuf france staoueli algeria family correspondence agriculture wine military service chateauneuf staoueli family correspondence military correspondence label address panel monsieur sebatant sergent major a la 3me compie du 2me bon au 36me de ligne au camp de staoueli pres alger notes editorial notes faint writing elsewhere on the folded outer side appears to be show through from the letter and is not repeated as manuscript text label letter text and signature debut incomplet l automne prochain moi je m amuse a rimer des riens de petites bluettes adressees a mes amis plus souvent a moi meme j avais accidentellement tente d aborder le drame mais l ebauche est restee gisante dans une vieille boite decidement je n ai pas assez de loisir pour songer a faire le poete il est temps de causer raison ma feuille touchant a sa fin monsieur de la lettre de ploermel a remis a mlle mounette la lettre mlle mounette l a charge de vous presenter ses civilites et de vous dire qu elle etait mariee depuis 6 mois la recolte a produit quinze pieces de vin d assez bonne qualite il n en a encore ete vendu que deux pieces a 70 f les pommes ont ete vendues sur les arbres a bas prix il n est pas encore marie le cloriot mais il faut qu il se marie car il a absolument besoin d une vache qui lui fasse du fumier voyez si vous voulez mais c est cela du reste j aime mieux transcrire je ne suis pas encore marie mais ma mere est toujours au pres de moi je ne peux cependant pas etre longtemps sans me marier car il faut que j aie une vache pour me faire du fumier j ai paye les impots dernierement j ai ete chez mr duclos pour le faire patienter j ai ete chez mr chambard prier de s occuper de la location de chateauvieux et je m en occupe moi meme je vais ensuite faire remplir de vin de ma recolte les bouteilles vides afin que vous puissiez le boire a votre prochain retour je fais beaucoup de travaux dans les vignes j ai arrache dans les endroits les plus mauvais ma soeur la femme a jean est accouchee d un gros garcon c est sa mere qui l eleve assurances de devouement de la part de pere et de la mere silets et de la mienne m choubert ne m ayant rien envoye je termine en vous disant que toute notre famille sensible a votre bon souvenir forme des voeux pour vous le mien est de vous revoir bientot dans notre pittoresque et hospitaliere ville de chateauneuf au sein de votre famille avec l epaulette de commandant mes respects a madame embrassez fernand pour moi tout a vous a matter notes editorial notes the surviving text begins in mid sentence no opening leaf is present among the supplied scans label address panel mr sebatant sergeant major in the 3rd company of the 2nd battalion 36th regiment of the line at the staoueli camp near algiers notes editorial notes faint writing elsewhere on the folded outer side appears to be show through from the letter and is not repeated as manuscript text label letter text and signature beginning incomplete next autumn as for me i amuse myself by rhyming trifles little verses addressed to my friends more often to myself i had accidentally attempted to tackle drama but the sketch remained lying in an old box decidedly i do not have enough leisure to think of playing the poet it is time to speak seriously as my sheet is nearing its end the gentleman mentioned in the letter from ploermel delivered the letter to miss mounette miss mounette asked him to present her compliments to you and to tell you that she had been married for 6 months the harvest produced fifteen casks of fairly good wine only two casks have yet been sold at 70 francs the apples were sold on the trees at a low price cloriot is not yet married but he must marry because he absolutely needs a cow to make manure for him take it as you will but that is how it is besides i prefer to transcribe his own words i am not yet married but my mother is still with me i cannot however remain long without marrying because i must have a cow to make manure for me i paid the taxes recently i went to mr duclos to ask him to be patient i went to mr chambard to ask him to attend to the renting of chateauvieux and i am attending to it myself i shall next have the empty bottles filled with wine from my harvest so that you may drink it on your next return i am doing a great deal of work in the vineyards i have grubbed up the worst parts my sister jean s wife has given birth to a large boy his own mother is raising him assurances of devotion from father and mother silets and from myself as mr choubert has sent me nothing i shall end by telling you that our whole family touched by your kind remembrance sends good wishes for you my own wish is to see you soon in our picturesque and hospitable town of chateauneuf among your family and with a commander s epaulette my respects to madame embrace fernand for me yours always a matter notes editorial notes the surviving text begins in mid sentence no opening leaf is present among the supplied scans",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000053",
      "title": "Family letter to the writer's father, sent under cover to Constant, March 14, 1846",
      "description": "French family letter written at Avignon to the writer's father, preserved under an outer cover addressed to Constant as `mon bon fils` in Marseille. The principal letter is dated 14 March 1846 and the postscript 16 March. The surviving closings do not securely establish the writer's identity.",
      "date": "1846-03-14",
      "sort_year": 1846,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unidentified"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Constant [outer-cover postal addressee]",
        "Writer's father [textual addressee; name not stated]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Avignon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000053",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/bbed17b4adbbefd64f78212f0724dcd1a1f1c9d6.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000053 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Marseille with postal cancellations.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "domestic-life",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "The layered letter connects parent, son and wider family affairs."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages"
          ],
          "basis": "Employment is a principal subject of the surviving correspondence."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000053 Family letter to the writer's father, sent under cover to Constant, March 14, 1846 French family letter written at Avignon to the writer's father, preserved under an outer cover addressed to Constant as `mon bon fils` in Marseille. The principal letter is dated 14 March 1846 and the postscript 16 March. The surviving closings do not securely establish the writer's identity. Unidentified Constant [outer-cover postal addressee] Writer's father [textual addressee; name not stated] Avignon, France Avignon, France Marseille, France Family correspondence Employment Family affairs Avignon Marseille Family correspondence Forwarded or enclosed correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Constant [Cer?] mon bon fils rue Breteuil Marseille [[notes]] Editorial notes: The outer cover is addressed to Constant as ‘mon bon fils’; the enclosed or forwarded letter itself is addressed to the writer’s father. [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Avignon le 14 Mars 1846 Cher Père, Par la présente je te réponds à tes deux aimables du 10 et 12 Ct. De la première j'ai reçu vérification des trois [Bts?] fermés, ainsi y apporter le concernant à la disposition des [montants?] de la fabrique. Concernant d'[Hostillescour?], je lui ai communiqué ces deux lettres. J'ai de leur réception; la première concernant le bienfait que lui appartient, elle ne s'y oppose pas; quant à la seconde la concernant de la seconde, étant égard, mes amis [m'ont demandé?] de lui adresser la parole à ce sujet, car je lui ayant promis beaucoup de [temps?]. Aujourd'hui je lui ai demandé formellement son avis et j'espère d'ici le 20 juin une lettre de ce qu'elle t'avait écrit avec signal de [Bonbois?]. Ce soir elle m'en a témoigné un [mot?] sur lequel [passage difficile à déchiffrer]. Vous devez prendre sur vous afin de faire cesser tout obstacle et porter votre plainte, car [passage difficile à déchiffrer]. Y compte; je lui ai dit, mais cette personne est sur les espérances de réussite, considérant que contrairement elle ne vous écrirait pas. Après le moyen à cette personne, dans aucune nature aucune de ses paroles, bien éloignée d'une chute pénible, de peur des autres; [passage difficile à déchiffrer]. J'ai dit à ma sœur d'affaires qui aujourd'hui très peu avant son arrivée traiter [passage difficile à déchiffrer] avec les personnes qui feraient une autre celle. Sur quoi dans moyens elle a la mentalité qui ne recule pas et les autres, en cas de mauvaise voie, pour régler les [gains?]. Elle dépendrait du sentiment de ses parents, mais j'espère et le devoir voir au plus tôt, et moralement à prendre une grande part. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The salutation reads ‘Cher Père’: its initial matches the capital P in ‘Par’ on the following line, and the letter later refers to Constant in the third person. The hand is highly compressed and several readings remain provisional; difficult passages are explicitly marked rather than silently reconstructed. [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and postscript]] Sur ce elle a décidé de vouloir la faire partir. De ce j'ai compris que la jeune fille ne s'en était pas assez formé de sentiments à sa façon; qu'elle s'en fut bien sa position, d'aller au pays, n'ayant pas un chez elle. Ce qu'elle sent aujourd'hui le besoin d'un peu plus; votre âge lui réclame des réflexions plus mûrement. Je m'efforce à la détourner tout en conservant son égard avec elle à cet égard. Concernant [Franz?], je veux garder, je crois, de [passage difficile à déchiffrer]. Son mari est à son égard, mais depuis [passage difficile à déchiffrer]. Malgré cela je veux le voir de la place, mais [passage difficile à déchiffrer]. Sans aucune nouvelle depuis temps, je vous appelle grand plaisir de mon côté que tout dépend bien. Vous m'entendrez à mon sujet; mes nouvelles, mais je suis toujours sur le même [état?] depuis deux à trois jours. [Plusieurs lignes difficiles à déchiffrer.] Nous entendons à mon sujet et espérons. Nous, leurs de famille, je suis dans le bon sens — je te répète — mais entend sur les résultats que deux à trois jours [arrangent?]. Bien dévoué [Sébastien?] Le 16 Mars J'ai prié M. [Mecle?] de voir s'il peut procurer une place p. [Constant?], mais jusqu'à présent rien de positif; deux à trois [jours?] pour [passage difficile à déchiffrer]. J'espère seulement qu'André les aura, et attend une place; tout ce qui [passage difficile à déchiffrer]. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The postscript dated March 16 begins after the principal closing and continues onto P004. [[label: Postscript continuation and initials]] [Suite du post-scriptum du 16 Mars] Tout sur sa conduite dans son travail, étant excessivement curieux, [passage difficile à déchiffrer], qui pourrait bien avoir à donner de mes [conseils?] utiles; aussi il y aurait beaucoup de [passage difficile à déchiffrer] partie d'ici. Mon beau-frère Ambroise ne viendra pas, car c'est Supérieur qui fait le voyage de Lyon à une autre année. [C. de Zey?] [[notes]] Editorial notes: The lower part of the sheet is blank; the postscript ends in the upper portion. [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Mr. Constant [Cer?], my dear son Rue Breteuil Marseille [[notes]] Editorial notes: The outer cover is addressed to Constant as ‘mon bon fils’; the enclosed or forwarded letter itself is addressed to the writer’s father. [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Avignon, March 14, 1846. Dear Father, With this letter I reply to your two kind letters of the 10th and 12th of this month. I received verification in the first concerning three sealed [documents?] and matters relating to the arrangements of the manufactory. I communicated both letters to [Hostillescour?]. The writer then discusses two connected matters, a benefit or property belonging to a woman, the need to obtain her formal opinion, and hopes for a letter by June 20. Several lines are too uncertain to translate reliably. He urges the recipient to take action to remove an obstacle and lodge a complaint, and discusses the expectations, conduct and family feelings of the woman concerned. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The salutation reads ‘Cher Père’: its initial matches the capital P in ‘Par’ on the following line, and the letter later refers to Constant in the third person. The hand is highly compressed and several readings remain provisional; difficult passages are explicitly marked rather than silently reconstructed. [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and postscript]] She has therefore decided that she wants to have her leave. From this I understood that the young woman had not formed sufficiently settled feelings in her own way, and that she considered going back to the country, having no home of her own. What she feels now is the need for further reflection; her age calls for more mature consideration. I am trying to dissuade her while preserving her regard. The following discussion of [Franz?], her husband and the expected outcome contains several passages that cannot be translated securely. The writer says he has had no news for some time, hopes that all depends on a good outcome, and reports that his own condition has remained the same for two or three days. Yours devotedly, [Sébastien?] March 16. I asked Mr. [Mecle?] to see whether he could obtain a position for [Constant?], but so far there is nothing definite. He hopes that André will obtain it and is awaiting a position; the remaining lines continue in an uncertain hand. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The postscript dated March 16 begins after the principal closing and continues onto P004. [[label: Postscript continuation and initials]] [Continuation of the postscript dated March 16.] The writer comments on someone's conduct at work and on advice that might prove useful; part of the passage is not securely legible. His brother-in-law Ambroise will not come, because Supérieur is making the journey to Lyon in another year. [C. de Zey?] [[notes]] Editorial notes: The lower part of the sheet is blank; the postscript ends in the upper portion.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000053 family letter to the writer s father sent under cover to constant march 14 1846 french family letter written at avignon to the writer s father preserved under an outer cover addressed to constant as mon bon fils in marseille the principal letter is dated 14 march 1846 and the postscript 16 march the surviving closings do not securely establish the writer s identity unidentified constant outer cover postal addressee writer s father textual addressee name not stated avignon france avignon france marseille france family correspondence employment family affairs avignon marseille family correspondence forwarded or enclosed correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur constant cer mon bon fils rue breteuil marseille notes editorial notes the outer cover is addressed to constant as mon bon fils the enclosed or forwarded letter itself is addressed to the writer s father label letter text page 1 avignon le 14 mars 1846 cher pere par la presente je te reponds a tes deux aimables du 10 et 12 ct de la premiere j ai recu verification des trois bts fermes ainsi y apporter le concernant a la disposition des montants de la fabrique concernant d hostillescour je lui ai communique ces deux lettres j ai de leur reception la premiere concernant le bienfait que lui appartient elle ne s y oppose pas quant a la seconde la concernant de la seconde etant egard mes amis m ont demande de lui adresser la parole a ce sujet car je lui ayant promis beaucoup de temps aujourd hui je lui ai demande formellement son avis et j espere d ici le 20 juin une lettre de ce qu elle t avait ecrit avec signal de bonbois ce soir elle m en a temoigne un mot sur lequel passage difficile a dechiffrer vous devez prendre sur vous afin de faire cesser tout obstacle et porter votre plainte car passage difficile a dechiffrer y compte je lui ai dit mais cette personne est sur les esperances de reussite considerant que contrairement elle ne vous ecrirait pas apres le moyen a cette personne dans aucune nature aucune de ses paroles bien eloignee d une chute penible de peur des autres passage difficile a dechiffrer j ai dit a ma soeur d affaires qui aujourd hui tres peu avant son arrivee traiter passage difficile a dechiffrer avec les personnes qui feraient une autre celle sur quoi dans moyens elle a la mentalite qui ne recule pas et les autres en cas de mauvaise voie pour regler les gains elle dependrait du sentiment de ses parents mais j espere et le devoir voir au plus tot et moralement a prendre une grande part notes editorial notes the salutation reads cher pere its initial matches the capital p in par on the following line and the letter later refers to constant in the third person the hand is highly compressed and several readings remain provisional difficult passages are explicitly marked rather than silently reconstructed label letter text page 2 and postscript sur ce elle a decide de vouloir la faire partir de ce j ai compris que la jeune fille ne s en etait pas assez forme de sentiments a sa facon qu elle s en fut bien sa position d aller au pays n ayant pas un chez elle ce qu elle sent aujourd hui le besoin d un peu plus votre age lui reclame des reflexions plus murement je m efforce a la detourner tout en conservant son egard avec elle a cet egard concernant franz je veux garder je crois de passage difficile a dechiffrer son mari est a son egard mais depuis passage difficile a dechiffrer malgre cela je veux le voir de la place mais passage difficile a dechiffrer sans aucune nouvelle depuis temps je vous appelle grand plaisir de mon cote que tout depend bien vous m entendrez a mon sujet mes nouvelles mais je suis toujours sur le meme etat depuis deux a trois jours plusieurs lignes difficiles a dechiffrer nous entendons a mon sujet et esperons nous leurs de famille je suis dans le bon sens je te repete mais entend sur les resultats que deux a trois jours arrangent bien devoue sebastien le 16 mars j ai prie m mecle de voir s il peut procurer une place p constant mais jusqu a present rien de positif deux a trois jours pour passage difficile a dechiffrer j espere seulement qu andre les aura et attend une place tout ce qui passage difficile a dechiffrer notes editorial notes the postscript dated march 16 begins after the principal closing and continues onto p004 label postscript continuation and initials suite du post scriptum du 16 mars tout sur sa conduite dans son travail etant excessivement curieux passage difficile a dechiffrer qui pourrait bien avoir a donner de mes conseils utiles aussi il y aurait beaucoup de passage difficile a dechiffrer partie d ici mon beau frere ambroise ne viendra pas car c est superieur qui fait le voyage de lyon a une autre annee c de zey notes editorial notes the lower part of the sheet is blank the postscript ends in the upper portion label address panel mr mr constant cer my dear son rue breteuil marseille notes editorial notes the outer cover is addressed to constant as mon bon fils the enclosed or forwarded letter itself is addressed to the writer s father label letter text page 1 avignon march 14 1846 dear father with this letter i reply to your two kind letters of the 10th and 12th of this month i received verification in the first concerning three sealed documents and matters relating to the arrangements of the manufactory i communicated both letters to hostillescour the writer then discusses two connected matters a benefit or property belonging to a woman the need to obtain her formal opinion and hopes for a letter by june 20 several lines are too uncertain to translate reliably he urges the recipient to take action to remove an obstacle and lodge a complaint and discusses the expectations conduct and family feelings of the woman concerned notes editorial notes the salutation reads cher pere its initial matches the capital p in par on the following line and the letter later refers to constant in the third person the hand is highly compressed and several readings remain provisional difficult passages are explicitly marked rather than silently reconstructed label letter text page 2 and postscript she has therefore decided that she wants to have her leave from this i understood that the young woman had not formed sufficiently settled feelings in her own way and that she considered going back to the country having no home of her own what she feels now is the need for further reflection her age calls for more mature consideration i am trying to dissuade her while preserving her regard the following discussion of franz her husband and the expected outcome contains several passages that cannot be translated securely the writer says he has had no news for some time hopes that all depends on a good outcome and reports that his own condition has remained the same for two or three days yours devotedly sebastien march 16 i asked mr mecle to see whether he could obtain a position for constant but so far there is nothing definite he hopes that andre will obtain it and is awaiting a position the remaining lines continue in an uncertain hand notes editorial notes the postscript dated march 16 begins after the principal closing and continues onto p004 label postscript continuation and initials continuation of the postscript dated march 16 the writer comments on someone s conduct at work and on advice that might prove useful part of the passage is not securely legible his brother in law ambroise will not come because superieur is making the journey to lyon in another year c de zey notes editorial notes the lower part of the sheet is blank the postscript ends in the upper portion",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000054",
      "title": "Letter from Guglielmo Salvi to merchants in Florence, May 6, 1784",
      "description": "An Italian commercial letter from Verona to Florence responding to a letter of April 24 and discussing examined goods, accounting figures, an order and expenses.",
      "date": "1784-05-06",
      "sort_year": 1784,
      "languages": [
        "Italian"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Guglielmo Salvi"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Unidentified gentlemen in Florence"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Verona, Italy",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000054",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/e3bfc6eb6300878f7e86d93f5035519dd53f2002.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000054 image 1 showing a folded address panel to Florence with docketing, a red seal and paper loss.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "trade-and-business",
            "debt-and-credit"
          ],
          "basis": "Goods, accounts, an order and expenses make up the commercial exchange."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000054 Letter from Guglielmo Salvi to merchants in Florence, May 6, 1784 An Italian commercial letter from Verona to Florence responding to a letter of April 24 and discussing examined goods, accounting figures, an order and expenses. Guglielmo Salvi Unidentified gentlemen in Florence Verona, Italy Verona, Italy Florence, Italy Commercial correspondence Accounts Trade Verona Florence Commercial correspondence Business correspondence [[label: Address panel]] All'Illustrissimi Domini Firenze [[notes]] Editorial notes: The vertical docket identifies Verona, the surname Salvi and the date 6 May 1784; a separate pencil number '1704' appears to be a later notation and is not treated as the letter date. [[label: Document text, date and signature]] Ill.mi e Pregiatissimi Domini Li 6 Maggio 1784 Verona Confermo adora la mia servitù e Vostri Signori con la nota dell'esatto [termine incerto] cui m'accomando salvo in tutta perfezione, e rispondendo alla cara una 24 Aprile spiegato Ricci [passaggio difficile da decifrare] la [Fapezini?] spedito mi un li sagli [termine incerto], nevi quali esaminati ne [cubono?] un saglio di [cifre contabili difficili da leggere], inferiore di quella che il peggio non ho poi veduto fatto in [luogo incerto] e perudo. A sera ordinarla e ordino al tesoretto in forma de quelli onde il med.mo aspettami; e me non avrò servire ella me ne darete la proporzione contro le mie spese e contro in seme. Facami salvo. Guglielmo Salvi [[notes]] Editorial notes: Eighteenth-century Italian commercial hand with abbreviated accounting language; uncertain technical terms and figures are marked explicitly. [[label: Address panel]] To the Most Illustrious Gentlemen Florence [[notes]] Editorial notes: The vertical docket identifies Verona, the surname Salvi and the date 6 May 1784; a separate pencil number '1704' appears to be a later notation and is not treated as the letter date. [[label: Document text, date and signature]] Most Illustrious and Most Esteemed Gentlemen, Verona, May 6, 1784. I confirm my service to you and refer to an exact statement or account [uncertain term]. Replying to your valued letter of April 24, the writer discusses goods or samples sent through Ricci, their examination and an accounting figure. He states that one amount or quality is lower than another and gives instructions concerning an order and the treasury or account. Several technical and numerical words cannot be read securely. He asks that the proper proportion be allowed against his expenses and closes with compliments. Guglielmo Salvi [[notes]] Editorial notes: Eighteenth-century Italian commercial hand with abbreviated accounting language; uncertain technical terms and figures are marked explicitly.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000054 letter from guglielmo salvi to merchants in florence may 6 1784 an italian commercial letter from verona to florence responding to a letter of april 24 and discussing examined goods accounting figures an order and expenses guglielmo salvi unidentified gentlemen in florence verona italy verona italy florence italy commercial correspondence accounts trade verona florence commercial correspondence business correspondence label address panel all illustrissimi domini firenze notes editorial notes the vertical docket identifies verona the surname salvi and the date 6 may 1784 a separate pencil number 1704 appears to be a later notation and is not treated as the letter date label document text date and signature ill mi e pregiatissimi domini li 6 maggio 1784 verona confermo adora la mia servitu e vostri signori con la nota dell esatto termine incerto cui m accomando salvo in tutta perfezione e rispondendo alla cara una 24 aprile spiegato ricci passaggio difficile da decifrare la fapezini spedito mi un li sagli termine incerto nevi quali esaminati ne cubono un saglio di cifre contabili difficili da leggere inferiore di quella che il peggio non ho poi veduto fatto in luogo incerto e perudo a sera ordinarla e ordino al tesoretto in forma de quelli onde il med mo aspettami e me non avro servire ella me ne darete la proporzione contro le mie spese e contro in seme facami salvo guglielmo salvi notes editorial notes eighteenth century italian commercial hand with abbreviated accounting language uncertain technical terms and figures are marked explicitly label address panel to the most illustrious gentlemen florence notes editorial notes the vertical docket identifies verona the surname salvi and the date 6 may 1784 a separate pencil number 1704 appears to be a later notation and is not treated as the letter date label document text date and signature most illustrious and most esteemed gentlemen verona may 6 1784 i confirm my service to you and refer to an exact statement or account uncertain term replying to your valued letter of april 24 the writer discusses goods or samples sent through ricci their examination and an accounting figure he states that one amount or quality is lower than another and gives instructions concerning an order and the treasury or account several technical and numerical words cannot be read securely he asks that the proper proportion be allowed against his expenses and closes with compliments guglielmo salvi notes editorial notes eighteenth century italian commercial hand with abbreviated accounting language uncertain technical terms and figures are marked explicitly",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000055",
      "title": "Letter from Auguste Aubry to Adèle, sent under cover to Madame Veuve [Auguste Aubry?], June 11, 1847",
      "description": "A detailed French travel and family letter from Lyon describing Geneva, Lyon, the Jura, theatre, churches, Voltaire's château, family health, household repairs, sketches and plans to return to Montauban.",
      "date": "1847-06-11",
      "sort_year": 1847,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Auguste Aubry"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Adèle [textual addressee]",
        "Madame Veuve [Auguste Aubry?] [postal addressee; reading uncertain]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Lyon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000055",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/7f331e60c729689549d63002fe805b7ac360d08e.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000055 image 1 showing the folded address panel to a widow in Montauban, with postal marks and a seal.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "travel-migration-distance",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "journey",
            "homecoming-and-return"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer describes Geneva, Lyon, the Jura and plans to return to Montauban."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000055 Letter from Auguste Aubry to Adèle, sent under cover to Madame Veuve [Auguste Aubry?], June 11, 1847 A detailed French travel and family letter from Lyon describing Geneva, Lyon, the Jura, theatre, churches, Voltaire's château, family health, household repairs, sketches and plans to return to Montauban. Auguste Aubry Adèle [textual addressee] Madame Veuve [Auguste Aubry?] [postal addressee; reading uncertain] Lyon, France Lyon, France Montauban, France Travel correspondence Family correspondence Geneva Lyon Montauban Theatre Architecture Travel correspondence Family correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Madame Vve [Auguste Aubry?] [aux bons soins?] à M. [Villiboury?] (Tarn & Garonne) à Montauban [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Lyon le 11 Juin 1847. Ma chère Adèle, nous étions bien impatients de recevoir des nouvelles de Montauban; mais nous savions que nous ne les trouverions guère; aussi notre premier soin fut d'aller à la poste. Nous savons avec grand plaisir que toute la famille jouit d'une bonne santé. Les nôtres ici vont fort bien; nous en sommes étonnés, personne n'a été un moment incommodé; quoique nous eussions passé toute une journée et la nuit en diligence, nous fûmes huit. M. [Lendron?] et moi, le soir avec cette dame et son mari, nous finîmes au petit théâtre. Voici Mlle Jenny Castan qui est charmante; dans la dernière fois elle dansa la reine d'un camp avec une grâce parfaite, et une très belle voix. La salle était pleine. On annonce Mlle Rachel, mais je ne sais pas si elle arrivera avant notre départ, qui est définitivement fixé à lundi prochain 21. Ce moment nous nous rapprochons de Montauban, et nous serons arrivés le jeudi où nous pourrons vous embrasser à tous avec grand plaisir. Assure grand-mère et maman que ma santé va fort bien. Je crains toujours qu'elles ne vivent en peine sur notre compte à tous, et pourtant cela marche fort bien. Nous devons aller à midi avec Mme [Lendron?] voir de faire quelques emplettes et voir le musée. Lyon est une bien grande ville, et je crois que pour les magasins en tout genre elle ne le cède qu'à Paris. Nous avons vu la place Bellecour qui est immense; les quais sont aussi fort beaux. À Genève on a la vue du lac, et ses rives si riantes et si bien habitées, qu'on ne trouve cela nulle part. Mais ce n'est pas une grande ville pour les objets de mode; je l'ai trouvée bien arriérée. Il y a beaucoup d'étrangers, et de mouvement de voitures. Les magasins d'orfèvrerie y sont en très grande quantité, et superbes. La route de Genève à Lyon est fort agréable. Les montagnes du Jura sont très pittoresques. À présent nous avons fini les montagnes, et quoique ces sites soient très beaux, j'aime encore mieux les plaines où est tenue la voiture avec plus de sécurité. L'intérieur de la ville de Lyon est fort noir; les maisons sont toutes enfumées. L'hôtel de ville est immense, c'est un monument qui paraît très ancien. Nous avons regretté beaucoup Lucette; nous espérons la trouver rétablie ainsi que le petit [nom incertain]. Tout ce dernier se trouve que sa maladie a été bien longue. Ton exquise infiniment ces dames; fais à toutes nos compliments, ainsi qu'aux dames [Tergir?]. Adieu ma chère Adèle. Je vous embrasse à tous de bien bon cœur. [paraphe] [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] Je remercie Alexis des soins que je lui ai causés; je le prie encore de vouloir bien faire appeler Pierre et de lui dire que quand je lui ai interdit par la justice de faire son travail dans le mur de la maison, c'était pour qu'elle restât libre pour les réparations que je dois convenir à mon arrivée; que s'il y a déjà fait porter ses pierres il les fasse sortir puisqu'il faudrait qu'il le fît à mon arrivée. Qu'il lise bien la partie dont j'ignorais l'exécution rigoureuse, comme je l'en ai prévenu. Nous voici à Lyon depuis huit [jours], ma chère Maman, et quoique nous soyons en cette belle ville, nous avons commencé de nous en approcher; c'est avec plaisir que nous comptons le peu de jours qu'il nous reste à être éloignés de vous. Il nous tarde si bien à tous que nous renonçons à aller voir St Étienne, quoique l'on puisse faire le trajet dans une journée; ayant quelques emplettes à faire pour les- quelles il faut un peu de temps et que ceux en voyage pour les mines qui doivent alors profiter de cette journée pour aller visiter cette ville. Mme [Migy?] est aussi tentée d'y aller. Nous avons prolongé bien long-temps notre séjour à Genève; c'est une si jolie ville de gaieté qu'on se décide. L'on jouit d'une vue délicieuse et puis il y a beaucoup de sites curieux à visiter dans les environs. Le dernier dimanche que nous y avons passé, qui se trouvait être jour de la fête de l'Institut, nous allâmes au temple à deux fois; le matin on nous donna la satisfaction d'entendre M. Chenevière; de la joie peu de ma part à M. [Davan?] et le plaisir que nous eûmes à l'entendre. Je lui trouvai beaucoup de ressemblance dans sa prédication avec M. Vinet de Bordeaux; je crois même qu'il a plus de talent. Le soir nous allâmes à l'église St Pierre où nous entendîmes un pasteur d'un talent plus médiocre dont nous ne sûmes pas le nom; étant encore de bonne heure, les deux heures, nous allâmes à [Ferney?] dîner et visiter le château de Voltaire. La pluie qui nous arriva quatre heures nous contraria un peu et [[label: Letter text - Final page and signature]] pour lui; car après avoir visité l'intérieur du château nous fûmes obligés d'aller rejoindre notre voiture sans pouvoir visiter les jardins, qui ne sont à la vérité remarquables que par les souvenirs qu'ils nous donnent. Le concierge était précis des détails qu'il nous donna; soit l'aspect de [nos écoles?]. Comme votre lettre est ancienne de date, quand nous l'avons reçue nous ne savions pas où nous devions attendre à Paris dans notre route de Paris. Je te prie, ma chère Maman, de faire écrire à [Migeon?] qu'elle revienne de ta fille le 15 ou le 16 pour avoir le temps de faire les appartements avant notre arrivée; dis je te prie à M. Raimond que j'ai écrit à son fils le premier jour de notre arrivée à Genève, et qu'il nous tarde à tous de savoir plus directement de ses nouvelles. Ma chère Adèle, je crains que tu ne sois pas satisfaite du jugement que nous te porterons; car nous avons été si paresseux que j'ose à peine te le dire. [Chalice?] est celle qui lit le moins et pourtant notre portefeuille s'est augmenté; quelques croquis et [des daguerréotypes?]. Amélie a fait quelques croquis, mais moins que je ne l'aurais désiré. J'espère pourtant qu'André les aura et [passage incertain]. Il y en a dans le nombre d'assez jolies; nous avons même acheté les lithographies des plus belles vues de la collection pour en donner l'empreinte sur les jeunes mémoires. Nous voulons acheter ici, n'ayant pu le faire à Genève, quelques points de vue des beaux sites de ce pays. Adieu ma chère Adèle; mes amitiés à toutes ces dames, dis à Henriette et Mathilde que parmi les plaisirs bien doux qu'elles ont passé tout peu de temps, mes amitiés à [Mida?] et dis-lui qu'il me tarde beaucoup de la revoir pour qu'elle me parle de Paris et me raconte les nouvelles de la bonne tante de Victor. Auguste Aubry [[label: Address panel]] Madame, widow of [Auguste Aubry?] [care of?] Mr. [Villiboury?] (Tarn-et-Garonne), Montauban [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Lyon, June 11, 1847. My dear Adèle, we were very impatient to receive news from Montauban, but we knew that we would scarcely find any; our first concern was therefore to go to the post office. We learned with great pleasure that the whole family is in good health. Those of us here are doing very well; surprisingly, no one has been unwell for a moment, although we spent a whole day and night in the stagecoach. In the evening we went with Mr. [Lendron?], a lady and her husband to the small theatre. Miss Jenny Castan was charming; she danced a queen with perfect grace and has a very beautiful voice. The theatre was full. Miss Rachel has been announced, but I do not know whether she will arrive before our departure, now definitely fixed for Monday the 21st. We shall then be closer to Montauban and arrive on Thursday, when we shall embrace you all with great pleasure. Assure Grandmother and Mother that my health is very good. I always fear that they are worrying about us, although everything is going very well. At noon we are to go with Madame [Lendron?] to make a few purchases and see the museum. Lyon is a very large city and, for shops of every kind, I think it yields only to Paris. Place Bellecour is immense and the quays are very beautiful. In Geneva one has the view of the lake and its cheerful, well-populated shores, which cannot be found anywhere else. But it is not a great city for fashionable goods; I found it very backward. There are many foreigners and much carriage traffic, and the goldsmiths' shops are numerous and splendid. The road from Geneva to Lyon is very pleasant and the Jura mountains are very picturesque. Although these places are beautiful, I still prefer the plains, where the carriage travels more safely. Lyon itself is very dark and the houses are smoke-blackened. The town hall is immense and appears very old. We greatly missed Lucette and hope to find her and the little [name uncertain] recovered. Give our compliments to all the ladies. Farewell, my dear Adèle; I embrace you all with all my heart. [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] I thank Alexis for the trouble I caused him. I again ask him to summon Pierre and tell him that when I legally forbade him to carry out his work in the house wall, it was so that it would remain free for the repairs I must arrange on my arrival. If he has already had stones brought there, he should remove them, since he would have to do so upon my arrival. He should read carefully the relevant section whose strict enforcement I did not know, as I warned him. We have now been in Lyon for eight [days], my dear Mother. Although we are in this beautiful city, we have begun to feel that we are drawing nearer to you and count with pleasure the few days that remain before we are no longer separated. We are so impatient that we are giving up the trip to Saint-Étienne, even though it can be done in a day; we have purchases to make that require some time. Madame [Migy?] is also tempted to go. We prolonged our stay in Geneva for a long time; it is such a pretty, lively city, with a delightful view and many curious places to visit nearby. On our last Sunday there, the day of the Institute's celebration, we went to church twice. In the morning we had the satisfaction of hearing Mr. Chenevière, whose preaching I found very similar to Mr. Vinet of Bordeaux, and I even think he has more talent. In the evening we went to Saint-Pierre church, where we heard a more mediocre pastor whose name we did not learn. As it was still early, at two o'clock we went to [Ferney?] for dinner and to visit Voltaire's château. Rain arriving at four o'clock inconvenienced us somewhat and [[label: Letter text - Final page and signature]] made us hurry, for after visiting the interior of the château we had to return to our carriage without being able to visit the gardens, which are in truth remarkable chiefly for the memories they evoke. The concierge supplied precise details. Because your letter was already old when we received it, we did not know where we should wait on our route to Paris. My dear Mother, please have [Migeon?] told to return on the 15th or 16th so that there is time to prepare the apartments before our arrival. Please tell Mr. Raimond that I wrote to his son on the first day of our arrival in Geneva and that we all long for more direct news of him. My dear Adèle, I fear you will not be satisfied with the account we give you, for we have been so lazy that I scarcely dare admit it. [Chalice?] reads least, and yet our portfolio has grown with a few sketches and [daguerreotypes?]. Amélie made a few sketches, but fewer than I would have liked. I nevertheless hope André will receive them. Some are quite pretty; we even bought lithographs of the finest views in the collection to impress them upon young memories. Since we could not do so in Geneva, we intend to buy here several views of the beautiful places in this region. Farewell, my dear Adèle. Give my affection to all these ladies; speak to Henriette and Mathilde of the sweet pleasures they spent together, give my affection to [Mida?], and tell her that I greatly long to see her again so that she may tell me about Paris and give me news of Victor's good aunt. Auguste Aubry",
      "search_key": "nra l 000055 letter from auguste aubry to adele sent under cover to madame veuve auguste aubry june 11 1847 a detailed french travel and family letter from lyon describing geneva lyon the jura theatre churches voltaire s chateau family health household repairs sketches and plans to return to montauban auguste aubry adele textual addressee madame veuve auguste aubry postal addressee reading uncertain lyon france lyon france montauban france travel correspondence family correspondence geneva lyon montauban theatre architecture travel correspondence family correspondence label address panel madame vve auguste aubry aux bons soins a m villiboury tarn garonne a montauban label letter text page 1 lyon le 11 juin 1847 ma chere adele nous etions bien impatients de recevoir des nouvelles de montauban mais nous savions que nous ne les trouverions guere aussi notre premier soin fut d aller a la poste nous savons avec grand plaisir que toute la famille jouit d une bonne sante les notres ici vont fort bien nous en sommes etonnes personne n a ete un moment incommode quoique nous eussions passe toute une journee et la nuit en diligence nous fumes huit m lendron et moi le soir avec cette dame et son mari nous finimes au petit theatre voici mlle jenny castan qui est charmante dans la derniere fois elle dansa la reine d un camp avec une grace parfaite et une tres belle voix la salle etait pleine on annonce mlle rachel mais je ne sais pas si elle arrivera avant notre depart qui est definitivement fixe a lundi prochain 21 ce moment nous nous rapprochons de montauban et nous serons arrives le jeudi ou nous pourrons vous embrasser a tous avec grand plaisir assure grand mere et maman que ma sante va fort bien je crains toujours qu elles ne vivent en peine sur notre compte a tous et pourtant cela marche fort bien nous devons aller a midi avec mme lendron voir de faire quelques emplettes et voir le musee lyon est une bien grande ville et je crois que pour les magasins en tout genre elle ne le cede qu a paris nous avons vu la place bellecour qui est immense les quais sont aussi fort beaux a geneve on a la vue du lac et ses rives si riantes et si bien habitees qu on ne trouve cela nulle part mais ce n est pas une grande ville pour les objets de mode je l ai trouvee bien arrieree il y a beaucoup d etrangers et de mouvement de voitures les magasins d orfevrerie y sont en tres grande quantite et superbes la route de geneve a lyon est fort agreable les montagnes du jura sont tres pittoresques a present nous avons fini les montagnes et quoique ces sites soient tres beaux j aime encore mieux les plaines ou est tenue la voiture avec plus de securite l interieur de la ville de lyon est fort noir les maisons sont toutes enfumees l hotel de ville est immense c est un monument qui parait tres ancien nous avons regrette beaucoup lucette nous esperons la trouver retablie ainsi que le petit nom incertain tout ce dernier se trouve que sa maladie a ete bien longue ton exquise infiniment ces dames fais a toutes nos compliments ainsi qu aux dames tergir adieu ma chere adele je vous embrasse a tous de bien bon coeur paraphe label letter text page 2 je remercie alexis des soins que je lui ai causes je le prie encore de vouloir bien faire appeler pierre et de lui dire que quand je lui ai interdit par la justice de faire son travail dans le mur de la maison c etait pour qu elle restat libre pour les reparations que je dois convenir a mon arrivee que s il y a deja fait porter ses pierres il les fasse sortir puisqu il faudrait qu il le fit a mon arrivee qu il lise bien la partie dont j ignorais l execution rigoureuse comme je l en ai prevenu nous voici a lyon depuis huit jours ma chere maman et quoique nous soyons en cette belle ville nous avons commence de nous en approcher c est avec plaisir que nous comptons le peu de jours qu il nous reste a etre eloignes de vous il nous tarde si bien a tous que nous renoncons a aller voir st etienne quoique l on puisse faire le trajet dans une journee ayant quelques emplettes a faire pour les quelles il faut un peu de temps et que ceux en voyage pour les mines qui doivent alors profiter de cette journee pour aller visiter cette ville mme migy est aussi tentee d y aller nous avons prolonge bien long temps notre sejour a geneve c est une si jolie ville de gaiete qu on se decide l on jouit d une vue delicieuse et puis il y a beaucoup de sites curieux a visiter dans les environs le dernier dimanche que nous y avons passe qui se trouvait etre jour de la fete de l institut nous allames au temple a deux fois le matin on nous donna la satisfaction d entendre m cheneviere de la joie peu de ma part a m davan et le plaisir que nous eumes a l entendre je lui trouvai beaucoup de ressemblance dans sa predication avec m vinet de bordeaux je crois meme qu il a plus de talent le soir nous allames a l eglise st pierre ou nous entendimes un pasteur d un talent plus mediocre dont nous ne sumes pas le nom etant encore de bonne heure les deux heures nous allames a ferney diner et visiter le chateau de voltaire la pluie qui nous arriva quatre heures nous contraria un peu et label letter text final page and signature pour lui car apres avoir visite l interieur du chateau nous fumes obliges d aller rejoindre notre voiture sans pouvoir visiter les jardins qui ne sont a la verite remarquables que par les souvenirs qu ils nous donnent le concierge etait precis des details qu il nous donna soit l aspect de nos ecoles comme votre lettre est ancienne de date quand nous l avons recue nous ne savions pas ou nous devions attendre a paris dans notre route de paris je te prie ma chere maman de faire ecrire a migeon qu elle revienne de ta fille le 15 ou le 16 pour avoir le temps de faire les appartements avant notre arrivee dis je te prie a m raimond que j ai ecrit a son fils le premier jour de notre arrivee a geneve et qu il nous tarde a tous de savoir plus directement de ses nouvelles ma chere adele je crains que tu ne sois pas satisfaite du jugement que nous te porterons car nous avons ete si paresseux que j ose a peine te le dire chalice est celle qui lit le moins et pourtant notre portefeuille s est augmente quelques croquis et des daguerreotypes amelie a fait quelques croquis mais moins que je ne l aurais desire j espere pourtant qu andre les aura et passage incertain il y en a dans le nombre d assez jolies nous avons meme achete les lithographies des plus belles vues de la collection pour en donner l empreinte sur les jeunes memoires nous voulons acheter ici n ayant pu le faire a geneve quelques points de vue des beaux sites de ce pays adieu ma chere adele mes amities a toutes ces dames dis a henriette et mathilde que parmi les plaisirs bien doux qu elles ont passe tout peu de temps mes amities a mida et dis lui qu il me tarde beaucoup de la revoir pour qu elle me parle de paris et me raconte les nouvelles de la bonne tante de victor auguste aubry label address panel madame widow of auguste aubry care of mr villiboury tarn et garonne montauban label letter text page 1 lyon june 11 1847 my dear adele we were very impatient to receive news from montauban but we knew that we would scarcely find any our first concern was therefore to go to the post office we learned with great pleasure that the whole family is in good health those of us here are doing very well surprisingly no one has been unwell for a moment although we spent a whole day and night in the stagecoach in the evening we went with mr lendron a lady and her husband to the small theatre miss jenny castan was charming she danced a queen with perfect grace and has a very beautiful voice the theatre was full miss rachel has been announced but i do not know whether she will arrive before our departure now definitely fixed for monday the 21st we shall then be closer to montauban and arrive on thursday when we shall embrace you all with great pleasure assure grandmother and mother that my health is very good i always fear that they are worrying about us although everything is going very well at noon we are to go with madame lendron to make a few purchases and see the museum lyon is a very large city and for shops of every kind i think it yields only to paris place bellecour is immense and the quays are very beautiful in geneva one has the view of the lake and its cheerful well populated shores which cannot be found anywhere else but it is not a great city for fashionable goods i found it very backward there are many foreigners and much carriage traffic and the goldsmiths shops are numerous and splendid the road from geneva to lyon is very pleasant and the jura mountains are very picturesque although these places are beautiful i still prefer the plains where the carriage travels more safely lyon itself is very dark and the houses are smoke blackened the town hall is immense and appears very old we greatly missed lucette and hope to find her and the little name uncertain recovered give our compliments to all the ladies farewell my dear adele i embrace you all with all my heart label letter text page 2 i thank alexis for the trouble i caused him i again ask him to summon pierre and tell him that when i legally forbade him to carry out his work in the house wall it was so that it would remain free for the repairs i must arrange on my arrival if he has already had stones brought there he should remove them since he would have to do so upon my arrival he should read carefully the relevant section whose strict enforcement i did not know as i warned him we have now been in lyon for eight days my dear mother although we are in this beautiful city we have begun to feel that we are drawing nearer to you and count with pleasure the few days that remain before we are no longer separated we are so impatient that we are giving up the trip to saint etienne even though it can be done in a day we have purchases to make that require some time madame migy is also tempted to go we prolonged our stay in geneva for a long time it is such a pretty lively city with a delightful view and many curious places to visit nearby on our last sunday there the day of the institute s celebration we went to church twice in the morning we had the satisfaction of hearing mr cheneviere whose preaching i found very similar to mr vinet of bordeaux and i even think he has more talent in the evening we went to saint pierre church where we heard a more mediocre pastor whose name we did not learn as it was still early at two o clock we went to ferney for dinner and to visit voltaire s chateau rain arriving at four o clock inconvenienced us somewhat and label letter text final page and signature made us hurry for after visiting the interior of the chateau we had to return to our carriage without being able to visit the gardens which are in truth remarkable chiefly for the memories they evoke the concierge supplied precise details because your letter was already old when we received it we did not know where we should wait on our route to paris my dear mother please have migeon told to return on the 15th or 16th so that there is time to prepare the apartments before our arrival please tell mr raimond that i wrote to his son on the first day of our arrival in geneva and that we all long for more direct news of him my dear adele i fear you will not be satisfied with the account we give you for we have been so lazy that i scarcely dare admit it chalice reads least and yet our portfolio has grown with a few sketches and daguerreotypes amelie made a few sketches but fewer than i would have liked i nevertheless hope andre will receive them some are quite pretty we even bought lithographs of the finest views in the collection to impress them upon young memories since we could not do so in geneva we intend to buy here several views of the beautiful places in this region farewell my dear adele give my affection to all these ladies speak to henriette and mathilde of the sweet pleasures they spent together give my affection to mida and tell her that i greatly long to see her again so that she may tell me about paris and give me news of victor s good aunt auguste aubry",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000056",
      "title": "Letter from veuve Playloust [?] to Madame Dubourdieu, February 28, 1836",
      "description": "A condolence letter to Madame Dubourdieu concerning the deaths of a child and a husband, family grief, and an impending maritime separation.",
      "date": "1836-02-28",
      "sort_year": 1836,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Veuve Playloust [surname reading uncertain]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Madame Dubourdieu"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nantes",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000056",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/ec1dd1dc0dc6f76c00e372078cf6e16a50ef03a9.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000056 image 1 showing the address panel to a woman at Vitré, with circular postal cancellations, folds and a seal remnant.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "widowhood",
            "dependence-and-constraint"
          ],
          "basis": "Widowhood and the recipient's loss of husband and child shape the exchange."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "Family bereavement and impending separation are central."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "death-and-mourning"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter offers condolence after the deaths of a child and husband."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000056 Letter from veuve Playloust [?] to Madame Dubourdieu, February 28, 1836 A condolence letter to Madame Dubourdieu concerning the deaths of a child and a husband, family grief, and an impending maritime separation. Veuve Playloust [surname reading uncertain] Madame Dubourdieu Nantes Nantes Vitré Family correspondence Bereavement Condolence Maritime travel Nantes Vitré Family correspondence Condolence correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Madame Dubourdieu Rue Notre dame A Vitré [[label: Documentary page 2]] Nantes le 28 [Mars biffé; Février ajouté au-dessus] 1836 j'ai tardé bien longtems a vous ecrire chere soeur, ne m'en voulés pas je vous prie vous ne pouves pas douter du chagrin que j'eprouve dans Mon particulier de la perte que vous venez d'eprouver, Combien je la sans et je la partage, je ne vois point de chagrin plus Cruel que la perte dun anfant et dun Mari, on se Console de toute les autres, mais de Celle la, jamais, je ne Craint point de vous entretenir de votre chere fille, j'excite sans doute vos larmes je n'en suis pas fachée il n'y a que Ce Moyen de vous soulager, qu'elle privation pour vous, Ma chere soeur, votre seulle amie, enfin ses enfants vous reste voila une Consolation, vous les aver avec vous, l'ainée vous fera Compagnie elle cherchera a vous distraire de votre douleur, elle est dans l'age de sentir la perte qu'elle vient de faire, elle fera tous ses efforts pour vous donner du Courage et en prendre elle Même; je suis au moment d'une separation bien penible Le 5 Mars il Met a la voile si les vents le permettent, C'est une absence peut être de deux ans, aumoins dun an si nos affaires s'arrange prontement, puige esperer les revoir, il fauderait que Ma santé reprit, je vous avoux qu'elle est bien alterée j'ai grand besoin de tranquilité. Fanni et sa fille ne peuvent être de retour que [Mardi biffé] Mercredi a 11 heurs ou Minuit a peinne pourra t'elle voir sa fille, tout M'afflige et Me tue, Mais Ce n'est pas de Moi dont je dois vous parler, C'est de vous, de votre cher Mari, de vos enfants, faites leur atous Mes amitiés, je n'ecrit point a Mon frere Cette lettre est pour vous deux je suis persuadée qu'il sait tout Ce que je sens et Combien je vous suis attachée [[notes]] Editorial notes: The writer initially wrote 'Fevrier' (February) and then wrote 'Mars' (March) over or next to it, likely correcting the date. [[label: Documentary page 3]] vos peines sont les mienes, quand vous verer Mr ladieu dites lui pour Moi tout Ce que la Circonstance permet puill t'il jouir d'une bonne santé: Mr et Mad auger Me Charge pour vous tous de leur respects et attachement ils sont dans de grands embaras et enchanté de leur depart il est bien naturelle qu'une femme suive son Mari quand rien ne si oppose, Cepandant elle a du regret de nous quitter le Moment sera bien penible de part et d'autre, donnés Moi de vos nouvelle chere soeur ou M'en faite donner par dubourdieu ainsi que de Celle de votre Mari votre affectionée amie ve Playloust [?] jembrasse vos petites Mille choses obligeante a Melles dubourdieu et a Mr labé; [[label: Address panel]] To Madame Dubourdieu, Rue Notre Dame In Vitré [[label: Documentary page 2]] Nantes, 28 [March deleted; February inserted above] 1836 I have delayed a very long time in writing to you, dear sister, please do not hold it against me. You cannot doubt the sorrow that I personally feel for the loss that you have just experienced. How much I feel it and share it; I see no sorrow more cruel than the loss of a child and of a husband. One consoles oneself for all the others, but for that one, never. I do not fear at all to speak to you of your dear daughter, I undoubtedly provoke your tears, I am not sorry for it, there is only this way to relieve you. What a deprivation for you, my dear sister, your only friend. Finally, her children remain with you, here is a consolation, you have them with you, the eldest will keep you company, she will seek to distract you from your pain, she is at the age to feel the loss she has just suffered, she will make every effort to give you courage and to take some herself; I am at the moment of a very painful separation. On March 5th he sets sail if the winds permit it. It is an absence perhaps of two years, at least of one year if our affairs are arranged promptly. May I hope to see them again? My health would have to recover, I confess to you that it is much altered, I have great need of tranquility. Fanni and her daughter cannot be back until [Tuesday deleted] Wednesday at 11 o'clock or midnight, she will barely be able to see her daughter, everything afflicts me and kills me. But it is not of myself that I must speak to you, it is of you, of your dear husband, of your children. Give them all my regards. I am not writing to my brother at all, this letter is for you both. I am persuaded that he knows all that I feel and how much I am attached to you. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The writer initially wrote 'Fevrier' (February) and then wrote 'Mars' (March) over or next to it, likely correcting the date. [[label: Documentary page 3]] your pains are mine. When you see Mr. Ladieu, tell him for me everything that the circumstance permits, may he enjoy good health. Mr. and Madame Auger charge me for you all with their respects and attachment, they are in great embarrassment and delighted with their departure, it is very natural that a woman follows her husband when nothing opposes it. However, she has regret in leaving us, the moment will be very painful on both sides. Give me news of yourself, dear sister, or have some given to me by Dubourdieu as well as that of your husband. Your affectionate friend, Widow Playloust [?] I kiss your little ones. A thousand obliging things to the Misses Dubourdieu and to Mr. Labé;",
      "search_key": "nra l 000056 letter from veuve playloust to madame dubourdieu february 28 1836 a condolence letter to madame dubourdieu concerning the deaths of a child and a husband family grief and an impending maritime separation veuve playloust surname reading uncertain madame dubourdieu nantes nantes vitre family correspondence bereavement condolence maritime travel nantes vitre family correspondence condolence correspondence label address panel a madame dubourdieu rue notre dame a vitre label documentary page 2 nantes le 28 mars biffe fevrier ajoute au dessus 1836 j ai tarde bien longtems a vous ecrire chere soeur ne m en voules pas je vous prie vous ne pouves pas douter du chagrin que j eprouve dans mon particulier de la perte que vous venez d eprouver combien je la sans et je la partage je ne vois point de chagrin plus cruel que la perte dun anfant et dun mari on se console de toute les autres mais de celle la jamais je ne craint point de vous entretenir de votre chere fille j excite sans doute vos larmes je n en suis pas fachee il n y a que ce moyen de vous soulager qu elle privation pour vous ma chere soeur votre seulle amie enfin ses enfants vous reste voila une consolation vous les aver avec vous l ainee vous fera compagnie elle cherchera a vous distraire de votre douleur elle est dans l age de sentir la perte qu elle vient de faire elle fera tous ses efforts pour vous donner du courage et en prendre elle meme je suis au moment d une separation bien penible le 5 mars il met a la voile si les vents le permettent c est une absence peut etre de deux ans aumoins dun an si nos affaires s arrange prontement puige esperer les revoir il fauderait que ma sante reprit je vous avoux qu elle est bien alteree j ai grand besoin de tranquilite fanni et sa fille ne peuvent etre de retour que mardi biffe mercredi a 11 heurs ou minuit a peinne pourra t elle voir sa fille tout m afflige et me tue mais ce n est pas de moi dont je dois vous parler c est de vous de votre cher mari de vos enfants faites leur atous mes amities je n ecrit point a mon frere cette lettre est pour vous deux je suis persuadee qu il sait tout ce que je sens et combien je vous suis attachee notes editorial notes the writer initially wrote fevrier february and then wrote mars march over or next to it likely correcting the date label documentary page 3 vos peines sont les mienes quand vous verer mr ladieu dites lui pour moi tout ce que la circonstance permet puill t il jouir d une bonne sante mr et mad auger me charge pour vous tous de leur respects et attachement ils sont dans de grands embaras et enchante de leur depart il est bien naturelle qu une femme suive son mari quand rien ne si oppose cepandant elle a du regret de nous quitter le moment sera bien penible de part et d autre donnes moi de vos nouvelle chere soeur ou m en faite donner par dubourdieu ainsi que de celle de votre mari votre affectionee amie ve playloust jembrasse vos petites mille choses obligeante a melles dubourdieu et a mr labe label address panel to madame dubourdieu rue notre dame in vitre label documentary page 2 nantes 28 march deleted february inserted above 1836 i have delayed a very long time in writing to you dear sister please do not hold it against me you cannot doubt the sorrow that i personally feel for the loss that you have just experienced how much i feel it and share it i see no sorrow more cruel than the loss of a child and of a husband one consoles oneself for all the others but for that one never i do not fear at all to speak to you of your dear daughter i undoubtedly provoke your tears i am not sorry for it there is only this way to relieve you what a deprivation for you my dear sister your only friend finally her children remain with you here is a consolation you have them with you the eldest will keep you company she will seek to distract you from your pain she is at the age to feel the loss she has just suffered she will make every effort to give you courage and to take some herself i am at the moment of a very painful separation on march 5th he sets sail if the winds permit it it is an absence perhaps of two years at least of one year if our affairs are arranged promptly may i hope to see them again my health would have to recover i confess to you that it is much altered i have great need of tranquility fanni and her daughter cannot be back until tuesday deleted wednesday at 11 o clock or midnight she will barely be able to see her daughter everything afflicts me and kills me but it is not of myself that i must speak to you it is of you of your dear husband of your children give them all my regards i am not writing to my brother at all this letter is for you both i am persuaded that he knows all that i feel and how much i am attached to you notes editorial notes the writer initially wrote fevrier february and then wrote mars march over or next to it likely correcting the date label documentary page 3 your pains are mine when you see mr ladieu tell him for me everything that the circumstance permits may he enjoy good health mr and madame auger charge me for you all with their respects and attachment they are in great embarrassment and delighted with their departure it is very natural that a woman follows her husband when nothing opposes it however she has regret in leaving us the moment will be very painful on both sides give me news of yourself dear sister or have some given to me by dubourdieu as well as that of your husband your affectionate friend widow playloust i kiss your little ones a thousand obliging things to the misses dubourdieu and to mr labe",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000057",
      "title": "Letter from C. Faure to R. Reymond, September 25, 1842",
      "description": "A letter regarding the repayment of a bond, requesting a six-month delay to find a suitable new investment.",
      "date": "1842-09-25",
      "sort_year": 1842,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "C. Faure"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "R. Reymond"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Saint-Clair",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000057",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/cd9603505bfb915a5e5f391fcefab3e6faf2bb76.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000057 image 1 showing the folded address panel to R. Reymond at Tourdan-Revel near Beaurepaire, with circular postal cancellations and a paper seal.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit"
          ],
          "basis": "Repayment of a bond, delay and reinvestment are the entire subject."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000057 Letter from C. Faure to R. Reymond, September 25, 1842 A letter regarding the repayment of a bond, requesting a six-month delay to find a suitable new investment. C. Faure R. Reymond Saint-Clair Saint-Clair Tourdan-Revel, Isère Finance Investments Debt repayment Financial correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur R. Reymond au Prieuré de Tourdan-Revel près Beaurepaire (Isère) [[label: Documentary page 2]] St Clair le 25 Septembre 1842 Monsieur Ma Sœur a reçu votre Lettre du 19 ct, et me charge de vous répondre, elle voudrait bien pouvoir accéder à vos désirs relativement au remboursement de notre Obligation, mais il lui serait impossible dans un délai si court de trouver un autre placement à sa convenance, elle vous demande six mois pour pouvoir s'en procurer un, si cependant il lui arrivait d'en trouver un avant elle vous en instruira, mais il lui serait impossible de vous fixer une époque précise avant ce délai. Agréez je vous prie Monsieur l'assurance de la Considération très distinguée avec la quelle j'ai l'honneur D'être votre très humble serviteur C. Faure [[notes]] Editorial notes: \"19 ct\" refers to \"19 courant,\" meaning the 19th of the current month. [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Mr. R. Reymond at the Priory of Tourdan-Revel near Beaurepaire (Isère) [[label: Documentary page 2]] St Clair, September 25, 1842 Sir, My sister received your letter of the 19th inst., and tasks me with answering you. She would very much like to be able to accede to your wishes regarding the repayment of our bond, but it would be impossible for her in such a short time to find another investment to her liking. She asks you for six months to be able to procure one; if, however, she happens to find one before then, she will inform you of it, but it would be impossible for her to fix a precise date for you before this time. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of the very distinguished consideration with which I have the honor to be your very humble servant, C. Faure [[notes]] Editorial notes: \"19 ct\" refers to \"19 courant,\" meaning the 19th of the current month.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000057 letter from c faure to r reymond september 25 1842 a letter regarding the repayment of a bond requesting a six month delay to find a suitable new investment c faure r reymond saint clair saint clair tourdan revel isere finance investments debt repayment financial correspondence personal correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur r reymond au prieure de tourdan revel pres beaurepaire isere label documentary page 2 st clair le 25 septembre 1842 monsieur ma soeur a recu votre lettre du 19 ct et me charge de vous repondre elle voudrait bien pouvoir acceder a vos desirs relativement au remboursement de notre obligation mais il lui serait impossible dans un delai si court de trouver un autre placement a sa convenance elle vous demande six mois pour pouvoir s en procurer un si cependant il lui arrivait d en trouver un avant elle vous en instruira mais il lui serait impossible de vous fixer une epoque precise avant ce delai agreez je vous prie monsieur l assurance de la consideration tres distinguee avec la quelle j ai l honneur d etre votre tres humble serviteur c faure notes editorial notes 19 ct refers to 19 courant meaning the 19th of the current month label address panel mr mr r reymond at the priory of tourdan revel near beaurepaire isere label documentary page 2 st clair september 25 1842 sir my sister received your letter of the 19th inst and tasks me with answering you she would very much like to be able to accede to your wishes regarding the repayment of our bond but it would be impossible for her in such a short time to find another investment to her liking she asks you for six months to be able to procure one if however she happens to find one before then she will inform you of it but it would be impossible for her to fix a precise date for you before this time please accept sir the assurance of the very distinguished consideration with which i have the honor to be your very humble servant c faure notes editorial notes 19 ct refers to 19 courant meaning the 19th of the current month",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000058",
      "title": "Ministerial letter from P. Magne to General de Goyon, forwarded to Imbert, September 9, 1858",
      "description": "The French Minister of Finances informs General de Goyon that Imbert, a primary-school teacher at Turny, is ineligible for a tax-collection position. The preserved object was subsequently addressed and posted to Imbert through Auxerre.",
      "date": "1858-09-09",
      "sort_year": 1858,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "P. Magne, Minister of Finances"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "General Count de Goyon [original textual addressee]",
        "Imbert, primary-school teacher at Turny [preserved postal addressee]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000058",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/f2401caa54fc1bf125d7934100603b995292997e.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000058 image 1 showing the address panel to Monsieur Imbert at Turny in Yonne, with Paris postal cancellations, folds and paper loss.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter concerns eligibility for a tax-collection post."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "petition-and-patronage",
            "institutional-authority"
          ],
          "basis": "A minister rules on a patronage request for public employment."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000058 Ministerial letter from P. Magne to General de Goyon, forwarded to Imbert, September 9, 1858 The French Minister of Finances informs General de Goyon that Imbert, a primary-school teacher at Turny, is ineligible for a tax-collection position. The preserved object was subsequently addressed and posted to Imbert through Auxerre. P. Magne, Minister of Finances General Count de Goyon [original textual addressee] Imbert, primary-school teacher at Turny [preserved postal addressee] Paris Paris, France Turny, Yonne, France Auxerre, Yonne, France Employment Patronage Public administration Primary education Turny Official correspondence Administrative correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Imbert, Instituteur pre à Turny Yonne [[notes]] Postal evidence: The letter was forwarded to Imbert after its original delivery to General de Goyon. [[label: Documentary page 2]] (2) Ministère des Finances. Division du Personnel et de l'Inspection générale. au sujet d'une demande de perception formée par M. Imbert. Paris, le 9 Septembre 1858 Général, J'ai reçu la nouvelle demande de perception formée par M. Imbert, Instituteur primaire à Turny (Yonne) et en marge de laquelle vous avez consigné itérativement l'expression de votre intérêt pour le pétitionnaire. J'ai eu l'honneur de vous faire connaître par ma lettre du 7 Novembre 1856 que les services rendus en qualité d'Instituteur primaire ne sont pas de ceux qui donnent droit à concourir pour des perceptions. M. Imbert ne se trouve donc pas dans les conditions voulues et je ne puis que vous témoigner de nouveau mon vif regret de me voir dans l'impossibilité de satisfaire à votre recommandation. agréez, Général, l'assurance de ma considération très distinguée. Le Ministre des Finances, P. Magne [marginalia] j'ai le regret d'avoir à vous transmettre une réponse qui ne vous donne plus aucune espérance puisque le refus est motivé. Le gal Cte de Goyon aide de camp de l'Empereur. [/marginalia] Monsieur le Général comte de Goyon, aide de camp de l'Empereur. 31. rue d'astorg. [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Imbert, primary school teacher at Turny, Yonne [[notes]] Postal evidence: The letter was forwarded to Imbert after its original delivery to General de Goyon. [[label: Documentary page 2]] (2) Ministry of Finances. Division of Personnel and of General Inspection. concerning a request for a tax collection position made by Mr. Imbert. Paris, September 9, 1858 General, I have received the new request for a tax collection position made by Mr. Imbert, primary school teacher in Turny (Yonne), in the margin of which you have repeatedly recorded the expression of your interest in the petitioner. I had the honor of informing you in my letter of November 7, 1856 that services rendered in the capacity of primary school teacher are not among those which confer eligibility to compete for tax collection positions. Mr. Imbert therefore does not meet the required conditions, and I can only express to you once again my deep regret at finding myself unable to satisfy your recommendation. Accept, General, the assurance of my very distinguished consideration. The Minister of Finances, P. Magne [marginalia] I regret having to forward to you a reply that leaves you no further hope, since reasons have been given for the refusal. General Count de Goyon aide-de-camp to the Emperor. [/marginalia] Monsieur General Count de Goyon, aide-de-camp to the Emperor. 31 rue d'Astorg.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000058 ministerial letter from p magne to general de goyon forwarded to imbert september 9 1858 the french minister of finances informs general de goyon that imbert a primary school teacher at turny is ineligible for a tax collection position the preserved object was subsequently addressed and posted to imbert through auxerre p magne minister of finances general count de goyon original textual addressee imbert primary school teacher at turny preserved postal addressee paris paris france turny yonne france auxerre yonne france employment patronage public administration primary education turny official correspondence administrative correspondence label address panel monsieur imbert instituteur pre a turny yonne notes postal evidence the letter was forwarded to imbert after its original delivery to general de goyon label documentary page 2 2 ministere des finances division du personnel et de l inspection generale au sujet d une demande de perception formee par m imbert paris le 9 septembre 1858 general j ai recu la nouvelle demande de perception formee par m imbert instituteur primaire a turny yonne et en marge de laquelle vous avez consigne iterativement l expression de votre interet pour le petitionnaire j ai eu l honneur de vous faire connaitre par ma lettre du 7 novembre 1856 que les services rendus en qualite d instituteur primaire ne sont pas de ceux qui donnent droit a concourir pour des perceptions m imbert ne se trouve donc pas dans les conditions voulues et je ne puis que vous temoigner de nouveau mon vif regret de me voir dans l impossibilite de satisfaire a votre recommandation agreez general l assurance de ma consideration tres distinguee le ministre des finances p magne marginalia j ai le regret d avoir a vous transmettre une reponse qui ne vous donne plus aucune esperance puisque le refus est motive le gal cte de goyon aide de camp de l empereur marginalia monsieur le general comte de goyon aide de camp de l empereur 31 rue d astorg label address panel monsieur imbert primary school teacher at turny yonne notes postal evidence the letter was forwarded to imbert after its original delivery to general de goyon label documentary page 2 2 ministry of finances division of personnel and of general inspection concerning a request for a tax collection position made by mr imbert paris september 9 1858 general i have received the new request for a tax collection position made by mr imbert primary school teacher in turny yonne in the margin of which you have repeatedly recorded the expression of your interest in the petitioner i had the honor of informing you in my letter of november 7 1856 that services rendered in the capacity of primary school teacher are not among those which confer eligibility to compete for tax collection positions mr imbert therefore does not meet the required conditions and i can only express to you once again my deep regret at finding myself unable to satisfy your recommendation accept general the assurance of my very distinguished consideration the minister of finances p magne marginalia i regret having to forward to you a reply that leaves you no further hope since reasons have been given for the refusal general count de goyon aide de camp to the emperor marginalia monsieur general count de goyon aide de camp to the emperor 31 rue d astorg",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000059",
      "title": "Letter from an unidentified woman to Caroline, sent to Madame Veuve Villain, July 10, 1839",
      "description": "An unidentified newly married woman writes to Caroline Villain about her marriage to a widowed mariner, the wedding day, household matters, the sale of clothing, and a remittance of 90 francs.",
      "date": "1839-07-10",
      "sort_year": 1839,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unidentified"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Caroline [textual addressee]",
        "Madame Veuve Villain [postal addressee, care of her father]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nantes, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000059",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/d2bc602a1bfa6c65280739fe2a7846020f9cb277.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000059 image 1 showing the folded address panel to a woman at Sarrebourg, with postal cancellations, repairs and paper loss.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "work-and-household-economy",
            "dependence-and-constraint"
          ],
          "basis": "A newly married woman describes marriage to a widowed mariner, household management and disposal of clothing."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "marriage-and-partnership",
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "Marriage and the establishment of a household are central."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "household-economy"
          ],
          "basis": "The sale of clothing and a 90-franc remittance reveal household economy."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000059 Letter from an unidentified woman to Caroline, sent to Madame Veuve Villain, July 10, 1839 An unidentified newly married woman writes to Caroline Villain about her marriage to a widowed mariner, the wedding day, household matters, the sale of clothing, and a remittance of 90 francs. Unidentified Caroline [textual addressee] Madame Veuve Villain [postal addressee, care of her father] Nantes, France Nantes, France Sarrebourg, France Marriage Family correspondence Household economy Clothing Maritime life Nantes Sarrebourg Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Madame Madame Ve Villain chez son pere Dr Medecin Sarrebourg Dépt de la Meurthe [[label: Documentary page 2]] Nantes le 10 juillet 1839 Ma chère Caroline, Depuis quelque tems je remets à t'écrire, et au moment ou je crois pouvoir le faire il me survient un empêchement. mes occupations de ménage, l'ordre qu'il me faut remettre dans la garderobe de mon mari, ensuite le déménagement de maman. cependant, d'après la lettre que tu as ecrite à papa à l'occasion de sa fête j'avais pris le parti de ne pas differer plus longtems, qu'and il m'ait survenu un petit paquet par la diligence qu'une dame de tes amies m'a fait passer avec 21 f. provenant de la vente de trois fichus alors j'ai encore remis ma lettre à quelques jours, pour tâcher de vendre aussi quelque chose pour augmenter un peu l'argent que je voulais te faire passer. j'ai reussi a vendre les deux bonnets de Mousseline, et trois fichus. on a bien raison de dire que Marchandise offerte, pert de son prix car je puis t'assurer que je ne mets aucunes négligence à me défaire de tes Marchandises je les offre souvent sans réussite. Maintenant tu veux savoir ma chère Caroline, quelques détails sur mon Mariage je vais tâcher de te satisfaire je ne suis pas étonnée que le nom de mon Mari ne te soit [[label: Documentary page 3]] pas inconnu d'abord parce que j'étais l'amie intime de sa première epouse Christine Weisbrod, que tu as sans doute vu pendant ton sejour parmis nous. après la perte de mon amie, mon Mari a continué a nous voir comme par le passé Depuis qu'il est veuf il a fait trois voyages et chaque fois qu'il était à terre ses visites étaient fréquentes. enfin, lors de son arrivée au mois de fevrier dernier, il est venu le lendemain chez nous, il m'a dit de suite que son intention n'était pas de faire le prochain voyage, qu'il voulait se reposer, et que d'ailleur il avait des projets. je me doutais bien un de ce que cela voulait dire cependant j'en n'en étais pas certaine. enfin, lorsque son navire a été expedié pour un voyage de dix mois il s'est expliqué plus clairement. Malgré le chagrin que j'avais de faire de la peine a papa, je me suis décidée a accepter la main de mon mari, etant persuadée à l'avance du bonheur qui m'attendait ayant été plus que tout autre a même de connaitre son interieur lors de sa première union. maintenant, je ne puis que me féliciter car tous les jours je vois que ses gouts s'accordent avec les miens. je me suis donc rendue le 14 mai à l'église a neuf heures du matin accompagné de papa, maman, mes frères, leurs épouses, et leurs enfans. les témoins de mon futur j'avais une robe de blanche de satin laine, et un chapeau blanc, et mon schall de nôce qui est fort beau : après la cérémonie, nous sommes revenus à la maison ou un déjeuner nous attendais après quoi les messieurs sont [[label: Documentary page 4]] allés a leurs a[ccupa]tions, les dames chez elles pour moi je me suis occupée de faire transporter ma garderobe dans le domicile que je devais occuper le soir. quat[re] heures ont été bientot venues il a fallu de nouveau faire sa toilette, qui était la même que le matin, à l'exception du schall et du chapeau. j'étais coiffée en cheveux avec une guirlande de fleurs. notre salon étant trop petit pour recevoir vingt et quelques personne Madame Corron toujours bonne pour moi m'a offert le sien que j'ai accepté, de cette manière j'ai pu rendre des honnêtés que j'avais reçus jusqu'à ce moment après le souper, nous avons danser quelques rondes pour rendre la nôce un peu gai ensuite papa et maman m'ont reconduit chez moi. je n'ai regreter ce jour la qu'une chose ma chère Caroline c'est ton absence, j'aurais eu tant de bonheur a t'avoir auprès de moi ainsi que tes chers enfants, eux aussi manquaient a la petit table des marmo[ts] Laure comme la plus grande en eut été la reine. Mais je m'apperçois qu'avec mon bavardage mon papier s'avance et que je ne t'ai pas rendu compte de l'argent que je t'envoie d'abord 20 f pour la bourse de Laure si elle veut donner la dessus quelque chose à son frère henry elle me fera plaisir, pour lui prouver que je ne l'ai pas oublié je n'ai qu'un regret, c'est que le cadeau soit si minime mais a l'occasi[on] d'une nôce les dépenses ne manquent pas ensuite 21 f de la dame qui m'a fait passer les broderies, et 49 f que j'avais a toi ce qui fait 90 f 49 20 21 Total 90 [written in the left margin] adieu, ma bonne Caroline, nous nous portons tous assey bien, papa a été sensible a ton bon souvenir mon mari me charge de te dire les choses les plus amieus[es] une autre fois je lui laisserai une petite place dans ma lettre pour qu'il t'écrive quelques lignes. j'embrasse pour nous tes enfans, nos amitiés a ta famille. Mon adresse est rue d'Angers no 10 une autre fois je te parlerai de mon logement [[label: Address panel]] Madame Madame Widow Villain at her father's, Doctor of Medicine Sarrebourg Department of Meurthe [[label: Documentary page 2]] Nantes, 10 July 1839 My dear Caroline, For some time I have been putting off writing to you, and at the moment when I think I can do so an impediment arises: my household occupations, the order I must restore to my husband's wardrobe, then Mama's move. However, after the letter you wrote to Papa on the occasion of his name day I had decided not to delay any longer, when a small package arrived by stagecoach that a lady friend of yours sent me with 21 f. from the sale of three fichus. So I put off my letter for a few more days, to try to sell something else as well to increase a little the money I wanted to send you. I succeeded in selling the two muslin bonnets, and three fichus. They are quite right to say that merchandise offered for sale loses its value, for I can assure you that I spare no effort in disposing of your goods; I offer them often without success. Now you want to know, my dear Caroline, some details about my marriage. I will try to satisfy you. [[label: Documentary page 3]] I am not surprised that my husband's name is not unknown to you, first because I was the intimate friend of his first wife Christine Weisbrod, whom you probably saw during your stay among us. After the loss of my friend, my husband continued to see us as in the past. Since he has been a widower he has made three voyages and each time he was ashore his visits were frequent. Finally, upon his arrival last February, he came to our house the next day, he told me right away that his intention was not to make the next voyage, that he wanted to rest, and that besides he had plans. I suspected a little what that meant, however I was not certain of it. Finally, when his ship was dispatched for a ten-month voyage he explained himself more clearly. Despite the sorrow I had at causing pain to Papa, I decided to accept my husband's hand, being persuaded in advance of the happiness that awaited me, having been more than anyone else in a position to know his home life during his first union. Now, I can only congratulate myself, for every day I see that his tastes agree with mine. I therefore went on 14 May to the church at nine o'clock in the morning accompanied by Papa, Mama, my brothers, their wives, and their children, and my future husband's witnesses. I had a white wool satin dress, and a white hat, and my wedding shawl which is very beautiful: [[label: Documentary page 4]] After the ceremony, we returned to the house where a luncheon awaited us, after which the gentlemen went to their occupations, the ladies to their homes. As for me, I busied myself with having my clothing transported to the residence I was to occupy in the evening. Four o'clock soon came, it was necessary to dress again, which was the same as in the morning, with the exception of the shawl and the hat. My hair was done up with a garland of flowers. Our living room being too small to receive twenty-some people, Madame Corron, always good to me, offered me hers, which I accepted; in this way I was able to return the courtesies I had received up to that moment. After supper, we danced a few rounds to make the wedding a little gay, then Papa and Mama walked me home. I regretted only one thing that day, my dear Caroline, and that is your absence; I would have had so much happiness to have you near me as well as your dear children, they too were missing at the little table of the brats. Laure, as the oldest, would have been the queen of it. But I notice that with my chatter my paper is running out and I have not given you an account of the money I am sending you. First 20 f. for Laure's purse; if she wants to give something out of it to her brother Henry she will give me pleasure, so that I may prove to him that I have not forgotten him. I have only one regret, which is that the gift is so small, but on the occasion of a wedding expenses are not lacking. Then 21 f. from the lady who sent me the embroideries, and 49 f. that I had for you, which makes 90 f. 49 20 21 Total 90 [written in the left margin] Farewell, my good Caroline, we are all quite well, Papa was touched by your kind remembrance. My husband asks me to send you his warmest regards. Another time I will leave him a little space in my letter so that he can write you a few lines. I kiss your children for us both, our regards to your family. My address is 10 rue d'Angers. Another time I will tell you about my lodging.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000059 letter from an unidentified woman to caroline sent to madame veuve villain july 10 1839 an unidentified newly married woman writes to caroline villain about her marriage to a widowed mariner the wedding day household matters the sale of clothing and a remittance of 90 francs unidentified caroline textual addressee madame veuve villain postal addressee care of her father nantes france nantes france sarrebourg france marriage family correspondence household economy clothing maritime life nantes sarrebourg family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel madame madame ve villain chez son pere dr medecin sarrebourg dept de la meurthe label documentary page 2 nantes le 10 juillet 1839 ma chere caroline depuis quelque tems je remets a t ecrire et au moment ou je crois pouvoir le faire il me survient un empechement mes occupations de menage l ordre qu il me faut remettre dans la garderobe de mon mari ensuite le demenagement de maman cependant d apres la lettre que tu as ecrite a papa a l occasion de sa fete j avais pris le parti de ne pas differer plus longtems qu and il m ait survenu un petit paquet par la diligence qu une dame de tes amies m a fait passer avec 21 f provenant de la vente de trois fichus alors j ai encore remis ma lettre a quelques jours pour tacher de vendre aussi quelque chose pour augmenter un peu l argent que je voulais te faire passer j ai reussi a vendre les deux bonnets de mousseline et trois fichus on a bien raison de dire que marchandise offerte pert de son prix car je puis t assurer que je ne mets aucunes negligence a me defaire de tes marchandises je les offre souvent sans reussite maintenant tu veux savoir ma chere caroline quelques details sur mon mariage je vais tacher de te satisfaire je ne suis pas etonnee que le nom de mon mari ne te soit label documentary page 3 pas inconnu d abord parce que j etais l amie intime de sa premiere epouse christine weisbrod que tu as sans doute vu pendant ton sejour parmis nous apres la perte de mon amie mon mari a continue a nous voir comme par le passe depuis qu il est veuf il a fait trois voyages et chaque fois qu il etait a terre ses visites etaient frequentes enfin lors de son arrivee au mois de fevrier dernier il est venu le lendemain chez nous il m a dit de suite que son intention n etait pas de faire le prochain voyage qu il voulait se reposer et que d ailleur il avait des projets je me doutais bien un de ce que cela voulait dire cependant j en n en etais pas certaine enfin lorsque son navire a ete expedie pour un voyage de dix mois il s est explique plus clairement malgre le chagrin que j avais de faire de la peine a papa je me suis decidee a accepter la main de mon mari etant persuadee a l avance du bonheur qui m attendait ayant ete plus que tout autre a meme de connaitre son interieur lors de sa premiere union maintenant je ne puis que me feliciter car tous les jours je vois que ses gouts s accordent avec les miens je me suis donc rendue le 14 mai a l eglise a neuf heures du matin accompagne de papa maman mes freres leurs epouses et leurs enfans les temoins de mon futur j avais une robe de blanche de satin laine et un chapeau blanc et mon schall de noce qui est fort beau apres la ceremonie nous sommes revenus a la maison ou un dejeuner nous attendais apres quoi les messieurs sont label documentary page 4 alles a leurs a ccupa tions les dames chez elles pour moi je me suis occupee de faire transporter ma garderobe dans le domicile que je devais occuper le soir quat re heures ont ete bientot venues il a fallu de nouveau faire sa toilette qui etait la meme que le matin a l exception du schall et du chapeau j etais coiffee en cheveux avec une guirlande de fleurs notre salon etant trop petit pour recevoir vingt et quelques personne madame corron toujours bonne pour moi m a offert le sien que j ai accepte de cette maniere j ai pu rendre des honnetes que j avais recus jusqu a ce moment apres le souper nous avons danser quelques rondes pour rendre la noce un peu gai ensuite papa et maman m ont reconduit chez moi je n ai regreter ce jour la qu une chose ma chere caroline c est ton absence j aurais eu tant de bonheur a t avoir aupres de moi ainsi que tes chers enfants eux aussi manquaient a la petit table des marmo ts laure comme la plus grande en eut ete la reine mais je m appercois qu avec mon bavardage mon papier s avance et que je ne t ai pas rendu compte de l argent que je t envoie d abord 20 f pour la bourse de laure si elle veut donner la dessus quelque chose a son frere henry elle me fera plaisir pour lui prouver que je ne l ai pas oublie je n ai qu un regret c est que le cadeau soit si minime mais a l occasi on d une noce les depenses ne manquent pas ensuite 21 f de la dame qui m a fait passer les broderies et 49 f que j avais a toi ce qui fait 90 f 49 20 21 total 90 written in the left margin adieu ma bonne caroline nous nous portons tous assey bien papa a ete sensible a ton bon souvenir mon mari me charge de te dire les choses les plus amieus es une autre fois je lui laisserai une petite place dans ma lettre pour qu il t ecrive quelques lignes j embrasse pour nous tes enfans nos amities a ta famille mon adresse est rue d angers no 10 une autre fois je te parlerai de mon logement label address panel madame madame widow villain at her father s doctor of medicine sarrebourg department of meurthe label documentary page 2 nantes 10 july 1839 my dear caroline for some time i have been putting off writing to you and at the moment when i think i can do so an impediment arises my household occupations the order i must restore to my husband s wardrobe then mama s move however after the letter you wrote to papa on the occasion of his name day i had decided not to delay any longer when a small package arrived by stagecoach that a lady friend of yours sent me with 21 f from the sale of three fichus so i put off my letter for a few more days to try to sell something else as well to increase a little the money i wanted to send you i succeeded in selling the two muslin bonnets and three fichus they are quite right to say that merchandise offered for sale loses its value for i can assure you that i spare no effort in disposing of your goods i offer them often without success now you want to know my dear caroline some details about my marriage i will try to satisfy you label documentary page 3 i am not surprised that my husband s name is not unknown to you first because i was the intimate friend of his first wife christine weisbrod whom you probably saw during your stay among us after the loss of my friend my husband continued to see us as in the past since he has been a widower he has made three voyages and each time he was ashore his visits were frequent finally upon his arrival last february he came to our house the next day he told me right away that his intention was not to make the next voyage that he wanted to rest and that besides he had plans i suspected a little what that meant however i was not certain of it finally when his ship was dispatched for a ten month voyage he explained himself more clearly despite the sorrow i had at causing pain to papa i decided to accept my husband s hand being persuaded in advance of the happiness that awaited me having been more than anyone else in a position to know his home life during his first union now i can only congratulate myself for every day i see that his tastes agree with mine i therefore went on 14 may to the church at nine o clock in the morning accompanied by papa mama my brothers their wives and their children and my future husband s witnesses i had a white wool satin dress and a white hat and my wedding shawl which is very beautiful label documentary page 4 after the ceremony we returned to the house where a luncheon awaited us after which the gentlemen went to their occupations the ladies to their homes as for me i busied myself with having my clothing transported to the residence i was to occupy in the evening four o clock soon came it was necessary to dress again which was the same as in the morning with the exception of the shawl and the hat my hair was done up with a garland of flowers our living room being too small to receive twenty some people madame corron always good to me offered me hers which i accepted in this way i was able to return the courtesies i had received up to that moment after supper we danced a few rounds to make the wedding a little gay then papa and mama walked me home i regretted only one thing that day my dear caroline and that is your absence i would have had so much happiness to have you near me as well as your dear children they too were missing at the little table of the brats laure as the oldest would have been the queen of it but i notice that with my chatter my paper is running out and i have not given you an account of the money i am sending you first 20 f for laure s purse if she wants to give something out of it to her brother henry she will give me pleasure so that i may prove to him that i have not forgotten him i have only one regret which is that the gift is so small but on the occasion of a wedding expenses are not lacking then 21 f from the lady who sent me the embroideries and 49 f that i had for you which makes 90 f 49 20 21 total 90 written in the left margin farewell my good caroline we are all quite well papa was touched by your kind remembrance my husband asks me to send you his warmest regards another time i will leave him a little space in my letter so that he can write you a few lines i kiss your children for us both our regards to your family my address is 10 rue d angers another time i will tell you about my lodging",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000060",
      "title": "Letter from Jules Lichtenstein to his grandmother and sister Louise, May 7, 1834",
      "description": "Jules Lichtenstein writes from Berlin to his grandmother and his sister Louise about family portraits, religious instruction, holidays, theatre, the museum, and an encounter with a Prussian princess.",
      "date": "1834-05-07",
      "sort_year": 1834,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Jules Lichtenstein"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Louise Lichtenstein [postal addressee]",
        "Writer's grandmother [first textual addressee]",
        "Louise Lichtenstein [second textual addressee]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Berlin, Prussia",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000060",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000060 image 1 showing the address panel to Louise Lichtenstein in Montpellier, with red forwarding marks, circular postal cancellations and folded docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
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          ],
          "basis": "A young family correspondent writes about religious instruction, holidays, cultural outings and relatives."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000060 Letter from Jules Lichtenstein to his grandmother and sister Louise, May 7, 1834 Jules Lichtenstein writes from Berlin to his grandmother and his sister Louise about family portraits, religious instruction, holidays, theatre, the museum, and an encounter with a Prussian princess. Jules Lichtenstein Louise Lichtenstein [postal addressee] Writer's grandmother [first textual addressee] Louise Lichtenstein [second textual addressee] Berlin, Prussia Berlin, Prussia Montpellier, France Family correspondence Education Religious instruction Berlin Montpellier Museums Music and theatre Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Mademoiselle Louise Lichtenstein adress. Lichtenstein Vialars à Montpellier France Dep. de l'Herault [[label: Documentary page 2]] Berlin le 7 Mai 1834 Chère ^bonne^ maman J'ai reçu une de tes lettres du 15 Avril et je n'ai pu y répondre quand j'ai répondu à Westphal il y'a deux ou trois jours mais demain nous avons vacance parceque c'est fête demain en huit nous avons de nouveau vacance pour 15 jours pour la Pentecôte. à propos je vous avais écrit de me dire ce que vous désiriez que je fis à l'égard de mon instruction religieuse n'ayant reçu aucune lettre qui m'en parle, je conclus que qui ne dit mot consent et je parlerais avec l'oncle a Mr Palmier (le ministre français) aussitôt que l'occassion s'en présentera. j'ai eu une grande joie ce jour passé le bon auguste mon cousin de Wolfenbüttel m'a envoyé vos portraits qu'il a copié sur ceux qu'a fait Theodore ils m'ont fait le plus grand plaisir tu es très ressemblante augusta aussi pauline delia et victor aussi mais je trouve que maman et louise ont l'air un peu trop vielles et sévères, la position que tu as dans ce petit tableau me prouve encor ton amour pour moi, tu relis une de mes lettres, je pense aussi bien souvent à toi chère bonne maman, chaque fois que je porte mes yeux sur ce tableau qui est suspendu dans la chambre que je suis le plus souvent, ^(revenir dans ma mémoire)^ je sens tous les plaisirs que j'ai ressenti près de vous tous les moments de joie de ces soirées délicieuses où pendant que maman avait la bonté de faire une partie d'échec avec moi louise et augusta chantaient, papa les écoutait et les autres se roulaient sur le tapis, et toi, tout en tricotant tu nous racontais quelque chose. Berlin est bien beau, ses grandes tours ses palais sa promenade (der thiergarten) tout cela est peut être plus somptueux [[label: Documentary page 3]] qu'a montpellier mais cette dernière ville renferme des objets qui me sont plus chers que tout ce que l'univers peut posseder ces objets c'est vous chaque matin m'a premiere pensée est vers montpellier ma dernière chaque soir est toujours vers montpellier. adieu ma chere bonne maman je t'embrasse de tout mon cœur et suis pour la vie ton devoué petit fils jules P.S. Quand tu iras prendre le café au lait chez tante Basse ou Roquepine n'oublie pas de leur faire mes amitiés ainsi qu'aux autres tantes Vassas, pigeaire, Tustel Pauline etc etc. donne m'en quelques fois des nouvelles. Chère Louise. Tu me dis que vous avez vu jouer le Pré aux clercs et que la musique t'a assez amusé, je l'ai vu jouer chanté par le meilleur chanteur de l'Opera ici et ..... je me suis endormi. J'ai aussi vu Bertrand et Raton qui m'a assez interessé pourtant je n'y ai rien trouvé d'extraordinaire. Hier la princesse de prusse, Wilhelm femme du second fils du roi de prusse est venue au musée, l'oncle m'a pris avec lui pour lui montrer les oiseaux, la princesse m'a parlé en français m'a dit qu'elle était charmé de faire ma connaissance, et et n'ayant jamais parlé a des gens d'un si haut rang je crois que je m'y pris un peu gauchement dans mes réponses, oui oui Altesse Royale non Altesse Royale etc les dames de la cour ont aussi beaucoup parlé français avec moi m'ont demandé le nom de plusieurs oiseaux, p. ex. Coquillade, étourneau, etc etc la princesse doit revenir au musée et a dit a l'oncle qu'il devait souvent me mener avec lui [[notes]] Editorial notes: \"Le Pré aux clercs\" is an 1832 opéra comique by Ferdinand Hérold. \"Bertrand et Raton\" is an 1833 play by Eugène Scribe. [[label: Documentary page 4]] ainsi que mon cousin moritz qui était aussi la pour aider a porter les oiseaux. nous avons aujourd'hui une soiree musicale mais cela m'ennuye et comme il n'y a pas de façon a faire puisque toute la societé se reduit a Jules Ramelsberg, fils de l'inspecteur du Musée, [crossed out: Mr] Hermann Lichtenstein de Helmstädt, que je tutoye et d'un autre Monsieur je puis vous écrire en tranquillité je n'y vois plus il est 8 heures et quart du reste cette lettre est la plus longue je crois que je vous ai jamais écrite mais plus le temps que je suis eloigné de vous s'aggrandit plus je sens le plaisir de m'entretenir plus long temps avec vous. Adieu chere sœur je t'embrasse de tout mon cœur ton frère Jules Lichtenstein Remets a papa la feuille ci-incluse. embrasse le bien pour moi, et amusez vous bien le jour de sa fete. adieu [[label: Address panel]] Miss Louise Lichtenstein address: Lichtenstein Vialars in Montpellier France Department of Hérault [[label: Documentary page 2]] Berlin, 7 May 1834 Dear Grandmother, I received one of your letters of 15 April and I could not answer it when I answered Westphal two or three days ago, but tomorrow we have a holiday because it is a feast day. A week from tomorrow we have another holiday for 15 days for Pentecost. By the way, I had written to you to tell me what you wished me to do regarding my religious instruction. Having received no letter speaking to me about it, I conclude that silence gives consent and I will speak with my uncle to Mr Palmier (the French minister) as soon as the opportunity presents itself. I had a great joy the other day. The good Auguste, my cousin from Wolfenbüttel, sent me your portraits which he copied from those made by Theodore. They gave me the greatest pleasure. You look very much like yourself, Augusta too, Pauline, Delia and Victor too, but I find that Mamma and Louise look a little too old and severe. The position you have in this little painting proves to me again your love for me: you are rereading one of my letters. I also think very often of you, dear Grandmother. Every time I cast my eyes on this painting which is hung in the room where I am most often, [return to my memory] I feel all the pleasures that I felt near you, all the moments of joy of those delicious evenings where, while Mamma had the goodness to play a game of chess with me, Louise and Augusta sang, Papa listened to them and the others rolled on the rug, and you, while knitting, would tell us something. [[label: Documentary page 3]] Berlin is very beautiful, its great towers, its palaces, its promenade (der Thiergarten), all of this is perhaps more sumptuous than in Montpellier, but this latter city contains objects that are dearer to me than all that the universe can possess. These objects are you. Every morning my first thought is towards Montpellier, my last every evening is always towards Montpellier. Farewell, my dear Grandmother. I kiss you with all my heart and am for life your devoted grandson Jules P.S. When you go to have café au lait at Aunt Basse's or Roquepine's, do not forget to give them my regards, as well as to the other aunts Vassas, Pigeaire, Tustel, Pauline, etc., etc. Give me news of them sometimes. Dear Louise, You tell me that you saw 'Le Pré aux clercs' played and that the music amused you enough. I saw it played, sung by the best male singer of the Opera here, and..... I fell asleep. I also saw 'Bertrand et Raton', which interested me enough, however I found nothing extraordinary in it. Yesterday the Princess of Prussia, wife of Wilhelm, the second son of the King of Prussia, came to the museum. Uncle took me with him to show her the birds. The princess spoke to me in French, told me that she was charmed to make my acquaintance, and and having never spoken to people of such high rank I believe that I went about it a little awkwardly in my answers: yes, yes, Royal Highness, no, Royal Highness, etc. The ladies of the court also spoke a lot of French with me, asked me the name of several birds, e.g. coquillade, starling, etc., etc. The princess is to return to the museum and told Uncle that he should often bring me with him, as well as my cousin Moritz who was also there to help carry the birds. [[notes]] Editorial notes: \"Le Pré aux clercs\" is an 1832 opéra comique by Ferdinand Hérold. \"Bertrand et Raton\" is an 1833 play by Eugène Scribe. [[label: Documentary page 4]] We have a musical evening today but it bores me, and as there is no need to stand on ceremony since the whole society is reduced to Jules Rammelsberg, son of the inspector of the Museum, Hermann Lichtenstein of Helmstädt, whom I address familiarly, and another gentleman, I can write to you in peace. I can no longer see, it is a quarter past eight. Besides, this letter is the longest I believe I have ever written to you, but the longer the time I am away from you grows, the more I feel the pleasure of conversing with you at greater length. Farewell, dear sister, I kiss you with all my heart. Your brother Jules Lichtenstein Give Papa the enclosed sheet. Kiss him well for me, and have fun on the day of his name day. Farewell.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000060 letter from jules lichtenstein to his grandmother and sister louise may 7 1834 jules lichtenstein writes from berlin to his grandmother and his sister louise about family portraits religious instruction holidays theatre the museum and an encounter with a prussian princess jules lichtenstein louise lichtenstein postal addressee writer s grandmother first textual addressee louise lichtenstein second textual addressee berlin prussia berlin prussia montpellier france family correspondence education religious instruction berlin montpellier museums music and theatre family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel mademoiselle louise lichtenstein adress lichtenstein vialars a montpellier france dep de l herault label documentary page 2 berlin le 7 mai 1834 chere bonne maman j ai recu une de tes lettres du 15 avril et je n ai pu y repondre quand j ai repondu a westphal il y a deux ou trois jours mais demain nous avons vacance parceque c est fete demain en huit nous avons de nouveau vacance pour 15 jours pour la pentecote a propos je vous avais ecrit de me dire ce que vous desiriez que je fis a l egard de mon instruction religieuse n ayant recu aucune lettre qui m en parle je conclus que qui ne dit mot consent et je parlerais avec l oncle a mr palmier le ministre francais aussitot que l occassion s en presentera j ai eu une grande joie ce jour passe le bon auguste mon cousin de wolfenbuttel m a envoye vos portraits qu il a copie sur ceux qu a fait theodore ils m ont fait le plus grand plaisir tu es tres ressemblante augusta aussi pauline delia et victor aussi mais je trouve que maman et louise ont l air un peu trop vielles et severes la position que tu as dans ce petit tableau me prouve encor ton amour pour moi tu relis une de mes lettres je pense aussi bien souvent a toi chere bonne maman chaque fois que je porte mes yeux sur ce tableau qui est suspendu dans la chambre que je suis le plus souvent revenir dans ma memoire je sens tous les plaisirs que j ai ressenti pres de vous tous les moments de joie de ces soirees delicieuses ou pendant que maman avait la bonte de faire une partie d echec avec moi louise et augusta chantaient papa les ecoutait et les autres se roulaient sur le tapis et toi tout en tricotant tu nous racontais quelque chose berlin est bien beau ses grandes tours ses palais sa promenade der thiergarten tout cela est peut etre plus somptueux label documentary page 3 qu a montpellier mais cette derniere ville renferme des objets qui me sont plus chers que tout ce que l univers peut posseder ces objets c est vous chaque matin m a premiere pensee est vers montpellier ma derniere chaque soir est toujours vers montpellier adieu ma chere bonne maman je t embrasse de tout mon coeur et suis pour la vie ton devoue petit fils jules p s quand tu iras prendre le cafe au lait chez tante basse ou roquepine n oublie pas de leur faire mes amities ainsi qu aux autres tantes vassas pigeaire tustel pauline etc etc donne m en quelques fois des nouvelles chere louise tu me dis que vous avez vu jouer le pre aux clercs et que la musique t a assez amuse je l ai vu jouer chante par le meilleur chanteur de l opera ici et je me suis endormi j ai aussi vu bertrand et raton qui m a assez interesse pourtant je n y ai rien trouve d extraordinaire hier la princesse de prusse wilhelm femme du second fils du roi de prusse est venue au musee l oncle m a pris avec lui pour lui montrer les oiseaux la princesse m a parle en francais m a dit qu elle etait charme de faire ma connaissance et et n ayant jamais parle a des gens d un si haut rang je crois que je m y pris un peu gauchement dans mes reponses oui oui altesse royale non altesse royale etc les dames de la cour ont aussi beaucoup parle francais avec moi m ont demande le nom de plusieurs oiseaux p ex coquillade etourneau etc etc la princesse doit revenir au musee et a dit a l oncle qu il devait souvent me mener avec lui notes editorial notes le pre aux clercs is an 1832 opera comique by ferdinand herold bertrand et raton is an 1833 play by eugene scribe label documentary page 4 ainsi que mon cousin moritz qui etait aussi la pour aider a porter les oiseaux nous avons aujourd hui une soiree musicale mais cela m ennuye et comme il n y a pas de facon a faire puisque toute la societe se reduit a jules ramelsberg fils de l inspecteur du musee crossed out mr hermann lichtenstein de helmstadt que je tutoye et d un autre monsieur je puis vous ecrire en tranquillite je n y vois plus il est 8 heures et quart du reste cette lettre est la plus longue je crois que je vous ai jamais ecrite mais plus le temps que je suis eloigne de vous s aggrandit plus je sens le plaisir de m entretenir plus long temps avec vous adieu chere soeur je t embrasse de tout mon coeur ton frere jules lichtenstein remets a papa la feuille ci incluse embrasse le bien pour moi et amusez vous bien le jour de sa fete adieu label address panel miss louise lichtenstein address lichtenstein vialars in montpellier france department of herault label documentary page 2 berlin 7 may 1834 dear grandmother i received one of your letters of 15 april and i could not answer it when i answered westphal two or three days ago but tomorrow we have a holiday because it is a feast day a week from tomorrow we have another holiday for 15 days for pentecost by the way i had written to you to tell me what you wished me to do regarding my religious instruction having received no letter speaking to me about it i conclude that silence gives consent and i will speak with my uncle to mr palmier the french minister as soon as the opportunity presents itself i had a great joy the other day the good auguste my cousin from wolfenbuttel sent me your portraits which he copied from those made by theodore they gave me the greatest pleasure you look very much like yourself augusta too pauline delia and victor too but i find that mamma and louise look a little too old and severe the position you have in this little painting proves to me again your love for me you are rereading one of my letters i also think very often of you dear grandmother every time i cast my eyes on this painting which is hung in the room where i am most often return to my memory i feel all the pleasures that i felt near you all the moments of joy of those delicious evenings where while mamma had the goodness to play a game of chess with me louise and augusta sang papa listened to them and the others rolled on the rug and you while knitting would tell us something label documentary page 3 berlin is very beautiful its great towers its palaces its promenade der thiergarten all of this is perhaps more sumptuous than in montpellier but this latter city contains objects that are dearer to me than all that the universe can possess these objects are you every morning my first thought is towards montpellier my last every evening is always towards montpellier farewell my dear grandmother i kiss you with all my heart and am for life your devoted grandson jules p s when you go to have cafe au lait at aunt basse s or roquepine s do not forget to give them my regards as well as to the other aunts vassas pigeaire tustel pauline etc etc give me news of them sometimes dear louise you tell me that you saw le pre aux clercs played and that the music amused you enough i saw it played sung by the best male singer of the opera here and i fell asleep i also saw bertrand et raton which interested me enough however i found nothing extraordinary in it yesterday the princess of prussia wife of wilhelm the second son of the king of prussia came to the museum uncle took me with him to show her the birds the princess spoke to me in french told me that she was charmed to make my acquaintance and and having never spoken to people of such high rank i believe that i went about it a little awkwardly in my answers yes yes royal highness no royal highness etc the ladies of the court also spoke a lot of french with me asked me the name of several birds e g coquillade starling etc etc the princess is to return to the museum and told uncle that he should often bring me with him as well as my cousin moritz who was also there to help carry the birds notes editorial notes le pre aux clercs is an 1832 opera comique by ferdinand herold bertrand et raton is an 1833 play by eugene scribe label documentary page 4 we have a musical evening today but it bores me and as there is no need to stand on ceremony since the whole society is reduced to jules rammelsberg son of the inspector of the museum hermann lichtenstein of helmstadt whom i address familiarly and another gentleman i can write to you in peace i can no longer see it is a quarter past eight besides this letter is the longest i believe i have ever written to you but the longer the time i am away from you grows the more i feel the pleasure of conversing with you at greater length farewell dear sister i kiss you with all my heart your brother jules lichtenstein give papa the enclosed sheet kiss him well for me and have fun on the day of his name day farewell",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000061",
      "title": "Letter from Mollie to Monsieur Courdoux, June 5, 1843",
      "description": "Mollie writes from Clermont-Ferrand to his relative and friend Courdoux in Thiers about collecting a payment from Mailhas, reimbursing the stockbroker Groisne, and having 622 francs tied up with the failed banking house Comitis. Mollie's profession and Clermont-Ferrand association are identified from later docketing; the April 1843 failure of Comitis is independently documented in a contemporary legal source.",
      "date": "1843-06-05",
      "sort_year": 1843,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Mollie"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Courdoux, notary"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Clermont-Ferrand, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000061",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/4d377e842d4dce3d5e7e60c0929be4e9c3511eaa.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000061 image 1 showing the address panel to Monsieur Courdoux, a notary in Thiers, with two circular postal cancellations, folds and docketing along the right edge.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "trade-and-business"
          ],
          "basis": "Collection of payment, reimbursement and money trapped in a failed bank dominate the letter."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000061 Letter from Mollie to Monsieur Courdoux, June 5, 1843 Mollie writes from Clermont-Ferrand to his relative and friend Courdoux in Thiers about collecting a payment from Mailhas, reimbursing the stockbroker Groisne, and having 622 francs tied up with the failed banking house Comitis. Mollie's profession and Clermont-Ferrand association are identified from later docketing; the April 1843 failure of Comitis is independently documented in a contemporary legal source. Mollie Monsieur Courdoux, notary Clermont-Ferrand, France Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, France Thiers, Puy-de-Dôme, France Family correspondence Financial correspondence Banking Bankruptcy Notaries Comitis Clermont-Ferrand Thiers Financial correspondence Family correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Courdoux notaire à Thiers puy de dôme [[notes]] Editorial notes: In the docketing, 'not.re' is an abbreviation for 'notaire'. [[label: Letter page 1]] Clermont fd ce 5 juin 1843. Mon cher parent et ami, C'est monsieur Mailhas de Thiers qui doit payer les 1300 et tant dont j'ai donné le reçu à votre belle mère, veuillez les faire toucher de suite et les mettre à la diligence à mon adresse, Mr. groisne agent de change qui les a avancés les attend au plutôt. Votre belle mère vous aura dit que je ne m'étais trouvé dans aucune des faillites qui ont affligé notre ville [[label: Letter page 2 and closing]] J'ai été assez heureux pour me retirer des banques bien à tems, — mon beaupère n'a pas eu le même bonheur ou la même prudence, il aime à faire les choses de lui même et sans en prévenir personne, j'aurais pu lui donner d'utiles renseignemens s'il me les eût demandé. Je ne me trouve chez Comitis que pour 622 francs cela ne vaut pas la peine de ne pas y être pour servir de leçon une fois. Votre bien devoué serviteur Mollie [[notes]] Editorial notes: The English translation renders the final sentence idiomatically; the French wording is elliptical. [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Courdoux, notary in Thiers Puy-de-Dôme [[notes]] Editorial notes: In the docketing, 'not.re' is an abbreviation for 'notaire'. [[label: Letter page 1]] Clermont-Ferrand, 5 June 1843. My dear relative and friend, Monsieur Mailhas of Thiers is to pay the 1,300 and some for which I gave your mother-in-law a receipt. Please have the funds collected at once and sent by stagecoach to my address. Mr. Groisne, the stockbroker who advanced them, is expecting them as soon as possible. Your mother-in-law will have told you that I was not involved in any of the bankruptcies that have afflicted our city [[label: Letter page 2 and closing]] I was fortunate enough to withdraw from the banks in good time. My father-in-law did not have the same good fortune or the same prudence. He likes to handle things himself without telling anyone; I could have given him useful information if he had asked me for it. I have only 622 francs tied up with Comitis; that is hardly worth regretting, and it will serve as a lesson for once. Your very devoted servant, Mollie [[notes]] Editorial notes: The English translation renders the final sentence idiomatically; the French wording is elliptical.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000061 letter from mollie to monsieur courdoux june 5 1843 mollie writes from clermont ferrand to his relative and friend courdoux in thiers about collecting a payment from mailhas reimbursing the stockbroker groisne and having 622 francs tied up with the failed banking house comitis mollie s profession and clermont ferrand association are identified from later docketing the april 1843 failure of comitis is independently documented in a contemporary legal source mollie monsieur courdoux notary clermont ferrand france clermont ferrand puy de dome france thiers puy de dome france family correspondence financial correspondence banking bankruptcy notaries comitis clermont ferrand thiers financial correspondence family correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur courdoux notaire a thiers puy de dome notes editorial notes in the docketing not re is an abbreviation for notaire label letter page 1 clermont fd ce 5 juin 1843 mon cher parent et ami c est monsieur mailhas de thiers qui doit payer les 1300 et tant dont j ai donne le recu a votre belle mere veuillez les faire toucher de suite et les mettre a la diligence a mon adresse mr groisne agent de change qui les a avances les attend au plutot votre belle mere vous aura dit que je ne m etais trouve dans aucune des faillites qui ont afflige notre ville label letter page 2 and closing j ai ete assez heureux pour me retirer des banques bien a tems mon beaupere n a pas eu le meme bonheur ou la meme prudence il aime a faire les choses de lui meme et sans en prevenir personne j aurais pu lui donner d utiles renseignemens s il me les eut demande je ne me trouve chez comitis que pour 622 francs cela ne vaut pas la peine de ne pas y etre pour servir de lecon une fois votre bien devoue serviteur mollie notes editorial notes the english translation renders the final sentence idiomatically the french wording is elliptical label address panel monsieur monsieur courdoux notary in thiers puy de dome notes editorial notes in the docketing not re is an abbreviation for notaire label letter page 1 clermont ferrand 5 june 1843 my dear relative and friend monsieur mailhas of thiers is to pay the 1 300 and some for which i gave your mother in law a receipt please have the funds collected at once and sent by stagecoach to my address mr groisne the stockbroker who advanced them is expecting them as soon as possible your mother in law will have told you that i was not involved in any of the bankruptcies that have afflicted our city label letter page 2 and closing i was fortunate enough to withdraw from the banks in good time my father in law did not have the same good fortune or the same prudence he likes to handle things himself without telling anyone i could have given him useful information if he had asked me for it i have only 622 francs tied up with comitis that is hardly worth regretting and it will serve as a lesson for once your very devoted servant mollie notes editorial notes the english translation renders the final sentence idiomatically the french wording is elliptical",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000062",
      "title": "Letter from Mayor C. Raynaud to Monsieur Chabrier, March 14, 1857",
      "description": "The mayor of Aigueperse informs Monsieur Chabrier that his mother drew number 135 in the cantonal military conscription lottery and that he is therefore expected to be safe from service.",
      "date": "1857-03-14",
      "sort_year": 1857,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "C. Raynaud, Mayor of Aigueperse"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Chabrier [principal addressee]",
        "Pierre Chassagne, maître scieur de long, Chaudenay [care-of address]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Aigueperse, Puy-de-Dôme, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000062",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/27ae84d0534a0c90398b7ae7fb4daa6e64a6fd0f.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000062 image 1 showing an addressed wrapper to Monsieur Chabrier with circular postal cancellations.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "conscription"
          ],
          "basis": "The meaning of lottery number 135 and safety from conscription are the letter's point."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000062 Letter from Mayor C. Raynaud to Monsieur Chabrier, March 14, 1857 The mayor of Aigueperse informs Monsieur Chabrier that his mother drew number 135 in the cantonal military conscription lottery and that he is therefore expected to be safe from service. C. Raynaud, Mayor of Aigueperse Monsieur Chabrier [principal addressee] Pierre Chassagne, maître scieur de long, Chaudenay [care-of address] Aigueperse, Puy-de-Dôme, France Aigueperse, Puy-de-Dôme, France Chaudenay, Haute-Marne, France Military conscription Family correspondence Aigueperse Chaudenay Official correspondence Administrative correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Chabrier ouvrier scieur de long chez mr pierre chassagne mr scieur de long a Chaudenay près langres Canton de fay-billot (haute marne) a Chaudenay. [[label: Administrative letter and signature]] DÉPARTEMENT du PUY-DE-DOME. VILLE D'AIGUEPERSE. No. Aigueperse, le 14 mars 1857 Votre mère qui a tiré votre numéro aurait bien du vous écrire, faute par elle de l'avoir fait, je viens vous en donner avis. Le nombre de conscrits du canton était de 147. Votre mère a tiré le no. 135 ainsi vous pouvez vous regarder comme sauvé il est sur qu'on y ira pas à ce numéro. Votre mere habite aigueperse et est mariée avec un nommé Moulin cantonnier, demeurant à aigueperse. Veuillez agréer mes respects Le maire C Raynaud [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Chabrier, pit sawyer working for Mr. Pierre Chassagne, master pit sawyer, at Chaudenay near Langres, Canton of Fay-Billot (Haute-Marne) at Chaudenay. [[label: Administrative letter and signature]] Department of Puy-de-Dôme Town of Aigueperse No. Aigueperse, 14 March 1857 Your mother, who drew your number, really should have written to you; as she failed to do so, I am writing to notify you. The number of conscripts for the canton was 147. Your mother drew no. 135, thus you can consider yourself safe; it is certain that they will not go up to this number. Your mother lives in Aigueperse and is married to a man named Moulin, a road worker, residing in Aigueperse. Please accept my respects, The mayor C. Raynaud",
      "search_key": "nra l 000062 letter from mayor c raynaud to monsieur chabrier march 14 1857 the mayor of aigueperse informs monsieur chabrier that his mother drew number 135 in the cantonal military conscription lottery and that he is therefore expected to be safe from service c raynaud mayor of aigueperse monsieur chabrier principal addressee pierre chassagne maitre scieur de long chaudenay care of address aigueperse puy de dome france aigueperse puy de dome france chaudenay haute marne france military conscription family correspondence aigueperse chaudenay official correspondence administrative correspondence label address panel monsieur chabrier ouvrier scieur de long chez mr pierre chassagne mr scieur de long a chaudenay pres langres canton de fay billot haute marne a chaudenay label administrative letter and signature departement du puy de dome ville d aigueperse no aigueperse le 14 mars 1857 votre mere qui a tire votre numero aurait bien du vous ecrire faute par elle de l avoir fait je viens vous en donner avis le nombre de conscrits du canton etait de 147 votre mere a tire le no 135 ainsi vous pouvez vous regarder comme sauve il est sur qu on y ira pas a ce numero votre mere habite aigueperse et est mariee avec un nomme moulin cantonnier demeurant a aigueperse veuillez agreer mes respects le maire c raynaud label address panel monsieur chabrier pit sawyer working for mr pierre chassagne master pit sawyer at chaudenay near langres canton of fay billot haute marne at chaudenay label administrative letter and signature department of puy de dome town of aigueperse no aigueperse 14 march 1857 your mother who drew your number really should have written to you as she failed to do so i am writing to notify you the number of conscripts for the canton was 147 your mother drew no 135 thus you can consider yourself safe it is certain that they will not go up to this number your mother lives in aigueperse and is married to a man named moulin a road worker residing in aigueperse please accept my respects the mayor c raynaud",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000063",
      "title": "Letter from Chapeaux to Fonds Lamothe, November 1, 1811",
      "description": "Chapeaux reports locating two Spanish prisoners in Mâcon, including the recipient's relative, and relays news about money, letters and onward travel to Colmar or Strasbourg.",
      "date": "1811-11-01",
      "sort_year": 1811,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Chapeaux"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Fonds Lamothe"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Mâcon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000063",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/2593e73a14c3a282df110cea07f4b038c804e7f7.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000063 image 1 showing a folded address panel with a red seal remnant and later docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer locates and reports on the recipient's imprisoned relative."
        },
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "war-and-occupation"
          ],
          "basis": "Spanish prisoners and their confinement are central."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000063 Letter from Chapeaux to Fonds Lamothe, November 1, 1811 Chapeaux reports locating two Spanish prisoners in Mâcon, including the recipient's relative, and relays news about money, letters and onward travel to Colmar or Strasbourg. Chapeaux Fonds Lamothe Mâcon, France Mâcon, France Limoux, Aude, France Spanish prisoners Family correspondence Mâcon Limoux Official correspondence Prisoner administration [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur fonds lamothe a Limoux aude [[label: Letter text and signature]] Macon le 1er Novembre 1811. Monsieur fonds lamothe a Limoux J'ai trouvé il y a quelques Jours, au retour d'un voyage dans n/environs v/lettres des 30 Septembre & 4 Octobre dernier. Selon v/ Desirs J'ai de suite cherché Messieurs les prisonniers espagnols que vous me recommendiez J'ai trouvé assez facilement Mr de Sanerpleda depuis quelque tems dans cette ville mais ce n'est que hier que J'ai pu decouvrir Mr de laspayneau v/ parent J'avais vainement veriffié touts les contrôles & celui qui fait les fonctions de pasteur, etant ici depuis peu de Jour il ne s'y trouvait pas encore porté, je desesperais de le rencontrer ne le croyant pas dans n/ville. J'en suis cependant venu a Bout. J'ai eu le plaisir de le voir hier tres bien portant. Je lui ai fait part de v/lettre & il m'a promis de vous ecrire tres incessament ainsi qu'a ses Parents, je l'ai recommendé a ma famille. Je Regrette sincerement de n'avoir pu faire sa connaissance qu'au moment de partir, malgre que n/ville offre peu de Ressources & que J'y sois maintenans presque aussi etranger que lui J'aurais fait mt possible pour lui en Rendre le sejour moins Desagreable. Mr de Sanerpleda a Recu les 120 f chez Mr Morin charles & Pellissier ainsi que la lettre de son epouse Je pars ce soir & vais parcourir l'Itineraire que je vous ai transmis si vous avez quelque chose a me communiquer veuillez m'ecrire poste Restante a Colmar. ou a Strasbourg. Je vous salue bien sincerement Chapeaux [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Fonds Lamothe at Limoux Aude [[label: Letter text and signature]] Macon the 1st of November 1811. Mr. Fonds Lamothe at Limoux I found a few days ago, upon returning from a trip in our surroundings, your letters of the 30th of September & 4th of October last. According to your wishes I immediately looked for the Spanish prisoners gentlemen whom you recommended to me. I found Mr. de Sanerpleda quite easily, [who has been] for some time in this town but it was only yesterday that I was able to discover Mr. de Laspayneau your relative. I had vainly checked all the registers & the one who performs the duties of pastor, having been here for only a few days he was not yet listed there, I was despairing of meeting him not believing him to be in our town. I nevertheless succeeded. I had the pleasure of seeing him yesterday in very good health. I informed him of your letter & he promised me to write to you very shortly as well as to his Parents, I recommended him to my family. I sincerely regret not having been able to make his acquaintance until the moment of leaving, although our town offers few resources & that I am now almost as much a stranger there as he is I would have done my utmost to make his stay less disagreeable. Mr. de Sanerpleda has received the 120 francs at Mr. Morin Charles & Pellissier's as well as the letter from his wife. I am leaving this evening & will travel the itinerary that I sent you if you have anything to communicate to me please write to me poste restante at Colmar. or at Strasbourg. I greet you very sincerely Chapeaux",
      "search_key": "nra l 000063 letter from chapeaux to fonds lamothe november 1 1811 chapeaux reports locating two spanish prisoners in macon including the recipient s relative and relays news about money letters and onward travel to colmar or strasbourg chapeaux fonds lamothe macon france macon france limoux aude france spanish prisoners family correspondence macon limoux official correspondence prisoner administration label address panel monsieur fonds lamothe a limoux aude label letter text and signature macon le 1er novembre 1811 monsieur fonds lamothe a limoux j ai trouve il y a quelques jours au retour d un voyage dans n environs v lettres des 30 septembre 4 octobre dernier selon v desirs j ai de suite cherche messieurs les prisonniers espagnols que vous me recommendiez j ai trouve assez facilement mr de sanerpleda depuis quelque tems dans cette ville mais ce n est que hier que j ai pu decouvrir mr de laspayneau v parent j avais vainement veriffie touts les controles celui qui fait les fonctions de pasteur etant ici depuis peu de jour il ne s y trouvait pas encore porte je desesperais de le rencontrer ne le croyant pas dans n ville j en suis cependant venu a bout j ai eu le plaisir de le voir hier tres bien portant je lui ai fait part de v lettre il m a promis de vous ecrire tres incessament ainsi qu a ses parents je l ai recommende a ma famille je regrette sincerement de n avoir pu faire sa connaissance qu au moment de partir malgre que n ville offre peu de ressources que j y sois maintenans presque aussi etranger que lui j aurais fait mt possible pour lui en rendre le sejour moins desagreable mr de sanerpleda a recu les 120 f chez mr morin charles pellissier ainsi que la lettre de son epouse je pars ce soir vais parcourir l itineraire que je vous ai transmis si vous avez quelque chose a me communiquer veuillez m ecrire poste restante a colmar ou a strasbourg je vous salue bien sincerement chapeaux label address panel mr fonds lamothe at limoux aude label letter text and signature macon the 1st of november 1811 mr fonds lamothe at limoux i found a few days ago upon returning from a trip in our surroundings your letters of the 30th of september 4th of october last according to your wishes i immediately looked for the spanish prisoners gentlemen whom you recommended to me i found mr de sanerpleda quite easily who has been for some time in this town but it was only yesterday that i was able to discover mr de laspayneau your relative i had vainly checked all the registers the one who performs the duties of pastor having been here for only a few days he was not yet listed there i was despairing of meeting him not believing him to be in our town i nevertheless succeeded i had the pleasure of seeing him yesterday in very good health i informed him of your letter he promised me to write to you very shortly as well as to his parents i recommended him to my family i sincerely regret not having been able to make his acquaintance until the moment of leaving although our town offers few resources that i am now almost as much a stranger there as he is i would have done my utmost to make his stay less disagreeable mr de sanerpleda has received the 120 francs at mr morin charles pellissier s as well as the letter from his wife i am leaving this evening will travel the itinerary that i sent you if you have anything to communicate to me please write to me poste restante at colmar or at strasbourg i greet you very sincerely chapeaux",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000064",
      "title": "Letter from Auguste Jourdain to Cheveneau Frères, September 14, 1832",
      "description": "Auguste Jourdain asks Cheveneau Frères to forward a letter to his Toulouse address and writes about his chest illness and contemporary fears of cholera.",
      "date": "1832-09-14",
      "sort_year": 1832,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Auguste Jourdain"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Cheveneau Frères"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Toulouse, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000064",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/a9cb8548dd2f1d598404dbe27675f5be02d68644.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000064 image 1 showing an address panel to Béziers with postal marks and later docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "illness-and-injury",
            "epidemic"
          ],
          "basis": "Chest illness and contemporary fear of cholera are the principal personal concerns."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000064 Letter from Auguste Jourdain to Cheveneau Frères, September 14, 1832 Auguste Jourdain asks Cheveneau Frères to forward a letter to his Toulouse address and writes about his chest illness and contemporary fears of cholera. Auguste Jourdain Cheveneau Frères Toulouse, France Toulouse, France Béziers, France Health Cholera Postal forwarding Toulouse Béziers Personal correspondence Health correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A. Messieurs Cheveneau Freres Negts Beziers. [[label: Letter text and signature]] Toulouse le 14 7bre 1832. Messieurs Cheveneau Freres mon pere me dit que le 5. ct il m'a [donné?] une lettre pour vous, ayant omis de vous laisser mon adresse je viens vous prier de m'envoyer cette lettre chez Mr Courtois & Cie à Toulouse. si vous en avez payé le port, veuillez vous le faire rembourser par le facteur de la poste, et effacer votre nom sur la lettre, et le remplacer par celui que je vous indique. J'ai été saisi en arrivant ici par une violente attaque de poitrine, je commence a aller un peu mieux, l'influence de l'air cholérique commence a se faire sentir, et mon Medecin me disoit qu'il y avoit à toulouse un grand nombre de malades de la cholérine on dit toujours le choléra véritable a toulouse Je désire pour vous et votre famille que cette maladie n'aille pas vous rendre visite je vous souhaite une Bonne & parfaite. Je vous salue d'amitié Votre tout devoué Serviteur & ami Augte Jourdain chez Mr Courtois & cie Banquiers. Toulouse. [[label: Address panel]] To Messrs. Cheveneau Brothers Merchants Béziers. [[label: Letter text and signature]] Toulouse the 14th of September 1832. Messrs. Cheveneau Brothers My father tells me that on the 5th of this month he gave me a letter for you, having omitted to leave you my address I come to ask you to send me this letter care of Mr. Courtois & Co. in Toulouse. If you have paid the postage for it, please have yourself reimbursed by the postman, and erase your name on the letter, and replace it with the one I am indicating to you. I was seized upon arriving here by a violent attack of the chest, I am starting to feel a little better, the influence of the choleric air is starting to be felt, and my Doctor was telling me that there was in Toulouse a large number of sick people with cholerine they still say the real cholera is in Toulouse I desire for you and your family that this disease will not go to visit you I wish you a Good & perfect [health]. I greet you with friendship Your all devoted Servant & friend Auguste Jourdain care of Mr. Courtois & Co. Bankers. Toulouse.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000064 letter from auguste jourdain to cheveneau freres september 14 1832 auguste jourdain asks cheveneau freres to forward a letter to his toulouse address and writes about his chest illness and contemporary fears of cholera auguste jourdain cheveneau freres toulouse france toulouse france beziers france health cholera postal forwarding toulouse beziers personal correspondence health correspondence label address panel a messieurs cheveneau freres negts beziers label letter text and signature toulouse le 14 7bre 1832 messieurs cheveneau freres mon pere me dit que le 5 ct il m a donne une lettre pour vous ayant omis de vous laisser mon adresse je viens vous prier de m envoyer cette lettre chez mr courtois cie a toulouse si vous en avez paye le port veuillez vous le faire rembourser par le facteur de la poste et effacer votre nom sur la lettre et le remplacer par celui que je vous indique j ai ete saisi en arrivant ici par une violente attaque de poitrine je commence a aller un peu mieux l influence de l air cholerique commence a se faire sentir et mon medecin me disoit qu il y avoit a toulouse un grand nombre de malades de la cholerine on dit toujours le cholera veritable a toulouse je desire pour vous et votre famille que cette maladie n aille pas vous rendre visite je vous souhaite une bonne parfaite je vous salue d amitie votre tout devoue serviteur ami augte jourdain chez mr courtois cie banquiers toulouse label address panel to messrs cheveneau brothers merchants beziers label letter text and signature toulouse the 14th of september 1832 messrs cheveneau brothers my father tells me that on the 5th of this month he gave me a letter for you having omitted to leave you my address i come to ask you to send me this letter care of mr courtois co in toulouse if you have paid the postage for it please have yourself reimbursed by the postman and erase your name on the letter and replace it with the one i am indicating to you i was seized upon arriving here by a violent attack of the chest i am starting to feel a little better the influence of the choleric air is starting to be felt and my doctor was telling me that there was in toulouse a large number of sick people with cholerine they still say the real cholera is in toulouse i desire for you and your family that this disease will not go to visit you i wish you a good perfect health i greet you with friendship your all devoted servant friend auguste jourdain care of mr courtois co bankers toulouse",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000065",
      "title": "Letter from Lomabere to Monsieur Rison, November 13, 1821",
      "description": "Lomabere thanks Monsieur Rison for assisting his aunt, a nun seeking restoration and payment of her pension without the necessary title or supporting papers.",
      "date": "1821-11-13",
      "sort_year": 1821,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Lomabere"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Rison"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Agen, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000065",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/9ee479ac609413e92b1568e992ba492a000898bc.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000065 image 1 showing an addressed folded wrapper with postal markings.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "education-and-religious-life",
            "legal-and-economic-agency"
          ],
          "basis": "A nun seeks restoration and payment of her pension despite missing title papers."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit"
          ],
          "basis": "The unpaid pension is the material object of the request."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "petition-and-patronage",
            "institutional-authority"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter thanks an intermediary assisting with an administrative pension claim."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000065 Letter from Lomabere to Monsieur Rison, November 13, 1821 Lomabere thanks Monsieur Rison for assisting his aunt, a nun seeking restoration and payment of her pension without the necessary title or supporting papers. Lomabere Monsieur Rison Agen, France Agen, France Lectoure, France Pensions Religious women Administrative correspondence Agen Lectoure Financial correspondence Family correspondence [[label: Address panel]] à Monsieur Monsieur Rison [crossed out: adjoint à la mairie] à Lectoure [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Monsieur, J'ai recu la Lettre que vous m'avez fait l'honneur de m'écrire dans l'intérêt de ma tante et je vous remercie bien sincérement du soin que vous voulés bien vous donner pour son affaire Cette Religieuse ne s'étoit jamais occupée de la Liquidation de sa pension encore moins des moyens d'en être payée; elle est donc sans titre, sans piéces justificatives et n'a d'autre ressource pour se faire Liquider aujourd'hui que le moyen que vous me faites l'honneur de me marquer devoir lui indiquer pour tacher de se faire retablir dans la Jouissance d'une pension que l'Extrait de l'Etat que vous me marqués n'avoir pas trouvé aurait Clairement indiquée vous trouverés ci incluse une note qui m'a [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] Eté remise par le chef du Bureau de comptabilité de cette préfecture qui vous fournira peut être quélque Lumière sur cette affaire Mille Pardons Monsieur de tout l'Embarras que je vous donne et veuillés me Croire avec le Plus profond Respect. Monsieur Votre très humble et très obéissant Serviteur Lomabere [[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Rison [crossed out: deputy to the mayor] in Lectoure [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Sir, I have received the letter that you did me the honor of writing to me in the interest of my aunt and I thank you very sincerely for the care that you are willing to take for her affair. This Nun had never occupied herself with the liquidation of her pension, even less with the means of being paid for it; she is therefore without title, without supporting documents and has no other resource to get liquidated today than the means that you do me the honor of indicating to me to have to point out to her to try to get re-established in the enjoyment of a pension that the Extract of the State that you indicate to me not having found would have clearly indicated. You will find enclosed a note which was [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] given to me by the head of the accounting office of this prefecture which will perhaps provide you with some light on this affair. A thousand pardons, Sir, for all the trouble that I give you and please believe me with the most profound respect. Sir, Your very humble and very obedient servant Lomabere",
      "search_key": "nra l 000065 letter from lomabere to monsieur rison november 13 1821 lomabere thanks monsieur rison for assisting his aunt a nun seeking restoration and payment of her pension without the necessary title or supporting papers lomabere monsieur rison agen france agen france lectoure france pensions religious women administrative correspondence agen lectoure financial correspondence family correspondence label address panel a monsieur monsieur rison crossed out adjoint a la mairie a lectoure label letter text page 1 monsieur j ai recu la lettre que vous m avez fait l honneur de m ecrire dans l interet de ma tante et je vous remercie bien sincerement du soin que vous voules bien vous donner pour son affaire cette religieuse ne s etoit jamais occupee de la liquidation de sa pension encore moins des moyens d en etre payee elle est donc sans titre sans pieces justificatives et n a d autre ressource pour se faire liquider aujourd hui que le moyen que vous me faites l honneur de me marquer devoir lui indiquer pour tacher de se faire retablir dans la jouissance d une pension que l extrait de l etat que vous me marques n avoir pas trouve aurait clairement indiquee vous trouveres ci incluse une note qui m a label letter text page 2 and signature ete remise par le chef du bureau de comptabilite de cette prefecture qui vous fournira peut etre quelque lumiere sur cette affaire mille pardons monsieur de tout l embarras que je vous donne et veuilles me croire avec le plus profond respect monsieur votre tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur lomabere label address panel to monsieur monsieur rison crossed out deputy to the mayor in lectoure label letter text page 1 sir i have received the letter that you did me the honor of writing to me in the interest of my aunt and i thank you very sincerely for the care that you are willing to take for her affair this nun had never occupied herself with the liquidation of her pension even less with the means of being paid for it she is therefore without title without supporting documents and has no other resource to get liquidated today than the means that you do me the honor of indicating to me to have to point out to her to try to get re established in the enjoyment of a pension that the extract of the state that you indicate to me not having found would have clearly indicated you will find enclosed a note which was label letter text page 2 and signature given to me by the head of the accounting office of this prefecture which will perhaps provide you with some light on this affair a thousand pardons sir for all the trouble that i give you and please believe me with the most profound respect sir your very humble and very obedient servant lomabere",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000066",
      "title": "Surviving fragment of a family letter from Ogier to Monsieur Ogier [identified from the text as his son], undated",
      "description": "Surviving portion of a family letter in which Ogier advises Monsieur Ogier, identified from the text as his son, about money, a possible property purchase and arrangements with brothers-in-law, then sends family news and mentions two deaths. The surviving text begins mid-thought and lacks a salutation and dateline; an opening portion may not be preserved.",
      "date": "undated",
      "sort_year": null,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Ogier"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Ogier [postal addressee; identified from the letter as the sender's son]"
      ],
      "place_sent": null,
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000066",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/c3d623e29c6833f5eec9d7d8b33ead175a14ef8f.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000066 image 1 showing a folded address panel with a red seal remnant and docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "A father advises his son about family arrangements and sends family news."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "household-economy",
            "property-as-livelihood"
          ],
          "basis": "Money, a possible property purchase and arrangements with brothers-in-law are central."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000066 Surviving fragment of a family letter from Ogier to Monsieur Ogier [identified from the text as his son], undated Surviving portion of a family letter in which Ogier advises Monsieur Ogier, identified from the text as his son, about money, a possible property purchase and arrangements with brothers-in-law, then sends family news and mentions two deaths. The surviving text begins mid-thought and lacks a salutation and dateline; an opening portion may not be preserved. Ogier Monsieur Ogier [postal addressee; identified from the letter as the sender's son] Place not stated Moutiers, Mont-Blanc Department Family correspondence Property Finance Moutiers Family correspondence Financial correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Ogier receveur pricipal des drois reuny a moutier departemant du monblac a moutier [[notes]] Editorial notes: The right side of the address panel contains very faint, rotated text that appears to be a standard receipt formula, largely illegible. [[label: Letter text and signature]] Cela seroit bien meileur marché que le [pre- ferieur?] mais la convenance ny est pas sy bien je te conseille de conserver de largant pour taranger avec tes bauf frere j l me disent journellement quil tacomoderont ce quil leubapartien avante tu sera requet u aviserá reponce de suitte pour bouvier qui veut vandre et il tatant sy tu ne vient pas d apres tu peut dire que tu a placé ton argant que tu nest pas dans lintantion dacheter [unor?] jene tardy pas davantage ma tete ne pu plus y teni[r] vien sy tu le pu et averti le moy davance jay un gros dinde qui tatant pour ce carnavral toute la famille se porte bien et tembrase et tous les hamy aussy bien que ta famme et les enfans je me joint a eux et je seray pour la vie ton per[e] Ogier tu sest peutestre bien la mort de ces deux oncle qui ma un peu derange la machine jay reçu une lettre de lodard qui manonce un changement et que le pri de lun a fait [?] un inspection et le nous dit quelle nous arivera sa destiné - [[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Ogier, principal receiver of the united duties at Moutiers, department of Mont Blanc, at Moutiers [[notes]] Editorial notes: The right side of the address panel contains very faint, rotated text that appears to be a standard receipt formula, largely illegible. [[label: Letter text and signature]] That would be much cheaper than the previous one, but it is not as suitable. I advise you to keep some money to settle with your brothers-in-law. They tell me daily that they will accommodate you with what belongs to them. Before you are required to act, think it over and reply at once about Bouvier, who wants to sell and is waiting for you. If you do not come, you can afterward say that you have placed your money and that you do not intend to buy anything further. I will not delay any longer, my head can no longer take it. Come if you can, and let me know beforehand. I have a large turkey hen waiting for you for this Carnival. The whole family is well and embraces you, and all the friends as well as your wife and children. I join them and I will be for life your father, Ogier You perhaps know well the death of these two uncles which has somewhat disturbed my machine. I received a letter from Lodard announcing a change and mentioning the price of one of them, an inspection, and what outcome it will bring us - [the exact syntax is unclear].",
      "search_key": "nra l 000066 surviving fragment of a family letter from ogier to monsieur ogier identified from the text as his son undated surviving portion of a family letter in which ogier advises monsieur ogier identified from the text as his son about money a possible property purchase and arrangements with brothers in law then sends family news and mentions two deaths the surviving text begins mid thought and lacks a salutation and dateline an opening portion may not be preserved ogier monsieur ogier postal addressee identified from the letter as the sender s son place not stated moutiers mont blanc department family correspondence property finance moutiers family correspondence financial correspondence label address panel a monsieur monsieur ogier receveur pricipal des drois reuny a moutier departemant du monblac a moutier notes editorial notes the right side of the address panel contains very faint rotated text that appears to be a standard receipt formula largely illegible label letter text and signature cela seroit bien meileur marche que le pre ferieur mais la convenance ny est pas sy bien je te conseille de conserver de largant pour taranger avec tes bauf frere j l me disent journellement quil tacomoderont ce quil leubapartien avante tu sera requet u avisera reponce de suitte pour bouvier qui veut vandre et il tatant sy tu ne vient pas d apres tu peut dire que tu a place ton argant que tu nest pas dans lintantion dacheter unor jene tardy pas davantage ma tete ne pu plus y teni r vien sy tu le pu et averti le moy davance jay un gros dinde qui tatant pour ce carnavral toute la famille se porte bien et tembrase et tous les hamy aussy bien que ta famme et les enfans je me joint a eux et je seray pour la vie ton per e ogier tu sest peutestre bien la mort de ces deux oncle qui ma un peu derange la machine jay recu une lettre de lodard qui manonce un changement et que le pri de lun a fait un inspection et le nous dit quelle nous arivera sa destine label address panel to monsieur monsieur ogier principal receiver of the united duties at moutiers department of mont blanc at moutiers notes editorial notes the right side of the address panel contains very faint rotated text that appears to be a standard receipt formula largely illegible label letter text and signature that would be much cheaper than the previous one but it is not as suitable i advise you to keep some money to settle with your brothers in law they tell me daily that they will accommodate you with what belongs to them before you are required to act think it over and reply at once about bouvier who wants to sell and is waiting for you if you do not come you can afterward say that you have placed your money and that you do not intend to buy anything further i will not delay any longer my head can no longer take it come if you can and let me know beforehand i have a large turkey hen waiting for you for this carnival the whole family is well and embraces you and all the friends as well as your wife and children i join them and i will be for life your father ogier you perhaps know well the death of these two uncles which has somewhat disturbed my machine i received a letter from lodard announcing a change and mentioning the price of one of them an inspection and what outcome it will bring us the exact syntax is unclear",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000067",
      "title": "Letter from Drugeon Boimbœuf to Monsieur Siauger, December 9, 1838",
      "description": "Drugeon Boimbœuf writes to a notary about signing a deed and power of attorney concerning the purchase of a piece of meadow.",
      "date": "1838-12-09",
      "sort_year": 1838,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Drugeon Boimbœuf"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Siauger"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Alençon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000067",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/c441f9e3818308c8358e1820bad74c4db513a06d.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000067 image 1 showing an address panel to a notary with postal marks and docketing.",
      "themes": [
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          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "A deed and power of attorney are required for purchase of a meadow."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000067 Letter from Drugeon Boimbœuf to Monsieur Siauger, December 9, 1838 Drugeon Boimbœuf writes to a notary about signing a deed and power of attorney concerning the purchase of a piece of meadow. Drugeon Boimbœuf Monsieur Siauger Alençon, France Alençon, France Parigné-l'Évêque, Sarthe, France Notarial correspondence Property purchase Power of attorney Alençon Parigné-l'Évêque Legal correspondence Property correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Siauger Notaire a Parigné Lévêque route de Lucé Sur le mans Sarthe [[label: Letter text and signature]] Alençon ce 9. Xbre 1838 je vois Monsieur, que je nentents rien en affaire, car M. votre Confrere aurait pu vous éviter lembaras de mecrie, en menvoyant lacte d'acquisition de ce morceau de Pré à signer; cet acte eut été remis en ses mains dans les 48 heures, délai fixé je crois pour ces sortes de choses; mon éxactitude à vous répondre, vous prouvera peut-être mon entetement a vouloir avoir raison, car ma léttre vous parviendra avant le délai éxpiré je vous prie de remettre cétte procuration a M. le Houx qui ma fait faire cétte acquisition, je vais signer cétte procuration Comme vous me lindiquez j'ai lhonneur dêtre Monsieur votre tres obeissante servante Drugeon Boimbœuf = [[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Siauger, Notary at Parigné-l'Évêque, route de Lucé Near Le Mans Sarthe [[label: Letter text and signature]] Alençon this 9 December 1838 I see, Monsieur, that I understand nothing of business, for Monsieur your colleague could have spared you the trouble of writing to me, by sending me the deed of purchase for this piece of meadow to sign; this deed would have been returned to his hands within 48 hours, the time limit set I believe for these sorts of things; my exactness in answering you, will prove to you perhaps my stubbornness in wanting to be right, for my letter will reach you before the time limit expires. I beg you to hand over this power of attorney to M. le Houx who had me make this purchase, I am going to sign this power of attorney as you indicate to me I have the honor to be Monsieur your very obedient servant Drugeon Boimbœuf =",
      "search_key": "nra l 000067 letter from drugeon boimboeuf to monsieur siauger december 9 1838 drugeon boimboeuf writes to a notary about signing a deed and power of attorney concerning the purchase of a piece of meadow drugeon boimboeuf monsieur siauger alencon france alencon france parigne l eveque sarthe france notarial correspondence property purchase power of attorney alencon parigne l eveque legal correspondence property correspondence label address panel a monsieur monsieur siauger notaire a parigne leveque route de luce sur le mans sarthe label letter text and signature alencon ce 9 xbre 1838 je vois monsieur que je nentents rien en affaire car m votre confrere aurait pu vous eviter lembaras de mecrie en menvoyant lacte d acquisition de ce morceau de pre a signer cet acte eut ete remis en ses mains dans les 48 heures delai fixe je crois pour ces sortes de choses mon exactitude a vous repondre vous prouvera peut etre mon entetement a vouloir avoir raison car ma lettre vous parviendra avant le delai expire je vous prie de remettre cette procuration a m le houx qui ma fait faire cette acquisition je vais signer cette procuration comme vous me lindiquez j ai lhonneur detre monsieur votre tres obeissante servante drugeon boimboeuf label address panel to monsieur monsieur siauger notary at parigne l eveque route de luce near le mans sarthe label letter text and signature alencon this 9 december 1838 i see monsieur that i understand nothing of business for monsieur your colleague could have spared you the trouble of writing to me by sending me the deed of purchase for this piece of meadow to sign this deed would have been returned to his hands within 48 hours the time limit set i believe for these sorts of things my exactness in answering you will prove to you perhaps my stubbornness in wanting to be right for my letter will reach you before the time limit expires i beg you to hand over this power of attorney to m le houx who had me make this purchase i am going to sign this power of attorney as you indicate to me i have the honor to be monsieur your very obedient servant drugeon boimboeuf",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000068",
      "title": "Letter from M. Bonne aîné to Auguste Goudet, September 26, 1828",
      "description": "M. Bonne aîné asks Auguste Goudet to expedite a promised basket, discusses mustard, the grape harvest, wine prices and the 1827 vintage, and requests a current price list.",
      "date": "1828-09-26",
      "sort_year": 1828,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "M. Bonne aîné"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Auguste Goudet"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Collonge near Mâcon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000068",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/131744be8b0562aabcd1587c86fc4d85007e139d.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000068 image 1 showing an address panel to Beaune with postal marks, a seal and docketing.",
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          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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          "basis": "Mustard, harvest, vintages, wine prices and a requested price list make up the exchange."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000068 Letter from M. Bonne aîné to Auguste Goudet, September 26, 1828 M. Bonne aîné asks Auguste Goudet to expedite a promised basket, discusses mustard, the grape harvest, wine prices and the 1827 vintage, and requests a current price list. M. Bonne aîné Auguste Goudet Collonge near Mâcon, France Collonge near Mâcon, France Beaune, France Wine trade Grape harvest Prices Mâconnais Beaune Business correspondence Wine trade correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Auguste Goudet Négt. à Beaune [[label: Letter text and signature]] Collonge près Macon 26. 7bre 1828. La Réunion complette de toute ma famille, Mon cher Auguste, a donné une forte accolade à mon petit caveau de réserve : J'ai des Dijonnais qui boivent bien et bon. J'avais espéré recevoir le panier annoncé par votre lettre du 27 mai dr., la promesse où je me trouve m'engage à recourir à vos soins et à votre amitié. Surtout Veuillez accélérer cet envoi. Puisque vous ne m'avez pas envoyé non plus la Moutarde, J'y renonce et attendrai l'année p.aine Donnez moi quelques renseignemens sur votre récolte, votre opinion sur les 1827 leur prix dans le vignoble ? comment se fixera-t-on ? Je me mettrai de bonne heure en voyage Je compte donc sur la plus grande exactitude à m'adresser un tarif de prix Ct. Nous sommes en pleine Vendange, elle sera d'un 1/4 environ moindre que la dernière, peu de qualité et point dans tous les vignobles mal exposés. Les 1827 montent un peu, ils sortent du vil prix où ils étoient restés toute l'année. Adieu Mon bon ami, offrez mon respectueux Souvenir à Mme Poutet, Rappelez moi à celui de Blandin. Tout à Vous M. Bonne ainé [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Mr. Auguste Goudet Merchant in Beaune [[label: Letter text and signature]] Collonge near Mâcon, 26 September 1828 My dear Auguste, The complete gathering of my entire family has made a large dent in my small reserve cellar: I have some people from Dijon who drink a lot and drink good wine. I had hoped to receive the basket announced by your letter of 27 May last; the promise by which I am bound commits me to resort to your care and your friendship. Above all, please expedite this shipment. Since you did not send me the mustard either, I give up on it and will wait for next year. Give me some information on your harvest, your opinion on the 1827s, their price in the vineyard? How will prices be set? I shall set out on my journey early. I therefore count on the greatest exactitude in sending me a current price list. We are in the middle of the grape harvest; it will be about a quarter smaller than the last one, of little quality, and none at all in all the badly exposed vineyards. The 1827s are rising a little; they are emerging from the miserable price at which they had remained all year. Farewell, my good friend. Offer my respectful remembrance to Madame Poutet, and remember me to Blandin. Wholly yours, M. Bonne aîné",
      "search_key": "nra l 000068 letter from m bonne aine to auguste goudet september 26 1828 m bonne aine asks auguste goudet to expedite a promised basket discusses mustard the grape harvest wine prices and the 1827 vintage and requests a current price list m bonne aine auguste goudet collonge near macon france collonge near macon france beaune france wine trade grape harvest prices maconnais beaune business correspondence wine trade correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur auguste goudet negt a beaune label letter text and signature collonge pres macon 26 7bre 1828 la reunion complette de toute ma famille mon cher auguste a donne une forte accolade a mon petit caveau de reserve j ai des dijonnais qui boivent bien et bon j avais espere recevoir le panier annonce par votre lettre du 27 mai dr la promesse ou je me trouve m engage a recourir a vos soins et a votre amitie surtout veuillez accelerer cet envoi puisque vous ne m avez pas envoye non plus la moutarde j y renonce et attendrai l annee p aine donnez moi quelques renseignemens sur votre recolte votre opinion sur les 1827 leur prix dans le vignoble comment se fixera t on je me mettrai de bonne heure en voyage je compte donc sur la plus grande exactitude a m adresser un tarif de prix ct nous sommes en pleine vendange elle sera d un 1 4 environ moindre que la derniere peu de qualite et point dans tous les vignobles mal exposes les 1827 montent un peu ils sortent du vil prix ou ils etoient restes toute l annee adieu mon bon ami offrez mon respectueux souvenir a mme poutet rappelez moi a celui de blandin tout a vous m bonne aine label address panel mr mr auguste goudet merchant in beaune label letter text and signature collonge near macon 26 september 1828 my dear auguste the complete gathering of my entire family has made a large dent in my small reserve cellar i have some people from dijon who drink a lot and drink good wine i had hoped to receive the basket announced by your letter of 27 may last the promise by which i am bound commits me to resort to your care and your friendship above all please expedite this shipment since you did not send me the mustard either i give up on it and will wait for next year give me some information on your harvest your opinion on the 1827s their price in the vineyard how will prices be set i shall set out on my journey early i therefore count on the greatest exactitude in sending me a current price list we are in the middle of the grape harvest it will be about a quarter smaller than the last one of little quality and none at all in all the badly exposed vineyards the 1827s are rising a little they are emerging from the miserable price at which they had remained all year farewell my good friend offer my respectful remembrance to madame poutet and remember me to blandin wholly yours m bonne aine",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000069",
      "title": "Letter from Delachain to Monsieur Fauchier, March 21, 1807",
      "description": "Delachain asks the lawyer Fauchier to pursue payment of debts and obligations connected with Reysset and discusses a possible guarantor and interest terms.",
      "date": "1807-03-21",
      "sort_year": 1807,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Delachain"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Fauchier"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Grenoble, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000069",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/bbcf7812f4e48609d2d23c4edd727bbd5c3feac6.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000069 image 1 showing a folded address panel with postal evidence and docketing.",
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          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "Debt recovery, guarantees and interest are the material issues."
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          "basis": "The writer asks a lawyer to pursue payment and obligations."
        }
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000069 Letter from Delachain to Monsieur Fauchier, March 21, 1807 Delachain asks the lawyer Fauchier to pursue payment of debts and obligations connected with Reysset and discusses a possible guarantor and interest terms. Delachain Monsieur Fauchier Grenoble, France Grenoble, France Die, Drôme, France Legal correspondence Debt collection Guarantees Grenoble Die Legal correspondence Financial correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur fauchier Avoué Sur le Tribunal A Die Drôme [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Grenoble 21 Mars 1807 Monsieur Ma Surprise a été des plus grande, en Voyant le fils de Reysset, qui m'a remis Votre lettre; mais point d'argent j'étois bien loin de penser qu'cet individu fit le Voyage de grenoble, seulement, pour me dire que Son pere ne pouvoit me promettre mon payement, que pour le mois 7.bre prochain défaite dont chaque année le pere Reysset Se Sert deplusieurs fois et avec laquelle, je pense, il a envie de me Conduire jusqu'a à L'éternité. je Suis las de me Voir mener ainsi; depuis Six ans par Reysset et les autres personnes dont Vous avez les [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] obligations en ma faveur; je Viens donc de nouveau Vous prier, de ne pas renvoyer plus loin les poursuites à faire pour m'obtenir un payement. Vous devez vous rappeller, que je Vous ai dit dans ma précedante, qu'il m'importait infiniment de terminer ces affaires, avant d'en entreprendre d'autres; et les formalités pour parvenir à un payement, cette juridique doivent être d'autant mieux Commencées Sans retard, qu'elles Sont plus longues, ainsi que Vous me le marquez dans Votre precedente lettre. je Vous reitere donc la prière que je Vous ai fait ci-devant, en Vous assurant de toute la reconnaissance que Vous en aura Votre très humble et très obeissant Serviteur Delachain je Vous prie de prendre des informations exactes Sur le Compte de Reynaud je dois me rendre Sous trois Semaines à chatillon, comme je Viens de le dire au fils Reysset; et S'il ne Vous a pas payé alors, pour moi, je ne partirai de ce pays que après avoir Commencé les poursuites Contre lui : C'est ce que je Vous prie de dire à Reysset, S'il Se presente encore chez Vous Sans argent. Le fils Reysset m'a dit, que jean Reynaud de Borne, S'obligerait Solidairement ou Servirait de Caution; Si Reynaud est bien et Surement Solvable et qu'il Veuille Se rendre Caution, où S'obliger Solidairement, en renonçant aux Benefices de division et de discution, Vous pourrez lui faire Consentir une obligation, pour tout Ce qui m'est du avec interets au 7 p 0/0 payable au premier 7.bre prochain : il faut encore faire payer les frais de l'acte à Reynaud, je ne Veux pas faire d'avances [[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Fauchier Lawyer at the Tribunal At Die Drôme [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Grenoble 21 March 1807 Monsieur My surprise was of the greatest, upon seeing the son of Reysset, who delivered your letter to me; but no money. I was very far from thinking that this individual would make the journey to Grenoble, only to tell me that his father could not promise me my payment, except for the month of September next, an evasion which every year the father Reysset uses several times and with which, I think, he wishes to lead me on until eternity. I am tired of seeing myself led on thus; for six years by Reysset and the other persons of whom you have the [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] obligations in my favor; I come therefore once again to beg you, not to postpone any further the proceedings to be taken to obtain a payment for me. You must remember, that I told you in my previous letter, that it was infinitely important to me to finish these affairs, before undertaking others; and the formalities to arrive at a payment, this legal process must be all the better commenced without delay, as they are longer, as you indicate to me in your preceding letter. I therefore reiterate to you the request that I made to you previously, assuring you of all the gratitude that will be had for you by Your very humble and very obedient Servant Delachain I beg you to take exact information on the account of Reynaud I must go within three weeks to Chatillon, as I have just told the son of Reysset; and if he has not paid you then, for me, I will not leave this country until after having commenced proceedings against him: This is what I beg you to tell Reysset, if he presents himself again at your place without money. The son of Reysset told me, that Jean Reynaud of Borne, would obligate himself jointly and severally or would serve as Guarantor; If Reynaud is well and surely solvent and if he wishes to make himself Guarantor, or to obligate himself jointly and severally, renouncing the benefits of division and discussion, you will be able to make him consent to an obligation, for all that is due to me with interest at 7 percent payable on the first of September next: it is still necessary to make Reynaud pay the costs of the deed, I do not want to make advances",
      "search_key": "nra l 000069 letter from delachain to monsieur fauchier march 21 1807 delachain asks the lawyer fauchier to pursue payment of debts and obligations connected with reysset and discusses a possible guarantor and interest terms delachain monsieur fauchier grenoble france grenoble france die drome france legal correspondence debt collection guarantees grenoble die legal correspondence financial correspondence label address panel a monsieur monsieur fauchier avoue sur le tribunal a die drome label letter text page 1 grenoble 21 mars 1807 monsieur ma surprise a ete des plus grande en voyant le fils de reysset qui m a remis votre lettre mais point d argent j etois bien loin de penser qu cet individu fit le voyage de grenoble seulement pour me dire que son pere ne pouvoit me promettre mon payement que pour le mois 7 bre prochain defaite dont chaque annee le pere reysset se sert deplusieurs fois et avec laquelle je pense il a envie de me conduire jusqu a a l eternite je suis las de me voir mener ainsi depuis six ans par reysset et les autres personnes dont vous avez les label letter text page 2 and signature obligations en ma faveur je viens donc de nouveau vous prier de ne pas renvoyer plus loin les poursuites a faire pour m obtenir un payement vous devez vous rappeller que je vous ai dit dans ma precedante qu il m importait infiniment de terminer ces affaires avant d en entreprendre d autres et les formalites pour parvenir a un payement cette juridique doivent etre d autant mieux commencees sans retard qu elles sont plus longues ainsi que vous me le marquez dans votre precedente lettre je vous reitere donc la priere que je vous ai fait ci devant en vous assurant de toute la reconnaissance que vous en aura votre tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur delachain je vous prie de prendre des informations exactes sur le compte de reynaud je dois me rendre sous trois semaines a chatillon comme je viens de le dire au fils reysset et s il ne vous a pas paye alors pour moi je ne partirai de ce pays que apres avoir commence les poursuites contre lui c est ce que je vous prie de dire a reysset s il se presente encore chez vous sans argent le fils reysset m a dit que jean reynaud de borne s obligerait solidairement ou servirait de caution si reynaud est bien et surement solvable et qu il veuille se rendre caution ou s obliger solidairement en renoncant aux benefices de division et de discution vous pourrez lui faire consentir une obligation pour tout ce qui m est du avec interets au 7 p 0 0 payable au premier 7 bre prochain il faut encore faire payer les frais de l acte a reynaud je ne veux pas faire d avances label address panel to monsieur monsieur fauchier lawyer at the tribunal at die drome label letter text page 1 grenoble 21 march 1807 monsieur my surprise was of the greatest upon seeing the son of reysset who delivered your letter to me but no money i was very far from thinking that this individual would make the journey to grenoble only to tell me that his father could not promise me my payment except for the month of september next an evasion which every year the father reysset uses several times and with which i think he wishes to lead me on until eternity i am tired of seeing myself led on thus for six years by reysset and the other persons of whom you have the label letter text page 2 and signature obligations in my favor i come therefore once again to beg you not to postpone any further the proceedings to be taken to obtain a payment for me you must remember that i told you in my previous letter that it was infinitely important to me to finish these affairs before undertaking others and the formalities to arrive at a payment this legal process must be all the better commenced without delay as they are longer as you indicate to me in your preceding letter i therefore reiterate to you the request that i made to you previously assuring you of all the gratitude that will be had for you by your very humble and very obedient servant delachain i beg you to take exact information on the account of reynaud i must go within three weeks to chatillon as i have just told the son of reysset and if he has not paid you then for me i will not leave this country until after having commenced proceedings against him this is what i beg you to tell reysset if he presents himself again at your place without money the son of reysset told me that jean reynaud of borne would obligate himself jointly and severally or would serve as guarantor if reynaud is well and surely solvent and if he wishes to make himself guarantor or to obligate himself jointly and severally renouncing the benefits of division and discussion you will be able to make him consent to an obligation for all that is due to me with interest at 7 percent payable on the first of september next it is still necessary to make reynaud pay the costs of the deed i do not want to make advances",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000070",
      "title": "Letter from notary Déchirelle to the administrators of the Saint-Chamond civil hospital, November 17, 1821",
      "description": "Royal notary Déchirelle offers, through J. J. de Virgile, to purchase arrears owed for the treatment of sick soldiers in 1810, with payment in cash against a power of attorney.",
      "date": "1821-11-17",
      "sort_year": 1821,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Déchirelle"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Administrators of the civil hospital of Saint-Chamond"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Roanne, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000070",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/61b7da626723ab754de2b3ce732e53774aa8f27b.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000070 image 1 showing a folded address panel with postal marks and docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "medical-treatment"
          ],
          "basis": "The underlying debt arose from hospital treatment of sick soldiers."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "trade-and-business"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter offers to purchase hospital arrears for cash."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000070 Letter from notary Déchirelle to the administrators of the Saint-Chamond civil hospital, November 17, 1821 Royal notary Déchirelle offers, through J. J. de Virgile, to purchase arrears owed for the treatment of sick soldiers in 1810, with payment in cash against a power of attorney. Déchirelle Administrators of the civil hospital of Saint-Chamond Roanne, France Roanne, France Saint-Chamond, Loire, France Hospital finance Military healthcare Debt purchase Notarial correspondence Roanne Saint-Chamond Notarial correspondence Hospital administration [[label: Address panel]] A Messieurs Messieurs les Administrateurs De L'hospice Civil Loire - A St. Chamond [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Déchirelle Notaire Royal A Messieurs les administrateurs de l'hospice Civil de St. Chamond. Roanne 17. 9.bre 1821. Messieurs Fin Septembre dernier j'ai eu l'honneur de vous faire part d'une Négociation que Mr. J. J. de Virgile de Paris, qui achete au Comptant les Créances arriérées de toute Nature, m'a Chargé de vous proposer, relative à des traitemens de militaires malades en 1810. - Dûs à votre Hospice ; je n'ai reçu aucune réponse ; Comme j'ai eu l'honneur de [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] vous le dire par ma précédente, il m'a Chargé de vous offrir 110. pour o/o. et que si vous acceptiez son offre il vous payeroit Comptant et en Ecus Dès que je lui aurai donné avis que je suis Nanti d'une procuration Enrégistrée, légalisée et signée de M. le président de votre administration et de deux Membres : et dès que cet avis lui sera donné le Mandat de la somme Me parviendra et de suite je vous l'adresserai pour vous présenter au Bureau de la Recette et toucher. j'ose vous dire, Messieurs, que l'on peut Compter sur les propositions de [[label: Letter text - Page 3 and signature]] Mr. de Virgile, C'est la Cinquième affaire de ce genre qu'il me Confie et tout a très bien été Exécuté : vouliez vous avoir a faire avec Mr. de Virgile, voila son adresse, Rüe St. honoré No. 414. j'ose Espérer, Messieurs, que vous voudrez bien Me répondre sur votre acceptation ou Non. j'ai l'honneur d'être Très respectueusement Messieurs votre très humble et très obéissant serviteur Déchirelle [[label: Address panel]] To Gentlemen The Gentlemen Administrators Of the Civil Hospital Loire - At St. Chamond [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Déchirelle Royal Notary To the Gentlemen administrators of the Civil hospital of St. Chamond. Roanne 17 November 1821. Gentlemen At the end of last September I had the honor of informing you of a Negotiation that Mr. J. J. de Virgile of Paris, who buys in cash arrears of all Kinds, Charged me with proposing to you, relating to the treatments of sick soldiers in 1810. - Owed to your Hospital; I have received no reply; As I had the honor of [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] telling you in my previous [letter], he Charged me with offering you 110. per %, and that if you accepted his offer he would pay you in Cash and in Crowns As soon as I have given him notice that I am Provided with a registered, legalized power of attorney and signed by Mr. the president of your administration and by two Members: and as soon as this notice is given to him the Draft for the sum will reach Me and immediately I will send it to you for you to present at the Receipt Office and cash. I dare say to you, Gentlemen, that one can Count on the proposals of [[label: Letter text - Page 3 and signature]] Mr. de Virgile, This is the Fifth affair of this kind that he Entrusts to me and everything has been very well Executed: should you wish to deal with Mr. de Virgile, here is his address, Rüe St. honoré No. 414. I dare to Hope, Gentlemen, that you will be so kind as to answer Me regarding your acceptance or Not. I have the honor to be Very respectfully Gentlemen your very humble and very obedient servant Déchirelle",
      "search_key": "nra l 000070 letter from notary dechirelle to the administrators of the saint chamond civil hospital november 17 1821 royal notary dechirelle offers through j j de virgile to purchase arrears owed for the treatment of sick soldiers in 1810 with payment in cash against a power of attorney dechirelle administrators of the civil hospital of saint chamond roanne france roanne france saint chamond loire france hospital finance military healthcare debt purchase notarial correspondence roanne saint chamond notarial correspondence hospital administration label address panel a messieurs messieurs les administrateurs de l hospice civil loire a st chamond label letter text page 1 dechirelle notaire royal a messieurs les administrateurs de l hospice civil de st chamond roanne 17 9 bre 1821 messieurs fin septembre dernier j ai eu l honneur de vous faire part d une negociation que mr j j de virgile de paris qui achete au comptant les creances arrierees de toute nature m a charge de vous proposer relative a des traitemens de militaires malades en 1810 dus a votre hospice je n ai recu aucune reponse comme j ai eu l honneur de label letter text page 2 vous le dire par ma precedente il m a charge de vous offrir 110 pour o o et que si vous acceptiez son offre il vous payeroit comptant et en ecus des que je lui aurai donne avis que je suis nanti d une procuration enregistree legalisee et signee de m le president de votre administration et de deux membres et des que cet avis lui sera donne le mandat de la somme me parviendra et de suite je vous l adresserai pour vous presenter au bureau de la recette et toucher j ose vous dire messieurs que l on peut compter sur les propositions de label letter text page 3 and signature mr de virgile c est la cinquieme affaire de ce genre qu il me confie et tout a tres bien ete execute vouliez vous avoir a faire avec mr de virgile voila son adresse rue st honore no 414 j ose esperer messieurs que vous voudrez bien me repondre sur votre acceptation ou non j ai l honneur d etre tres respectueusement messieurs votre tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur dechirelle label address panel to gentlemen the gentlemen administrators of the civil hospital loire at st chamond label letter text page 1 dechirelle royal notary to the gentlemen administrators of the civil hospital of st chamond roanne 17 november 1821 gentlemen at the end of last september i had the honor of informing you of a negotiation that mr j j de virgile of paris who buys in cash arrears of all kinds charged me with proposing to you relating to the treatments of sick soldiers in 1810 owed to your hospital i have received no reply as i had the honor of label letter text page 2 telling you in my previous letter he charged me with offering you 110 per and that if you accepted his offer he would pay you in cash and in crowns as soon as i have given him notice that i am provided with a registered legalized power of attorney and signed by mr the president of your administration and by two members and as soon as this notice is given to him the draft for the sum will reach me and immediately i will send it to you for you to present at the receipt office and cash i dare say to you gentlemen that one can count on the proposals of label letter text page 3 and signature mr de virgile this is the fifth affair of this kind that he entrusts to me and everything has been very well executed should you wish to deal with mr de virgile here is his address rue st honore no 414 i dare to hope gentlemen that you will be so kind as to answer me regarding your acceptance or not i have the honor to be very respectfully gentlemen your very humble and very obedient servant dechirelle",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000071",
      "title": "Petition from Jean Baptiste Perrin to the Pontarlier hospital council, sent to the hospital director, August 24, 1841",
      "description": "Former soldier Jean Baptiste Perrin asks to be employed and housed at the Pontarlier civil and military hospital, recalling his service in the 19th Light Infantry and his earlier treatment there.",
      "date": "1841-08-24",
      "sort_year": 1841,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Jean Baptiste Perrin"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Director of the civil and military hospital of Pontarlier [postal addressee]",
        "Members of the Pontarlier hospital council [textual addressees]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "La Chapelle, canton of Corcieux, Vosges, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000071",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/ca5ff5e4e7cb70088ceaf50ef10b998a51230a60.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000071 image 1 showing an address panel with several postal cancellations and docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages",
            "poverty-and-relief"
          ],
          "basis": "He asks for both work and housing."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "petition-and-patronage",
            "institutional-authority"
          ],
          "basis": "The document is a petition to a hospital council."
        },
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "veterans",
            "military-service"
          ],
          "basis": "His claim is grounded in former service in the 19th Light Infantry."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000071 Petition from Jean Baptiste Perrin to the Pontarlier hospital council, sent to the hospital director, August 24, 1841 Former soldier Jean Baptiste Perrin asks to be employed and housed at the Pontarlier civil and military hospital, recalling his service in the 19th Light Infantry and his earlier treatment there. Jean Baptiste Perrin Director of the civil and military hospital of Pontarlier [postal addressee] Members of the Pontarlier hospital council [textual addressees] La Chapelle, canton of Corcieux, Vosges, France La Chapelle, canton of Corcieux, Vosges, France Pontarlier, Doubs, France Veterans Hospital employment Petitions Military healthcare Pontarlier Petition Military and hospital correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Directeur de L'hopital Civil et militaire de pontarlier Dept Du Doub — à pontarlier [[label: Administrative letter and signature]] De la Chapelle le 24 aout 1841 Canton De Corcieux Département Desvosge A Messieurs les membres du Conseil de L'hopital Civille et militaire de pontarlier; a l'honneur de vous Exposer Messieurs Jean Baptiste perrin Garçon majeur Militaire rentré dans ses foier avec son Congé du 19.e Régiment D'infanterie Légère a Eut l'avantage etant militaire d'etre traité dans Cette hospice, et de voire la Bonne organisation et la tenue de Cette Maison qu'il Desireroit y passé le restant de sa vie, en travaillant, et à faire le sacrifice volontier de ma petite fortune C'est à Cette intention qu'il a l'honneur de vous adresser la présente Esperand messieurs que vous voudrée Bien avoir La Complaisance de me donner réponce. Je vous fery Connoitre le montant de ma petite fortune; voyez les soeurs Hospitalière elle se rappelleront peut etre de moi et voyeant mon nom; Je suis en attendant votre tres humble serviteur Perrin [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Director of the Civil and military hospital of Pontarlier Department of Doubs — in Pontarlier [[label: Administrative letter and signature]] From La Chapelle the 24 August 1841 Canton of Corcieux Department of the Vosges To the Gentlemen members of the Council of the Civil and military hospital of Pontarlier; has the honour to submit to you Gentlemen, Jean Baptiste Perrin, adult bachelor, Soldier returned to his home with his discharge from the 19th Light Infantry Regiment, had the advantage, being a soldier, of being treated in this hospital, and of seeing the Good organisation and the running of this House that he would desire to spend the rest of his life there, working, and to willingly make the sacrifice of my small fortune. It is with this intention that he has the honour of addressing the present to you, hoping gentlemen that you will be so good as to have the kindness to give me an answer. I will let you know the amount of my small fortune; see the Hospitaller sisters, they will perhaps remember me upon seeing my name; I am meanwhile your very humble servant Perrin",
      "search_key": "nra l 000071 petition from jean baptiste perrin to the pontarlier hospital council sent to the hospital director august 24 1841 former soldier jean baptiste perrin asks to be employed and housed at the pontarlier civil and military hospital recalling his service in the 19th light infantry and his earlier treatment there jean baptiste perrin director of the civil and military hospital of pontarlier postal addressee members of the pontarlier hospital council textual addressees la chapelle canton of corcieux vosges france la chapelle canton of corcieux vosges france pontarlier doubs france veterans hospital employment petitions military healthcare pontarlier petition military and hospital correspondence label address panel monsieur directeur de l hopital civil et militaire de pontarlier dept du doub a pontarlier label administrative letter and signature de la chapelle le 24 aout 1841 canton de corcieux departement desvosge a messieurs les membres du conseil de l hopital civille et militaire de pontarlier a l honneur de vous exposer messieurs jean baptiste perrin garcon majeur militaire rentre dans ses foier avec son conge du 19 e regiment d infanterie legere a eut l avantage etant militaire d etre traite dans cette hospice et de voire la bonne organisation et la tenue de cette maison qu il desireroit y passe le restant de sa vie en travaillant et a faire le sacrifice volontier de ma petite fortune c est a cette intention qu il a l honneur de vous adresser la presente esperand messieurs que vous voudree bien avoir la complaisance de me donner reponce je vous fery connoitre le montant de ma petite fortune voyez les soeurs hospitaliere elle se rappelleront peut etre de moi et voyeant mon nom je suis en attendant votre tres humble serviteur perrin label address panel monsieur director of the civil and military hospital of pontarlier department of doubs in pontarlier label administrative letter and signature from la chapelle the 24 august 1841 canton of corcieux department of the vosges to the gentlemen members of the council of the civil and military hospital of pontarlier has the honour to submit to you gentlemen jean baptiste perrin adult bachelor soldier returned to his home with his discharge from the 19th light infantry regiment had the advantage being a soldier of being treated in this hospital and of seeing the good organisation and the running of this house that he would desire to spend the rest of his life there working and to willingly make the sacrifice of my small fortune it is with this intention that he has the honour of addressing the present to you hoping gentlemen that you will be so good as to have the kindness to give me an answer i will let you know the amount of my small fortune see the hospitaller sisters they will perhaps remember me upon seeing my name i am meanwhile your very humble servant perrin",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000072",
      "title": "Letter from Du Sommerard to Baron P. Duchateau, January 27, 1837",
      "description": "Du Sommerard writes to Baron P. Duchateau about a long silence, a missed journey to Touraine and the harvest, a search for property, and New Year greetings to family and friends.",
      "date": "1837-01-27",
      "sort_year": 1837,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Du Sommerard"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Baron P. Duchateau"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Cloyes, Eure-et-Loir, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000072",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/58b507ecf8d295c66c6114c315590df4d0b3f719.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000072 image 1 showing an address panel to Paris with circular postal cancellations.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "travel-migration-distance",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "journey"
          ],
          "basis": "A missed journey to Touraine and its consequences are a principal subject."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000072 Letter from Du Sommerard to Baron P. Duchateau, January 27, 1837 Du Sommerard writes to Baron P. Duchateau about a long silence, a missed journey to Touraine and the harvest, a search for property, and New Year greetings to family and friends. Du Sommerard Baron P. Duchateau Cloyes, Eure-et-Loir, France Cloyes, Eure-et-Loir, France Paris, France Friendship Travel Property New Year greetings Cloyes Paris Personal correspondence Property correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur le baron P. Duchateau, Capitaine de Cavalerie, Avenue d'Antin — 7 ou 21 Champs élisées. = Paris [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Cher baron, Le long silence que Vous gardez avec moi, fait que j'éprouve de Vives inquiétudes à votre encontre; mort ou fondu, malade ou bien portant, je ne sais que conjecturer. Voici pourtant le nouvel an qui commence et pour la première fois il m'arrive d'être en retard; Vous savez bien cependant que la faute n'en est pas à l'affection que je vous porte Elle est toujours aussi vive que par le passé. Vers le dernier mois d'octobre j'avais fait tous mes petits préparatifs de Voyage pour la touraine, et la Veille du Jour ou j'allais prendre mes ébats, Voici qu'un Monsieur (d'après Vos instructions sans doute) Vient jeter un long baton à travers les roues. Vos [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] Vendanges à ce qu'il parait se sont faites hors Votre présence et moi j'ai été privé du plaisir de Vous Voir. Il semble aussi que vous êtes fort en retard avec tous Vos correspondans car aucuns de ceux que je connais n'ont pu me donner de Vos nouvelles. Soyez moins paresseux cher ami, tenez-moi mieux au courant de ce qui Vous intéresse. Mme Bonnard quitte définitivement le castel de Romainville. M. Sponi que j'ai vu il y a quelque tems m'a dit que Vous n'étiez point encore fixé sur le choix d'une propriété. C'est à tout hazard que je Vous écris à Paris, j'ai grand' peur que ma lettre ne Vous parvienne point. En tout état de cause mes souhaits Vous suivront en quelque lieu qu'il Vous plaise habiter. Je Vous serre la main avec affection et Vous embrasse bien cordialement. Souffrez que j'offre aussi mes devoirs à Madame. Dusommerard 27 Janv. 1837. [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur the Baron P. Duchateau, Cavalry Captain, Avenue d'Antin — 7 or 21 Champs-Élysées. = Paris [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Dear Baron, The long silence you keep with me causes me to feel deep anxiety about you; dead or vanished, sick or in good health, I know not what to conjecture. Yet here is the new year beginning and for the first time I happen to be late; you know well however that the fault does not lie with the affection I bear you. It is still as lively as in the past. Around the last month of October I had made all my little travel preparations for Touraine, and the Eve of the Day when I was going to take my recreation, here comes a Gentleman (following Your instructions without doubt) who comes to throw a long stick in the wheels. Your [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] grape harvests, from what it seems, were done outside Your presence and I was deprived of the pleasure of Seeing You. It also seems that you are very late with all Your correspondents for none of those I know have been able to give me any of Your news. Be less lazy dear friend, keep me better informed of what interests You. Mme Bonnard is definitively leaving the castle of Romainville. M. Sponi whom I saw some time ago told me that You were not yet settled on the choice of a property. It is entirely by chance that I write to You in Paris, I am very afraid that my letter may not reach You at all. In any case my wishes will follow You in whatever place it pleases You to live. I shake Your hand with affection and embrace You very cordially. Allow me to also offer my respects to Madame. Dusommerard 27 Jan. 1837.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000072 letter from du sommerard to baron p duchateau january 27 1837 du sommerard writes to baron p duchateau about a long silence a missed journey to touraine and the harvest a search for property and new year greetings to family and friends du sommerard baron p duchateau cloyes eure et loir france cloyes eure et loir france paris france friendship travel property new year greetings cloyes paris personal correspondence property correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur le baron p duchateau capitaine de cavalerie avenue d antin 7 ou 21 champs elisees paris label letter text page 1 cher baron le long silence que vous gardez avec moi fait que j eprouve de vives inquietudes a votre encontre mort ou fondu malade ou bien portant je ne sais que conjecturer voici pourtant le nouvel an qui commence et pour la premiere fois il m arrive d etre en retard vous savez bien cependant que la faute n en est pas a l affection que je vous porte elle est toujours aussi vive que par le passe vers le dernier mois d octobre j avais fait tous mes petits preparatifs de voyage pour la touraine et la veille du jour ou j allais prendre mes ebats voici qu un monsieur d apres vos instructions sans doute vient jeter un long baton a travers les roues vos label letter text page 2 and signature vendanges a ce qu il parait se sont faites hors votre presence et moi j ai ete prive du plaisir de vous voir il semble aussi que vous etes fort en retard avec tous vos correspondans car aucuns de ceux que je connais n ont pu me donner de vos nouvelles soyez moins paresseux cher ami tenez moi mieux au courant de ce qui vous interesse mme bonnard quitte definitivement le castel de romainville m sponi que j ai vu il y a quelque tems m a dit que vous n etiez point encore fixe sur le choix d une propriete c est a tout hazard que je vous ecris a paris j ai grand peur que ma lettre ne vous parvienne point en tout etat de cause mes souhaits vous suivront en quelque lieu qu il vous plaise habiter je vous serre la main avec affection et vous embrasse bien cordialement souffrez que j offre aussi mes devoirs a madame dusommerard 27 janv 1837 label address panel monsieur monsieur the baron p duchateau cavalry captain avenue d antin 7 or 21 champs elysees paris label letter text page 1 dear baron the long silence you keep with me causes me to feel deep anxiety about you dead or vanished sick or in good health i know not what to conjecture yet here is the new year beginning and for the first time i happen to be late you know well however that the fault does not lie with the affection i bear you it is still as lively as in the past around the last month of october i had made all my little travel preparations for touraine and the eve of the day when i was going to take my recreation here comes a gentleman following your instructions without doubt who comes to throw a long stick in the wheels your label letter text page 2 and signature grape harvests from what it seems were done outside your presence and i was deprived of the pleasure of seeing you it also seems that you are very late with all your correspondents for none of those i know have been able to give me any of your news be less lazy dear friend keep me better informed of what interests you mme bonnard is definitively leaving the castle of romainville m sponi whom i saw some time ago told me that you were not yet settled on the choice of a property it is entirely by chance that i write to you in paris i am very afraid that my letter may not reach you at all in any case my wishes will follow you in whatever place it pleases you to live i shake your hand with affection and embrace you very cordially allow me to also offer my respects to madame dusommerard 27 jan 1837",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000073",
      "title": "Letter from Jeanne Françoise Oudet to Hélène Oudet, September 18, 1837",
      "description": "At the age of eighty-seven, Jeanne Françoise Oudet writes about paralysis, memory loss, care by a servant, household arrangements and family affairs, while noting that she still bleeds sick people.",
      "date": "1837-09-18",
      "sort_year": 1837,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Jeanne Françoise Oudet"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Hélène Oudet"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Comnevaux, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000073",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/b27a9caf649445d6defb558c227375d41c8fd5a0.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000073 image 1 showing a folded address panel with multiple postal marks, docketing and calculations.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "work-and-household-economy",
            "dependence-and-constraint"
          ],
          "basis": "An eighty-seven-year-old woman describes bodily impairment, household dependence and her continuing medical practice."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "disability-and-ageing",
            "caregiving",
            "medical-treatment"
          ],
          "basis": "Paralysis, memory loss, care by a servant and bloodletting dominate the letter."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000073 Letter from Jeanne Françoise Oudet to Hélène Oudet, September 18, 1837 At the age of eighty-seven, Jeanne Françoise Oudet writes about paralysis, memory loss, care by a servant, household arrangements and family affairs, while noting that she still bleeds sick people. Jeanne Françoise Oudet Hélène Oudet Comnevaux, France Comnevaux, France Bar-le-Duc, Meuse, France Aging Illness Paralysis Caregiving Family correspondence Bar-le-Duc Family correspondence Health correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Madame Madame Oudet Hélène [crossed out: chez Monsieur [illegible]] [crossed out: [illegible]] à Bar le duc Meuse [crossed out: à Beaune (Cote d'or)] [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Comnevaux Le 18 7bre 1837 Ceher Cousines nièce Je viens de recevoir la lettre que vous ave eu la bontée de m'envoyer elle m'a bien fai plaisir je vis toujours voici pres d'un an que je ne fais rien il me faut une servante pour faire mes ouvrages de force j'ai tomber quatre fois morte d'une paralisie de la moi du Corps perte de mes force on m'a administe avec toute la Connoissance que j'ai maitena il m'a falut agir pour cela ce qu'il y a je n aucun parrant qui puisse me donner du soula je ne pas que d'être soignée j'écris mal je suis âgée de quatre vingt sept ans Je ne peut guere Compte sur la vie j suis la plus âgée de la Commune [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] J'ai perdu la memoire Je ne fait guere de remede Je saigne encore les malades de nuit et de jours. Je peut vous dire que j'ai batine J'ai Changer de maison Cela m'a nuit considerablement, Je ne suis plus la même [damaged qualifier] mes affaire sont arrangé Je suis Contente elevez bien vos enfans Jeanne françoise Oudet [[label: Address panel]] Madame Madame Oudet Hélène [crossed out: care of Monsieur [illegible]] [crossed out: [illegible]] in Bar-le-Duc, Meuse [crossed out: in Beaune (Côte-d'Or)] [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Comnevaux, 18 September 1837 Dear Cousins, niece, I have just received the letter that you had the kindness to send me. It gave me great pleasure. I am still alive. It has been almost a year now that I do nothing; I need a servant to do my heavy work. I have fallen four times dead from a paralysis of half of my body, loss of my strength. I was administered the last rites with all the consciousness that I have now. I had to act for that. What there is, is that I have no relative who can give me relief. I only have to be cared for. I write badly. I am eighty-seven years old. I can hardly count on life. I am the oldest in the commune. [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] I have lost my memory. I hardly make any remedies. I still bleed the sick night and day. I can tell you that I have built. I have changed houses. That has harmed me considerably. I am no longer the same. My affairs are arranged. I am content. Raise your children well. Jeanne Françoise Oudet",
      "search_key": "nra l 000073 letter from jeanne francoise oudet to helene oudet september 18 1837 at the age of eighty seven jeanne francoise oudet writes about paralysis memory loss care by a servant household arrangements and family affairs while noting that she still bleeds sick people jeanne francoise oudet helene oudet comnevaux france comnevaux france bar le duc meuse france aging illness paralysis caregiving family correspondence bar le duc family correspondence health correspondence label address panel madame madame oudet helene crossed out chez monsieur illegible crossed out illegible a bar le duc meuse crossed out a beaune cote d or label letter text page 1 comnevaux le 18 7bre 1837 ceher cousines niece je viens de recevoir la lettre que vous ave eu la bontee de m envoyer elle m a bien fai plaisir je vis toujours voici pres d un an que je ne fais rien il me faut une servante pour faire mes ouvrages de force j ai tomber quatre fois morte d une paralisie de la moi du corps perte de mes force on m a administe avec toute la connoissance que j ai maitena il m a falut agir pour cela ce qu il y a je n aucun parrant qui puisse me donner du soula je ne pas que d etre soignee j ecris mal je suis agee de quatre vingt sept ans je ne peut guere compte sur la vie j suis la plus agee de la commune label letter text page 2 and signature j ai perdu la memoire je ne fait guere de remede je saigne encore les malades de nuit et de jours je peut vous dire que j ai batine j ai changer de maison cela m a nuit considerablement je ne suis plus la meme damaged qualifier mes affaire sont arrange je suis contente elevez bien vos enfans jeanne francoise oudet label address panel madame madame oudet helene crossed out care of monsieur illegible crossed out illegible in bar le duc meuse crossed out in beaune cote d or label letter text page 1 comnevaux 18 september 1837 dear cousins niece i have just received the letter that you had the kindness to send me it gave me great pleasure i am still alive it has been almost a year now that i do nothing i need a servant to do my heavy work i have fallen four times dead from a paralysis of half of my body loss of my strength i was administered the last rites with all the consciousness that i have now i had to act for that what there is is that i have no relative who can give me relief i only have to be cared for i write badly i am eighty seven years old i can hardly count on life i am the oldest in the commune label letter text page 2 and signature i have lost my memory i hardly make any remedies i still bleed the sick night and day i can tell you that i have built i have changed houses that has harmed me considerably i am no longer the same my affairs are arranged i am content raise your children well jeanne francoise oudet",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000074",
      "title": "Letter from Mathey-Osouf to Reboul Atger, October 24, 1869",
      "description": "Wine merchant Mathey-Osouf rejects a shipment of five and a half muids of Aramon wine after tasting it, disputes the proposed delivery and states that he is prepared to answer legal proceedings with samples.",
      "date": "1869-10-24",
      "sort_year": 1869,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Mathey-Osouf"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Reboul Atger"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Compiègne, Oise, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000074",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/9202377ef82952c9cdbde5c4c32ac1e110ce9d24.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000074 image 1 showing a blue address panel with a postage stamp, several postmarks, docketing and damaged edges.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "trade-and-business"
          ],
          "basis": "A wine merchant rejects a shipment after tasting and disputes delivery."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000074 Letter from Mathey-Osouf to Reboul Atger, October 24, 1869 Wine merchant Mathey-Osouf rejects a shipment of five and a half muids of Aramon wine after tasting it, disputes the proposed delivery and states that he is prepared to answer legal proceedings with samples. Mathey-Osouf Reboul Atger Compiègne, Oise, France Compiègne, Oise, France Nîmes, Gard, France Wine trade Commercial disputes Wine quality Compiègne Nîmes Business correspondence Wine trade correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Reboul atger nég[ocian]t Nîmes Hérault [[notes]] Editorial notes: The writer mistakenly wrote 'Hérault' for the department, though Nîmes is in Gard. [[label: Letter text on merchant letterhead]] VINS EN GROS. MATHEY-OSOUF Rue des Petites-Ecuries, 1. COMPIÈGNE. Compiègne, le 24 8bre 1869 Monsieur Reboul Atger Nîmes Je reçois votre h[ono]rée du 21 je m'empresse d'y répondre d'abord je vous prie de ne rien plus m'expédier, si vous me voulez vous enverrez un layré pour compte. Je reviens à votre envoi de 5 1/2 muids aramons à 15 f 75 je maintiens plus que jamais mon refus surtout après dégustation et comparaison des vins! Si vous jugez à propos de me faire assigner je suis tout disposé à vous répondre, je m'étonne que vous me donnez ordre de prendre cette livraison, longtems hier j'ai eu la visite de Mr Serpolin, mon collègue et ami, qui me dit qu'il avait ordre de prendre les 5 1/2 muids et qu'ils étaient déjà gratifiés en cuves chez lui, il me dit même que ce n'était tout simplement que de la popote et qu'il ne voudrait pas avoir semblable marchandise. J'ignore s'il en a pris livraison je ne m'en suis pas informé, en tous cas je maintiens mon refus. Si j'ai une affaire à plaider avec vous je pourrai me procurer des échantillons. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviation '8bre' stands for 'Octobre'. The word 'layré' is uncertain and may refer to a specific type of container or shipment term. The word 'aramons' refers to a variety of wine grape. [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Reboul Atger, merchant Nîmes Hérault [[notes]] Editorial notes: The writer mistakenly wrote 'Hérault' for the department, though Nîmes is in Gard. [[label: Letter text on merchant letterhead]] WHOLESALE WINES. MATHEY-OSOUF Rue des Petites-Ecuries, 1. COMPIÈGNE. Compiègne, October 24, 1869 Mr. Reboul Atger Nîmes I received your honored letter of the 21st and I hasten to reply to it. First, I ask you to send me nothing more; if you wish, you will send a layré on account. I return to your shipment of 5 1/2 hogsheads of Aramons at 15 f 75. I maintain my refusal more than ever, especially after tasting and comparing the wines! If you see fit to have me summoned, I am quite ready to answer you. I am surprised that you give me the order to take this delivery; for a long time yesterday I had a visit from Mr. Serpolin, my colleague and friend, who tells me that he had orders to take the 5 1/2 hogsheads and that they were already gratified in vats at his place. He even tells me that it was quite simply nothing but slop and that he would not want to have such merchandise. I do not know if he took delivery of it, I did not inquire about it; in any case, I maintain my refusal. If I have a case to plead with you, I will be able to procure samples. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviation '8bre' stands for 'Octobre'. The word 'layré' is uncertain and may refer to a specific type of container or shipment term. The word 'aramons' refers to a variety of wine grape.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000074 letter from mathey osouf to reboul atger october 24 1869 wine merchant mathey osouf rejects a shipment of five and a half muids of aramon wine after tasting it disputes the proposed delivery and states that he is prepared to answer legal proceedings with samples mathey osouf reboul atger compiegne oise france compiegne oise france nimes gard france wine trade commercial disputes wine quality compiegne nimes business correspondence wine trade correspondence label address panel monsieur reboul atger neg ocian t nimes herault notes editorial notes the writer mistakenly wrote herault for the department though nimes is in gard label letter text on merchant letterhead vins en gros mathey osouf rue des petites ecuries 1 compiegne compiegne le 24 8bre 1869 monsieur reboul atger nimes je recois votre h ono ree du 21 je m empresse d y repondre d abord je vous prie de ne rien plus m expedier si vous me voulez vous enverrez un layre pour compte je reviens a votre envoi de 5 1 2 muids aramons a 15 f 75 je maintiens plus que jamais mon refus surtout apres degustation et comparaison des vins si vous jugez a propos de me faire assigner je suis tout dispose a vous repondre je m etonne que vous me donnez ordre de prendre cette livraison longtems hier j ai eu la visite de mr serpolin mon collegue et ami qui me dit qu il avait ordre de prendre les 5 1 2 muids et qu ils etaient deja gratifies en cuves chez lui il me dit meme que ce n etait tout simplement que de la popote et qu il ne voudrait pas avoir semblable marchandise j ignore s il en a pris livraison je ne m en suis pas informe en tous cas je maintiens mon refus si j ai une affaire a plaider avec vous je pourrai me procurer des echantillons notes editorial notes the abbreviation 8bre stands for octobre the word layre is uncertain and may refer to a specific type of container or shipment term the word aramons refers to a variety of wine grape label address panel mr reboul atger merchant nimes herault notes editorial notes the writer mistakenly wrote herault for the department though nimes is in gard label letter text on merchant letterhead wholesale wines mathey osouf rue des petites ecuries 1 compiegne compiegne october 24 1869 mr reboul atger nimes i received your honored letter of the 21st and i hasten to reply to it first i ask you to send me nothing more if you wish you will send a layre on account i return to your shipment of 5 1 2 hogsheads of aramons at 15 f 75 i maintain my refusal more than ever especially after tasting and comparing the wines if you see fit to have me summoned i am quite ready to answer you i am surprised that you give me the order to take this delivery for a long time yesterday i had a visit from mr serpolin my colleague and friend who tells me that he had orders to take the 5 1 2 hogsheads and that they were already gratified in vats at his place he even tells me that it was quite simply nothing but slop and that he would not want to have such merchandise i do not know if he took delivery of it i did not inquire about it in any case i maintain my refusal if i have a case to plead with you i will be able to procure samples notes editorial notes the abbreviation 8bre stands for octobre the word layre is uncertain and may refer to a specific type of container or shipment term the word aramons refers to a variety of wine grape",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000075",
      "title": "Letter from Barbiey to François Derinay, dated from postal evidence to May 11, 1832",
      "description": "Barbiey writes to his brother about debts, mortgages and repayment, the possible rental of part of his brewery for an arms factory, and the severe effects of cholera on family, business and local lives.",
      "date": "1832-05-11",
      "sort_year": 1832,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Barbiey"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "François Derinay"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Saint-Denis, Seine, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000075",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/a8522775684a7b8719689e6e340628728069dd0d.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000075 image 1 showing a folded address panel with postal marks and handwritten calculations.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "epidemic",
            "death-and-mourning"
          ],
          "basis": "Cholera has severe effects on family and local lives."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "trade-and-business",
            "property-as-livelihood"
          ],
          "basis": "Debts, mortgages, repayment, a brewery and a proposed arms factory are central."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000075 Letter from Barbiey to François Derinay, dated from postal evidence to May 11, 1832 Barbiey writes to his brother about debts, mortgages and repayment, the possible rental of part of his brewery for an arms factory, and the severe effects of cholera on family, business and local lives. Barbiey François Derinay Saint-Denis, Seine, France Saint-Denis, Seine, France Paris, France Family correspondence Cholera Brewery Debt Property Saint-Denis Paris Family correspondence Financial correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur francois Derinay Rue Richelieu No 48 A Paris [[notes]] Postal evidence: The date 11 May 1832 is supplied by the Saint-Denis-sur-Seine postmark; the letter has no manuscript dateline. [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Mon frere Je fait reponce a ta lettre au quelle tu me parle de nos affaire a tu vers nous pouron bien nous arrenge Je desirerée bien n'avoir affaire qua toit ci cela t'en tarenge tu me formerai une somme de 2000 francs avec ce que je te doit au quelle jirai avec toute mes pieces a Paris et nous traiterion ensemble. Je né aucune ipoteque que celle du pere hervin pour au quelle je doit le nourire et sur le batiment de la brasserie c'ette de Elisabeth comme toit et si tu veut nous pouron termine cela et je n'aurai affaire qua toi tu me donneras 8 année pour payer en 2 payement Je pence bien que durent cette epocque Je serai de barassé de toute mes rentier Mon pere est bien malade et madame larnois n'enpeupluss, tant qua notre famille nous nous portons tres bien virginie a eut le veritable Coléras, une des premieres et elle vas bien elle na pas encore sortie j'ai etée a la Rapée et a l'entrepot des jour ici pour vendre des cerceau et je ne pas ete ches toi vue que je revenoit [[notes]] Editorial notes: The text 'et si tu veut... en 2 payement' is crossed out with a large X, and 'nulle et non avenue / cotte onzieme' is written vertically over it. [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] et la maladie nous affait bien du tor pour la bierre, il est venue un homme qui veus louer une partie de ma brasserie pour y faire une fabrique d'armes il est tres posible que nous nous arrenjion je pence en louer aumoin pour 400 francs et ne rien de faire de ma brasserie j'ai fait Couvrire tout le coté du jardin en ardoise, - vous saver que baptiste veut du vin dans sa maison il loge des ouvrier du prince Comme tout les obbergiste moi j'en loge 3 j'en aurai pluss ci javais de la place. et ci ce que je t'ecrit peu ta renge fait moi Reponce de suite tu pouras me donne quelle que billet ci ce la ta renge. Des Compliment de notre part a tout la famille et nous nous porton toucus bien Je te salue ton frere Barbiey A l'inttent que je t'ecrit l'homme de la Rose noel vien de mourire du Coléras en 6 heure de temps il se nomme anjuste marchie a terre [[label: Address panel]] To Mister francois Derinay Rue Richelieu No 48 In Paris [[notes]] Postal evidence: The date 11 May 1832 is supplied by the Saint-Denis-sur-Seine postmark; the letter has no manuscript dateline. [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] My brother I am replying to your letter in which you speak to me of our affairs; we will be able to come to a good arrangement. I would very much like to deal only with you, if that suits you. You will make up a sum of 2,000 francs for me with what I owe you, with which I will go to Paris with all my documents and we will settle the matter together. I have no mortgage other than Father Hervin's, for which I must feed him, and the one on the brewery building, that of Elisabeth, which is like yours null and void. [Crossed out:] And if you wish, we can finish this and I will only deal with you. You will give me 8 years to pay in 2 instalments. I think indeed that during this time I will be rid of all my annuitants. My father is very ill and Madame Larnois can carry on no longer. As for our family, we are doing very well. Virginie had the real cholera, one of the first, and she is doing well; she has not gone out yet. I was at La Rapée and at the warehouse some days ago to sell hoops, and I did not go to your place seeing that I was returning. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The text 'et si tu veut... en 2 payement' is crossed out with a large X, and 'nulle et non avenue / cotte onzieme' is written vertically over it. [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] And the illness has done us much harm regarding the beer. A man came who wants to rent a part of my brewery to set up an arms factory there. It is very possible that we will come to an arrangement. I think I will rent it for at least 400 francs and dismantle nothing from my brewery. I had the whole side facing the garden covered in slate. You know that Baptiste wants wine in his house; he lodges the prince's workers like all the innkeepers. I lodge 3 of them and I would have more if I had the room. And if what I write to you suits you, reply to me immediately. You could give me some bills if that suits you. Compliments from us to all the family, and we are all doing well. I salute you, your brother Barbiey At the instant that I am writing to you, the man from Rose-Noël has just died of cholera in the space of six hours. His name is Auguste [following words are illegible].",
      "search_key": "nra l 000075 letter from barbiey to francois derinay dated from postal evidence to may 11 1832 barbiey writes to his brother about debts mortgages and repayment the possible rental of part of his brewery for an arms factory and the severe effects of cholera on family business and local lives barbiey francois derinay saint denis seine france saint denis seine france paris france family correspondence cholera brewery debt property saint denis paris family correspondence financial correspondence label address panel a monsieur francois derinay rue richelieu no 48 a paris notes postal evidence the date 11 may 1832 is supplied by the saint denis sur seine postmark the letter has no manuscript dateline label letter text page 1 mon frere je fait reponce a ta lettre au quelle tu me parle de nos affaire a tu vers nous pouron bien nous arrenge je desireree bien n avoir affaire qua toit ci cela t en tarenge tu me formerai une somme de 2000 francs avec ce que je te doit au quelle jirai avec toute mes pieces a paris et nous traiterion ensemble je ne aucune ipoteque que celle du pere hervin pour au quelle je doit le nourire et sur le batiment de la brasserie c ette de elisabeth comme toit et si tu veut nous pouron termine cela et je n aurai affaire qua toi tu me donneras 8 annee pour payer en 2 payement je pence bien que durent cette epocque je serai de barasse de toute mes rentier mon pere est bien malade et madame larnois n enpeupluss tant qua notre famille nous nous portons tres bien virginie a eut le veritable coleras une des premieres et elle vas bien elle na pas encore sortie j ai etee a la rapee et a l entrepot des jour ici pour vendre des cerceau et je ne pas ete ches toi vue que je revenoit notes editorial notes the text et si tu veut en 2 payement is crossed out with a large x and nulle et non avenue cotte onzieme is written vertically over it label letter text page 2 and signature et la maladie nous affait bien du tor pour la bierre il est venue un homme qui veus louer une partie de ma brasserie pour y faire une fabrique d armes il est tres posible que nous nous arrenjion je pence en louer aumoin pour 400 francs et ne rien de faire de ma brasserie j ai fait couvrire tout le cote du jardin en ardoise vous saver que baptiste veut du vin dans sa maison il loge des ouvrier du prince comme tout les obbergiste moi j en loge 3 j en aurai pluss ci javais de la place et ci ce que je t ecrit peu ta renge fait moi reponce de suite tu pouras me donne quelle que billet ci ce la ta renge des compliment de notre part a tout la famille et nous nous porton toucus bien je te salue ton frere barbiey a l inttent que je t ecrit l homme de la rose noel vien de mourire du coleras en 6 heure de temps il se nomme anjuste marchie a terre label address panel to mister francois derinay rue richelieu no 48 in paris notes postal evidence the date 11 may 1832 is supplied by the saint denis sur seine postmark the letter has no manuscript dateline label letter text page 1 my brother i am replying to your letter in which you speak to me of our affairs we will be able to come to a good arrangement i would very much like to deal only with you if that suits you you will make up a sum of 2 000 francs for me with what i owe you with which i will go to paris with all my documents and we will settle the matter together i have no mortgage other than father hervin s for which i must feed him and the one on the brewery building that of elisabeth which is like yours null and void crossed out and if you wish we can finish this and i will only deal with you you will give me 8 years to pay in 2 instalments i think indeed that during this time i will be rid of all my annuitants my father is very ill and madame larnois can carry on no longer as for our family we are doing very well virginie had the real cholera one of the first and she is doing well she has not gone out yet i was at la rapee and at the warehouse some days ago to sell hoops and i did not go to your place seeing that i was returning notes editorial notes the text et si tu veut en 2 payement is crossed out with a large x and nulle et non avenue cotte onzieme is written vertically over it label letter text page 2 and signature and the illness has done us much harm regarding the beer a man came who wants to rent a part of my brewery to set up an arms factory there it is very possible that we will come to an arrangement i think i will rent it for at least 400 francs and dismantle nothing from my brewery i had the whole side facing the garden covered in slate you know that baptiste wants wine in his house he lodges the prince s workers like all the innkeepers i lodge 3 of them and i would have more if i had the room and if what i write to you suits you reply to me immediately you could give me some bills if that suits you compliments from us to all the family and we are all doing well i salute you your brother barbiey at the instant that i am writing to you the man from rose noel has just died of cholera in the space of six hours his name is auguste following words are illegible",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000076",
      "title": "Letter from Grandmama Rolier, née Benielli, to Gustave de Reiset, May 30, 1856",
      "description": "An elderly family correspondent expresses affection for Gustave and Bianca and hopes to see more descendants; a later family note identifies her as Grandmama Rolier, née Benielli.",
      "date": "1856-05-30",
      "sort_year": 1856,
      "languages": [
        "Italian"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Grandmama Rolier (née Benielli)"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Gustave de Reiset"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000076",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/b71a733d8d07cb9172379480bea11161c576527e.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000076 image 1 showing an Italian manuscript letter on folded paper.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "Affection for younger relatives and hope for further descendants are the substance."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000076 Letter from Grandmama Rolier, née Benielli, to Gustave de Reiset, May 30, 1856 An elderly family correspondent expresses affection for Gustave and Bianca and hopes to see more descendants; a later family note identifies her as Grandmama Rolier, née Benielli. Grandmama Rolier (née Benielli) Gustave de Reiset Paris, France Paris, France Family correspondence Grandmothers Great-grandparents Descendants Paris Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Letter text]] Pariggi il 30 mag 1856 Desiderate mio caro figlio che vi scriva alcune righe, ma cosa potrò dirvi di più di quel vi ho detto; si vi dirò dunque che vi amo del più profondo del mio cuore se la mia cara Bianca vivendo felice sarà per me in questo mondo una parte della felicità celeste. ma non mi presserò di fare il viaggio, per che disidero di vedere di godere due o tre figli e; anche, quattro; e mi pare di non essere troppo esigente di domandare a Dio questa grazia. vi abbraccio tutte due mille volte; e più se lo desiderate, per rendervi contente. sono la vostra affezionata Madre e gran madre e, bisaiola ve Rolier [[label: Letter text]] Paris, 30 May 1856. You wish, my dear son, that I write you a few lines, but what more can I tell you than what I have already said? Yes, I will therefore tell you that I love you from the depths of my heart. If my dear Bianca lives happily, it will be for me in this world a part of heavenly happiness. But I will not hasten to make the journey, because I wish to see two or three children and take joy in them—even four—and it seems to me that I am not too demanding in asking God for this grace. I embrace you both a thousand times, and more if you wish it, to make you happy. I am your affectionate mother and grandmother and great-grandmother, Widow Rolier.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000076 letter from grandmama rolier nee benielli to gustave de reiset may 30 1856 an elderly family correspondent expresses affection for gustave and bianca and hopes to see more descendants a later family note identifies her as grandmama rolier nee benielli grandmama rolier nee benielli gustave de reiset paris france paris france family correspondence grandmothers great grandparents descendants paris family correspondence personal correspondence label letter text pariggi il 30 mag 1856 desiderate mio caro figlio che vi scriva alcune righe ma cosa potro dirvi di piu di quel vi ho detto si vi diro dunque che vi amo del piu profondo del mio cuore se la mia cara bianca vivendo felice sara per me in questo mondo una parte della felicita celeste ma non mi pressero di fare il viaggio per che disidero di vedere di godere due o tre figli e anche quattro e mi pare di non essere troppo esigente di domandare a dio questa grazia vi abbraccio tutte due mille volte e piu se lo desiderate per rendervi contente sono la vostra affezionata madre e gran madre e bisaiola ve rolier label letter text paris 30 may 1856 you wish my dear son that i write you a few lines but what more can i tell you than what i have already said yes i will therefore tell you that i love you from the depths of my heart if my dear bianca lives happily it will be for me in this world a part of heavenly happiness but i will not hasten to make the journey because i wish to see two or three children and take joy in them even four and it seems to me that i am not too demanding in asking god for this grace i embrace you both a thousand times and more if you wish it to make you happy i am your affectionate mother and grandmother and great grandmother widow rolier",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000077",
      "title": "Petition from Sister Marie Berthille to Madame de Reiset, October 7, 1895",
      "description": "Sister Marie Berthille asks Madame de Reiset and the other heirs to authorize legal action against the commune so that a perpetual annuity of 410 francs can support the free girls' school founded by Countess Lefebvre Desnouettes after the school is secularized.",
      "date": "1895-10-07",
      "sort_year": 1895,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Sister Marie Berthille"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Madame de Reiset"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Fontaine-la-Mallet, Seine-Inférieure, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000077",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/33656ca0e9b016a704bd1c16dafca3a7f510f8d0.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000077 image 1 showing the opening page of a French manuscript letter.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "education-and-religious-life",
            "legal-and-economic-agency"
          ],
          "basis": "A religious woman acts to preserve a free girls' school founded by a countess."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "education-and-schooling",
            "children-and-parenting"
          ],
          "basis": "The threatened institution provides free education for girls."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "legal-proceedings",
            "local-government"
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          "basis": "The writer seeks authority to sue the commune after secularization."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000077 Petition from Sister Marie Berthille to Madame de Reiset, October 7, 1895 Sister Marie Berthille asks Madame de Reiset and the other heirs to authorize legal action against the commune so that a perpetual annuity of 410 francs can support the free girls' school founded by Countess Lefebvre Desnouettes after the school is secularized. Sister Marie Berthille Madame de Reiset Fontaine-la-Mallet, Seine-Inférieure, France Fontaine-la-Mallet, Seine-Inférieure, France Religious education School secularization Girls' education Charitable foundations Legal disputes Fontaine-la-Mallet Petition Religious and educational correspondence [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] A Madame de Reiset en son Château. 7 8bre 95 Madame, C'est une pauvre Religieuse qui bientôt sera laïcisée, parce qu'elle aura 60 ans, qui vient à vous, implorer votre secours, pour une affaire qui pourrait lui être très utile, si vous avez la bonté de vous en charger. Je m'explique: Depuis bientôt 25 ans, je dirige le poste fondé par Madame la Comtesse Lefebvre Desnouettes, d'heureuse mémoire. J'eus des correspondances très intimes avec elle. Quand le bon Dieu l'a appelée à lui, mes relations eurent lieu avec Madame de Sancy de Parabère, votre mère, quand j'eus la douleur de la perdre, je m'adressai à Madame de Sancy de Parabère (à Boran) votre belle sœur, qui hélas! n'est plus depuis quelques mois, je me permets de vous envoyer sa dernière lettre, que je garderai comme une relique, cette chère [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] Dame n'a pas répondu à ma dernière lettre, elle s'est envolée au Ciel avant, j'espère qu'elle me la fera faire par vous, Madame, car vous êtes ma dernière planche de salut. Voilà ce dont je sollicite de votre extrême charité: La fondation de Madame la Comtesse Lefebvre Desnouettes, est faite pour les enfants pauvres (filles) de la Commune de Fontaine-la-Mallet (Seine-Inf.re) dirigée par une Religieuse de St Aubin, mais, d'après les nouvelles lois scolaires, les Communes n'ont pas le droit, au décès des Sœurs, de les remplacer par des Sœurs, c'est une laïque de droit qui arrive, ou quand les Religieuses ont 60 ans, on les met à la retraite, et elles sont encore remplacées par une laïque. Une Dame, habitant Paris, (Madame Pinel), veut bien donner un local pour faire une classe libre, mais la cage ne nourrit pas l'oiseau, il faudrait pour cela avoir les 410 f de rentes, fondées à perpétuité par Madame la Comtesse, pour pouvoir fonder cette école libre. C'est donc, une autorisation signée, par les trois héritiers de Madame de Sancy de Parabère, que je sollicite, afin d'intenter un procès à la Commune au moment de la laïcisation (Madame Pinel poursuivrait le procès, ces Messieurs de Sancy et de Reiset, n'auraient rien à débourser) mais on ne peut intenter le procès sans leur autorisation [[label: Letter text - Page 3, signature and later note]] J'espère Madame, que vous ne me refuserez pas ce service ni Monsieur de Reiset non plus, je sais que vous êtes de fervents chrétiens et que vous aurez à cœur, que l'œuvre de votre grand'mère se continue. Que le bon Dieu vous bénisse, ainsi que toute votre noble famille. Veuillez agréer, Madame, mes sentiments profondément respectueux, avec lesquels je suis, Votre très humble en N. S. Sr. M.ie Berthille Fontaine-la-Mallet, le 7 8bre 1895 par Montivilliers (Seine-Inférieure) [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] To Madame de Reiset at her château. 7 October 1895 Madame, It is a poor Nun who will soon be secularised, because she will be 60 years old, who comes to you, to implore your help, for a matter that could be very useful to her, if you have the goodness to take charge of it. Let me explain: For almost 25 years, I have directed the post founded by Madame the Countess Lefebvre Desnouettes, of happy memory. I had very intimate correspondence with her. When the good God called her to Himself, my relations took place with Madame de Sancy de Parabère, your mother; when I had the sorrow of losing her, I turned to Madame de Sancy de Parabère (at Boran), your sister-in-law, who alas! has been no more for a few months, I take the liberty of sending you her last letter, which I shall keep as a relic, this dear [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] Lady did not answer my last letter, she flew away to Heaven before, I hope she will have it answered for me by you, Madame, for you are my last plank of salvation. Here is what I solicit from your extreme charity: The foundation of Madame the Countess Lefebvre Desnouettes, is made for the poor children (girls) of the Commune of Fontaine-la-Mallet (Seine-Inf.re) directed by a Nun of St Aubin, but, according to the new school laws, the Communes do not have the right, upon the death of the Sisters, to replace them with Sisters, it is a laywoman by right who arrives, or when the Nuns are 60 years old, they are put into retirement, and they are again replaced by a laywoman. A Lady, living in Paris, (Madame Pinel), is willing to give premises to establish a free class, but the cage does not feed the bird, it would be necessary for that to have the 410 f of annuities, founded in perpetuity by Madame the Countess, to be able to found this free school. It is therefore, an authorisation signed, by the three heirs of Madame de Sancy de Parabère, that I solicit, in order to bring a lawsuit against the Commune at the moment of secularisation (Madame Pinel would pursue the lawsuit, these Gentlemen de Sancy and de Reiset, would have nothing to pay) but one cannot bring the lawsuit without their authorisation [[label: Letter text - Page 3, signature and later note]] I hope Madame, that you will not refuse me this service nor Monsieur de Reiset either, I know that you are fervent Christians and that you will have it at heart, that the work of your grandmother continues. May the good God bless you, as well as all your noble family. Please accept, Madame, my profoundly respectful sentiments, with which I am, Your very humble in Our Lord, Sr. Marie Berthille Fontaine-la-Mallet, 7 October 1895 via Montivilliers (Seine-Inférieure)",
      "search_key": "nra l 000077 petition from sister marie berthille to madame de reiset october 7 1895 sister marie berthille asks madame de reiset and the other heirs to authorize legal action against the commune so that a perpetual annuity of 410 francs can support the free girls school founded by countess lefebvre desnouettes after the school is secularized sister marie berthille madame de reiset fontaine la mallet seine inferieure france fontaine la mallet seine inferieure france religious education school secularization girls education charitable foundations legal disputes fontaine la mallet petition religious and educational correspondence label letter text page 1 a madame de reiset en son chateau 7 8bre 95 madame c est une pauvre religieuse qui bientot sera laicisee parce qu elle aura 60 ans qui vient a vous implorer votre secours pour une affaire qui pourrait lui etre tres utile si vous avez la bonte de vous en charger je m explique depuis bientot 25 ans je dirige le poste fonde par madame la comtesse lefebvre desnouettes d heureuse memoire j eus des correspondances tres intimes avec elle quand le bon dieu l a appelee a lui mes relations eurent lieu avec madame de sancy de parabere votre mere quand j eus la douleur de la perdre je m adressai a madame de sancy de parabere a boran votre belle soeur qui helas n est plus depuis quelques mois je me permets de vous envoyer sa derniere lettre que je garderai comme une relique cette chere label letter text page 2 dame n a pas repondu a ma derniere lettre elle s est envolee au ciel avant j espere qu elle me la fera faire par vous madame car vous etes ma derniere planche de salut voila ce dont je sollicite de votre extreme charite la fondation de madame la comtesse lefebvre desnouettes est faite pour les enfants pauvres filles de la commune de fontaine la mallet seine inf re dirigee par une religieuse de st aubin mais d apres les nouvelles lois scolaires les communes n ont pas le droit au deces des soeurs de les remplacer par des soeurs c est une laique de droit qui arrive ou quand les religieuses ont 60 ans on les met a la retraite et elles sont encore remplacees par une laique une dame habitant paris madame pinel veut bien donner un local pour faire une classe libre mais la cage ne nourrit pas l oiseau il faudrait pour cela avoir les 410 f de rentes fondees a perpetuite par madame la comtesse pour pouvoir fonder cette ecole libre c est donc une autorisation signee par les trois heritiers de madame de sancy de parabere que je sollicite afin d intenter un proces a la commune au moment de la laicisation madame pinel poursuivrait le proces ces messieurs de sancy et de reiset n auraient rien a debourser mais on ne peut intenter le proces sans leur autorisation label letter text page 3 signature and later note j espere madame que vous ne me refuserez pas ce service ni monsieur de reiset non plus je sais que vous etes de fervents chretiens et que vous aurez a coeur que l oeuvre de votre grand mere se continue que le bon dieu vous benisse ainsi que toute votre noble famille veuillez agreer madame mes sentiments profondement respectueux avec lesquels je suis votre tres humble en n s sr m ie berthille fontaine la mallet le 7 8bre 1895 par montivilliers seine inferieure label letter text page 1 to madame de reiset at her chateau 7 october 1895 madame it is a poor nun who will soon be secularised because she will be 60 years old who comes to you to implore your help for a matter that could be very useful to her if you have the goodness to take charge of it let me explain for almost 25 years i have directed the post founded by madame the countess lefebvre desnouettes of happy memory i had very intimate correspondence with her when the good god called her to himself my relations took place with madame de sancy de parabere your mother when i had the sorrow of losing her i turned to madame de sancy de parabere at boran your sister in law who alas has been no more for a few months i take the liberty of sending you her last letter which i shall keep as a relic this dear label letter text page 2 lady did not answer my last letter she flew away to heaven before i hope she will have it answered for me by you madame for you are my last plank of salvation here is what i solicit from your extreme charity the foundation of madame the countess lefebvre desnouettes is made for the poor children girls of the commune of fontaine la mallet seine inf re directed by a nun of st aubin but according to the new school laws the communes do not have the right upon the death of the sisters to replace them with sisters it is a laywoman by right who arrives or when the nuns are 60 years old they are put into retirement and they are again replaced by a laywoman a lady living in paris madame pinel is willing to give premises to establish a free class but the cage does not feed the bird it would be necessary for that to have the 410 f of annuities founded in perpetuity by madame the countess to be able to found this free school it is therefore an authorisation signed by the three heirs of madame de sancy de parabere that i solicit in order to bring a lawsuit against the commune at the moment of secularisation madame pinel would pursue the lawsuit these gentlemen de sancy and de reiset would have nothing to pay but one cannot bring the lawsuit without their authorisation label letter text page 3 signature and later note i hope madame that you will not refuse me this service nor monsieur de reiset either i know that you are fervent christians and that you will have it at heart that the work of your grandmother continues may the good god bless you as well as all your noble family please accept madame my profoundly respectful sentiments with which i am your very humble in our lord sr marie berthille fontaine la mallet 7 october 1895 via montivilliers seine inferieure",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000078",
      "title": "Letter from Jean Bordesoulle to J. Jaunot, February 21, 1835",
      "description": "Jean Bordesoulle writes about the ditch beside his land at La Sagne, the placement of the excavated soil, indemnities involving his aunt, Widow Bordesoulle, and his wish to settle the matter as good neighbours and friends.",
      "date": "1835-02-21",
      "sort_year": 1835,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Jean Bordesoulle"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "J. Jaunot"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000078",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/8ce849b89f0ac00f4e50d18575afd78a37a89c6e.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000078 image 1 showing an unfolded address and routing panel with later manuscript notes.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "property-and-inheritance",
            "legal-proceedings"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter negotiates a ditch, land boundaries and compensation."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000078 Letter from Jean Bordesoulle to J. Jaunot, February 21, 1835 Jean Bordesoulle writes about the ditch beside his land at La Sagne, the placement of the excavated soil, indemnities involving his aunt, Widow Bordesoulle, and his wish to settle the matter as good neighbours and friends. Jean Bordesoulle J. Jaunot Paris, France Paris, France Saint-Martial-le-Mont, Creuse, France Rural correspondence Land boundaries Ditches Neighbour disputes Family property Saint-Martial-le-Mont Property correspondence Neighbourly correspondence [[label: Address panel]] pour Remettre à Monsieur J. Jaunot du Village de la [Couchessole?] Commune de St Marcial le Mont. [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Paris ce 21 fevrier 1835. Monsieur, la presante est pour Vous Souhaiter une bonne Sante inssi qu'a Madame Votre Epouse et inssi qu'à Vos enfant. Mr Je viens de recevoir une lettre de ma tante Veuve Bordesoulle au Sujet de ma terre de la Sagne dont elle me dit que vous nétoyez très bien le fossé mais aulieu de de Mettre la terre de mon Coté Vous la mettez du Coté de Votre haie et que Vous laissez une très grande distance n'éxige pas entre brave Voisin qu'il ne Soit pas Comblé mais quil Soit fait amoins de ter- -rain quil est. ma tante me dit aussi que Vous avez recu une lettre de moi que Vous pretandez en faire un titre efectivement Vous en avez Reçu une par la quelle Je Vous avez prier de nétoyer le fossé pen dant l'ané Comme Je ne me trouvais pas sur les lieux, Je Vous en Sais [[label: Letter text - Page 2, signature and damaged edges]] beaucoup d'oblication ma tante me demande aussi le peu d'indimnités que Vous Etiez Convenu avec défun mon père Vielliez donc bien Mr lui en tenir Compte pendant quelle en n'a la Jouisanse; tachons de Nous entendres en bons Voisin et Comme de bons amis toujours d'accorre Ensembles. bien mes Compliments Je Vous prie à Madame Votre Epouse inssi qu'a Vos Enfants. Je Vous Salut d'amitié. Jean Bordesoulle [[label: Address panel]] To be delivered to Monsieur J. Jaunot of the village of [Couchessole?], commune of Saint-Martial-le-Mont. [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Paris, 21 February 1835. Sir, This letter is to wish you good health, as well as your wife and your children. Sir, I have just received a letter from my aunt, Widow Bordesoulle, concerning my land at La Sagne. She tells me that you are cleaning the ditch very well, but instead of putting the soil on my side you are putting it on the side of your hedge, and that you are leaving a very large gap. Between good neighbours it should not remain unfilled, but should be made with less ground than it is. My aunt also tells me that you received a letter from me which you claim to use as a title. Indeed, you received one in which I asked you to clean the ditch during the year. As I was not there in person, I am very [[label: Letter text - Page 2, signature and damaged edges]] much obliged to you. My aunt also asks me about the small indemnities that you had agreed with my late father. Please therefore, Sir, take them into account for her while she has the enjoyment of the property. Let us try to come to an understanding as good neighbours and good friends, always in agreement together. My compliments, I beg you, to your wife and to your children. I greet you in friendship. Jean Bordesoulle",
      "search_key": "nra l 000078 letter from jean bordesoulle to j jaunot february 21 1835 jean bordesoulle writes about the ditch beside his land at la sagne the placement of the excavated soil indemnities involving his aunt widow bordesoulle and his wish to settle the matter as good neighbours and friends jean bordesoulle j jaunot paris france paris france saint martial le mont creuse france rural correspondence land boundaries ditches neighbour disputes family property saint martial le mont property correspondence neighbourly correspondence label address panel pour remettre a monsieur j jaunot du village de la couchessole commune de st marcial le mont label letter text page 1 paris ce 21 fevrier 1835 monsieur la presante est pour vous souhaiter une bonne sante inssi qu a madame votre epouse et inssi qu a vos enfant mr je viens de recevoir une lettre de ma tante veuve bordesoulle au sujet de ma terre de la sagne dont elle me dit que vous netoyez tres bien le fosse mais aulieu de de mettre la terre de mon cote vous la mettez du cote de votre haie et que vous laissez une tres grande distance n exige pas entre brave voisin qu il ne soit pas comble mais quil soit fait amoins de ter rain quil est ma tante me dit aussi que vous avez recu une lettre de moi que vous pretandez en faire un titre efectivement vous en avez recu une par la quelle je vous avez prier de netoyer le fosse pen dant l ane comme je ne me trouvais pas sur les lieux je vous en sais label letter text page 2 signature and damaged edges beaucoup d oblication ma tante me demande aussi le peu d indimnites que vous etiez convenu avec defun mon pere vielliez donc bien mr lui en tenir compte pendant quelle en n a la jouisanse tachons de nous entendres en bons voisin et comme de bons amis toujours d accorre ensembles bien mes compliments je vous prie a madame votre epouse inssi qu a vos enfants je vous salut d amitie jean bordesoulle label address panel to be delivered to monsieur j jaunot of the village of couchessole commune of saint martial le mont label letter text page 1 paris 21 february 1835 sir this letter is to wish you good health as well as your wife and your children sir i have just received a letter from my aunt widow bordesoulle concerning my land at la sagne she tells me that you are cleaning the ditch very well but instead of putting the soil on my side you are putting it on the side of your hedge and that you are leaving a very large gap between good neighbours it should not remain unfilled but should be made with less ground than it is my aunt also tells me that you received a letter from me which you claim to use as a title indeed you received one in which i asked you to clean the ditch during the year as i was not there in person i am very label letter text page 2 signature and damaged edges much obliged to you my aunt also asks me about the small indemnities that you had agreed with my late father please therefore sir take them into account for her while she has the enjoyment of the property let us try to come to an understanding as good neighbours and good friends always in agreement together my compliments i beg you to your wife and to your children i greet you in friendship jean bordesoulle",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000079",
      "title": "Letter fragment from Félix Boucly to Eliza Boucly, October 1835",
      "description": "The surviving conclusion discusses shortening a visit, an earlier separation and concern about the mother's long daily solitude, followed by affectionate family greetings.",
      "date": "1835-10-06",
      "sort_year": 1835,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Félix Boucly"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Eliza Boucly"
      ],
      "place_sent": null,
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000079",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/56f0d8aac1efdcca3e85819ef9f7663de132f7b2.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000079 image 1 showing an unfolded address panel to Provins with circular postal marks and paper loss.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "separation-and-reunion",
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "The fragment concerns shortened visiting, earlier separation and the mother's solitude."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000079 Letter fragment from Félix Boucly to Eliza Boucly, October 1835 The surviving conclusion discusses shortening a visit, an earlier separation and concern about the mother's long daily solitude, followed by affectionate family greetings. Félix Boucly Eliza Boucly Provins, Seine-et-Marne, France Family correspondence Caregiving Loneliness Separation Provins Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Mademoiselle Eliza Boucly chez Monsieur Dalomprey, notaire, à Provins (Seine & Marne) [[notes]] Postal evidence: The date 6 October 1835 is supplied by a later docketing note; the surviving postmarks are incomplete. [[label: Letter text and signature]] abrégé ainsi de quelques jours. Mais Zoé sentira bien & toi aussi que dans les circonstances, il faut se résigner à une séparation plus prompte J'avouerai que la solitude absolue de Maman pendant la plus grande partie du jour me parait triste et pesante. Elle n'en dit rien parcequ'elle ne veut jamais qu'il soit question de ce qui la regarde. Mais nous devons faire ce qui lui convient, à elle, malgré elle : elle a fait assez de fois le sacrifice aux convenances d'autrui. mille embrassements a vous de tout coeur Félix Boucly [[label: Address panel]] Mademoiselle Eliza Boucly c/o Monsieur Dalomprey, notary, in Provins (Seine-et-Marne) [[notes]] Postal evidence: The date 6 October 1835 is supplied by a later docketing note; the surviving postmarks are incomplete. [[label: Letter text and signature]] shortened thus by a few days. But Zoé will feel well, and you too, that under the circumstances, one must resign oneself to a more prompt separation. I will confess that Mama's absolute solitude during the greater part of the day seems to me sad and heavy. She says nothing about it because she never wants there to be any question of what concerns her. But we must do what suits her, for her, despite her: she has sacrificed enough times to the convenience of others. A thousand kisses to you with all my heart Félix Boucly",
      "search_key": "nra l 000079 letter fragment from felix boucly to eliza boucly october 1835 the surviving conclusion discusses shortening a visit an earlier separation and concern about the mother s long daily solitude followed by affectionate family greetings felix boucly eliza boucly provins seine et marne france family correspondence caregiving loneliness separation provins family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel mademoiselle eliza boucly chez monsieur dalomprey notaire a provins seine marne notes postal evidence the date 6 october 1835 is supplied by a later docketing note the surviving postmarks are incomplete label letter text and signature abrege ainsi de quelques jours mais zoe sentira bien toi aussi que dans les circonstances il faut se resigner a une separation plus prompte j avouerai que la solitude absolue de maman pendant la plus grande partie du jour me parait triste et pesante elle n en dit rien parcequ elle ne veut jamais qu il soit question de ce qui la regarde mais nous devons faire ce qui lui convient a elle malgre elle elle a fait assez de fois le sacrifice aux convenances d autrui mille embrassements a vous de tout coeur felix boucly label address panel mademoiselle eliza boucly c o monsieur dalomprey notary in provins seine et marne notes postal evidence the date 6 october 1835 is supplied by a later docketing note the surviving postmarks are incomplete label letter text and signature shortened thus by a few days but zoe will feel well and you too that under the circumstances one must resign oneself to a more prompt separation i will confess that mama s absolute solitude during the greater part of the day seems to me sad and heavy she says nothing about it because she never wants there to be any question of what concerns her but we must do what suits her for her despite her she has sacrificed enough times to the convenience of others a thousand kisses to you with all my heart felix boucly",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000080",
      "title": "Letter from the Ministry of Algeria and the Colonies to Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé, January 30, 1860",
      "description": "The ministry authorizes transport from Gorée to Brest of the remains of Jean-Baptiste Auguste Thézé, a navy surgeon, explains why the coffin cannot be sent directly to Rochefort, and places the onward transfer in the care of his father, Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé, a retired commissaire-adjoint de la Marine. A later note records that a copy was sent to Charles on 1 February 1860.",
      "date": "1860-01-30",
      "sort_year": 1860,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Ministry of Algeria and the Colonies"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000080",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/d40d0b49b86c298b48f12facfcc577d1d83441f2.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000080 image 1 showing the unfolded outer address side to Monsieur Thézé in Paris with postal marks, folds, and stains.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "A father is entrusted with receiving and transferring his son's remains."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "death-and-mourning",
            "memory-and-remembrance"
          ],
          "basis": "The document concerns repatriation of a deceased navy surgeon's remains."
        },
        {
          "id": "travel-migration-distance",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "overseas-distance",
            "homecoming-and-return"
          ],
          "basis": "The remains must travel from Goree through Brest to Rochefort."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000080 Letter from the Ministry of Algeria and the Colonies to Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé, January 30, 1860 The ministry authorizes transport from Gorée to Brest of the remains of Jean-Baptiste Auguste Thézé, a navy surgeon, explains why the coffin cannot be sent directly to Rochefort, and places the onward transfer in the care of his father, Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé, a retired commissaire-adjoint de la Marine. A later note records that a copy was sent to Charles on 1 February 1860. Ministry of Algeria and the Colonies Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé Paris, France Paris, France Colonial administration Human remains Naval medicine Gorée Brest Rochefort Family bereavement Jean-Baptiste Auguste Thézé Pierre-Hippolyte-Célestin Thézé Official correspondence Colonial and naval administration [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Thézé Rue St Roch, 29 Paris. [[label: Administrative letter]] MINISTÈRE DE L'ALGÉRIE ET DES COLONIES. Direction des Affaires militaires & maritimes 2e Bureau. N° 51. Retour en France de la dépouille mortelle de M. Thézé Chirurgien de la marine. Paris, le 30 Janvier 1860. Monsieur, en réponse à votre lettre du 6 décembre dernier, j'ai l'honneur de vous faire connaître que M. le Gouverneur du Sénégal a été autorisé à faire embarquer aux frais de mon Département sur le premier bâtiment de l'Etat qui se rendra de la Colonie à Brest le corps de votre fils décédé à Gorée le 10 octobre dernier. Il ne sera pas possible de le faire diriger directement sur Rochefort comme vous l'auriez désiré parceque cette ville ne possède pas de lazaret & que le cercueil doit être déposé d'abord dans un établissement de cette espèce. - M. le Ministre de la Marine, d'un autre côté, n'a pas cru pouvoir prendre l'engagement de le faire transporter de Brest à Rochefort & vous devrez pourvoir vous même à cette translation. Vous serez informé par mes soins de l'arrivée à Brest du bâtiment sur lequel seront déposés les restes de M. Thézé. Recevez, Monsieur, l'assurance de ma considération distinguée. Le Ministre Secrétaire d'Etat de l'Algérie & des Colonies, pour le Ministre et par son ordre Le Général Directeur [signature : de Cissey] A Monsieur Thézé, Commissaire-adjoint de la marine en retraite, à Paris [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Thézé Rue St Roch, 29 Paris. [[label: Administrative letter]] MINISTRY OF ALGERIA AND THE COLONIES Directorate of Military & Maritime Affairs 2nd Bureau No. 51 Return to France of the mortal remains of Mr Thézé, Navy Surgeon Paris, 30 January 1860 Sir, in reply to your letter of 6 December last, I have the honour to inform you that the Governor of Senegal has been authorised to have the body of your son, who died in Gorée on 10 October last, embarked at the expense of my Department on the first State vessel that will sail from the Colony to Brest. It will not be possible to have it sent directly to Rochefort as you would have wished, because that town does not possess a lazaret and the coffin must first be deposited in an establishment of this kind. The Minister of the Navy, on the other hand, did not feel able to undertake the commitment to have it transported from Brest to Rochefort, and you will have to provide for this transfer yourself. You will be informed by my office of the arrival in Brest of the vessel on which the remains of Mr Thézé will be deposited. Accept, Sir, the assurance of my distinguished consideration. The Minister Secretary of State for Algeria & the Colonies, for the Minister and by his order The General Director de Cissey To Mr. Thézé, retired Deputy Commissary of the Navy, in Paris",
      "search_key": "nra l 000080 letter from the ministry of algeria and the colonies to pierre hippolyte celestin theze january 30 1860 the ministry authorizes transport from goree to brest of the remains of jean baptiste auguste theze a navy surgeon explains why the coffin cannot be sent directly to rochefort and places the onward transfer in the care of his father pierre hippolyte celestin theze a retired commissaire adjoint de la marine a later note records that a copy was sent to charles on 1 february 1860 ministry of algeria and the colonies pierre hippolyte celestin theze paris france paris france colonial administration human remains naval medicine goree brest rochefort family bereavement jean baptiste auguste theze pierre hippolyte celestin theze official correspondence colonial and naval administration label address panel monsieur theze rue st roch 29 paris label administrative letter ministere de l algerie et des colonies direction des affaires militaires maritimes 2e bureau n 51 retour en france de la depouille mortelle de m theze chirurgien de la marine paris le 30 janvier 1860 monsieur en reponse a votre lettre du 6 decembre dernier j ai l honneur de vous faire connaitre que m le gouverneur du senegal a ete autorise a faire embarquer aux frais de mon departement sur le premier batiment de l etat qui se rendra de la colonie a brest le corps de votre fils decede a goree le 10 octobre dernier il ne sera pas possible de le faire diriger directement sur rochefort comme vous l auriez desire parceque cette ville ne possede pas de lazaret que le cercueil doit etre depose d abord dans un etablissement de cette espece m le ministre de la marine d un autre cote n a pas cru pouvoir prendre l engagement de le faire transporter de brest a rochefort vous devrez pourvoir vous meme a cette translation vous serez informe par mes soins de l arrivee a brest du batiment sur lequel seront deposes les restes de m theze recevez monsieur l assurance de ma consideration distinguee le ministre secretaire d etat de l algerie des colonies pour le ministre et par son ordre le general directeur signature de cissey a monsieur theze commissaire adjoint de la marine en retraite a paris label address panel mr theze rue st roch 29 paris label administrative letter ministry of algeria and the colonies directorate of military maritime affairs 2nd bureau no 51 return to france of the mortal remains of mr theze navy surgeon paris 30 january 1860 sir in reply to your letter of 6 december last i have the honour to inform you that the governor of senegal has been authorised to have the body of your son who died in goree on 10 october last embarked at the expense of my department on the first state vessel that will sail from the colony to brest it will not be possible to have it sent directly to rochefort as you would have wished because that town does not possess a lazaret and the coffin must first be deposited in an establishment of this kind the minister of the navy on the other hand did not feel able to undertake the commitment to have it transported from brest to rochefort and you will have to provide for this transfer yourself you will be informed by my office of the arrival in brest of the vessel on which the remains of mr theze will be deposited accept sir the assurance of my distinguished consideration the minister secretary of state for algeria the colonies for the minister and by his order the general director de cissey to mr theze retired deputy commissary of the navy in paris",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000148",
      "title": "Letter from Elvina to her brother Paul Bernard concerning her child's illness and their brother Émile's happiness, July 29, 1899",
      "description": "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.",
      "date": "1899-07-29",
      "sort_year": 1899,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Elvina"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Paul Bernard"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Cérilly, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000148",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/6bc3a2f646c79e2ec82be4fd1c208a4d65c9fec6.jpg",
      "alt_text": "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.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "motherhood-and-childbirth",
            "dependence-and-constraint"
          ],
          "basis": "A mother describes anxiety and decision-making around her young child's unexplained condition."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "marriage-and-partnership"
          ],
          "basis": "The letter concerns the child, siblings and hopes for family happiness."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "illness-and-injury",
            "medical-treatment"
          ],
          "basis": "The child's stiff leg and uncertain diagnosis drive the letter."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000148 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. Elvina Paul Bernard Cérilly, France Cérilly, France Pontarlier, France Family correspondence Children Health Medical care Siblings Marriage Paul Bernard Elvina Émile Guite Cérilly Pontarlier Paris Family correspondence Personal correspondence Medical correspondence [[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",
      "search_key": "nra l 000148 letter from elvina to her brother paul bernard concerning her child s illness and their brother emile 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 emile and guite and expresses her hope that paul will find comparable happiness elvina paul bernard cerilly france cerilly france pontarlier france family correspondence children health medical care siblings marriage paul bernard elvina emile guite cerilly pontarlier paris family correspondence personal correspondence medical correspondence 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 a la maison au milieu de tous mes bebes endormis et je viens causer avec toi et te raconter mes inquietudes 2 aout faut il t envoyer ce petit mot il te prouvera que j ai eu bien des fois le desir de t ecrire mon petit frere et que je n ai pu trouver le temps de le faire ce soir la le bebe qui me donne encore de l inquietude mon petit loue a interrompu label two facing pages of continuous letter text ma lettre et ne m a plus laisse de loisirs figure toi que ce pauvre bebe a la petite jambe gauche tres raide il marche comme un petit infirme et exterieurement on ne voit absolument rien il n accuse aucune douleur ni au genou ni a la hanche il va tres bien il a tres bonne mine et ne se plaint de rien le docteur pretend que ce doit etre occasionne par la croissance mais il n a pas l air tres sur de son dire et moi je n ai guere confiance cela a commence vendredi et comme je ne vois aucun progres j ai ecrit hier au docteur qui le soigne a paris et d apres sa reponse ou je me rassurerai ou je lui conduirai mon bebe la pensee que c est peut etre grave et qu il peut devenir infirme me fait passer des heures terribles je crois bien qu emile t a ecrit ces jours ci mais il est si absorbe par sa petite guite et son bonheur qu il n a pas du te parler de mon pauvre bebe il est bien heureux notre petit frere et ils font en effet plaisir a 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 guere ils sont si absorbes l un par l autre qu ils ne revent que se trouver tout seuls je les entends rire et s amuser de ma chambre avec une gaite qui fait plaisir si je n avais peur de les arreter j irais en prendre ma part ils vont te porter de la gaite et du bonheur mon petit paul tu ne saurais croire combien je jouis de la pensee du bon moment que tu vas passer avec eux label further continuation of the letter et pourtant parfois au fond du coeur je me demande pourquoi il y a sur terre des etres faits pour etre heureux des etres pour lesquels sont reservees de si douces heures tandis que d autres ne semblent guere devoir trouver sur leur chemin que des heures tristes ou des gaites d un moment qui laissent toujours au coeur un certain vide pourquoi toi mon paul si digne d etre heureux si bien fait pour jouir d une vie comme celle d emile n as tu trouve sur ton chemin que des label closing page and signature heures decevantes toi que j aime tant toi que je voudrais tant voir heureux auras tu jamais des heures comme celles la heureusement je te sais une nature bien plus genereuse que la mienne tu sauras jouir sans retours egoistes je crois que je t ecris des betises et que je ferais mieux d aller retrouver mon pauvre petit loue que je dois constamment empecher de remuer je t aime de tout tout mon coeur 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",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000149",
      "title": "Letter from J. Král to Dr Franz Dudezy concerning a missed appeal deadline and litigation, July 10, 1845",
      "description": "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.",
      "date": "1845-07-10",
      "sort_year": 1845,
      "languages": [
        "German"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "J. Král"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Dr Franz Dudezy"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Vienna, Austria",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000149",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/1090b5e11e9c286df6c68bfb05670f8bd5df5376.jpg",
      "alt_text": "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.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "legal-proceedings"
          ],
          "basis": "A missed appeal deadline, objections, case papers and litigation form the entire exchange."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000149 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. J. Král Dr Franz Dudezy Vienna, Austria Vienna, Austria Brno, Czech Republic Legal correspondence Appeals Litigation Advocates Legal documents Instalment payments J. Král Franz Dudezy Kratochwila Rehne Vienna Brno Moravia Legal correspondence Personal correspondence [[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.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000149 letter from j kral to dr franz dudezy concerning a missed appeal deadline and litigation july 10 1845 j kral 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 j kral dr franz dudezy vienna austria vienna austria brno czech republic legal correspondence appeals litigation advocates legal documents instalment payments j kral franz dudezy kratochwila rehne vienna brno moravia legal correspondence personal correspondence label address panel sr wohlgeboren dem herrn dr franz dudezy advokat u landesadvokat in brunn 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 gestandniss machen das ihnen nicht lieb sein wird die schuld ist zum theile auch an ihnen da wir vor einiger zeit ubereinkamen dass ich die illegible intervention besorgen sollte so blieb dieses paket in mei nen vormerkungen unter anderen schriften stecken und bis in diese woche unpraparirt 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 ware da nun aber einmal der schaden geschehen illegible ich das paket illegible und mit dieser entschuldigung uberreicht ich sage es ihnen dass die abweisung direkt nicht erfolgen sondern dass auflagen am jud abverlangt werden mittlerweile solange ein ausserst 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 gultig eingereicht werden ich halte dafur 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 ubrigen legi timationsbehelfe liegen bei dem mahr jud ubrigens werde ich ihnen nachst noch die weitern auskunfte 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 massigen inhaber illegible beide mochte illegible krato solange ich nicht das resultat eines andern ahnlich gegen ihn anhangigen streites weiss er ist uberaus voll der schonsten versprechungen die aber nicht fliessen ich verbleibe ihr aufrichtiger freund u college j kral 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 kral 10 july 1845",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000150",
      "title": "Letter from Colle to his father concerning unrest in Paris and a family inheritance dispute, July 5, 1820",
      "description": "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.",
      "date": "1820-07-05",
      "sort_year": 1820,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "Colle"
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      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Colle"
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      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000150",
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      "alt_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.",
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          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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          "basis": "The writer addresses a painful inheritance dispute with his father."
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          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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            "institutional-authority"
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          "basis": "Inheritance and a possible parliamentary candidacy are substantial subjects."
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          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
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          "basis": "The letter gives a firsthand account of demonstrations, cavalry dispersal, deaths, injuries and arrests."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000150 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. Colle Monsieur Colle Paris, France Paris, France Fréjus, France Family correspondence Political unrest Public order Cavalry Arrests Inheritance Family conflict Elections Pensions Colle Paul de Châteaudouble Gasquet Fabry Paris Fréjus Family correspondence Personal correspondence Political correspondence [[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.",
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pour votre tranquillite que pour la mienne je suis fache de vous avoir inspire quelque inquietude et j aurais pu vous les epargner toutes si j avais pense que mon silence put vous en occasionner j ai bien resolu de ne prendre aucune part a des evenemens dont on ne peut connaitre le but ni le resultat et j ai attendu que ceux qui ont eu lieu fussent passes pour vous en entretenir depuis que je vous ai ecrit tout est rentre dans l ordre accoutume le gouvernement dans cette circonstance s est convaincu de sa force et il ne lui a pas ete difficile de dissiper des attroupemens qui d abord ne faisaient que des demonstrations et qui ensuite ont pu faire quelque resistance lorsqu ils ont ete attaques vous sentez qu elle devait etre label continuation of the letter bien faible et bientot aneantie et que des individus sans armes sont facilement disperses par des dragons et des cuirassiers c est a cette mesure qu on doit la tranquillite qui regne depuis et elle ne pouvait etre que tres efficace elle a cependant cause la mort de deux individus et il en est d autres qui ont ete blesses mais je crois que le plus grand nombre de ceux qui se sont compromis sont ceux qui ont ete livres aux tribunaux il me semble que leur peine ne pourra qu etre legere car dans tout cela on a vu plutot de la mutinerie qu une veritable rebellion et l on ne pourra jamais penser qu ils en eussent eu l idee parceque l on ne se revolte pas en se contentant de pousser des cris exempts d entreprises et d actions ulterieures voila tout ce qu on a fait et vous devez vous garantir de croire a tout autre recit de tous autres faits ce serait une exageration 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 tranquillite et qu elles etaient pretes a la maintenir je suis toujours plus etonne des pretentions de ma mere et surtout qu elle n ait pas plus d egards pour la position de notre famille quels que soient nos torts il me semble qu ils ont ete commis dans un age ou l on pouvait nous les excuser et qu ils n etaient pas assez graves pour meriter d etre desherites par elle puisque notre existence la touche si peu vous ne devez pas douter qu elle fera tout son possible pour attirer a elle tout ce qu elle pourra de votre fortune afin de diminuer encore ce que vous vous reservez et que vous ne voudriez pas nous enlever comme elle je croyais que notre sort futur la ferait reflechir et que pour nous elle ferait quelques sacrifices et renoncerait a vous tourmenter je vous plains beaucoup d etre expose a toutes les horreurs d une desunion qui est pire qu une guerre et depuis que j en ai senti toutes les consequences elle a influe sur toutes mes dispositions et elle m afflige chaque jour davantage m paul de chateaudouble a dit que vous vous etiez mis sur les rangs pour faire partie de la deputation a nommer dans notre dept il a pretendu que ce n etait point des hommes comme vous qu il leur fallait mais que d ailleurs vous ne seriez pas nomme et que mm gasquet et fabry auraient la preference je ne sais si c est votre intention et s il vous plairait de reussir 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 a votre secours lors que pour elles vous aurez neglige les votres votre fortune bien retablie vous donnera seule plus d independance et plus de bonheur que des fonctions et celles d un depute 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 recu ce mois ma pension je vous en remercie beaucoup je vous embrasse label address panel to mr colle property owner frejus 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 chateaudouble 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",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000323",
      "title": "Letter from J. Collinet to J. G. Martin & Cie ordering a forty-litre cask of cognac, March 28, 1874",
      "description": "J. Collinet asks the cognac merchants J. G. Martin & Cie for his account, orders a forty-litre cask of cognac for delivery to a trainer at Chantilly station, and specifies price and thirty-day payment terms.",
      "date": "1874-03-28",
      "sort_year": 1874,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "J. Collinet"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "J. G. Martin & Cie"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Chantilly, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000323",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000323 image 1 showing the folded address panel of a French letter sent to Cognac, with a blue postage stamp and circular postmarks.",
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          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "trade-and-business",
            "debt-and-credit"
          ],
          "basis": "The order specifies cognac quantity, railway delivery, price and payment terms."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000323 Letter from J. Collinet to J. G. Martin & Cie ordering a forty-litre cask of cognac, March 28, 1874 J. Collinet asks the cognac merchants J. G. Martin & Cie for his account, orders a forty-litre cask of cognac for delivery to a trainer at Chantilly station, and specifies price and thirty-day payment terms. J. Collinet J. G. Martin & Cie Chantilly, France Chantilly, France Cognac, France Cognac trade Spirits trade Commercial correspondence Orders and shipments Payment terms Rail transport J. Collinet J. G. Martin & Cie Chantilly Cognac Commercial correspondence Order [[label: Address panel]] Messieurs J. G. Martin & cie Négts à Cognac (Charente) [[label: Letter text and signature]] Chantilly 28 Mars 1874 Monsieur J. G. Martin & cie à Cognac Je v. confirme mes précédentes lettres; Vous ne m'avez pas répondu relativement aux Caisses que je v. parlais. Je désirerais aussi Connaitre mon Compte au 31 Xbre der. Sur reçu de la présente, Veuillez je v. prie, expédier franco en gare de Chantilly, à M. Rivees, Entraîneur, à Chantilly, un fût Cognac de 40 litres, à 2 f. 50 le litre, Compte le [?] fts et payable à 30 jours sans escompte L'expédiez je v. prie de suite il est pressé de recevoir. C'est Comme Essai, attention à la qté, d'autres, doivent m. en demander. Je v. présente Monsieur, mes Saluts Sincères J. Collinet [[label: Address panel]] Messrs. J. G. Martin & Co. Merchants in Cognac (Charente) [[label: Letter text and signature]] Chantilly 28 March 1874 Mr. J. G. Martin & Co. in Cognac I confirm to you my previous letters; You have not answered me regarding the cases that I spoke to you about. I would also like to know my account as of 31 December last. Upon receipt of this, please I beg you, send carriage paid to the Chantilly station, to Mr. Rivees, Trainer, in Chantilly, a cask of Cognac of 40 liters, at 2 f. 50 per liter, account the [?] casks and payable at 30 days without discount Send it I beg you immediately he is in a hurry to receive it. It is as a trial, pay attention to the quality, others, must ask me for some. I present to you Sir, my Sincere Greetings J. Collinet",
      "search_key": "nra l 000323 letter from j collinet to j g martin cie ordering a forty litre cask of cognac march 28 1874 j collinet asks the cognac merchants j g martin cie for his account orders a forty litre cask of cognac for delivery to a trainer at chantilly station and specifies price and thirty day payment terms j collinet j g martin cie chantilly france chantilly france cognac france cognac trade spirits trade commercial correspondence orders and shipments payment terms rail transport j collinet j g martin cie chantilly cognac commercial correspondence order label address panel messieurs j g martin cie negts a cognac charente label letter text and signature chantilly 28 mars 1874 monsieur j g martin cie a cognac je v confirme mes precedentes lettres vous ne m avez pas repondu relativement aux caisses que je v parlais je desirerais aussi connaitre mon compte au 31 xbre der sur recu de la presente veuillez je v prie expedier franco en gare de chantilly a m rivees entraineur a chantilly un fut cognac de 40 litres a 2 f 50 le litre compte le fts et payable a 30 jours sans escompte l expediez je v prie de suite il est presse de recevoir c est comme essai attention a la qte d autres doivent m en demander je v presente monsieur mes saluts sinceres j collinet label address panel messrs j g martin co merchants in cognac charente label letter text and signature chantilly 28 march 1874 mr j g martin co in cognac i confirm to you my previous letters you have not answered me regarding the cases that i spoke to you about i would also like to know my account as of 31 december last upon receipt of this please i beg you send carriage paid to the chantilly station to mr rivees trainer in chantilly a cask of cognac of 40 liters at 2 f 50 per liter account the casks and payable at 30 days without discount send it i beg you immediately he is in a hurry to receive it it is as a trial pay attention to the quality others must ask me for some i present to you sir my sincere greetings j collinet",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000324",
      "title": "Letter from S. A. Perrin to Fritz Berthoud describing her home and family news, December 25, 1852",
      "description": "S. A. Perrin gives Fritz Berthoud a detailed tour of her home, reflects on age, grief and faith, sends news of relatives and children, discusses clothing and household expenses, and urges the family to visit Switzerland.",
      "date": "1852-12-25",
      "sort_year": 1852,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "S. A. Perrin"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Fritz Berthoud"
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      "place_sent": "Neuchatel, Switzerland",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000324",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000324 image 1 showing an envelope addressed to Fritz at 43 rue de la Chaussee-d'Antin in Paris, with overlapping blue and red postmarks.",
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          "basis": "A woman reflects on age, grief, faith, household space, clothing and expenses."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000324 Letter from S. A. Perrin to Fritz Berthoud describing her home and family news, December 25, 1852 S. A. Perrin gives Fritz Berthoud a detailed tour of her home, reflects on age, grief and faith, sends news of relatives and children, discusses clothing and household expenses, and urges the family to visit Switzerland. S. A. Perrin Fritz Berthoud Neuchatel, Switzerland Neuchatel, Switzerland Paris, France Family correspondence Domestic life Homes and interiors Grief and mourning Religious faith Children S. A. Perrin Fritz Berthoud Neuchatel Paris Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur fritz Berthoud rue de la chaussée d'Antin No 43 Paris. [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Mon cher fritz, parcoure tout le faubourg arrive près du cret, entre chez Mad. Godet, arrête toi au premier étage en face de l'escalier ouvre une porte et tu te trouveras au milieu de mon salon, qui est fort beau au dire des amateurs qui admirent le bon goût de l'étoffe du meuble, puis les jolis petits tapis devant les chaises, à droite est ma chambre à coucher avec un lit sans rideaux (ce qui est dans ma convenance le lit de repos noir de la chambre à manger de fleurier, les chaises idem, mon burreau, une commode au dessus de la qu'elle est ton ch[?]ill, puis traverse le salon tu trouveras ma chambre à manger avec une table six chaises en paille, un bufet dans le fond, et pour preuve des vicicitudes humaine ma pendule, compagne de mon enfance, et qui dans sa vieillesse na pu suporter le voyage, et m'est arrivée comme un corps mort gardant un impertublable silence, ce qui m'est assez désagréable à cette distance de la ville; souvent je suis dans le cas d'aller savoir chez mes voisines l'heure qu'il est. J'ai encore une chambre pour mes amis, mes neveux et nièces surtout mes filleuls, de celle ci on ne voit pas comme des autres le lac et les Alpes, mais on enfille toute la ville, et [[label: Letter text - Pages 2 and 3]] l'on poura observer tous les mouvement qui se feront dans la maison Jequier lors qu'elle sera habitée ce qui arrivera tôt ou tard, probablement trop tard pour que j'en jouisse. car voici encore une année écoulée, et combien n'en ai-je déja pris sur le commun des hommes? dans celle ci je me demande pourquoi est ce moi qui reste? et toujours ma reponse est, les voies de Dieu ne sont pas les nôtres, puisse-ai-je entrer dans ses vues et les comprendre, pour employer le tems qu'il me donne encore à passer sur cette terre, à le servir et à l'adorer, je ne lui demande pas d'augmenter mon affection pour toi mon cher fritz cela serait impossible, mais je lui demande de te bénir dans tes espérances, dans tes entreprises, que cette année loin d'éclaircir nos rangs les resert, que nous voyons autour de nous des enfants élevés dans notre religion et préparé pour le but finale de la vie, mes voeux s'étendent sur ta femme et sur tes enfants dis le leur en leur faisant mes plus tendres complimens, annonce à cette première deux petites brassières que ainsi que quelques paires de bas atten dent une occasion, a moins que vous n'aimiez mieux courir les chances du roulage pour un petit paquet puis les frais du 30 pour 100, d'entrée, ce qui rendrait les bas bien chers. je ne peux les évaluer en masse comme le demande Ernestine, car cela dépend de la fourniture, il entre à ceux de laine pour près de f 3 de matière puis la façon et le port tout coute. la vie est chère ici plus qu'ailleurs je ne sais vraiment comment avec de petites rentes on peut se tirer d'affaire; et j'envie presque le sort de ton frère qui peut suffire à tout. sauf aux devoirs d'amitié, la mienne réclame -rait plus de visites de leur part, et cependant je sais qu'ils m'en font autant que possible; depuis la mort de Mme Du Pasquier, leur père et mère ont encore plus besoin d'eux surtout en l'absence de Melle Julie; la santé de Carolinne ne souffre pas de ces courses journalières, même elle me paroit mieux les enfants grandissent Elisa devient sage, et Jules turbulent, il aurait bien besoin d'un petit frère espérons le pour l'année qui va commencer. je ne sais ce qui en sera à Montet. Philippine qui a passé deux jours chez son frère est toujours si belle et immence en corpulence. ta soeur Emelie m'écrit que Jean est de plus en plus estropié. j'en prends moins mon parti qu'elle. du reste de la famille je ne sais que te dire, ma soeur Vaut est une plante qui ne peut plus pousser de feuilles le printems pourrait l'emmener. En Italie on garde un superbe silence vis à vis de moi, un billet m'a annoncé leur retour sous le toit paternel. par les étrangers (aux quels ils écrivent) je sais que ma belle soeur va mieux, et est, très affligée de la mort de son dernier parent, Mr Sandoz, il a laissé trois petites filles et point d'héritier de son nom. Dieu trouve mille moyens d'abatre l'orgueil des [[label: Letter text - Page 4 and signature]] hommes en leur montrant ce qu'ils sont, et ce que peuvent leurs projets. Le mien est d'aller passer le 1r Janvier à Boudry. je ne peux me décider à rester ici au milieu d'une famille étrangère qui me rappellerait bien plus ce que j'ai perdu que ce qui me reste, qui suffirait bien à mon bonheur si le coeur ne saignait pas encore, mais les plaies que rien ne ferme sont longues à cicatriser; malgré cela je suis reconnais -sante envers l'être suprême, et envers les personnes qui ne m'oublient pas, c'est te dire, mon cher fritz que tu me fais éprouver ce sentiment. j'en parle souvent à Mmes Godet qui vous disent mille choses, si le tems, qui nous donne des fleurs le 25 Xbre se soutient nous irons faire en Janvier une visite à Montet, ce sera voir les enfans de la mère mais non pas elle; il faut la chercher la haut! là haut! et aspirer à l'y joindre, et a nous y tous réunir un jour; en attendant voyons nous le plus souvent possible, ne nous manquez pas pour l'été, que ton fils apprenne en naissant que la Suisse est sa patrie, et qu'il y trouvera toujours des coeurs disposés à l'aimer. Adieu, mon cher fritz si tu vois Mme Emma rappele moi à son souvenir et que ta vieille tante aie toujours une place dans le tien, elle est due à son attachement bien tendre le 25 Xbre S. A. Perrin. à propos je vais écrire à Samuel de m'amener un char d'écorces qui ne se vendent pas à fleurier, et que je je te payerai à sa vue, ou si tu aimes mieux à ton frère [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Fritz Berthoud Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin No. 43 Paris. [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] My dear Fritz, walk through the whole faubourg, arrive near the crêt, enter Madame Godet's, stop at the first floor opposite the stairs, open a door and you will find yourself in the middle of my drawing room, which is very beautiful according to the amateurs who admire the good taste of the fabric of the furniture, then the pretty little rugs in front of the chairs. To the right is my bedroom with a bed without curtains (which suits me), the black daybed from the dining room in Fleurier, the chairs ditto, my desk, a chest of drawers above which is your [illegible], then cross the drawing room you will find my dining room with a table, six straw chairs, a sideboard at the back, and as proof of human vicissitudes my clock, companion of my childhood, and which in its old age could not bear the journey, and arrived to me like a dead body keeping an imperturbable silence, which is quite disagreeable to me at this distance from the town; often I have to go and find out from my neighbours what time it is. I also have a room for my friends, my nephews and nieces, especially my godsons; from this one you don't see the lake and the Alps like from the others, but you look down the whole town, and one will be able to observe all the movements that will take place in the Jequier house when it is inhabited, which will happen sooner or later, probably too late for me to enjoy it. [[label: Letter text - Pages 2 and 3]] For here is another year gone by, and how many have I already taken beyond the common run of men? In this one I ask myself why is it me who remains? And always my answer is, God's ways are not ours. May I enter into His views and understand them, to use the time He still gives me to spend on this earth to serve and adore Him. I do not ask Him to increase my affection for you, my dear Fritz, that would be impossible, but I ask Him to bless you in your hopes, in your enterprises, that this year, far from thinning our ranks, tightens them, that we see around us children raised in our religion and prepared for the final goal of life. My wishes extend to your wife and to your children; tell them so while giving them my most tender compliments. Announce to the former that two little baby jackets, as well as a few pairs of stockings, are waiting for an opportunity, unless you prefer to run the risks of transport for a small package, then the 30 per cent entry fee, which would make the stockings very expensive. I cannot evaluate them in bulk as Ernestine asks, for that depends on the materials supplied; there goes into the woollen ones almost 3 francs of material, then the making and the postage, everything costs. Life is more expensive here than elsewhere; I really don't know how with small incomes one can manage; and I almost envy the fate of your brother who can suffice for everything, except for the duties of friendship; mine would demand more visits on their part, and yet I know that they make as many as possible. Since the death of Mme Du Pasquier, their father and mother have even more need of them, especially in the absence of Mlle Julie. Carolinne's health does not suffer from these daily errands; she even seems better to me. The children are growing, Elisa is becoming sensible, and Jules turbulent; he would really need a little brother. Let us hope for it for the year that is going to begin. I do not know what will happen at Montet. Philippine, who spent two days at her brother's, is still so beautiful and immense in corpulence. Your sister Emelie writes to me that Jean is more and more crippled. I resign myself to it less than she does. Of the rest of the family I don't know what to tell you. My sister Vaut is a plant that can no longer grow leaves; the spring could take her away. In Italy they keep a superb silence towards me; a note announced their return under the paternal roof. Through strangers (to whom they write) I know that my sister-in-law is better, and is very afflicted by the death of her last relative, Mr Sandoz. He left three little girls and no heir to his name. God finds a thousand ways to bring down the pride of men by showing them what they are, and what their projects can do. [[label: Letter text - Page 4 and signature]] Mine is to go and spend the 1st of January in Boudry. I cannot make up my mind to stay here in the midst of a family of strangers which would remind me much more of what I have lost than of what I have left, which would be quite enough for my happiness if my heart were not still bleeding; but the wounds that nothing closes take long to heal. Despite this I am grateful to the Supreme Being, and to the persons who do not forget me; that is to tell you, my dear Fritz, that you make me feel this sentiment. I often speak of it to Mmes Godet who say a thousand things to you. If the weather, which gives us flowers on the 25th of December, holds up, we will go in January to make a visit to Montet; it will be to see the children of the mother but not her; one must look for her up there! up there! and aspire to join her there, and to all reunite there one day. In the meantime let us see each other as often as possible; do not fail us for the summer. Let your son learn from birth that Switzerland is his homeland, and that he will always find there hearts disposed to love him. Farewell, my dear Fritz. If you see Mme Emma, remember me to her, and may your old aunt always have a place in yours; it is due to her very tender attachment. the 25th of December S. A. Perrin. By the way, I am going to write to Samuel to bring me a cartload of bark which does not sell in Fleurier, and which I I will pay you on sight, or if you prefer, to your brother",
      "search_key": "nra l 000324 letter from s a perrin to fritz berthoud describing her home and family news december 25 1852 s a perrin gives fritz berthoud a detailed tour of her home reflects on age grief and faith sends news of relatives and children discusses clothing and household expenses and urges the family to visit switzerland s a perrin fritz berthoud neuchatel switzerland neuchatel switzerland paris france family correspondence domestic life homes and interiors grief and mourning religious faith children s a perrin fritz berthoud neuchatel paris family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel monsieur fritz berthoud rue de la chaussee d antin no 43 paris label letter text page 1 mon cher fritz parcoure tout le faubourg arrive pres du cret entre chez mad godet arrete toi au premier etage en face de l escalier ouvre une porte et tu te trouveras au milieu de mon salon qui est fort beau au dire des amateurs qui admirent le bon gout de l etoffe du meuble puis les jolis petits tapis devant les chaises a droite est ma chambre a coucher avec un lit sans rideaux ce qui est dans ma convenance le lit de repos noir de la chambre a manger de fleurier les chaises idem mon burreau une commode au dessus de la qu elle est ton ch ill puis traverse le salon tu trouveras ma chambre a manger avec une table six chaises en paille un bufet dans le fond et pour preuve des vicicitudes humaine ma pendule compagne de mon enfance et qui dans sa vieillesse na pu suporter le voyage et m est arrivee comme un corps mort gardant un impertublable silence ce qui m est assez desagreable a cette distance de la ville souvent je suis dans le cas d aller savoir chez mes voisines l heure qu il est j ai encore une chambre pour mes amis mes neveux et nieces surtout mes filleuls de celle ci on ne voit pas comme des autres le lac et les alpes mais on enfille toute la ville et label letter text pages 2 and 3 l on poura observer tous les mouvement qui se feront dans la maison jequier lors qu elle sera habitee ce qui arrivera tot ou tard probablement trop tard pour que j en jouisse car voici encore une annee ecoulee et combien n en ai je deja pris sur le commun des hommes dans celle ci je me demande pourquoi est ce moi qui reste et toujours ma reponse est les voies de dieu ne sont pas les notres puisse ai je entrer dans ses vues et les comprendre pour employer le tems qu il me donne encore a passer sur cette terre a le servir et a l adorer je ne lui demande pas d augmenter mon affection pour toi mon cher fritz cela serait impossible mais je lui demande de te benir dans tes esperances dans tes entreprises que cette annee loin d eclaircir nos rangs les resert que nous voyons autour de nous des enfants eleves dans notre religion et prepare pour le but finale de la vie mes voeux s etendent sur ta femme et sur tes enfants dis le leur en leur faisant mes plus tendres complimens annonce a cette premiere deux petites brassieres que ainsi que quelques paires de bas atten dent une occasion a moins que vous n aimiez mieux courir les chances du roulage pour un petit paquet puis les frais du 30 pour 100 d entree ce qui rendrait les bas bien chers je ne peux les evaluer en masse comme le demande ernestine car cela depend de la fourniture il entre a ceux de laine pour pres de f 3 de matiere puis la facon et le port tout coute la vie est chere ici plus qu ailleurs je ne sais vraiment comment avec de petites rentes on peut se tirer d affaire et j envie presque le sort de ton frere qui peut suffire a tout sauf aux devoirs d amitie la mienne reclame rait plus de visites de leur part et cependant je sais qu ils m en font autant que possible depuis la mort de mme du pasquier leur pere et mere ont encore plus besoin d eux surtout en l absence de melle julie la sante de carolinne ne souffre pas de ces courses journalieres meme elle me paroit mieux les enfants grandissent elisa devient sage et jules turbulent il aurait bien besoin d un petit frere esperons le pour l annee qui va commencer je ne sais ce qui en sera a montet philippine qui a passe deux jours chez son frere est toujours si belle et immence en corpulence ta soeur emelie m ecrit que jean est de plus en plus estropie j en prends moins mon parti qu elle du reste de la famille je ne sais que te dire ma soeur vaut est une plante qui ne peut plus pousser de feuilles le printems pourrait l emmener en italie on garde un superbe silence vis a vis de moi un billet m a annonce leur retour sous le toit paternel par les etrangers aux quels ils ecrivent je sais que ma belle soeur va mieux et est tres affligee de la mort de son dernier parent mr sandoz il a laisse trois petites filles et point d heritier de son nom dieu trouve mille moyens d abatre l orgueil des label letter text page 4 and signature hommes en leur montrant ce qu ils sont et ce que peuvent leurs projets le mien est d aller passer le 1r janvier a boudry je ne peux me decider a rester ici au milieu d une famille etrangere qui me rappellerait bien plus ce que j ai perdu que ce qui me reste qui suffirait bien a mon bonheur si le coeur ne saignait pas encore mais les plaies que rien ne ferme sont longues a cicatriser malgre cela je suis reconnais sante envers l etre supreme et envers les personnes qui ne m oublient pas c est te dire mon cher fritz que tu me fais eprouver ce sentiment j en parle souvent a mmes godet qui vous disent mille choses si le tems qui nous donne des fleurs le 25 xbre se soutient nous irons faire en janvier une visite a montet ce sera voir les enfans de la mere mais non pas elle il faut la chercher la haut la haut et aspirer a l y joindre et a nous y tous reunir un jour en attendant voyons nous le plus souvent possible ne nous manquez pas pour l ete que ton fils apprenne en naissant que la suisse est sa patrie et qu il y trouvera toujours des coeurs disposes a l aimer adieu mon cher fritz si tu vois mme emma rappele moi a son souvenir et que ta vieille tante aie toujours une place dans le tien elle est due a son attachement bien tendre le 25 xbre s a perrin a propos je vais ecrire a samuel de m amener un char d ecorces qui ne se vendent pas a fleurier et que je je te payerai a sa vue ou si tu aimes mieux a ton frere label address panel mr fritz berthoud rue de la chaussee d antin no 43 paris label letter text page 1 my dear fritz walk through the whole faubourg arrive near the cret enter madame godet s stop at the first floor opposite the stairs open a door and you will find yourself in the middle of my drawing room which is very beautiful according to the amateurs who admire the good taste of the fabric of the furniture then the pretty little rugs in front of the chairs to the right is my bedroom with a bed without curtains which suits me the black daybed from the dining room in fleurier the chairs ditto my desk a chest of drawers above which is your illegible then cross the drawing room you will find my dining room with a table six straw chairs a sideboard at the back and as proof of human vicissitudes my clock companion of my childhood and which in its old age could not bear the journey and arrived to me like a dead body keeping an imperturbable silence which is quite disagreeable to me at this distance from the town often i have to go and find out from my neighbours what time it is i also have a room for my friends my nephews and nieces especially my godsons from this one you don t see the lake and the alps like from the others but you look down the whole town and one will be able to observe all the movements that will take place in the jequier house when it is inhabited which will happen sooner or later probably too late for me to enjoy it label letter text pages 2 and 3 for here is another year gone by and how many have i already taken beyond the common run of men in this one i ask myself why is it me who remains and always my answer is god s ways are not ours may i enter into his views and understand them to use the time he still gives me to spend on this earth to serve and adore him i do not ask him to increase my affection for you my dear fritz that would be impossible but i ask him to bless you in your hopes in your enterprises that this year far from thinning our ranks tightens them that we see around us children raised in our religion and prepared for the final goal of life my wishes extend to your wife and to your children tell them so while giving them my most tender compliments announce to the former that two little baby jackets as well as a few pairs of stockings are waiting for an opportunity unless you prefer to run the risks of transport for a small package then the 30 per cent entry fee which would make the stockings very expensive i cannot evaluate them in bulk as ernestine asks for that depends on the materials supplied there goes into the woollen ones almost 3 francs of material then the making and the postage everything costs life is more expensive here than elsewhere i really don t know how with small incomes one can manage and i almost envy the fate of your brother who can suffice for everything except for the duties of friendship mine would demand more visits on their part and yet i know that they make as many as possible since the death of mme du pasquier their father and mother have even more need of them especially in the absence of mlle julie carolinne s health does not suffer from these daily errands she even seems better to me the children are growing elisa is becoming sensible and jules turbulent he would really need a little brother let us hope for it for the year that is going to begin i do not know what will happen at montet philippine who spent two days at her brother s is still so beautiful and immense in corpulence your sister emelie writes to me that jean is more and more crippled i resign myself to it less than she does of the rest of the family i don t know what to tell you my sister vaut is a plant that can no longer grow leaves the spring could take her away in italy they keep a superb silence towards me a note announced their return under the paternal roof through strangers to whom they write i know that my sister in law is better and is very afflicted by the death of her last relative mr sandoz he left three little girls and no heir to his name god finds a thousand ways to bring down the pride of men by showing them what they are and what their projects can do label letter text page 4 and signature mine is to go and spend the 1st of january in boudry i cannot make up my mind to stay here in the midst of a family of strangers which would remind me much more of what i have lost than of what i have left which would be quite enough for my happiness if my heart were not still bleeding but the wounds that nothing closes take long to heal despite this i am grateful to the supreme being and to the persons who do not forget me that is to tell you my dear fritz that you make me feel this sentiment i often speak of it to mmes godet who say a thousand things to you if the weather which gives us flowers on the 25th of december holds up we will go in january to make a visit to montet it will be to see the children of the mother but not her one must look for her up there up there and aspire to join her there and to all reunite there one day in the meantime let us see each other as often as possible do not fail us for the summer let your son learn from birth that switzerland is his homeland and that he will always find there hearts disposed to love him farewell my dear fritz if you see mme emma remember me to her and may your old aunt always have a place in yours it is due to her very tender attachment the 25th of december s a perrin by the way i am going to write to samuel to bring me a cartload of bark which does not sell in fleurier and which i i will pay you on sight or if you prefer to your brother",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000325",
      "title": "Letter from Diana [Bionzi?] to Cristoforo Comensini seeking assistance during family illness, June 1805",
      "description": "Diana [Bionzi?] asks Cristoforo Comensini to seek assistance from his patron, explaining that her husband is confined to bed after two strokes and that she has suffered a month of severe arthritic pain.",
      "date": "1805-06",
      "sort_year": 1805,
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        "Italian"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Diana [Bionzi?]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Cristoforo Comensini"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Bergamo, Italy",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000325",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000325 image 1 showing the folded address panel of an Italian letter to Signor Cristoforo Comensini in Brescia, with dated docketing along the right edge.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "dependence-and-constraint",
            "legal-and-economic-agency"
          ],
          "basis": "A woman seeks patronage while both she and her husband are seriously ill."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "marriage-and-partnership"
          ],
          "basis": "The couple's combined illness creates a family crisis."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "illness-and-injury",
            "caregiving"
          ],
          "basis": "Two strokes and severe arthritic pain are central."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "poverty-and-relief"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer explicitly seeks assistance during hardship."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000325 Letter from Diana [Bionzi?] to Cristoforo Comensini seeking assistance during family illness, June 1805 Diana [Bionzi?] asks Cristoforo Comensini to seek assistance from his patron, explaining that her husband is confined to bed after two strokes and that she has suffered a month of severe arthritic pain. Diana [Bionzi?] Cristoforo Comensini Bergamo, Italy Bergamo, Italy Brescia, Italy Poverty Illness Arthritis Family hardship Patronage Diana [Bionzi?] Cristoforo Comensini Bergamo Brescia Petition Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Al Sig:re Cristoforo Comensini Agente in Casa Martinenga delle Balle Brescia [[notes]] Postal evidence: The June 1805 date is derived from later docketing on the address panel rather than from a manuscript dateline. [[label: Letter text and signature]] reveritisimo signor cristofo sono a pregarla dinovo apreso a sua selensa padrone se mi volese beneficar e de aver scuso perche no d'aver de bisogno perche mio marito e vasi sempre obligato al leto per causa de due colpi e me sono un'altro mese che sono amalata de grandi dolori causati de gota artica donque lo lasio considirare il nostro stato la prego apreso a sua eselensa padro ne de scusarmi dello grande temirita e io non foso altro mio fratelli l'indegna men te di racomandarlo al signore cosi ancora faro per lei Bergamo in piaso novo sito sua serva Diana [Bionzi?] [[label: Address panel]] To Mr. Cristoforo Comensini Agent in Casa Martinenga delle Balle Brescia [[notes]] Postal evidence: The June 1805 date is derived from later docketing on the address panel rather than from a manuscript dateline. [[label: Letter text and signature]] Most esteemed Signor Cristoforo, I beg you again to approach His Excellency, your master, to see whether he might assist me, and to excuse me because I am in need. My husband remains confined to bed because of two strokes, and I myself have been ill for another month with severe pains caused by arthritic gout. I therefore leave you to consider our condition. I beg you to approach His Excellency, your master, and excuse my great boldness. I can do nothing else; I and my brothers, unworthy as we are, will commend him to the Lord, and I shall do the same for you. Bergamo, Piazza Nova Your servant Diana [Bionzi?]",
      "search_key": "nra l 000325 letter from diana bionzi to cristoforo comensini seeking assistance during family illness june 1805 diana bionzi asks cristoforo comensini to seek assistance from his patron explaining that her husband is confined to bed after two strokes and that she has suffered a month of severe arthritic pain diana bionzi cristoforo comensini bergamo italy bergamo italy brescia italy poverty illness arthritis family hardship patronage diana bionzi cristoforo comensini bergamo brescia petition personal correspondence label address panel al sig re cristoforo comensini agente in casa martinenga delle balle brescia notes postal evidence the june 1805 date is derived from later docketing on the address panel rather than from a manuscript dateline label letter text and signature reveritisimo signor cristofo sono a pregarla dinovo apreso a sua selensa padrone se mi volese beneficar e de aver scuso perche no d aver de bisogno perche mio marito e vasi sempre obligato al leto per causa de due colpi e me sono un altro mese che sono amalata de grandi dolori causati de gota artica donque lo lasio considirare il nostro stato la prego apreso a sua eselensa padro ne de scusarmi dello grande temirita e io non foso altro mio fratelli l indegna men te di racomandarlo al signore cosi ancora faro per lei bergamo in piaso novo sito sua serva diana bionzi label address panel to mr cristoforo comensini agent in casa martinenga delle balle brescia notes postal evidence the june 1805 date is derived from later docketing on the address panel rather than from a manuscript dateline label letter text and signature most esteemed signor cristoforo i beg you again to approach his excellency your master to see whether he might assist me and to excuse me because i am in need my husband remains confined to bed because of two strokes and i myself have been ill for another month with severe pains caused by arthritic gout i therefore leave you to consider our condition i beg you to approach his excellency your master and excuse my great boldness i can do nothing else i and my brothers unworthy as we are will commend him to the lord and i shall do the same for you bergamo piazza nova your servant diana bionzi",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000326",
      "title": "Letter from Veuve Jacques Arnaud to Constant Paillard-Duclere seeking help with her son's military substitution, March 18, 1819",
      "description": "Veuve Jacques Arnaud asks deputy and ironmaster Constant Paillard-Duclere to intervene with the Minister of War so that her son Benjamin can obtain a military substitute and remain at home. J. Arnaud adds a note on her behalf and asks about duties on foreign iron after a large arrival of English iron.",
      "date": "1819-03-18",
      "sort_year": 1819,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Veuve Jacques Arnaud, with J. Arnaud writing on her behalf"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Paillard du Clere",
        "Constant Paillard-Duclere"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nantes, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000326",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/bf40d9c5cb0145a9ad17ed2dcca68be8babd7bde.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000326 image 1 showing a folded French address panel to Monsieur Paillard in Paris, with a red circular postal mark and manuscript docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "widowhood",
            "legal-and-economic-agency"
          ],
          "basis": "A widow acts publicly to protect her son's place in the household."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "A mother seeks to prevent her son's removal into service."
        },
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "conscription"
          ],
          "basis": "Military substitution and avoidance of conscription are central."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000326 Letter from Veuve Jacques Arnaud to Constant Paillard-Duclere seeking help with her son's military substitution, March 18, 1819 Veuve Jacques Arnaud asks deputy and ironmaster Constant Paillard-Duclere to intervene with the Minister of War so that her son Benjamin can obtain a military substitute and remain at home. J. Arnaud adds a note on her behalf and asks about duties on foreign iron after a large arrival of English iron. Veuve Jacques Arnaud, with J. Arnaud writing on her behalf Paillard du Clere Constant Paillard-Duclere Nantes, France Nantes, France Paris, France Military conscription Military substitutes Widows Political patronage Iron trade Import duties Benjamin Arnaud Constant Paillard-Duclere Nantes Paris Petition Military correspondence Political correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Paillard du Cleré maitre de forges & membre de la chambre des députés. chez Mr bazouin, Ruë tait-bout no. 17 A Paris / Seine [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] J'ai recours à votre complaisance qui m'est connue, pour vous prier de me rendre un service : mon jeune fils B.me a été designé par le sort a faire partie des jeunes soldats de 1817. j'avais en consequence arrêté un remplaçant qui devait se trouver le 27 f.er d.er au conseil de revision, pour le faire accepter. malheureu- -sement cet homme m'a manqué de Parolle. je m'attendais qu'auquel y aurait un nouveau conseil pour y en présenter un autre. à la prefecture on vient de dire à mon fils qu'il n'y en aurait plus, & qu'on ne pourrait se faire remplacer qu'au Corps, & encore difficilement. il a obcervé qu'ici on avait pas la même facilité qu'à paris; car dernierement Le Ministre de la guerre a donné avis que les jeunes gens qui avaient eu l'intention de se faire remplacer & qui n'avaient pu jusqu'alors avaient encore un nouveau delai jusqu'au 12 ct qu'on a annoncé les jours de Conseil de revision, mais sans dire & designer le dernier, passé lequel on ne pourrait plus se faire remplacer. il avait donc lieu d'en esperer un nouveau, surtout d'après l'avis du Ministre. ils se trouvent plusieurs personnes dans le même cas. Je vous serais donc infiniment obligée de solliciter auprès du Ministre l'obtenir que mon fils Benjamin arnaud, designé sous le no 30. (4eme Canton de nantes de la Classe de 1817) soit autorisé a faire accepter [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] son remplaçant au Corps de la legion de la loire inf.re a Nantes. & qu'on lui accorde la faculté & le tems necessaire pour trouver un remplaçant au cas de refus du premier. Comme on a dit à mon fils que le 23 ct on l'incorporait, je vous prie, de faire votre possible pour que le Ministre l'autorise a rester chez moi jusqu'à ce qu'il ait fourni un homme en s/ place Veuillez S. V. P. exposer que c'est un fils de veuve qu'il lui est indispensable. en mettant tout l'empressement que je vous connais, vous pourrez me rendre un service signale! excusez-moi de toutes les peines que je vais vous causer J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer avec consideration distinguée V.ve Jacq Arnaud. P. S. a l'instant je viens de voir un maire de nos Environs. qui m'a bien qu'il y avait eu un avis Ministerielle pour accorder un nouveau delay aux Jeunes Gens. Mais qu'on ne leur avait pas fait connaitre je suis faché que notre prefet n'ait pas sollicité du ministre un dernier Conseil de Revision annoncé Expressement. si cela avait eu lieu mon fils et plusieurs autres ne se trouveraient pas dans le même cas. mais j'espere que par votre Entremise, on accordera un nouveau delay. et qu'on donnera les mêmes facilités pour les Remplaçants. il est Bon de vous observer qu'on n'a pas sollicités des temps auprès du conseil et que l'a boi dit qu'on pourra en accorder sur l'advenance du jeune soldat. l'avittez - [[label: Letter text - Additional page and signature]] Pensez vous qu'il soit question du fer Etrangers. on demande de plusieurs villes la diminution du droit d'entrée = si vous connaissez quelques choses, veuillez m'en faire part. il vient d'arriver dans ce mois 800000 k fer anglais. Du moment de mettre ma lettre à la poste. je viens de recevoir la lettre de mise en activité de mon fils, pour se presenter le 21 ct. je vais solliciter du retard: dans l'attente de votre prompte Reponse. je vous salue de coeur J. Arnaud Pour ma mère [[label: Address panel]] Mr. Paillard du Cleré ironmaster & member of the chamber of deputies. care of Mr. Bazouin, Rue Taitbout no. 17 in Paris / Seine [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] I have recourse to your kindness, which is known to me, to beg you to do me a service: my young son Benjamin was designated by lot to be part of the young soldiers of 1817. I had consequently engaged a substitute who was to be present on the 27th of February last at the revision council, to have him accepted. Unfortunately this man broke his word to me. I expected that there would be a new council to present another one. At the prefecture they have just told my son that there would be no more, & that one could only get a substitute at the Corps, & even then with difficulty. He observed that here we did not have the same facility as in Paris; for recently the Minister of War gave notice that the young men who had had the intention of getting a substitute & who had not been able to until then still had a new delay until the 12th inst. that they announced the days of the revision council, but without saying & designating the last one, past which one could no longer get a substitute. He therefore had reason to hope for a new one, especially after the Minister's notice. There are several persons in the same case. I would therefore be infinitely obliged to you to solicit from the Minister to obtain that my son Benjamin Arnaud, designated under no. 30 (4th Canton of Nantes of the Class of 1817), be authorised to have his substitute accepted at the Corps of the legion of the Loire-Inférieure in Nantes, & that he be granted the faculty & the necessary time to find a substitute in case of refusal of the first. [[label: Letter text - Page 2 and signature]] As they told my son that on the 23rd inst. he would be incorporated, I beg you to do your utmost so that the Minister authorises him to stay at my home until he has provided a man in his place. Please expose that he is a widow's son, that he is indispensable to her. By putting all the eagerness that I know you have, you will be able to render me a signal service! Excuse me for all the trouble I am going to cause you. I have the honour to greet you with distinguished consideration. Widow Jacq. Arnaud. P.S. Just now I have just seen a mayor of our surroundings, who told me indeed that there had been a Ministerial notice to grant a new delay to the young men. But that they had not been made aware of it. I am sorry that our prefect did not solicit from the minister a last revision council expressly announced. If that had taken place, my son and several others would not find themselves in the same case. But I hope that through your intermediation, a new delay will be granted, and that the same facilities will be given for the substitutes. It is good to observe to you that they did not request extensions of time from the council and that the law says that one can be granted upon the arrival of the young soldier. [illegible] [[label: Letter text - Additional page and signature]] Do you think there is any question of foreign iron? They are asking from several cities for the reduction of the import duty = if you know anything, please let me know. There has just arrived this month 800,000 k of English iron. At the moment of putting my letter in the post, I have just received my son's call-up letter, for him to present himself on the 21st inst. I am going to solicit a delay: awaiting your prompt reply, I greet you from the heart. J. Arnaud For my mother",
      "search_key": "nra l 000326 letter from veuve jacques arnaud to constant paillard duclere seeking help with her son s military substitution march 18 1819 veuve jacques arnaud asks deputy and ironmaster constant paillard duclere to intervene with the minister of war so that her son benjamin can obtain a military substitute and remain at home j arnaud adds a note on her behalf and asks about duties on foreign iron after a large arrival of english iron veuve jacques arnaud with j arnaud writing on her behalf paillard du clere constant paillard duclere nantes france nantes france paris france military conscription military substitutes widows political patronage iron trade import duties benjamin arnaud constant paillard duclere nantes paris petition military correspondence political correspondence label address panel monsieur paillard du clere maitre de forges membre de la chambre des deputes chez mr bazouin rue tait bout no 17 a paris seine label letter text page 1 j ai recours a votre complaisance qui m est connue pour vous prier de me rendre un service mon jeune fils b me a ete designe par le sort a faire partie des jeunes soldats de 1817 j avais en consequence arrete un remplacant qui devait se trouver le 27 f er d er au conseil de revision pour le faire accepter malheureu sement cet homme m a manque de parolle je m attendais qu auquel y aurait un nouveau conseil pour y en presenter un autre a la prefecture on vient de dire a mon fils qu il n y en aurait plus qu on ne pourrait se faire remplacer qu au corps encore difficilement il a obcerve qu ici on avait pas la meme facilite qu a paris car dernierement le ministre de la guerre a donne avis que les jeunes gens qui avaient eu l intention de se faire remplacer qui n avaient pu jusqu alors avaient encore un nouveau delai jusqu au 12 ct qu on a annonce les jours de conseil de revision mais sans dire designer le dernier passe lequel on ne pourrait plus se faire remplacer il avait donc lieu d en esperer un nouveau surtout d apres l avis du ministre ils se trouvent plusieurs personnes dans le meme cas je vous serais donc infiniment obligee de solliciter aupres du ministre l obtenir que mon fils benjamin arnaud designe sous le no 30 4eme canton de nantes de la classe de 1817 soit autorise a faire accepter label letter text page 2 and signature son remplacant au corps de la legion de la loire inf re a nantes qu on lui accorde la faculte le tems necessaire pour trouver un remplacant au cas de refus du premier comme on a dit a mon fils que le 23 ct on l incorporait je vous prie de faire votre possible pour que le ministre l autorise a rester chez moi jusqu a ce qu il ait fourni un homme en s place veuillez s v p exposer que c est un fils de veuve qu il lui est indispensable en mettant tout l empressement que je vous connais vous pourrez me rendre un service signale excusez moi de toutes les peines que je vais vous causer j ai l honneur de vous saluer avec consideration distinguee v ve jacq arnaud p s a l instant je viens de voir un maire de nos environs qui m a bien qu il y avait eu un avis ministerielle pour accorder un nouveau delay aux jeunes gens mais qu on ne leur avait pas fait connaitre je suis fache que notre prefet n ait pas sollicite du ministre un dernier conseil de revision annonce expressement si cela avait eu lieu mon fils et plusieurs autres ne se trouveraient pas dans le meme cas mais j espere que par votre entremise on accordera un nouveau delay et qu on donnera les memes facilites pour les remplacants il est bon de vous observer qu on n a pas sollicites des temps aupres du conseil et que l a boi dit qu on pourra en accorder sur l advenance du jeune soldat l avittez label letter text additional page and signature pensez vous qu il soit question du fer etrangers on demande de plusieurs villes la diminution du droit d entree si vous connaissez quelques choses veuillez m en faire part il vient d arriver dans ce mois 800000 k fer anglais du moment de mettre ma lettre a la poste je viens de recevoir la lettre de mise en activite de mon fils pour se presenter le 21 ct je vais solliciter du retard dans l attente de votre prompte reponse je vous salue de coeur j arnaud pour ma mere label address panel mr paillard du clere ironmaster member of the chamber of deputies care of mr bazouin rue taitbout no 17 in paris seine label letter text page 1 i have recourse to your kindness which is known to me to beg you to do me a service my young son benjamin was designated by lot to be part of the young soldiers of 1817 i had consequently engaged a substitute who was to be present on the 27th of february last at the revision council to have him accepted unfortunately this man broke his word to me i expected that there would be a new council to present another one at the prefecture they have just told my son that there would be no more that one could only get a substitute at the corps even then with difficulty he observed that here we did not have the same facility as in paris for recently the minister of war gave notice that the young men who had had the intention of getting a substitute who had not been able to until then still had a new delay until the 12th inst that they announced the days of the revision council but without saying designating the last one past which one could no longer get a substitute he therefore had reason to hope for a new one especially after the minister s notice there are several persons in the same case i would therefore be infinitely obliged to you to solicit from the minister to obtain that my son benjamin arnaud designated under no 30 4th canton of nantes of the class of 1817 be authorised to have his substitute accepted at the corps of the legion of the loire inferieure in nantes that he be granted the faculty the necessary time to find a substitute in case of refusal of the first label letter text page 2 and signature as they told my son that on the 23rd inst he would be incorporated i beg you to do your utmost so that the minister authorises him to stay at my home until he has provided a man in his place please expose that he is a widow s son that he is indispensable to her by putting all the eagerness that i know you have you will be able to render me a signal service excuse me for all the trouble i am going to cause you i have the honour to greet you with distinguished consideration widow jacq arnaud p s just now i have just seen a mayor of our surroundings who told me indeed that there had been a ministerial notice to grant a new delay to the young men but that they had not been made aware of it i am sorry that our prefect did not solicit from the minister a last revision council expressly announced if that had taken place my son and several others would not find themselves in the same case but i hope that through your intermediation a new delay will be granted and that the same facilities will be given for the substitutes it is good to observe to you that they did not request extensions of time from the council and that the law says that one can be granted upon the arrival of the young soldier illegible label letter text additional page and signature do you think there is any question of foreign iron they are asking from several cities for the reduction of the import duty if you know anything please let me know there has just arrived this month 800 000 k of english iron at the moment of putting my letter in the post i have just received my son s call up letter for him to present himself on the 21st inst i am going to solicit a delay awaiting your prompt reply i greet you from the heart j arnaud for my mother",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000327",
      "title": "Letter from Leonardo Cipolla to Giovanna Cipolla about money and household needs, February 3, 1787",
      "description": "Leonardo Cipolla reproaches his wife Giovanna for not answering, describes the cost of living and need for firewood, and tells her how to obtain six hundred lire in Venice for household expenses.",
      "date": "1787-02-03",
      "sort_year": 1787,
      "languages": [
        "Italian"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Leonardo Cipolla"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Countess Giovanna Cipolla",
        "Giovanna Cipolla"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Verona, Italy",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000327",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/5cbe86fe9ecd3fb233affe235f8a1b489cc88d40.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000327 image 1 showing the folded address panel of an Italian letter, with docketing, broad fold lines and a small red seal remnant near the lower edge.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "marriage-and-partnership",
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "A husband writes to his wife about silence, household needs and shared decisions."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "household-economy",
            "debt-and-credit"
          ],
          "basis": "Cost of living, firewood and six hundred lire for household expenses dominate the letter."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000327 Letter from Leonardo Cipolla to Giovanna Cipolla about money and household needs, February 3, 1787 Leonardo Cipolla reproaches his wife Giovanna for not answering, describes the cost of living and need for firewood, and tells her how to obtain six hundred lire in Venice for household expenses. Leonardo Cipolla Countess Giovanna Cipolla Giovanna Cipolla Verona, Italy Verona, Italy Venice, Italy Marriage Family correspondence Household expenses Money Firewood Leonardo Cipolla Giovanna Cipolla Verona Venice Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Alla Nob Sig:ra La Sig:ra Co:a Giovanna Cipolla in Casa del Sig:r D. Francesco Cavazj Distro al Salvador in Corte Cason Venezia 5. [[label: Letter text and signature]] Caris:ma Consorte Questa sarà la seconda che vi scrivo e resto stupito che non mi rispondete io vi dico che non so come vivere dovendomi da comprav tutto e quello che stimo più di tutto e la legna onde se volette venir anche per me scriver: te al Casalino a tenor di un altra mia che vi ho scrito, che così averete le sei cento lire subito a Venezia da prevalervene per li vostri bisogni, e al caso che non mi rispon: dette ne meno a questa avcordatevi che quando venivette farò quello che non ho voglia di fare, e salutandovi sono Adi 3 Febraro 1787 Verona Vostro Consorte Leonardo Cipolla [[label: Address panel]] To the Noble Lady Lady Countess Giovanna Cipolla in the House of Mr. D. Francesco Cavazj Behind San Salvador in Corte Cason Venice 5. [[label: Letter text and signature]] Dearest Wife This will be the second that I write to you and I remain amazed that you do not answer me I tell you that I do not know how to live having to buy everything for myself and what I value most of all is wood so if you want to come also for me write to Casalino according to another of mine that I wrote to you, for thus you will have the six hundred lire immediately in Venice to avail yourself of them for your needs, and in case you do not answer me even to this remember that when you come I will do what I have no desire to do, and greeting you I am On 3 February 1787 Verona Your Husband Leonardo Cipolla",
      "search_key": "nra l 000327 letter from leonardo cipolla to giovanna cipolla about money and household needs february 3 1787 leonardo cipolla reproaches his wife giovanna for not answering describes the cost of living and need for firewood and tells her how to obtain six hundred lire in venice for household expenses leonardo cipolla countess giovanna cipolla giovanna cipolla verona italy verona italy venice italy marriage family correspondence household expenses money firewood leonardo cipolla giovanna cipolla verona venice family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel alla nob sig ra la sig ra co a giovanna cipolla in casa del sig r d francesco cavazj distro al salvador in corte cason venezia 5 label letter text and signature caris ma consorte questa sara la seconda che vi scrivo e resto stupito che non mi rispondete io vi dico che non so come vivere dovendomi da comprav tutto e quello che stimo piu di tutto e la legna onde se volette venir anche per me scriver te al casalino a tenor di un altra mia che vi ho scrito che cosi averete le sei cento lire subito a venezia da prevalervene per li vostri bisogni e al caso che non mi rispon dette ne meno a questa avcordatevi che quando venivette faro quello che non ho voglia di fare e salutandovi sono adi 3 febraro 1787 verona vostro consorte leonardo cipolla label address panel to the noble lady lady countess giovanna cipolla in the house of mr d francesco cavazj behind san salvador in corte cason venice 5 label letter text and signature dearest wife this will be the second that i write to you and i remain amazed that you do not answer me i tell you that i do not know how to live having to buy everything for myself and what i value most of all is wood so if you want to come also for me write to casalino according to another of mine that i wrote to you for thus you will have the six hundred lire immediately in venice to avail yourself of them for your needs and in case you do not answer me even to this remember that when you come i will do what i have no desire to do and greeting you i am on 3 february 1787 verona your husband leonardo cipolla",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000328",
      "title": "Letter from Angela Cosi to Pietro Capretti seeking work and relief from debt, December 29, 1859",
      "description": "Angela Cosi asks Pietro Capretti to help find work for her husband and to forgive her debt. She describes a completed but underused workshop, work undertaken with her daughters, children approaching working age, mortgaged houses and legal expenses, and asks him to forward an enclosure.",
      "date": "1859-12-29",
      "sort_year": 1859,
      "languages": [
        "Italian"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Angela Cosi"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Pietro Capretti"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Salo, Italy",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000328",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/23f863cd0350584a971fdd228455c9a710b0b2b6.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000328 image 1 showing the address side of a pale blue Italian letter, with manuscript docketing, fold lines, tears and a large loss at the left edge.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "work-and-household-economy",
            "legal-and-economic-agency",
            "dependence-and-constraint"
          ],
          "basis": "Angela Cosi describes her own and her daughters' labour while seeking work and debt relief for the household."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "Daughters work in the workshop and younger children are approaching working age."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages",
            "poverty-and-relief",
            "debt-and-credit",
            "property-as-livelihood"
          ],
          "basis": "Unemployment, an underused workshop, debt and mortgaged houses are central."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000328 Letter from Angela Cosi to Pietro Capretti seeking work and relief from debt, December 29, 1859 Angela Cosi asks Pietro Capretti to help find work for her husband and to forgive her debt. She describes a completed but underused workshop, work undertaken with her daughters, children approaching working age, mortgaged houses and legal expenses, and asks him to forward an enclosure. Angela Cosi Pietro Capretti Salo, Italy Salo, Italy Brescia, Italy Poverty Debt Employment Family labour Mortgages Workshops Angela Cosi Pietro Capretti Salo Brescia Petition Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] SALÒ Al Signor il Signor pietro Capretti nelle di lui Mani preme per favor Brescia [[label: Letter text, marginal writing and physical damage]] Brescia Signor Compar Stimatissimo Salò li 29 Xbri 1859 Mi fo dover agurargli un buon capodanno e il rimanente felice pregandolo con questa mia se vi fosse il di fare aver qualche lavoro al mio marito avendo la fabbrica in ordine nel caso sentisse qualche Negoziante che faccia lavorar lo prego a metter mi sottocchio che del lavoro rimara contento creda Signor compare che mi piange il cuor a non poterlo sodis fare ma comprenda sfino dal cinquantacinque che la nostra fabbrica nuova è tutta compita è inoperosa se non che di piccolisime cose per me è una pena delle più angosciose mi conviene per sostener la mia filgiolanza lavorar giorno e notte con le mie filgie fin tanto che la providenza mi apri qualche strada e che li ragasi è in età di guadagnare per cui sono a pregar con questa mia la sua pietà a perdonar per il mio debito che tanto più per lei sara il premio in Cielo al meno avera il bene eterno col sollevar una sgraziata famiglia che molto prega per lei è bensi vero che sono in poseso di varie case ma queste è aggravate d'ipoteche che non si può mai arivar ad adempire alli interesi e alle spese di giudiali è comerati nel nostro paese il comercio è annato spero che il Signor vorra ascoltar le deboli mie preghiere e dar termine alle mie sventure mi perdoni che di cuor li chiedo e con stima mi firmo Angela Cosi [Left margin] Il prego la di lei bontà fare aver la rinchiusa a chi è diretta che le sarò grata e se in qualche conto valgo non risparmi tanto in lavoro come per qualche cosa nel paese [[label: Address panel]] SALÒ To Mr. Mr. Pietro Capretti in his Hands urgent please Brescia [[label: Letter text, marginal writing and physical damage]] Brescia Most Esteemed Signor Godfather Salò, 29 December 1859 I make it my duty to wish you a good new year and the remainder happy, begging you with this letter of mine if there were the means to have some work given to my husband, having the factory in order, in case you should hear of some Merchant who has work done, I beg you to bring me to his attention, for he will remain satisfied with the work. Believe me, Signor godfather, that my heart weeps at not being able to satisfy you, but understand that since fifty-five our new factory is completely finished and is idle except for very small things. For me it is one of the most anguishing pains, I have to work day and night with my daughters to support my children until providence opens some road for me and the boys are of an age to earn, for which I am begging with this letter of mine your pity to forgive my debt, for which the reward in Heaven will be all the greater for you, at least you will have eternal good by relieving an unfortunate family that prays much for you. It is indeed true that I am in possession of various houses but these are burdened with mortgages so that one can never manage to fulfil the interests and the judicial and official expenses, in our town trade is gone. I hope that the Lord will want to listen to my weak prayers and put an end to my misfortunes. Forgive me, which I ask of you from my heart, and with esteem I sign myself Angela Cosi [Left margin] I beg your goodness to have the enclosure given to whom it is addressed, for which I will be grateful, and if I am of any worth, do not spare me, both in work and for anything in the town.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000328 letter from angela cosi to pietro capretti seeking work and relief from debt december 29 1859 angela cosi asks pietro capretti to help find work for her husband and to forgive her debt she describes a completed but underused workshop work undertaken with her daughters children approaching working age mortgaged houses and legal expenses and asks him to forward an enclosure angela cosi pietro capretti salo italy salo italy brescia italy poverty debt employment family labour mortgages workshops angela cosi pietro capretti salo brescia petition personal correspondence label address panel salo al signor il signor pietro capretti nelle di lui mani preme per favor brescia label letter text marginal writing and physical damage brescia signor compar stimatissimo salo li 29 xbri 1859 mi fo dover agurargli un buon capodanno e il rimanente felice pregandolo con questa mia se vi fosse il di fare aver qualche lavoro al mio marito avendo la fabbrica in ordine nel caso sentisse qualche negoziante che faccia lavorar lo prego a metter mi sottocchio che del lavoro rimara contento creda signor compare che mi piange il cuor a non poterlo sodis fare ma comprenda sfino dal cinquantacinque che la nostra fabbrica nuova e tutta compita e inoperosa se non che di piccolisime cose per me e una pena delle piu angosciose mi conviene per sostener la mia filgiolanza lavorar giorno e notte con le mie filgie fin tanto che la providenza mi apri qualche strada e che li ragasi e in eta di guadagnare per cui sono a pregar con questa mia la sua pieta a perdonar per il mio debito che tanto piu per lei sara il premio in cielo al meno avera il bene eterno col sollevar una sgraziata famiglia che molto prega per lei e bensi vero che sono in poseso di varie case ma queste e aggravate d ipoteche che non si puo mai arivar ad adempire alli interesi e alle spese di giudiali e comerati nel nostro paese il comercio e annato spero che il signor vorra ascoltar le deboli mie preghiere e dar termine alle mie sventure mi perdoni che di cuor li chiedo e con stima mi firmo angela cosi left margin il prego la di lei bonta fare aver la rinchiusa a chi e diretta che le saro grata e se in qualche conto valgo non risparmi tanto in lavoro come per qualche cosa nel paese label address panel salo to mr mr pietro capretti in his hands urgent please brescia label letter text marginal writing and physical damage brescia most esteemed signor godfather salo 29 december 1859 i make it my duty to wish you a good new year and the remainder happy begging you with this letter of mine if there were the means to have some work given to my husband having the factory in order in case you should hear of some merchant who has work done i beg you to bring me to his attention for he will remain satisfied with the work believe me signor godfather that my heart weeps at not being able to satisfy you but understand that since fifty five our new factory is completely finished and is idle except for very small things for me it is one of the most anguishing pains i have to work day and night with my daughters to support my children until providence opens some road for me and the boys are of an age to earn for which i am begging with this letter of mine your pity to forgive my debt for which the reward in heaven will be all the greater for you at least you will have eternal good by relieving an unfortunate family that prays much for you it is indeed true that i am in possession of various houses but these are burdened with mortgages so that one can never manage to fulfil the interests and the judicial and official expenses in our town trade is gone i hope that the lord will want to listen to my weak prayers and put an end to my misfortunes forgive me which i ask of you from my heart and with esteem i sign myself angela cosi left margin i beg your goodness to have the enclosure given to whom it is addressed for which i will be grateful and if i am of any worth do not spare me both in work and for anything in the town",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000410",
      "title": "Letter from Jean Constantin fils to his godmother, 1842-09-27",
      "description": "Jean Constantin fils writes from naval service at Rochefort to his godmother about qualifying as a captain, harsh barracks conditions, his low pay and lessons in arithmetic, and asks to borrow fifty francs.",
      "date": "1842-09-27",
      "sort_year": 1842,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Jean Constantin fils"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "His godmother (unnamed)",
        "Monsieur Deyson, propriétaire"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Rochefort",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000410",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/ff0c6a3afb41987a6b8da1d6b04170152c89f132.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000410 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Monsieur Deyson at Camblanes, with Rochefort, Bordeaux and Créon datestamps, a manuscript postal charge and later calculations.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "employment-and-wages",
            "debt-and-credit"
          ],
          "basis": "Low pay and a request to borrow fifty francs are major concerns."
        },
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "naval-service"
          ],
          "basis": "Naval qualification, barracks conditions and service at Rochefort define the letter."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000410 Letter from Jean Constantin fils to his godmother, 1842-09-27 Jean Constantin fils writes from naval service at Rochefort to his godmother about qualifying as a captain, harsh barracks conditions, his low pay and lessons in arithmetic, and asks to borrow fifty francs. Jean Constantin fils His godmother (unnamed) Monsieur Deyson, propriétaire Rochefort Rochefort Camblanes Rochefort–Camblanes Personal correspondence Naval service Military life Family relations Rochefort Camblanes France — domestic correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Deyson Propriétaire Dans la Commune de Camblane passant par Créon à Camblane [[label: Letter text page 2]] à Rochefort le 27 7bre 1842 Chère marraine Je prends au jourd'hui la plume pour te renouveller les tendres adieux que je fis lors de mon depart de la maison paternelle. je pense Chère marraine que tu sera beaucou surprise ainsi que mon Cousins deyson, lorsque vous recevrez Ma lettre, oui je le pense elle devra vous surprendre beaucoup cette lettre, Car jusqu'a present je ne vous avez jamais ecrit, si je ne lai fait j'ai du moins toujour pensé à vous autres et je nai jamais ecrit à la maison sans demender de vos Chères nouvelles. mon Coeur serait bien ingrat s'il oubliait un seul moment la reconnaissance que je vous dois a tous les deuse, oui j'ose le dire sans flateries si l'être Suprême me rendait assez malheureuses pour m'enlever mon Chèr père de ce monde ainsi que ma mère, les parens et les amis que je Choisirai pour trouver de la consolation et des bons Conseils serait vous deuse. je te dirai que l'année prochaine au mois de mai je crois d'être compté au nombre des Capitaines, je le crois si fort quil me semble que Je serai biens Malheureux si j'étais refusé car j'ose le dire je me croirai Capable de pouvoir Commander un navire parce que j'ai le goût de mon metier, et le Commandant de la division Ma promi de me donner un permissions d'un mois et demis si j'étais reçu capitaine. je me trouve dans dans le besoins dans le moment que je t'écris cette lettre et je te prierai de vou loir [[label: Letter text page 3]] Me prêter une 50ne de francs en attendant Mon Chère père de retour de son voyage l'argent que je te demande te sera te sera remi lorsque je serai de retour à la Maison ou apres avoir fait un voyage au Commerce. Je te le jure fois de Constantin, je pense Chère marraine que je n'aurai pas besoins de te faire de te faire toutes ces promesses pour te bien persuader que l'argent que tu me prêtera te sera remis un jour et plus plus tard que mon retour du service, je te prierai en grâce de vouloi bien garder le secret ainsi que mon cousins deyson et de n'en ouvrir la bouche à personnes.. pas plus à mon père qua ma mère Car si quelque idées à moi inconnues pouvaient te faire présumer que ce font pour en faire mauvais usage et que tes intentions seraient de Consulter quelqu'un je te prie de ne pas m'en envoyer. Mais quoiqu'il en soit je me faire reponse de ma lettre pour avoir le plaisir de savoir de vos nouvelles ainsi que de celle de mon petit Cousins... Je finis en vous embrassant a tous Milles fois de Coeur en attendant l'heureux jour à moi tant desiré ou je pourrai vous combler de bénédictions et vous demettre l'argent que vous m'aurez prêté. Constantin Cher Cousin Je t'adresse Cest deuse lignes à tois qui ma toujours par lé comme un second frère pour te prier de Croire que si je demande Cest argent a marraine Ce n'est pas pour en faire mauvais usage mais pour servir à mes besoins. Je gagne au service à terre 11 francs par mois si j'étais en barque je gagnerai 30 francs alors je n'aurai pas besoins de vous demander le peu d'argent que je vous demendes parce que ma paye me suffirait je suis obligé de puiser un maitre d'axithmétique sur mes 11 francs que je gagne par mois [[label: Letter text page 4]] ainsi pense Combien il doit me rester.. je ne te parle pas de la misère que l'on y éprouve au service ni de la mauvaise nouriture que l'on Son nous donne tous les jours tu es hommes a pouvoir juger Combien l'on peut a être mal au service sur tout dans une Caserne ou il ya 600 hommes. je ne ten dis pas plus long Concernant le service il y en aurait trop a dire pour pouvoir te le depeindre Comme il faut. Voici mon adresse A Monsieur Jean Constantin fils Marins au Bataillon de Ligne à Rochefort Je finis en t'embrassant mille fois de Coeur ton Cousin Constantin [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Deyson Propriétaire Dans la Commune de Camblane passant par Créon à Camblane [[label: Letter text page 2]] Rochefort, 27 September 1842 Dear godmother I take up my pen today to renew to you the tender farewells I made at the time of my departure from the paternal home. I think, dear godmother, that you will be very surprised, as well as my cousin Deyson, when you receive my letter, yes I think it must surprise you very much this letter, for until now I have never written to you, if I have not done so I have at least always thought of you all and I have never written home without asking for your dear news. My heart would be very ungrateful if it forgot for a single moment the gratitude I owe to you both, yes I dare say it without flattery if the Supreme Being were to make me unfortunate enough to take my dear father from this world as well as my mother, the relatives and friends I would choose to find consolation and good advice would be you two. I will tell you that next year in the month of May I believe I will be counted among the Captains, I believe it so strongly that it seems to me I will be very unhappy if I were refused for I dare say I will believe myself capable of being able to command a ship because I have a taste for my profession, and the Commander of the division has promised to give me a leave of a month and a half if I were accepted as captain. [[label: Letter text page 3]] I find myself in in need at the moment that I am writing this letter to you and I will beg you to please lend me about 50 francs while waiting for my dear father to return from his voyage the money I am asking you for will be will be returned to you when I am back home or after having made a commercial voyage. I swear it to you on the faith of Constantin, I think dear godmother that I will not need to make you to make you all these promises to well persuade you that the money you will lend me will be returned to you one day and no later than my return from the service, I will beg you as a favour to please keep the secret as well as my cousin Deyson and not to open your mouth about it to anyone.. no more to my father than to my mother For if some ideas unknown to me could make you presume that it is to make bad use of it and that your intentions would be to consult someone I beg you not to send me any. But whatever the case send me an answer to my letter to have the pleasure of knowing your news as well as that of my little cousin... I finish by embracing you all a thousand times from the heart while waiting for the happy day so much desired by me when I will be able to shower you with blessings and return to you the money you will have lent me. Constantin Dear Cousin I address these two lines to you who have always spoken to me like a second brother to beg you to believe that if I ask godmother for this money it is not to make bad use of it but to serve my needs. I earn 11 francs a month in the shore service if I were on a boat I would earn 30 francs then I would not need to ask you for the little money I am asking you for because my pay would be enough for me I am obliged to pay an arithmetic teacher out of my 11 francs that I earn per month [[label: Letter text page 4]] so think how much must be left for me.. I will not speak to you of the misery one experiences in the service nor of the bad food they give us every day you are a man able to judge how badly off one can be in the service especially in a barracks where there are 600 men. I will not tell you any more concerning the service there would be too much to say to be able to describe it to you properly. Here is my address To Monsieur Jean Constantin junior, Sailor in the Line Battalion in Rochefort I finish by embracing you a thousand times from the heart your Cousin Constantin",
      "search_key": "nra l 000410 letter from jean constantin fils to his godmother 1842 09 27 jean constantin fils writes from naval service at rochefort to his godmother about qualifying as a captain harsh barracks conditions his low pay and lessons in arithmetic and asks to borrow fifty francs jean constantin fils his godmother unnamed monsieur deyson proprietaire rochefort rochefort camblanes rochefort camblanes personal correspondence naval service military life family relations rochefort camblanes france domestic correspondence personal correspondence label address panel monsieur deyson proprietaire dans la commune de camblane passant par creon a camblane label letter text page 2 a rochefort le 27 7bre 1842 chere marraine je prends au jourd hui la plume pour te renouveller les tendres adieux que je fis lors de mon depart de la maison paternelle je pense chere marraine que tu sera beaucou surprise ainsi que mon cousins deyson lorsque vous recevrez ma lettre oui je le pense elle devra vous surprendre beaucoup cette lettre car jusqu a present je ne vous avez jamais ecrit si je ne lai fait j ai du moins toujour pense a vous autres et je nai jamais ecrit a la maison sans demender de vos cheres nouvelles mon coeur serait bien ingrat s il oubliait un seul moment la reconnaissance que je vous dois a tous les deuse oui j ose le dire sans flateries si l etre supreme me rendait assez malheureuses pour m enlever mon cher pere de ce monde ainsi que ma mere les parens et les amis que je choisirai pour trouver de la consolation et des bons conseils serait vous deuse je te dirai que l annee prochaine au mois de mai je crois d etre compte au nombre des capitaines je le crois si fort quil me semble que je serai biens malheureux si j etais refuse car j ose le dire je me croirai capable de pouvoir commander un navire parce que j ai le gout de mon metier et le commandant de la division ma promi de me donner un permissions d un mois et demis si j etais recu capitaine je me trouve dans dans le besoins dans le moment que je t ecris cette lettre et je te prierai de vou loir label letter text page 3 me preter une 50ne de francs en attendant mon chere pere de retour de son voyage l argent que je te demande te sera te sera remi lorsque je serai de retour a la maison ou apres avoir fait un voyage au commerce je te le jure fois de constantin je pense chere marraine que je n aurai pas besoins de te faire de te faire toutes ces promesses pour te bien persuader que l argent que tu me pretera te sera remis un jour et plus plus tard que mon retour du service je te prierai en grace de vouloi bien garder le secret ainsi que mon cousins deyson et de n en ouvrir la bouche a personnes pas plus a mon pere qua ma mere car si quelque idees a moi inconnues pouvaient te faire presumer que ce font pour en faire mauvais usage et que tes intentions seraient de consulter quelqu un je te prie de ne pas m en envoyer mais quoiqu il en soit je me faire reponse de ma lettre pour avoir le plaisir de savoir de vos nouvelles ainsi que de celle de mon petit cousins je finis en vous embrassant a tous milles fois de coeur en attendant l heureux jour a moi tant desire ou je pourrai vous combler de benedictions et vous demettre l argent que vous m aurez prete constantin cher cousin je t adresse cest deuse lignes a tois qui ma toujours par le comme un second frere pour te prier de croire que si je demande cest argent a marraine ce n est pas pour en faire mauvais usage mais pour servir a mes besoins je gagne au service a terre 11 francs par mois si j etais en barque je gagnerai 30 francs alors je n aurai pas besoins de vous demander le peu d argent que je vous demendes parce que ma paye me suffirait je suis oblige de puiser un maitre d axithmetique sur mes 11 francs que je gagne par mois label letter text page 4 ainsi pense combien il doit me rester je ne te parle pas de la misere que l on y eprouve au service ni de la mauvaise nouriture que l on son nous donne tous les jours tu es hommes a pouvoir juger combien l on peut a etre mal au service sur tout dans une caserne ou il ya 600 hommes je ne ten dis pas plus long concernant le service il y en aurait trop a dire pour pouvoir te le depeindre comme il faut voici mon adresse a monsieur jean constantin fils marins au bataillon de ligne a rochefort je finis en t embrassant mille fois de coeur ton cousin constantin label address panel monsieur deyson proprietaire dans la commune de camblane passant par creon a camblane label letter text page 2 rochefort 27 september 1842 dear godmother i take up my pen today to renew to you the tender farewells i made at the time of my departure from the paternal home i think dear godmother that you will be very surprised as well as my cousin deyson when you receive my letter yes i think it must surprise you very much this letter for until now i have never written to you if i have not done so i have at least always thought of you all and i have never written home without asking for your dear news my heart would be very ungrateful if it forgot for a single moment the gratitude i owe to you both yes i dare say it without flattery if the supreme being were to make me unfortunate enough to take my dear father from this world as well as my mother the relatives and friends i would choose to find consolation and good advice would be you two i will tell you that next year in the month of may i believe i will be counted among the captains i believe it so strongly that it seems to me i will be very unhappy if i were refused for i dare say i will believe myself capable of being able to command a ship because i have a taste for my profession and the commander of the division has promised to give me a leave of a month and a half if i were accepted as captain label letter text page 3 i find myself in in need at the moment that i am writing this letter to you and i will beg you to please lend me about 50 francs while waiting for my dear father to return from his voyage the money i am asking you for will be will be returned to you when i am back home or after having made a commercial voyage i swear it to you on the faith of constantin i think dear godmother that i will not need to make you to make you all these promises to well persuade you that the money you will lend me will be returned to you one day and no later than my return from the service i will beg you as a favour to please keep the secret as well as my cousin deyson and not to open your mouth about it to anyone no more to my father than to my mother for if some ideas unknown to me could make you presume that it is to make bad use of it and that your intentions would be to consult someone i beg you not to send me any but whatever the case send me an answer to my letter to have the pleasure of knowing your news as well as that of my little cousin i finish by embracing you all a thousand times from the heart while waiting for the happy day so much desired by me when i will be able to shower you with blessings and return to you the money you will have lent me constantin dear cousin i address these two lines to you who have always spoken to me like a second brother to beg you to believe that if i ask godmother for this money it is not to make bad use of it but to serve my needs i earn 11 francs a month in the shore service if i were on a boat i would earn 30 francs then i would not need to ask you for the little money i am asking you for because my pay would be enough for me i am obliged to pay an arithmetic teacher out of my 11 francs that i earn per month label letter text page 4 so think how much must be left for me i will not speak to you of the misery one experiences in the service nor of the bad food they give us every day you are a man able to judge how badly off one can be in the service especially in a barracks where there are 600 men i will not tell you any more concerning the service there would be too much to say to be able to describe it to you properly here is my address to monsieur jean constantin junior sailor in the line battalion in rochefort i finish by embracing you a thousand times from the heart your cousin constantin",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000419",
      "title": "Letter from Donitay to Pierre Lacour, 1837-04-07",
      "description": "Donitay warns his cousin Pierre Lacour that Espenan fraudulently obtained fifty francs in his name, describes the man's reported movements and relatives, and urges Lacour to have him arrested.",
      "date": "1837-04-07",
      "sort_year": 1837,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Donitay"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Pierre Lacour",
        "Pierre Lacour, the writer's cousin"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Marmande",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000419",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/e86faef086ed47c7af1cd358b56d6a5975dbfe28.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000419 image 1 showing the folded address panel with postal marks, manuscript docketing and sealing evidence.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "legal-proceedings"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer urges arrest of the alleged fraudster."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000419 Letter from Donitay to Pierre Lacour, 1837-04-07 Donitay warns his cousin Pierre Lacour that Espenan fraudulently obtained fifty francs in his name, describes the man's reported movements and relatives, and urges Lacour to have him arrested. Donitay Pierre Lacour Pierre Lacour, the writer's cousin Marmande Marmande Saintes Fraud Family correspondence Fifty francs Marmande Saintes Personal correspondence Family correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur pierre Lacour traiteur Charrante inferieure à Saintes [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Marmande Le 7. avril 1837 Mon cher cousin C'est avec Mal au cœur que j'ai Reçu ta Lettre m'apprenant le tour d'Escroquerie que t'a fait ce mauvais Gueux d'espenan qui a passé & resté chez toi, pendant trois Jours & ensuite s'etre en allé pour prétexte à la rochelle chercher des papiers pour poursuivre un individu; tout cela n'est que mensonge, et Surtout lorsqu'il t'a demandé pour moi. 50 f. Je n'aurais Employé personne si j'avais été dans le cas d'avoir Besoin d'un Service de toi. Je te dois dire aussi que ce n'est qu'après Son depart de Marmande que j'ai appris ce qu'il etait, la bonne m'a donné [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] que de mauvais renseignements Sur Son compte; Je te plains du profond de mon Cœur, que tu aies été la duppe d'un pareil frippon; fais tout ce que tu pourras pour le faire arreter, je l'approu verai avec plaisir - quant à Sa famille, il a quelques parents, oncles à Marmande, mais Son père demeure du coté de pau le Bearn, à un Endroit nommé Jeanne, près Garlin, arrondt de pau - vois ce que tu as à faire, dans cet objet, je Suis très Eloigné de penser que Son pere paye, a moins qu'il ne le fit, si toutes fois tu le faisais ou du moins si tu parvenais à le faire arreter. C'est de quoi je Serai Bien Content - La veille de Son depart de marmande il me dit qu'il allait du coté de Blaye, alors je lui dis, que s'il passait [[label: Letter text - Page 3]] par Saintes, je le priais Seulement de te voir & de te faire mes compliments voila tout; je ne lui ai donné aucune lettre pour toi, comme je te l'ai dit plus haut, si j'avais eu Besoin de toi, je t'aurais Ecrit directement - Je Suis on ne peut plus faché que ce coquin t'ait fait un pareil tour, adieu mon cher amy crois pour toujours à un Bien Bon Cousin, & te prie de faire mes Compliments à tous chez toi Donitay [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Pierre Lacour caterer Charente-Inférieure in Saintes [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Marmande, April 7, 1837 My dear cousin, It was with a heavy heart that I received your letter telling me of the swindle perpetrated against you by that wretched scoundrel Espenan. He spent three days at your home and then left on the pretext of going to La Rochelle to obtain papers with which to prosecute someone. All of that is nothing but lies, especially his request that you give him 50 francs on my behalf. Had I needed a service from you, I would not have employed anyone else. I must also tell you that it was only after his departure from Marmande that I learned what kind of man he was; the maid gave me [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] nothing but bad reports about him. I pity you from the bottom of my heart for having been duped by such a rogue. Do everything you can to have him arrested; I shall be very glad to approve it. As for his family, he has some relatives—uncles—in Marmande, but his father lives toward Pau, in Béarn, at a place called Jeanne, near Garlin, in the arrondissement of Pau. Decide what you should do in this matter. I very much doubt that his father will pay, unless he were to do so if you acted—or at least if you managed to have the man arrested. I should be very pleased by that. On the eve of his departure from Marmande, he told me that he was going toward Blaye. I then told him that, if he passed [[label: Letter text - Page 3]] through Saintes, I asked him only to visit you and convey my regards. That is all. I gave him no letter for you. As I said above, had I needed you, I would have written to you directly. I could not be more upset that this rascal played such a trick on you. Farewell, my dear friend. Believe me always your very good cousin, and please give my regards to everyone in your household. Donitay",
      "search_key": "nra l 000419 letter from donitay to pierre lacour 1837 04 07 donitay warns his cousin pierre lacour that espenan fraudulently obtained fifty francs in his name describes the man s reported movements and relatives and urges lacour to have him arrested donitay pierre lacour pierre lacour the writer s cousin marmande marmande saintes fraud family correspondence fifty francs marmande saintes personal correspondence family correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur pierre lacour traiteur charrante inferieure a saintes label letter text page 1 marmande le 7 avril 1837 mon cher cousin c est avec mal au coeur que j ai recu ta lettre m apprenant le tour d escroquerie que t a fait ce mauvais gueux d espenan qui a passe reste chez toi pendant trois jours ensuite s etre en alle pour pretexte a la rochelle chercher des papiers pour poursuivre un individu tout cela n est que mensonge et surtout lorsqu il t a demande pour moi 50 f je n aurais employe personne si j avais ete dans le cas d avoir besoin d un service de toi je te dois dire aussi que ce n est qu apres son depart de marmande que j ai appris ce qu il etait la bonne m a donne label letter text page 2 que de mauvais renseignements sur son compte je te plains du profond de mon coeur que tu aies ete la duppe d un pareil frippon fais tout ce que tu pourras pour le faire arreter je l approu verai avec plaisir quant a sa famille il a quelques parents oncles a marmande mais son pere demeure du cote de pau le bearn a un endroit nomme jeanne pres garlin arrondt de pau vois ce que tu as a faire dans cet objet je suis tres eloigne de penser que son pere paye a moins qu il ne le fit si toutes fois tu le faisais ou du moins si tu parvenais a le faire arreter c est de quoi je serai bien content la veille de son depart de marmande il me dit qu il allait du cote de blaye alors je lui dis que s il passait label letter text page 3 par saintes je le priais seulement de te voir de te faire mes compliments voila tout je ne lui ai donne aucune lettre pour toi comme je te l ai dit plus haut si j avais eu besoin de toi je t aurais ecrit directement je suis on ne peut plus fache que ce coquin t ait fait un pareil tour adieu mon cher amy crois pour toujours a un bien bon cousin te prie de faire mes compliments a tous chez toi donitay label address panel monsieur monsieur pierre lacour caterer charente inferieure in saintes label letter text page 1 marmande april 7 1837 my dear cousin it was with a heavy heart that i received your letter telling me of the swindle perpetrated against you by that wretched scoundrel espenan he spent three days at your home and then left on the pretext of going to la rochelle to obtain papers with which to prosecute someone all of that is nothing but lies especially his request that you give him 50 francs on my behalf had i needed a service from you i would not have employed anyone else i must also tell you that it was only after his departure from marmande that i learned what kind of man he was the maid gave me label letter text page 2 nothing but bad reports about him i pity you from the bottom of my heart for having been duped by such a rogue do everything you can to have him arrested i shall be very glad to approve it as for his family he has some relatives uncles in marmande but his father lives toward pau in bearn at a place called jeanne near garlin in the arrondissement of pau decide what you should do in this matter i very much doubt that his father will pay unless he were to do so if you acted or at least if you managed to have the man arrested i should be very pleased by that on the eve of his departure from marmande he told me that he was going toward blaye i then told him that if he passed label letter text page 3 through saintes i asked him only to visit you and convey my regards that is all i gave him no letter for you as i said above had i needed you i would have written to you directly i could not be more upset that this rascal played such a trick on you farewell my dear friend believe me always your very good cousin and please give my regards to everyone in your household donitay",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000421",
      "title": "Letter from Mathieu to Monsieur Soulet, 1813-06-09",
      "description": "Mathieu relays news of Chrétien's finances, work, portrait drawing and homesickness, then discusses his own serious fall and relationships within the extended family.",
      "date": "1813-06-09",
      "sort_year": 1813,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Mathieu"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Soulet, merchant near the market",
        "Monsieur Soulet, the writer's relative",
        "Monsieur Soulet"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Rochefort",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000421",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/004dde315fcca03cce5d6599cf22900e30ca2c14.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000421 image 1 showing the folded address panel with postal marks, manuscript docketing and a red wax seal.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "domestic-life",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "Extended family relationships and homesickness shape the letter."
        },
        {
          "id": "health-care-loss",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "illness-and-injury"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer describes a serious fall and convalescence."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000421 Letter from Mathieu to Monsieur Soulet, 1813-06-09 Mathieu relays news of Chrétien's finances, work, portrait drawing and homesickness, then discusses his own serious fall and relationships within the extended family. Mathieu Monsieur Soulet, merchant near the market Monsieur Soulet, the writer's relative Monsieur Soulet Rochefort Rochefort Champdeniers, Deux-Sèvres Family correspondence Homesickness Portrait drawing Convalescence Rochefort Champdeniers Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Soulet marchand près la halle a Champdeniers Dept. des deux Sèvres [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Rochefort Le 9 juin 1813. Monsieur et Cher Parent, J'ai reçu une lettre de Chretien du 26 mai; il me charge de vous témoigner la reconnaissance et l'attachement dont il est pénétré pour vous et votre aimable famille; il a dit-il envoyé de l'argent à Mr. Péquillan, et il attend qu'il lui en ait accusé la reception pour lui en envoyer d'autre. Vous voyez par là qu'il n'est pas dans la gêne. Il m'a dit que son travail lui donne assez d'aisance, qu'il est fort occupé, et qu'il vient de faire, en crayon le portrait d'une jeune personne de 17 ans, de la plus belle figure et d'une fortune colossale. Vous voyez que ça n'est pas pour lui. aussi Ce beau visage ne le [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] Console-t-il pas d'être éloigné de sa patrie, de ses parens et de ses amis. Sa lettre me ferait craindre qu'il ne soit bientot attaqué de la maladie du pays. Cependant il m'a dit qu'il se porte fort bien, ce qui me fait espérer que sa gaieté naturelle l'emportera sur ses Idées mélancoliques. je lui reponds aujourd'hui et lui dis bien des choses pour vous. je suis très faché que mon accident ait privé mad. mathieu de vous voir à la foire de niort. je m'attendais dans cet evenement, qui a été assez serieux pour moi puisque je marche à peine, et que je serais fort heureux si dans deux mois j'en suis quitte, a quelque marque d'amitié de la part de Mad. jarry ou d'une demoiselle modeste à qui j'avais écrit; mais la premiere a juré de ne pas écrire à la fille, qui n'a d'autre tort envers elle que de ne pas pouvoir mener son mari, et la seconde m'a écrit une lettre tardive dans laquelle elle plaisantait agréablement [[label: Letter text - Page 3]] sur ma maladresse de m'etre laissé tomber au moment du départ de Mr mathieu. Je pardonne à Mlle modeste, un peu de legereté à cause de son age; mais j'avoue que je ne sais quel jugement porter de la conduite de Mad. jarry. il faut que l'air de St Symphorien enleve à ceux qui le respirent toute espèce de sensibilité. il n'en est pas ainsi de l'air de Champdeniers, et si tous les hommes avaient le Cœur aussi bon que le Père de modeste nous verrions bientot renaitre l'age d'or. agréez je vous prie, et presentez à toute votre famille mes sentimens d'estime et d'amitié. Adolphe qui devient un grand paresseux embrasse son parrain Mathieu [[label: Address panel]] To Mister Mister Soulet merchant near the market in Champdeniers Dept. of Deux-Sèvres [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Rochefort, June 9, 1813 Sir and dear relative, I received a letter from Chrétien dated May 26. He asks me to express to you the gratitude and affection he feels for you and your delightful family. He says he has sent money to Mr Péquillan and is waiting for him to acknowledge receipt before sending more. You can see from this that he is not in financial difficulty. He told me that his work provides him with a comfortable living, that he is very busy, and that he has just drawn in pencil the portrait of a seventeen-year-old young woman of the greatest beauty and possessing a colossal fortune. You can see that she is not for him. Nor does that beautiful face [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] console him for being far from his homeland, his relatives and his friends. His letter makes me fear that he may soon be afflicted by homesickness. Nevertheless, he says that he is very well, which makes me hope that his natural cheerfulness will prevail over his melancholy thoughts. I am replying to him today and saying many things to him on your behalf. I am very sorry that my accident prevented Madame Mathieu from seeing you at the Niort fair. In this event—which was quite serious for me, since I can scarcely walk and shall count myself very fortunate if I am free of it within two months—I had expected some mark of friendship from Madame Jarry or from a young lady named Modeste, to whom I had written. But the former has sworn not to write to the girl, whose only fault toward her is that she cannot manage her husband, while the latter sent me a belated letter in which she pleasantly joked [[label: Letter text - Page 3]] about my clumsiness in allowing myself to fall just as Mr Mathieu was leaving. I forgive Mademoiselle Modeste a little frivolity on account of her age, but I confess that I do not know what judgement to make of Madame Jarry’s conduct. The air of Saint-Symphorien must deprive everyone who breathes it of every kind of feeling. The air of Champdeniers is not like that, and if all men had hearts as good as Modeste’s father, we would soon see the Golden Age return. Please accept, and convey to your whole family, my sentiments of esteem and friendship. Adolphe, who is becoming very lazy, embraces his godfather. Mathieu",
      "search_key": "nra l 000421 letter from mathieu to monsieur soulet 1813 06 09 mathieu relays news of chretien s finances work portrait drawing and homesickness then discusses his own serious fall and relationships within the extended family mathieu monsieur soulet merchant near the market monsieur soulet the writer s relative monsieur soulet rochefort rochefort champdeniers deux sevres family correspondence homesickness portrait drawing convalescence rochefort champdeniers family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel a monsieur monsieur soulet marchand pres la halle a champdeniers dept des deux sevres label letter text page 1 rochefort le 9 juin 1813 monsieur et cher parent j ai recu une lettre de chretien du 26 mai il me charge de vous temoigner la reconnaissance et l attachement dont il est penetre pour vous et votre aimable famille il a dit il envoye de l argent a mr pequillan et il attend qu il lui en ait accuse la reception pour lui en envoyer d autre vous voyez par la qu il n est pas dans la gene il m a dit que son travail lui donne assez d aisance qu il est fort occupe et qu il vient de faire en crayon le portrait d une jeune personne de 17 ans de la plus belle figure et d une fortune colossale vous voyez que ca n est pas pour lui aussi ce beau visage ne le label letter text page 2 console t il pas d etre eloigne de sa patrie de ses parens et de ses amis sa lettre me ferait craindre qu il ne soit bientot attaque de la maladie du pays cependant il m a dit qu il se porte fort bien ce qui me fait esperer que sa gaiete naturelle l emportera sur ses idees melancoliques je lui reponds aujourd hui et lui dis bien des choses pour vous je suis tres fache que mon accident ait prive mad mathieu de vous voir a la foire de niort je m attendais dans cet evenement qui a ete assez serieux pour moi puisque je marche a peine et que je serais fort heureux si dans deux mois j en suis quitte a quelque marque d amitie de la part de mad jarry ou d une demoiselle modeste a qui j avais ecrit mais la premiere a jure de ne pas ecrire a la fille qui n a d autre tort envers elle que de ne pas pouvoir mener son mari et la seconde m a ecrit une lettre tardive dans laquelle elle plaisantait agreablement label letter text page 3 sur ma maladresse de m etre laisse tomber au moment du depart de mr mathieu je pardonne a mlle modeste un peu de legerete a cause de son age mais j avoue que je ne sais quel jugement porter de la conduite de mad jarry il faut que l air de st symphorien enleve a ceux qui le respirent toute espece de sensibilite il n en est pas ainsi de l air de champdeniers et si tous les hommes avaient le coeur aussi bon que le pere de modeste nous verrions bientot renaitre l age d or agreez je vous prie et presentez a toute votre famille mes sentimens d estime et d amitie adolphe qui devient un grand paresseux embrasse son parrain mathieu label address panel to mister mister soulet merchant near the market in champdeniers dept of deux sevres label letter text page 1 rochefort june 9 1813 sir and dear relative i received a letter from chretien dated may 26 he asks me to express to you the gratitude and affection he feels for you and your delightful family he says he has sent money to mr pequillan and is waiting for him to acknowledge receipt before sending more you can see from this that he is not in financial difficulty he told me that his work provides him with a comfortable living that he is very busy and that he has just drawn in pencil the portrait of a seventeen year old young woman of the greatest beauty and possessing a colossal fortune you can see that she is not for him nor does that beautiful face label letter text page 2 console him for being far from his homeland his relatives and his friends his letter makes me fear that he may soon be afflicted by homesickness nevertheless he says that he is very well which makes me hope that his natural cheerfulness will prevail over his melancholy thoughts i am replying to him today and saying many things to him on your behalf i am very sorry that my accident prevented madame mathieu from seeing you at the niort fair in this event which was quite serious for me since i can scarcely walk and shall count myself very fortunate if i am free of it within two months i had expected some mark of friendship from madame jarry or from a young lady named modeste to whom i had written but the former has sworn not to write to the girl whose only fault toward her is that she cannot manage her husband while the latter sent me a belated letter in which she pleasantly joked label letter text page 3 about my clumsiness in allowing myself to fall just as mr mathieu was leaving i forgive mademoiselle modeste a little frivolity on account of her age but i confess that i do not know what judgement to make of madame jarry s conduct the air of saint symphorien must deprive everyone who breathes it of every kind of feeling the air of champdeniers is not like that and if all men had hearts as good as modeste s father we would soon see the golden age return please accept and convey to your whole family my sentiments of esteem and friendship adolphe who is becoming very lazy embraces his godfather mathieu",
      "theme_review_status": "reviewed"
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000422",
      "title": "Letter from J. Bte Bascle to Charles Bascle, 1850-10-14",
      "description": "J. Bte Bascle writes to his son Charles about reconciliation between brothers, staffing and commercial travel for the family firm, and the health of Corine and Daniel.",
      "date": "1850-10-14",
      "sort_year": 1850,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "J. Bte Bascle"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Charles Bascle, merchant of Bordeaux",
        "Charles Bascle, the writer's son",
        "Charles Bascle"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Jonzac",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000422",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/e243f2766fad957904b36f5ef49be356d0cac212.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000422 image 1 showing the folded address panel with postal marks and manuscript docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "family-conflict",
            "children-and-parenting"
          ],
          "basis": "A father writes to his son about reconciliation between brothers and family health."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "trade-and-business",
            "employment-and-wages"
          ],
          "basis": "Staffing and commercial travel for the family firm are central."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000422 Letter from J. Bte Bascle to Charles Bascle, 1850-10-14 J. Bte Bascle writes to his son Charles about reconciliation between brothers, staffing and commercial travel for the family firm, and the health of Corine and Daniel. J. Bte Bascle Charles Bascle, merchant of Bordeaux Charles Bascle, the writer's son Charles Bascle Jonzac Jonzac Rouen Family reconciliation Family business Commercial travellers Family correspondence Jonzac Rouen Family correspondence Business correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Chle Bascle, negt de Bordeaux, Poste restante, à Rouen. Seine infre [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Jonzac le 14 8bre 1850. Mon cher fils, Ta mère & moi, sommes on ne peut plus satisfaits du contenu de ta lettre du 11 Ct. tu comprendras combien nous sommes heureux de voir tes vœux et les notres exhaussés. Comme toi, nous sentions le besoin d'une explication, qui d'après tout ne pouvait tourner qu'à ton avantage, avantage que ta conduite et la force des choses devaient nécessairement amener. que Dieu, veuille mes chers enfants, vous faire la grace de vous conserver en bonne harmonie, sans cela point d'heureux succès. Tant qu'à la perte que vous faites de Mr L..... tu dois t'en consoller facilement, car d'après ce que tu m'as souvent dit, il donnait plutot de la perte à la maison que du profit, ainsi point de regrèt. je pense que Victor, sans trop se fatiguer pourra bien faire deux ou trois voyages par an, pour soigner la clientelle de Paris et de ses environs. Tant qu'au voyageur de la bretagne, tout a concouru pour qu'il ne fasse rien; (son début, et précédé par armand.) Je pense que ton frère le remerciera, et qu'il tachera de s'en procurer un autre, ce qui n'est pas chose facile. Comme tu me le dis mon bon fils, il faut oblier tout le passé, et pardonner à ceux qui ont été cause de tout [[label: Letter text - Page 2; address panel repeated within full-sheet capture]] le désagrément que tu as éprouvé, j'ai l'assurance que ton frère, dont les sentiments généreux ont pûs etres comprimés à ton égard, sera désormais pour toi ce qu'il doit etre, et qu'il se trouvera heureux d'avoir pour le seconder un frère digne de toute son affection. Hier dimanche, nous avons eus le plaisir de voir et d'embrasser notre chère fille Corine, ainsi que le bon petit Daniel, ils se portent l'un et l'autre à merveille, l'air de la campagne leurs est ont ne peut plus salutaire. Ta mère se joint à moi, mon cher fils pour t'embrasser bien tendrement Ton Père, J. Bte Bascle P.S. toute la famille se porte bien. [[label: Address panel]] Mr Charles Bascle, merchant of Bordeaux, Poste restante, in Rouen. Seine-Inférieure [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Jonzac, October 14, 1850 My dear son, Your mother and I could not be more satisfied with the contents of your letter of the 11th of this month. You will understand how happy we are to see your wishes and ours fulfilled. Like you, we felt the need for an explanation which, all things considered, could only turn to your advantage—an advantage that your conduct and the force of circumstances were bound to bring about. May God grant you, my dear children, the grace to remain in good harmony; without that, there can be no happy outcome. As for the loss of Mr L....., you should easily console yourself, for according to what you have often told me, he brought the firm more loss than profit; therefore, no regrets. I think Victor, without tiring himself excessively, could very well make two or three trips a year to look after the clientele in Paris and its surroundings. As for the travelling salesman from Brittany, everything conspired to prevent him from accomplishing anything—his beginning, and Armand having gone before him. I think your brother will dismiss him and try to find another, which is not easy. As you tell me, my good son, we must forget the whole past and forgive those who caused all [[label: Letter text - Page 2; address panel repeated within full-sheet capture]] the unpleasantness you experienced. I am confident that your brother, whose generous feelings toward you may have been restrained, will henceforth be to you what he should be, and that he will be happy to have, to assist him, a brother worthy of all his affection. Yesterday, Sunday, we had the pleasure of seeing and embracing our dear daughter Corine, as well as dear little Daniel. Both are wonderfully well; the country air is extremely beneficial to them. Your mother joins me, my dear son, in embracing you very tenderly. Your father, J. Bte Bascle P.S. The whole family is well.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000422 letter from j bte bascle to charles bascle 1850 10 14 j bte bascle writes to his son charles about reconciliation between brothers staffing and commercial travel for the family firm and the health of corine and daniel j bte bascle charles bascle merchant of bordeaux charles bascle the writer s son charles bascle jonzac jonzac rouen family reconciliation family business commercial travellers family correspondence jonzac rouen family correspondence business correspondence label address panel monsieur chle bascle negt de bordeaux poste restante a rouen seine infre label letter text page 1 jonzac le 14 8bre 1850 mon cher fils ta mere moi sommes on ne peut plus satisfaits du contenu de ta lettre du 11 ct tu comprendras combien nous sommes heureux de voir tes voeux et les notres exhausses comme toi nous sentions le besoin d une explication qui d apres tout ne pouvait tourner qu a ton avantage avantage que ta conduite et la force des choses devaient necessairement amener que dieu veuille mes chers enfants vous faire la grace de vous conserver en bonne harmonie sans cela point d heureux succes tant qu a la perte que vous faites de mr l tu dois t en consoller facilement car d apres ce que tu m as souvent dit il donnait plutot de la perte a la maison que du profit ainsi point de regret je pense que victor sans trop se fatiguer pourra bien faire deux ou trois voyages par an pour soigner la clientelle de paris et de ses environs tant qu au voyageur de la bretagne tout a concouru pour qu il ne fasse rien son debut et precede par armand je pense que ton frere le remerciera et qu il tachera de s en procurer un autre ce qui n est pas chose facile comme tu me le dis mon bon fils il faut oblier tout le passe et pardonner a ceux qui ont ete cause de tout label letter text page 2 address panel repeated within full sheet capture le desagrement que tu as eprouve j ai l assurance que ton frere dont les sentiments genereux ont pus etres comprimes a ton egard sera desormais pour toi ce qu il doit etre et qu il se trouvera heureux d avoir pour le seconder un frere digne de toute son affection hier dimanche nous avons eus le plaisir de voir et d embrasser notre chere fille corine ainsi que le bon petit daniel ils se portent l un et l autre a merveille l air de la campagne leurs est ont ne peut plus salutaire ta mere se joint a moi mon cher fils pour t embrasser bien tendrement ton pere j bte bascle p s toute la famille se porte bien label address panel mr charles bascle merchant of bordeaux poste restante in rouen seine inferieure label letter text page 1 jonzac october 14 1850 my dear son your mother and i could not be more satisfied with the contents of your letter of the 11th of this month you will understand how happy we are to see your wishes and ours fulfilled like you we felt the need for an explanation which all things considered could only turn to your advantage an advantage that your conduct and the force of circumstances were bound to bring about may god grant you my dear children the grace to remain in good harmony without that there can be no happy outcome as for the loss of mr l you should easily console yourself for according to what you have often told me he brought the firm more loss than profit therefore no regrets i think victor without tiring himself excessively could very well make two or three trips a year to look after the clientele in paris and its surroundings as for the travelling salesman from brittany everything conspired to prevent him from accomplishing anything his beginning and armand having gone before him i think your brother will dismiss him and try to find another which is not easy as you tell me my good son we must forget the whole past and forgive those who caused all label letter text page 2 address panel repeated within full sheet capture the unpleasantness you experienced i am confident that your brother whose generous feelings toward you may have been restrained will henceforth be to you what he should be and that he will be happy to have to assist him a brother worthy of all his affection yesterday sunday we had the pleasure of seeing and embracing our dear daughter corine as well as dear little daniel both are wonderfully well the country air is extremely beneficial to them your mother joins me my dear son in embracing you very tenderly your father j bte bascle p s the whole family is well",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000423",
      "title": "Official notice from the Rochefort Registration and Domains Office to Madame Cacaud, 1830-07-24",
      "description": "The Rochefort Registration and Domains Office requires Madame Cacaud to pay 150 francs 70 centimes in stamp duties and fines incurred by her late husband for keeping medical visit and credit journals on unstamped paper.",
      "date": "1830-07-24",
      "sort_year": 1830,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Rochefort Registration and Domains Office"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Madame Cacaud, widow",
        "Madame Cacaud, widow of the physician Mr Cacaud",
        "Madame Cacaud"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Rochefort",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000423",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/070c94978880b604c509759333ef2fe996ab69bf.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000423 image 1 showing the folded address panel with postal marks and manuscript docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "widowhood",
            "legal-and-economic-agency"
          ],
          "basis": "A widow is required to answer financially for duties and fines incurred by her late husband."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "household-economy"
          ],
          "basis": "The office demands payment of 150 francs 70 centimes."
        },
        {
          "id": "law-property-authority",
          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "Estate administration and state tax enforcement shape the demand."
        }
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000423 Official notice from the Rochefort Registration and Domains Office to Madame Cacaud, 1830-07-24 The Rochefort Registration and Domains Office requires Madame Cacaud to pay 150 francs 70 centimes in stamp duties and fines incurred by her late husband for keeping medical visit and credit journals on unstamped paper. Rochefort Registration and Domains Office Madame Cacaud, widow Madame Cacaud, widow of the physician Mr Cacaud Madame Cacaud Rochefort Rochefort Stamp duty Fines Estate administration Medical practice Unstamped paper Registration and Domains Rochefort Official notice Administrative correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Madame Madame veuve Cacaud chez Mr. Villeneau, rue des grandes allées A Rochefort. [[label: Official notice]] [3.e P.ie N.o 4.] BUREAU de Rochefort, N.o 80 et 81 du Sommier. C.n Nota. Il faut rap- porter au Bureau cet Avertissement, avec les pièces et titres re- latifs à la demande; et s'il y a lieu à une déclaration estima- tive pour donation, succession ou autre- ment, la partie rap- portera le bail, ou toute autre pièce cons- tatant le revenu des biens. DIRECTION GÉNÉRALE DE L'ENREGISTREMENT ET DES DOMAINES. Madame Vous êtes invitée à vous présenter dans la huitaine au Bureau de l'Enregistrement, pour acquitter la somme de Cent-cinquante francs 70 centimes montant des droits de timbre dus et des amendes encourues par feu Mr Cacaud, médecin, votre mari, pour avoir tenu sur papier non timbré ainsi qu'il appert de l'inventaire reçu par Mr Artaud, not.re le 8 Janvier 1830, 1.o le livre journal de ses visites et crédits du 14 Mars 1821 au 14 9.bre 1826; 2.o Un autre livre journal aussi de ses visites et crédits du 14 9.bre 1826 au 27 8.bre 1829, servant de base à 2200 f. de créances établies à l'actif porté au dit Inventaire. Le présent Avertissement donné pour éviter les frais de poursuites, le 24 Juillet 1830. Le Receveur de l'Enregistrement et des Domaines, [signature] Rue Royale n.o 60. Amende . . . . . . . . . . 50 f. \" 30 feuillets à 10 c.e . . . 30 = \" 80 = \" Décime . . . . . . 8 88 = \" Amende . . . 50 f. \" feuillets à 10 c. 7 = \" décime . . . . 5.70 62.70 Total . . . 150.f 70 art. 9 de la loi du 16 Juin 1824 papier registre, du petit au moyen 5 c. par feuille et 10 centimes par feuillet quelque soit la dimension [[label: Address panel]] To Madame Madame, widow of Mr Cacaud, at Mr Villeneau’s, rue des grandes allées, in Rochefort. [[label: Official notice]] [3rd Part, No. 4] OFFICE OF ROCHEFORT Nos 80 and 81 of the register Note. This notice must be brought back to the office together with the documents and titles relating to the demand. If an estimated declaration is required for a gift, estate or otherwise, the party shall bring the lease or any other document establishing the income from the property. GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF REGISTRATION AND DOMAINS Madame, You are requested to appear within eight days at the Registration Office in order to pay the sum of one hundred and fifty francs and 70 centimes, representing stamp duties owed and fines incurred by your late husband, Mr Cacaud, physician, for having kept the following records on unstamped paper, as appears from the inventory drawn up by Mr Artaud, notary, on January 8, 1830: 1. the journal of his visits and credits from March 14, 1821 to November 14, 1826; 2. another journal, likewise recording his visits and credits, from November 14, 1826 to October 27, 1829, which formed the basis for 2,200 francs in receivables entered among the assets in the said inventory. This notice is issued to avoid the costs of legal proceedings, July 24, 1830. The Receiver of Registration and Domains, [signature] Rue Royale no. 60. Fine .......... 50 francs 30 leaves .......... 30 francs Subtotal .......... 80 francs Additional décime .......... 8 francs Subtotal .......... 88 francs Fine .......... 50 francs Leaves .......... 7 francs Additional décime .......... 5.70 francs Subtotal .......... 62.70 francs Total .......... 150 francs 70 centimes Article 9 of the law of June 16, 1824: register paper, from small to medium, 5 centimes per sheet and 10 centimes per leaf, whatever its dimensions.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000423 official notice from the rochefort registration and domains office to madame cacaud 1830 07 24 the rochefort registration and domains office requires madame cacaud to pay 150 francs 70 centimes in stamp duties and fines incurred by her late husband for keeping medical visit and credit journals on unstamped paper rochefort registration and domains office madame cacaud widow madame cacaud widow of the physician mr cacaud madame cacaud rochefort rochefort stamp duty fines estate administration medical practice unstamped paper registration and domains rochefort official notice administrative correspondence label address panel a madame madame veuve cacaud chez mr villeneau rue des grandes allees a rochefort label official notice 3 e p ie n o 4 bureau de rochefort n o 80 et 81 du sommier c n nota il faut rap porter au bureau cet avertissement avec les pieces et titres re latifs a la demande et s il y a lieu a une declaration estima tive pour donation succession ou autre ment la partie rap portera le bail ou toute autre piece cons tatant le revenu des biens direction generale de l enregistrement et des domaines madame vous etes invitee a vous presenter dans la huitaine au bureau de l enregistrement pour acquitter la somme de cent cinquante francs 70 centimes montant des droits de timbre dus et des amendes encourues par feu mr cacaud medecin votre mari pour avoir tenu sur papier non timbre ainsi qu il appert de l inventaire recu par mr artaud not re le 8 janvier 1830 1 o le livre journal de ses visites et credits du 14 mars 1821 au 14 9 bre 1826 2 o un autre livre journal aussi de ses visites et credits du 14 9 bre 1826 au 27 8 bre 1829 servant de base a 2200 f de creances etablies a l actif porte au dit inventaire le present avertissement donne pour eviter les frais de poursuites le 24 juillet 1830 le receveur de l enregistrement et des domaines signature rue royale n o 60 amende 50 f 30 feuillets a 10 c e 30 80 decime 8 88 amende 50 f feuillets a 10 c 7 decime 5 70 62 70 total 150 f 70 art 9 de la loi du 16 juin 1824 papier registre du petit au moyen 5 c par feuille et 10 centimes par feuillet quelque soit la dimension label address panel to madame madame widow of mr cacaud at mr villeneau s rue des grandes allees in rochefort label official notice 3rd part no 4 office of rochefort nos 80 and 81 of the register note this notice must be brought back to the office together with the documents and titles relating to the demand if an estimated declaration is required for a gift estate or otherwise the party shall bring the lease or any other document establishing the income from the property general directorate of registration and domains madame you are requested to appear within eight days at the registration office in order to pay the sum of one hundred and fifty francs and 70 centimes representing stamp duties owed and fines incurred by your late husband mr cacaud physician for having kept the following records on unstamped paper as appears from the inventory drawn up by mr artaud notary on january 8 1830 1 the journal of his visits and credits from march 14 1821 to november 14 1826 2 another journal likewise recording his visits and credits from november 14 1826 to october 27 1829 which formed the basis for 2 200 francs in receivables entered among the assets in the said inventory this notice is issued to avoid the costs of legal proceedings july 24 1830 the receiver of registration and domains signature rue royale no 60 fine 50 francs 30 leaves 30 francs subtotal 80 francs additional decime 8 francs subtotal 88 francs fine 50 francs leaves 7 francs additional decime 5 70 francs subtotal 62 70 francs total 150 francs 70 centimes article 9 of the law of june 16 1824 register paper from small to medium 5 centimes per sheet and 10 centimes per leaf whatever its dimensions",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000464",
      "title": "Letter from J. A. Berthault to J. Berthault concerning family finances, religion and employment, 1834-09-03",
      "description": "J. A. Berthault writes to Saturnin about family finances, relatives, clerical influence and education, then discusses Champagne wine, employment for his son and the possible sale of an establishment.",
      "date": "1834-09-03",
      "sort_year": 1834,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "J. A. Berthault"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "M. J. Berthault",
        "J. Berthault"
      ],
      "place_sent": "La Rochelle, Charente-Inférieure, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000464",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/967d9d2eb78b510c835fd99c89e9f69f71db6075.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000464 image 1 showing the address panel to M. Berthault in Paris with postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "children-and-parenting",
            "education-and-schooling",
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "Family finances, relatives, education and employment for the writer's son are central."
        },
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          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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            "trade-and-business",
            "property-as-livelihood"
          ],
          "basis": "Employment, Champagne wine and sale of an establishment are discussed."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000464 Letter from J. A. Berthault to J. Berthault concerning family finances, religion and employment, 1834-09-03 J. A. Berthault writes to Saturnin about family finances, relatives, clerical influence and education, then discusses Champagne wine, employment for his son and the possible sale of an establishment. J. A. Berthault M. J. Berthault J. Berthault La Rochelle, Charente-Inférieure, France La Rochelle, Charente-Inférieure, France Paris, France Personal correspondence Family correspondence Family finances Religion Clerical influence Education Champagne wine Employment Business establishment La Rochelle Paris Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] M. J. Berthault Rue [Châtuchat?] n.º 3, A Paris. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The street name is not secure and is retained with an explicit question mark rather than normalized conjecturally. [[label: Documentary page 2]] Degrand, rue ent. coq héron La R. le 3. 7.bre 1834. Mon cher Saturnin, J'ai ta lettre du 25. aout Mad.me Bormeau a également écrit a Yvot pour qu'il faste quelque chose, tu pourrais penser que pour l'y engager elle aurait pu lui dire que tu ferais 1/5.e mais ce a quoi tu es loin de t'attendre C'est qu'elle a envoyé ta lettre a Yvot. C'est abominable. Deux phrases de ta lettre n'ont point échappées a Yvot, Je partage son mécontentement en ce que tu as été écrire que j'avais peine a me soutenir. massias m'a dit que c'étaient ses femmes que le pressaient pour me retirer ce qu'il a a lui. Yvot a conçu de l'alarme, & tu sais qu'il ne puis marcher que par lui; tu es bien imprudent, & mad.me Bormeau a l'âme bien noire de chercher vous aigrir d'avantage. Il est possible qu'Yvot faste quelque chose mais a la condition expresse que m/ Neveu ne sera pas élevé sous l'influence des prêtres, & il fera bien. Tu n'as pas ignoré le passé, & ce qui doit l'y engager c'est ce que je viens d'apprendre a l'instant, m/ Neveu va tous les soirs chez le Curé apprendre a chanter. C'est celui qui [[label: Documentary page 3]] a fanatisé notre Nièce Gabrielle. J'en suis en colère. Fanny a répondu a mad. B. qu'elle ne pouvait rien faire, que cela te faste tous a fait ouvrir les Yeux. Il a été un temps dans ou les Séminaires l' Education était aussi bonne qu'ailleurs, mais alors, les prêtres n'étaient pas ce qu'ils sont devenus. Je les déteste. Je n'ai point gouté de ton Vin de Champagne, & Je n'ai pas revu Massias, Je ne puis t'en rien dire. - Je verrai Mr Corelieux & l'engagerai d'en faire venir quand les chaleurs seront passées. Si tu vois Mr Jay tache de le faire causer. demande lui s'il prendrait mon fils que j'ai mis a la cuite & qui la connait. la Rochelle ne m'est plus agréable Si Je trouvais a Vendre mon Etablissem.t Je chercherais a diriger Un Etablissem.t Fanny est toujours a Marans. Quand tu verras notre Nièce dis lui bien des choses de notre part a tous. adieu mon cher Ami, porte toi bien J. A. Berthault [[label: Address panel]] Mr. J. Berthault Rue [Châtuchat?] No. 3, Paris. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The street name is not secure and is retained with an explicit question mark rather than normalized conjecturally. [[label: Documentary page 2]] La Rochelle, 3 September 1834. My dear Saturnin, I have your letter of 25 August. Madame Bormeau has also written to Yvot so that he might do something; you might think that to encourage him she could have told him that you would do a fifth, but what you are far from expecting is that she sent your letter to Yvot. It is abominable. Two sentences of your letter did not escape Yvot. I share his dissatisfaction in that you wrote that I was having trouble supporting myself. Massias told me that it was his women who were pressing him to withdraw from me what is his. Yvot has conceived alarm, and you know that I can only proceed through him; you are very imprudent, and Madame Bormeau has a very black soul to seek to embitter you further. It is possible that Yvot will do something, but on the express condition that my nephew will not be raised under the influence of priests, and he will be right to do so. You have not been ignorant of the past, and what must encourage him to do so is what I have just learned this instant: my nephew goes every evening to the parish priest's to learn to sing. It is he who fanaticised our niece Gabrielle. I am angry about it. [[label: Documentary page 3]] Fanny replied to Madame B. that she could do nothing; may that completely open your eyes. There was a time when education in the seminaries was as good as elsewhere, but then, the priests were not what they have become. I hate them. I have not tasted your Champagne wine, and I have not seen Massias again, I can tell you nothing about it. - I will see Mr Corelieux and will encourage him to have some brought when the heat has passed. If you see Mr Jay, try to make him talk. Ask him if he would take my son, whom I have put to the production batch and who knows it. La Rochelle is no longer pleasant to me. If I found a way to sell my establishment, I would seek to manage an establishment. Fanny is still in Marans. When you see our niece, give her many kind regards from all of us. Farewell my dear friend, keep well. J. A. Berthault",
      "search_key": "nra l 000464 letter from j a berthault to j berthault concerning family finances religion and employment 1834 09 03 j a berthault writes to saturnin about family finances relatives clerical influence and education then discusses champagne wine employment for his son and the possible sale of an establishment j a berthault m j berthault j berthault la rochelle charente inferieure france la rochelle charente inferieure france paris france personal correspondence family correspondence family finances religion clerical influence education champagne wine employment business establishment la rochelle paris family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel m j berthault rue chatuchat n o 3 a paris notes editorial notes the street name is not secure and is retained with an explicit question mark rather than normalized conjecturally label documentary page 2 degrand rue ent coq heron la r le 3 7 bre 1834 mon cher saturnin j ai ta lettre du 25 aout mad me bormeau a egalement ecrit a yvot pour qu il faste quelque chose tu pourrais penser que pour l y engager elle aurait pu lui dire que tu ferais 1 5 e mais ce a quoi tu es loin de t attendre c est qu elle a envoye ta lettre a yvot c est abominable deux phrases de ta lettre n ont point echappees a yvot je partage son mecontentement en ce que tu as ete ecrire que j avais peine a me soutenir massias m a dit que c etaient ses femmes que le pressaient pour me retirer ce qu il a a lui yvot a concu de l alarme tu sais qu il ne puis marcher que par lui tu es bien imprudent mad me bormeau a l ame bien noire de chercher vous aigrir d avantage il est possible qu yvot faste quelque chose mais a la condition expresse que m neveu ne sera pas eleve sous l influence des pretres il fera bien tu n as pas ignore le passe ce qui doit l y engager c est ce que je viens d apprendre a l instant m neveu va tous les soirs chez le cure apprendre a chanter c est celui qui label documentary page 3 a fanatise notre niece gabrielle j en suis en colere fanny a repondu a mad b qu elle ne pouvait rien faire que cela te faste tous a fait ouvrir les yeux il a ete un temps dans ou les seminaires l education etait aussi bonne qu ailleurs mais alors les pretres n etaient pas ce qu ils sont devenus je les deteste je n ai point goute de ton vin de champagne je n ai pas revu massias je ne puis t en rien dire je verrai mr corelieux l engagerai d en faire venir quand les chaleurs seront passees si tu vois mr jay tache de le faire causer demande lui s il prendrait mon fils que j ai mis a la cuite qui la connait la rochelle ne m est plus agreable si je trouvais a vendre mon etablissem t je chercherais a diriger un etablissem t fanny est toujours a marans quand tu verras notre niece dis lui bien des choses de notre part a tous adieu mon cher ami porte toi bien j a berthault label address panel mr j berthault rue chatuchat no 3 paris notes editorial notes the street name is not secure and is retained with an explicit question mark rather than normalized conjecturally label documentary page 2 la rochelle 3 september 1834 my dear saturnin i have your letter of 25 august madame bormeau has also written to yvot so that he might do something you might think that to encourage him she could have told him that you would do a fifth but what you are far from expecting is that she sent your letter to yvot it is abominable two sentences of your letter did not escape yvot i share his dissatisfaction in that you wrote that i was having trouble supporting myself massias told me that it was his women who were pressing him to withdraw from me what is his yvot has conceived alarm and you know that i can only proceed through him you are very imprudent and madame bormeau has a very black soul to seek to embitter you further it is possible that yvot will do something but on the express condition that my nephew will not be raised under the influence of priests and he will be right to do so you have not been ignorant of the past and what must encourage him to do so is what i have just learned this instant my nephew goes every evening to the parish priest s to learn to sing it is he who fanaticised our niece gabrielle i am angry about it label documentary page 3 fanny replied to madame b that she could do nothing may that completely open your eyes there was a time when education in the seminaries was as good as elsewhere but then the priests were not what they have become i hate them i have not tasted your champagne wine and i have not seen massias again i can tell you nothing about it i will see mr corelieux and will encourage him to have some brought when the heat has passed if you see mr jay try to make him talk ask him if he would take my son whom i have put to the production batch and who knows it la rochelle is no longer pleasant to me if i found a way to sell my establishment i would seek to manage an establishment fanny is still in marans when you see our niece give her many kind regards from all of us farewell my dear friend keep well j a berthault",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000588",
      "title": "Letter from Philippe Abel Gelas to his father, with an enclosed letter from Alexandre Roux, 1845-02-20",
      "description": "Philippe Abel Gelas writes from Algiers to his father about a bitter family and financial dispute involving his brother Louis, drafts drawn on his father, a summons and the management of a liquidation. The enclosure is a separate letter from Alexandre Roux to the same recipient: Roux describes the amicable dissolution of Gelas & Roux, his marriage to Virginie Gelas, his new wholesale wine business at 51 rue Duquesne, and a request for a loan at six per cent.",
      "date": "1845-02-20",
      "sort_year": 1845,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Philippe Abel Gelas"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Mr Gelas (documentary form: Gelas Cadet Père)",
        "The father of Philippe Abel Gelas and father-in-law of Alexandre Roux",
        "Mr Gelas, father of Philippe Abel Gelas"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Algiers, Algeria",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000588",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/d5809fe593278b07fbac290bb2a9ff7e1af2dab7.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000588 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Mr Gelas in Vienne, Isère, with a red wax seal remnant, Algiers, Marseille and Vienne postal marks and later accounting notes.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "family-conflict",
            "marriage-and-partnership"
          ],
          "basis": "A bitter dispute between father and sons is paired with news of a marriage into the Gelas family."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "trade-and-business"
          ],
          "basis": "Drafts, liquidation, partnership dissolution, a new wine business and a requested loan dominate both letters."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000588 Letter from Philippe Abel Gelas to his father, with an enclosed letter from Alexandre Roux, 1845-02-20 Philippe Abel Gelas writes from Algiers to his father about a bitter family and financial dispute involving his brother Louis, drafts drawn on his father, a summons and the management of a liquidation. The enclosure is a separate letter from Alexandre Roux to the same recipient: Roux describes the amicable dissolution of Gelas & Roux, his marriage to Virginie Gelas, his new wholesale wine business at 51 rue Duquesne, and a request for a loan at six per cent. Philippe Abel Gelas Mr Gelas (documentary form: Gelas Cadet Père) The father of Philippe Abel Gelas and father-in-law of Alexandre Roux Mr Gelas, father of Philippe Abel Gelas Algiers, Algeria Algiers, Algeria Vienne, Isère, France Family conflict Family correspondence Commercial partnership Partnership dissolution Bills of exchange Debt and credit Wine trade Algiers Vienne (Isère) Gelas & Roux Family correspondence Commercial correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Gelas Cadet Père Vienne (Isère) [[label: Main letter - Page 1]] Rue Cléopâtre à Alger Alger le 20 fevrier 1845 Gelas — [strikethrough: Père] Mon Cher Pere J'ai reçu ce matin votre lettre timbrée du 20 ct, je m'emp[resse] d'y répondre. Je vous ai déjà dit que j'attendais [strikethrough: avant] pour parler de mon cher frère Louis, qu'il me revienne quelque chose de la manière dont il expliquerait son départ; je fais là dessus toutes sortes de réserves. Voici comment nous nous somme séparés d'ici 10 xbre il emporte 1o 7000 fs qu'il devait à MM Garnier frères en c/ ancien 2o 7000 fs plus les intérêts dot de sa femme 3o 15000 f dont je lui fais cadeau pour s'être engraissé, couché, amusé à mes dépens 4o 24,000 f montant du prêt de sa famille Total 53,000 f que ce jeune homme possède, positivement par la seule raison qu'il m'a trouvé sur son chemin. Par suite des engagemens que j'ai pris et Daudier approuvant un compte de f. 408, 30 à notre crédit par lequel je paye jusqu'aux chemises que ma soeur a sur le dos et jusqu'à un draps dans les quels elle crache, je ne vous cache pas que pour un fils qui s'est toujours cru préféré je me regarde comme le roi des sots et suis bien convaincu que je ne l'ai pas mérité. [[label: Main letter - Page 2]] aussi viens je tranquillement vous dire qu'ayant des fonds à envoyer aux tiroirs j'ai fourni sur vous deux traites de 1000 francs à 20 & 30 j. de vue et que je n'ai pas mis sans frais puisque ma soeur, mon beau frere et mon frère, se sont entendus pour me faire [strikethrough: Donner un] donner une assignation le 23 Janvier. je l'ai fait encadrer, on peut venir la voir, Lucien est allé chès l'huissier Si mes dispositions vous deplaisent, je vous prie de ne pas ajouter à mes ennuis en ne faisant pas honneur à ma Signature qui est bien vue quoique je n'en fasse jamais usage : fournissez sur moi à mes frais pour tout ce que vous pensez que je doive, vos traites seront payées et plus tard, peut etre, payerez vous les miennes. c'est bien ennuyeux, c'est même triste, vous verrez plus tard qui aura raison. je n'attends pas d'héritage, je suis obligé de me suffire quand surtout tout le monde me trahit. Malgré celà ne vous inquietez pas de moi je suis content de mon commerce c'est une difference d'avec mes parens, je viendrai indubitablement à bout de mettre les rieurs de mon coté, seulement je me repens d'avoir mêlé ma famille dans tout celà. Je n'en suis pas moins celui de vos enfans qui vous aime le plus et n'ai qu'un regret c'est celui que je ne pourrai probablement pas aller vous embrasser aux vendanges, cependant je n'en désespère pas. dans un mois vous le saurez. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The manuscript reading 'aux tiroirs' is preserved literally; the commercial context strongly suggests 'aux tireurs' (to the drawers of the bills). [[label: Main letter - Page 3, postscript and signature]] embrassez bien la maman et la famille et recevez [strikethrough: les assurances de] l'assurance de mon affection bien sincère votre fils A Gelas l'assignation que Rioux m'a fait donner portait que je lui refusais communication de ma gestion de liquidateur et il était tous les jours à la maison où il écrivait ses lettres ce qu'il n'avait jamais fait. mon petit frère aussitôt qu'il a eu vu l'huissier entrer chez moi, n'a rien eu de plus pressé que de venir tout rayonnant de joie demander à Sylvie quel effet ça m'avait produit, disant qu'il y avait 3 jours qu'il le savait (vous remarquerez que c'est un jour après être sorti de chez moi) ce jeune homme ira loin. [[label: Enclosed letter - Page 1]] Alger le 20 février 1845 Mon cher beau pere J'ai reçu dans le temps toutes vos lettres entr'autres vos deux dernieres du 12 Janvier & 8 fevrier, si je ne vous ai pas repondu plutot c'est que je voulais avoir du positif a vous dire & laisser bien terminer nos affaires, qui le sont grace a dieu dans ce moment. Vous ne devez point ignorer, que pendant trois années qu'a duré notre societé, nous n'avons jamais été d'accord avec votre fils, j'avais esperé que mon mariage avec Virginie, aurait pu remedier a cela, vous devez savoir d'après ce qui s'est passé, que je me suis trompé grossierement, neanmoins je n'ai pas eu Droit de me plaindre, puisque c'est par elle que j'ai eté le plus dedommagé de mes contrarietés, & je n'ai qu'a m'en feliciter jusqu'a present de sa maniere d'être & de la résignation dont elle a toujours fait preuve, j'espere que de son coté elle n'a pas eu a se plaindre de moi, et qu'il en sera toujours ainsi; jamais dans mes moments de mauvaise humeur je n'ai trouvé la moindre imperfection chez cet ange que vous m'avez confié. J'avais promis a Virginie avant son depart que de maniere ou d'autre nos interets seraient tout a fait divisés entre votre fils & moi et que si la diplomatie ne pouvait reussir aucun moyen difficile a prendre ne m'arreterait, grace a Dieu [[label: Enclosed letter - Page 2]] tout a été terminé a l'amiable par l'intermediaire de mon cousin Grenier Jules et un de nos amis nommé Mr Roche; j'ai renoncé pour avoir une position liquide, a 25 mille f de benefices sur 40 mf qui me revenaient d'après les livres; et ai donné toutes les facilités pour le remboursement non seulement des 15 mf de mes benefices mais encore pour ma mise de fonds revenant a ma famille, moyennant cela Abel reste chargé des risques de la liquidation et se charge de me liberer vis a vis des creanciers dont les principaux etaient Grenier Dalacel & Vetter auquel surtout j'ai ecrit par le dernier courrier du 10 Ct et qui ne m'a point encore repondu De votre coté veuillez pour la bonne regle me donner en reponse decharge de ce que la maison Gelas & Roux pouvait vous devoir, si vous consentez comme de raison a laisser cette somme entre les mains de votre fils; je vous serai obligé de le faire au plutot = Je dois vous dire pour vous tranquiliser que nous sommes malgré notre separation aussi liés que notre position peut le permettre, car vous devez savoir que depuis le 15 janvier, j'ai formé une nouvelle maison, sous la raison de commerce Alexdre Roux (rue Duquesne # 51) pour les vins en gros et demi gros, j'ai tout a fait mis la bouteille de coté, ce detail ne pouvant me convenir = Je suis assez content jusqu'a present de mes nouvelles affaires, malgre que depuis mon installation le temps qu'il a fait ait empeché fortement [[label: Enclosed letter - Page 3]] les affaires, car voila près de deux mois que nous avons continuellement la pluie, la neige et la grêle = Je n'aurais pas pensé que le retour de Lucien vous eut étonné, surtout d'après ce que j'avais dit pour l'empêcher de venir, et pensant que vous connaissiez le caractère de votre fils ainé = Camille dans ses previsions ne s'était trompé que d'un mois, car il avait donné trois mois, au lieu de deux qu'il a pu rester = Vous devez bien comprendre mon cher beaupere que ma femme n'étant point ici, ne sachant encore comment se terminerait mon affaire avec Abel, et d'un autre coté ayant avec moi un jeune homme auquel j'avais, pour ainsi dire, fait quitter une administration, il m'était de toute impossibilité de garder Lucien avec moi dans l'oisiveté, surtout à son age. j'ai cru donc bien faire de l'envoyer à Cette; je lui ai remis f 100. - que son frere lui avait refusé, et dont je vous ai debité pour en tenir compte a Virginie = Quant aux griefs dont Abel l'accuse, je dois vous dire (entre nous) que je n'y ajoute nullement foi; et dans le cas ou il y aurait eu la moindre vraisemblance, j'ai été bien loin d'approuver une pareille maniere d'agir avec un frère, que l'on a tant demandé et auquel on avait donné toute liberté = Dans tout cela ce qui me fait le plus de peine c'est ce qu'a souffert la maman Gelas, je me plais a croire que la présente la trouvera tout a fait rétablie ainsi que vous, de votre chûte [[label: Enclosed letter - Page 4 and signature]] dont Virginie m'a fait part = Plus tard si mes affaires s'agrandissent à ma satisfaction comme je l'espère, s'il est décidé à revenir, je me ferai un plaisir de lui être utile et espère bien que vous n'aurez pas de reproches à me faire, car je sais comment on doit agir en pareille circonstance = Je suis enchanté que Camille se soit chargé de lui, il sera à bonne école et n'aura pas les memes désagréments qu'avec son ainé = Si vous aviez deux ou trois milles francs disponibles et que vous voulussiez bien me les confier en compte Ct. à 6 p % l'an reversibles, vous m'obligeriez beaucoup, pour m'aider à faire face à ce que me coute, mon installation; n'ayant que 1000 f par mois a toucher de chez Abel pendant 31 mois = outre 15 mille francs d'hypotheque que je me suis appliquées = Dans le cas où vous seriez disposé à le faire vous n'avez qu'à me dire en réponse, si je puis fournir sur vous et a quelles époques, dans le cas contraire je serai bien forcé de m'en passer = En attendant votre réponse qui j'espère sera favorable et en vous priant de garder le secret sur ce que je vous dis d'Abel Je vous embrasse tous doucement votre tout devoué Roux [[label: Address panel]] Mr Gelas Cadet, the elder Vienne (Isère) [[label: Main letter - Page 1]] Rue Cléopâtre in Algiers Algiers, 20 February 1845 Gelas — [struck through: Père] My dear father, This morning I received your letter postmarked the 20th of this month, and I hasten to reply. I have already told you that, before speaking about my dear brother Louis, I was waiting to hear something about the way he would explain his departure; I reserve judgement on every aspect of this. This is how we settled matters when he left here on 10 December. He takes with him: 1. 7,000 francs that he owed Messrs Garnier brothers on the old account; 2. 7,000 francs, plus interest, from his wife's dowry; 3. 15,000 francs that I give him for having been fed, housed and entertained at my expense; 4. 24,000 francs, the amount of the loan from his family. Total: 53,000 francs that this young man possesses solely because he found me in his path. As a result of the commitments I undertook, and with Daudier approving an account of 408 francs 30 to our credit—through which I pay even for the shirts on my sister's back and even for a sheet into which she spits—I do not conceal from you that, for a son who has always believed himself the favourite, I consider myself the king of fools and am quite convinced that I did not deserve this. [[label: Main letter - Page 2]] And so I now calmly tell you that, having funds to send to the \"drawers\" [the manuscript literally reads tiroirs; in this commercial context tireurs, the drawers of bills, is probably intended], I have drawn on you two bills for 1,000 francs, at twenty and thirty days' sight. I did not mark them \"without costs\", since my sister, my brother-in-law and my brother agreed to have a summons served on me on 23 January. I had it framed; anyone may come and see it. Lucien went to the bailiff's. If my arrangements displease you, I beg you not to add to my troubles by failing to honour my signature, which is well regarded although I never use it. Draw on me, at my expense, for everything you believe I owe. Your bills will be paid and, later perhaps, you will pay mine. It is very tiresome, even sad. Later you will see who was right. I expect no inheritance; I am obliged to provide for myself, especially when everyone betrays me. Despite this, do not worry about me. I am satisfied with my business; that is where I differ from my relatives. I shall undoubtedly succeed in having the last laugh. I regret only that I involved my family in all this. I remain nonetheless the one of your children who loves you most, and I have only one regret: that I shall probably not be able to come and embrace you at the grape harvest. Yet I do not despair of it; within a month you will know. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The manuscript reading 'aux tiroirs' is preserved literally; the commercial context strongly suggests 'aux tireurs' (to the drawers of the bills). [[label: Main letter - Page 3, postscript and signature]] Embrace mother and the family warmly, and accept the assurance of my very sincere affection. Your son, A. Gelas The summons that Rioux had served on me stated that I was refusing to show him my management of the liquidation, although he was at the house every day and wrote his letters there, something he had never done before. As soon as my younger brother saw the bailiff enter my house, he could think of nothing more urgent than to come, beaming with joy, and ask Sylvie what effect it had had on me. He said that he had known about it for three days—you will note that this was one day after he had left my house. That young man will go far. [[label: Enclosed letter - Page 1]] Algiers, 20 February 1845 My dear father-in-law, I received all your letters in due course, including your last two of 12 January and 8 February. If I did not answer sooner, it was because I wanted to have something definite to tell you and to allow our affairs to be fully settled, which, thank God, they now are. You must know that during the three years our partnership lasted, your son and I were never in agreement. I had hoped that my marriage to Virginie might remedy this. From what has happened, you must know that I was greatly mistaken. Nevertheless, I have had no cause to complain, since through her I have received the greatest compensation for my difficulties. Up to now I have had only reason to congratulate myself on her character and the patience she has always shown. I hope that she, for her part, has had no cause to complain of me and that it will always be so. Never, even in my moments of bad temper, have I found the slightest imperfection in this angel whom you entrusted to me. Before Virginie left, I promised her that, one way or another, the interests of your son and me would be completely separated, and that if diplomacy could not succeed, no course, however difficult, would stop me. Thank God, [[label: Enclosed letter - Page 2]] everything was settled amicably through my cousin Jules Grenier and one of our friends, Mr Roche. In order to obtain a liquid position, I gave up 25,000 francs of the 40,000 francs in profits due to me according to the books, and I granted every facility for repayment not only of the remaining 15,000 francs of my profits but also of the capital contribution belonging to my family. In return, Abel remains responsible for the risks of the liquidation and undertakes to release me from liability toward the creditors. The principal creditors were Grenier, Dalacel and Vetter; I wrote especially to the latter by the last mail of the 10th of this month, but he has not yet replied. For your part, please, for the sake of proper accounting, send me a discharge for whatever the firm of Gelas & Roux may owe you, if—as is reasonable—you consent to leave that sum in the hands of your son. I would be grateful if you would do this as soon as possible. To reassure you, I must tell you that despite our separation we remain as close as our position permits. You should know that since 15 January I have formed a new firm under the business name Alexandre Roux, at 51 rue Duquesne, for the wholesale and semi-wholesale wine trade. I have entirely given up bottled sales, as that retail business does not suit me. So far I am quite satisfied with my new business, although since I established it the weather has greatly hindered [[label: Enclosed letter - Page 3]] business, for for nearly two months we have had continual rain, snow and hail. I would not have thought that Lucien's return would surprise you, especially after what I had said to prevent him from coming and because I thought you knew the character of your eldest son. Camille was wrong in his prediction by only one month: he had given him three months, whereas he managed to remain for two. You must understand, my dear father-in-law, that with my wife away, without yet knowing how my affair with Abel would end, and at the same time having with me a young man whom I had, so to speak, induced to leave an administration, it was entirely impossible for me to keep Lucien with me in idleness, especially at his age. I therefore thought it best to send him to Cette. I gave him 100 francs, which his brother had refused him, and I debited this to you so that it could be accounted for to Virginie. As for the complaints Abel makes against him, I must tell you, between ourselves, that I do not believe them at all. Even had there been the slightest plausibility in them, I was far from approving such a way of treating a brother who had been so eagerly asked for and to whom complete freedom had been given. In all this, what pains me most is what Mama Gelas has suffered. I hope this letter finds her fully recovered, and you as well from your fall, [[label: Enclosed letter - Page 4 and signature]] about which Virginie informed me. Later, if my business grows to my satisfaction as I hope, and if he decides to return, I shall be pleased to help him. I hope you will have no reproach to make against me, for I know how one should act in such circumstances. I am delighted that Camille has taken charge of him; he will be in a good school and will not have the same unpleasant experiences as with his elder brother. If you had two or three thousand francs available and were willing to entrust them to me on current account at six per cent per annum, repayable, you would greatly oblige me and help me meet the cost of establishing my business. I have only 1,000 francs a month to receive from Abel for thirty-one months, besides 15,000 francs secured by mortgage that I have assigned to myself. If you are willing to do this, you need only tell me in your reply whether I may draw on you and at what dates. Otherwise I shall simply have to do without it. While awaiting your reply, which I hope will be favourable, and asking you to keep secret what I have told you about Abel, I embrace you all affectionately. Your wholly devoted, Roux",
      "search_key": "nra l 000588 letter from philippe abel gelas to his father with an enclosed letter from alexandre roux 1845 02 20 philippe abel gelas writes from algiers to his father about a bitter family and financial dispute involving his brother louis drafts drawn on his father a summons and the management of a liquidation the enclosure is a separate letter from alexandre roux to the same recipient roux describes the amicable dissolution of gelas roux his marriage to virginie gelas his new wholesale wine business at 51 rue duquesne and a request for a loan at six per cent philippe abel gelas mr gelas documentary form gelas cadet pere the father of philippe abel gelas and father in law of alexandre roux mr gelas father of philippe abel gelas algiers algeria algiers algeria vienne isere france family conflict family correspondence commercial partnership partnership dissolution bills of exchange debt and credit wine trade algiers vienne isere gelas roux family correspondence commercial correspondence personal correspondence label address panel monsieur gelas cadet pere vienne isere label main letter page 1 rue cleopatre a alger alger le 20 fevrier 1845 gelas strikethrough pere mon cher pere j ai recu ce matin votre lettre timbree du 20 ct je m emp resse d y repondre je vous ai deja dit que j attendais strikethrough avant pour parler de mon cher frere louis qu il me revienne quelque chose de la maniere dont il expliquerait son depart je fais la dessus toutes sortes de reserves voici comment nous nous somme separes d ici 10 xbre il emporte 1o 7000 fs qu il devait a mm garnier freres en c ancien 2o 7000 fs plus les interets dot de sa femme 3o 15000 f dont je lui fais cadeau pour s etre engraisse couche amuse a mes depens 4o 24 000 f montant du pret de sa famille total 53 000 f que ce jeune homme possede positivement par la seule raison qu il m a trouve sur son chemin par suite des engagemens que j ai pris et daudier approuvant un compte de f 408 30 a notre credit par lequel je paye jusqu aux chemises que ma soeur a sur le dos et jusqu a un draps dans les quels elle crache je ne vous cache pas que pour un fils qui s est toujours cru prefere je me regarde comme le roi des sots et suis bien convaincu que je ne l ai pas merite label main letter page 2 aussi viens je tranquillement vous dire qu ayant des fonds a envoyer aux tiroirs j ai fourni sur vous deux traites de 1000 francs a 20 30 j de vue et que je n ai pas mis sans frais puisque ma soeur mon beau frere et mon frere se sont entendus pour me faire strikethrough donner un donner une assignation le 23 janvier je l ai fait encadrer on peut venir la voir lucien est alle ches l huissier si mes dispositions vous deplaisent je vous prie de ne pas ajouter a mes ennuis en ne faisant pas honneur a ma signature qui est bien vue quoique je n en fasse jamais usage fournissez sur moi a mes frais pour tout ce que vous pensez que je doive vos traites seront payees et plus tard peut etre payerez vous les miennes c est bien ennuyeux c est meme triste vous verrez plus tard qui aura raison je n attends pas d heritage je suis oblige de me suffire quand surtout tout le monde me trahit malgre cela ne vous inquietez pas de moi je suis content de mon commerce c est une difference d avec mes parens je viendrai indubitablement a bout de mettre les rieurs de mon cote seulement je me repens d avoir mele ma famille dans tout cela je n en suis pas moins celui de vos enfans qui vous aime le plus et n ai qu un regret c est celui que je ne pourrai probablement pas aller vous embrasser aux vendanges cependant je n en desespere pas dans un mois vous le saurez notes editorial notes the manuscript reading aux tiroirs is preserved literally the commercial context strongly suggests aux tireurs to the drawers of the bills label main letter page 3 postscript and signature embrassez bien la maman et la famille et recevez strikethrough les assurances de l assurance de mon affection bien sincere votre fils a gelas l assignation que rioux m a fait donner portait que je lui refusais communication de ma gestion de liquidateur et il etait tous les jours a la maison ou il ecrivait ses lettres ce qu il n avait jamais fait mon petit frere aussitot qu il a eu vu l huissier entrer chez moi n a rien eu de plus presse que de venir tout rayonnant de joie demander a sylvie quel effet ca m avait produit disant qu il y avait 3 jours qu il le savait vous remarquerez que c est un jour apres etre sorti de chez moi ce jeune homme ira loin label enclosed letter page 1 alger le 20 fevrier 1845 mon cher beau pere j ai recu dans le temps toutes vos lettres entr autres vos deux dernieres du 12 janvier 8 fevrier si je ne vous ai pas repondu plutot c est que je voulais avoir du positif a vous dire laisser bien terminer nos affaires qui le sont grace a dieu dans ce moment vous ne devez point ignorer que pendant trois annees qu a dure notre societe nous n avons jamais ete d accord avec votre fils j avais espere que mon mariage avec virginie aurait pu remedier a cela vous devez savoir d apres ce qui s est passe que je me suis trompe grossierement neanmoins je n ai pas eu droit de me plaindre puisque c est par elle que j ai ete le plus dedommage de mes contrarietes je n ai qu a m en feliciter jusqu a present de sa maniere d etre de la resignation dont elle a toujours fait preuve j espere que de son cote elle n a pas eu a se plaindre de moi et qu il en sera toujours ainsi jamais dans mes moments de mauvaise humeur je n ai trouve la moindre imperfection chez cet ange que vous m avez confie j avais promis a virginie avant son depart que de maniere ou d autre nos interets seraient tout a fait divises entre votre fils moi et que si la diplomatie ne pouvait reussir aucun moyen difficile a prendre ne m arreterait grace a dieu label enclosed letter page 2 tout a ete termine a l amiable par l intermediaire de mon cousin grenier jules et un de nos amis nomme mr roche j ai renonce pour avoir une position liquide a 25 mille f de benefices sur 40 mf qui me revenaient d apres les livres et ai donne toutes les facilites pour le remboursement non seulement des 15 mf de mes benefices mais encore pour ma mise de fonds revenant a ma famille moyennant cela abel reste charge des risques de la liquidation et se charge de me liberer vis a vis des creanciers dont les principaux etaient grenier dalacel vetter auquel surtout j ai ecrit par le dernier courrier du 10 ct et qui ne m a point encore repondu de votre cote veuillez pour la bonne regle me donner en reponse decharge de ce que la maison gelas roux pouvait vous devoir si vous consentez comme de raison a laisser cette somme entre les mains de votre fils je vous serai oblige de le faire au plutot je dois vous dire pour vous tranquiliser que nous sommes malgre notre separation aussi lies que notre position peut le permettre car vous devez savoir que depuis le 15 janvier j ai forme une nouvelle maison sous la raison de commerce alexdre roux rue duquesne 51 pour les vins en gros et demi gros j ai tout a fait mis la bouteille de cote ce detail ne pouvant me convenir je suis assez content jusqu a present de mes nouvelles affaires malgre que depuis mon installation le temps qu il a fait ait empeche fortement label enclosed letter page 3 les affaires car voila pres de deux mois que nous avons continuellement la pluie la neige et la grele je n aurais pas pense que le retour de lucien vous eut etonne surtout d apres ce que j avais dit pour l empecher de venir et pensant que vous connaissiez le caractere de votre fils aine camille dans ses previsions ne s etait trompe que d un mois car il avait donne trois mois au lieu de deux qu il a pu rester vous devez bien comprendre mon cher beaupere que ma femme n etant point ici ne sachant encore comment se terminerait mon affaire avec abel et d un autre cote ayant avec moi un jeune homme auquel j avais pour ainsi dire fait quitter une administration il m etait de toute impossibilite de garder lucien avec moi dans l oisivete surtout a son age j ai cru donc bien faire de l envoyer a cette je lui ai remis f 100 que son frere lui avait refuse et dont je vous ai debite pour en tenir compte a virginie quant aux griefs dont abel l accuse je dois vous dire entre nous que je n y ajoute nullement foi et dans le cas ou il y aurait eu la moindre vraisemblance j ai ete bien loin d approuver une pareille maniere d agir avec un frere que l on a tant demande et auquel on avait donne toute liberte dans tout cela ce qui me fait le plus de peine c est ce qu a souffert la maman gelas je me plais a croire que la presente la trouvera tout a fait retablie ainsi que vous de votre chute label enclosed letter page 4 and signature dont virginie m a fait part plus tard si mes affaires s agrandissent a ma satisfaction comme je l espere s il est decide a revenir je me ferai un plaisir de lui etre utile et espere bien que vous n aurez pas de reproches a me faire car je sais comment on doit agir en pareille circonstance je suis enchante que camille se soit charge de lui il sera a bonne ecole et n aura pas les memes desagrements qu avec son aine si vous aviez deux ou trois milles francs disponibles et que vous voulussiez bien me les confier en compte ct a 6 p l an reversibles vous m obligeriez beaucoup pour m aider a faire face a ce que me coute mon installation n ayant que 1000 f par mois a toucher de chez abel pendant 31 mois outre 15 mille francs d hypotheque que je me suis appliquees dans le cas ou vous seriez dispose a le faire vous n avez qu a me dire en reponse si je puis fournir sur vous et a quelles epoques dans le cas contraire je serai bien force de m en passer en attendant votre reponse qui j espere sera favorable et en vous priant de garder le secret sur ce que je vous dis d abel je vous embrasse tous doucement votre tout devoue roux label address panel mr gelas cadet the elder vienne isere label main letter page 1 rue cleopatre in algiers algiers 20 february 1845 gelas struck through pere my dear father this morning i received your letter postmarked the 20th of this month and i hasten to reply i have already told you that before speaking about my dear brother louis i was waiting to hear something about the way he would explain his departure i reserve judgement on every aspect of this this is how we settled matters when he left here on 10 december he takes with him 1 7 000 francs that he owed messrs garnier brothers on the old account 2 7 000 francs plus interest from his wife s dowry 3 15 000 francs that i give him for having been fed housed and entertained at my expense 4 24 000 francs the amount of the loan from his family total 53 000 francs that this young man possesses solely because he found me in his path as a result of the commitments i undertook and with daudier approving an account of 408 francs 30 to our credit through which i pay even for the shirts on my sister s back and even for a sheet into which she spits i do not conceal from you that for a son who has always believed himself the favourite i consider myself the king of fools and am quite convinced that i did not deserve this label main letter page 2 and so i now calmly tell you that having funds to send to the drawers the manuscript literally reads tiroirs in this commercial context tireurs the drawers of bills is probably intended i have drawn on you two bills for 1 000 francs at twenty and thirty days sight i did not mark them without costs since my sister my brother in law and my brother agreed to have a summons served on me on 23 january i had it framed anyone may come and see it lucien went to the bailiff s if my arrangements displease you i beg you not to add to my troubles by failing to honour my signature which is well regarded although i never use it draw on me at my expense for everything you believe i owe your bills will be paid and later perhaps you will pay mine it is very tiresome even sad later you will see who was right i expect no inheritance i am obliged to provide for myself especially when everyone betrays me despite this do not worry about me i am satisfied with my business that is where i differ from my relatives i shall undoubtedly succeed in having the last laugh i regret only that i involved my family in all this i remain nonetheless the one of your children who loves you most and i have only one regret that i shall probably not be able to come and embrace you at the grape harvest yet i do not despair of it within a month you will know notes editorial notes the manuscript reading aux tiroirs is preserved literally the commercial context strongly suggests aux tireurs to the drawers of the bills label main letter page 3 postscript and signature embrace mother and the family warmly and accept the assurance of my very sincere affection your son a gelas the summons that rioux had served on me stated that i was refusing to show him my management of the liquidation although he was at the house every day and wrote his letters there something he had never done before as soon as my younger brother saw the bailiff enter my house he could think of nothing more urgent than to come beaming with joy and ask sylvie what effect it had had on me he said that he had known about it for three days you will note that this was one day after he had left my house that young man will go far label enclosed letter page 1 algiers 20 february 1845 my dear father in law i received all your letters in due course including your last two of 12 january and 8 february if i did not answer sooner it was because i wanted to have something definite to tell you and to allow our affairs to be fully settled which thank god they now are you must know that during the three years our partnership lasted your son and i were never in agreement i had hoped that my marriage to virginie might remedy this from what has happened you must know that i was greatly mistaken nevertheless i have had no cause to complain since through her i have received the greatest compensation for my difficulties up to now i have had only reason to congratulate myself on her character and the patience she has always shown i hope that she for her part has had no cause to complain of me and that it will always be so never even in my moments of bad temper have i found the slightest imperfection in this angel whom you entrusted to me before virginie left i promised her that one way or another the interests of your son and me would be completely separated and that if diplomacy could not succeed no course however difficult would stop me thank god label enclosed letter page 2 everything was settled amicably through my cousin jules grenier and one of our friends mr roche in order to obtain a liquid position i gave up 25 000 francs of the 40 000 francs in profits due to me according to the books and i granted every facility for repayment not only of the remaining 15 000 francs of my profits but also of the capital contribution belonging to my family in return abel remains responsible for the risks of the liquidation and undertakes to release me from liability toward the creditors the principal creditors were grenier dalacel and vetter i wrote especially to the latter by the last mail of the 10th of this month but he has not yet replied for your part please for the sake of proper accounting send me a discharge for whatever the firm of gelas roux may owe you if as is reasonable you consent to leave that sum in the hands of your son i would be grateful if you would do this as soon as possible to reassure you i must tell you that despite our separation we remain as close as our position permits you should know that since 15 january i have formed a new firm under the business name alexandre roux at 51 rue duquesne for the wholesale and semi wholesale wine trade i have entirely given up bottled sales as that retail business does not suit me so far i am quite satisfied with my new business although since i established it the weather has greatly hindered label enclosed letter page 3 business for for nearly two months we have had continual rain snow and hail i would not have thought that lucien s return would surprise you especially after what i had said to prevent him from coming and because i thought you knew the character of your eldest son camille was wrong in his prediction by only one month he had given him three months whereas he managed to remain for two you must understand my dear father in law that with my wife away without yet knowing how my affair with abel would end and at the same time having with me a young man whom i had so to speak induced to leave an administration it was entirely impossible for me to keep lucien with me in idleness especially at his age i therefore thought it best to send him to cette i gave him 100 francs which his brother had refused him and i debited this to you so that it could be accounted for to virginie as for the complaints abel makes against him i must tell you between ourselves that i do not believe them at all even had there been the slightest plausibility in them i was far from approving such a way of treating a brother who had been so eagerly asked for and to whom complete freedom had been given in all this what pains me most is what mama gelas has suffered i hope this letter finds her fully recovered and you as well from your fall label enclosed letter page 4 and signature about which virginie informed me later if my business grows to my satisfaction as i hope and if he decides to return i shall be pleased to help him i hope you will have no reproach to make against me for i know how one should act in such circumstances i am delighted that camille has taken charge of him he will be in a good school and will not have the same unpleasant experiences as with his elder brother if you had two or three thousand francs available and were willing to entrust them to me on current account at six per cent per annum repayable you would greatly oblige me and help me meet the cost of establishing my business i have only 1 000 francs a month to receive from abel for thirty one months besides 15 000 francs secured by mortgage that i have assigned to myself if you are willing to do this you need only tell me in your reply whether i may draw on you and at what dates otherwise i shall simply have to do without it while awaiting your reply which i hope will be favourable and asking you to keep secret what i have told you about abel i embrace you all affectionately your wholly devoted roux",
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      "title": "Letter from Isabelle de Montolieu to Claude Arthus-Bertrand about Le Robinson suisse, 1813-10-28",
      "description": "Isabelle de Montolieu writes to her Paris publisher Claude Arthus-Bertrand about the preparation of Le Robinson suisse: the delivery and scheduling of its volumes, a map of the island, subjects and captions for engravings, the full title and a related collection of novellas. She also describes eye trouble, the pressure of writing, and the inadequacy of her payment of ten louis per volume, and asks for the return of an issue of the Mercure étranger containing the first chapter.",
      "date": "1813-10-28",
      "sort_year": 1813,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "Isabelle de Montolieu"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Arthus Bertrand, bookseller",
        "Claude Arthus-Bertrand, publisher and bookseller",
        "Claude Arthus-Bertrand"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Bussigny, Vaud, Switzerland",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000589 image 1 showing the folded address panel to Paris with circular postal marks and the final manuscript lines written above the address.",
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          "basis": "A woman author negotiates publication, illustration and inadequate remuneration for her literary work."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000589 Letter from Isabelle de Montolieu to Claude Arthus-Bertrand about Le Robinson suisse, 1813-10-28 Isabelle de Montolieu writes to her Paris publisher Claude Arthus-Bertrand about the preparation of Le Robinson suisse: the delivery and scheduling of its volumes, a map of the island, subjects and captions for engravings, the full title and a related collection of novellas. She also describes eye trouble, the pressure of writing, and the inadequacy of her payment of ten louis per volume, and asks for the return of an issue of the Mercure étranger containing the first chapter. Isabelle de Montolieu Arthus Bertrand, bookseller Claude Arthus-Bertrand, publisher and bookseller Claude Arthus-Bertrand Bussigny, Vaud, Switzerland Bussigny, Vaud, Switzerland Paris, France Publishing correspondence Book publishing Translation and adaptation Book illustration Cartography Author remuneration Women writers Eye health Le Robinson suisse Mercure étranger Publishing correspondence Literary correspondence [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Busigny 28 8bre je ne puis comprendre Monsieur, ce qui retarde autant les lettres de Paris — autrefois on les recevoient le cinquieme jour a present je n'ai recu que hier 27 la votre du 16 et j'y reponds aujourd'huy 28 — j'espere que dans l'intervalle mon 2d paquet vous est parvenu . il etoit parti il y a plus de 8 jours à l'adresse de Mr Javot . et j'ai recu une lettre de ce dernier qui me permet de tems en tems cette adresse . mon paquet contenoit le 2d volume du Robinson vous le partagerez egaux comme cela vous conviendra — le 3me est fort avancé mais il vaut mieux ce me semble le faire paroitre dans quelque tems — avec le 4me ou avant comme vous l'aimerez mieux — je vous enverrai en même tems une carte géographique de l'Isle qui sera interessante — mais qui ne doit paroitre qu'avec le dernier volume parce que qu'il y a des endroits nommés d'après les decouvertes et les evenemens . — je voudrois pouvoir faire ce que vous me demandez — et vous envoyer une esquisse des gravures mais en veritte je n'en ai pas le tems — et je serois moi même embarassée sur le choix — votre graveur peut ce me semble le faire aussi bien — que moi — ou peut être Mr Giraud en le lisant voudroit bien vous indiquer les [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] situations qui se rapprocheroient le plus — pour la 1ere le depart pour l'isle sur le batteau a Cuves — seroit tres joli s'il n'etoit pas tres difficile a composer — il faudroit un dessinateur intelligent qui en faisoit la description — de l'auteur — et qui eut de l'imagination — les 4 petits garçons — leurs deux [strikethrough: ch] gros chiens — le pere la Mere les betes extraordinaires qu'ils rencontrent cette nature etrangere — cet arbre singulier tout fera de jolis tableaux — mais en veritté je ne sçai comment les indiquer — il faudroit que je relise mon brouillon d'un bout a l'autre — quant a la lettre a mettre dessus prenez simplement la phrase — qui indique la situation — Arrivée dans l'isle — etablissement sur l'arbre ... mort du Porc Epi ... voyage de decouverte x x x : ou bien le titre du chapitre . — celui de l'ouvrage sera un peu long — et le voici Le Robinson suisse, ou journal d'un pere de famille naufragé avec ses Enfans . traduit de l'Allemand de mr Wyss . par madame la Bne de Montolieu . vous aurez trouvé aussi la nouvelle dans le paquet le tems m'a manqué pour mettre au net les deux [[label: Letter text - Page 3]] que je vous avois promis pour les remplacer a tout [illegible crossed out] servez vous en seulement pour le recueil elle sera jointe a un des volumes — comme Sophie d'Altena je ne sçai que vous dire du titre si vous mettiez encore quelques nouvelles — composées imitées ou traduites — par mdme de Montolieu . si vous preferez en designer une seule il faudroit prendre le chalet des Alpes qui est de moi et comme ce n'est pas la plus longue . — on le trouveroit peut etre singulier — aimez vous mieux . — suite du recueil — des nouvelles — de mdme de Montolieu — ou bien nouvelles nouvelles . — — pensez y et choisissez — il me semble bien en effet que vous avez bien peu de tems d'ici au Nouvel an . mes maux de yeux m'ont entierement retardée et j'en souffre encore assez ne pouvant ecrire longtems de suitte . — mon mari dit avec assez de raison que je me tue a peu pres pour rien — il est sur que je ne tire pas de mes ouvrages ce que je devrois en tirer ce Robinson me donne trop de peine pour n'en tirer que 10 louis le volume et je vaguerois plus a toute autre occupation — mais cela m'amuse — et je ne pretends pas revenir sur un prix que j'ai fait — — faites comme vous pourrez [[notes]] Editorial notes: The heavily cancelled words at the start of the second line remain illegible and are not reconstructed. [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Arthus Bertrand Libraire no 23 . rue haute feuille — a Paris [[label: Letter text - Page 1]] Busigny, 28 October I cannot understand, sir, what delays the letters from Paris so much. Formerly they arrived on the fifth day; now it was only yesterday, the 27th, that I received your letter of the 16th, and I am replying today, the 28th. I hope that in the meantime my second parcel has reached you. It left more than eight days ago, addressed to Mr Javot, and I have received a letter from him permitting me to use his address from time to time. My parcel contained the second volume of Robinson; you will divide it equally, or as best suits you. The third is well advanced, but it seems better to me to publish it after some time, either with the fourth or before it, whichever you prefer. At the same time I shall send you a geographical map of the island, which will be of interest, but which must appear only with the final volume because it contains places named after the discoveries and events. I wish I could do what you ask and send you sketches for the engravings, but in truth I have no time, and I myself would be at a loss over the choice. Your engraver, it seems to me, can do this as well as I can; or perhaps Mr Giraud, on reading it, would kindly indicate the [[label: Letter text - Page 2]] situations that come closest to it. For the first engraving, the departure for the island in the tub-boat would be very pretty, were it not so difficult to compose. It would require an intelligent artist who could work from the author's description and who possessed imagination. The four little boys, their two big dogs, the father and mother, the extraordinary animals they encounter, this unfamiliar nature, this singular tree—all will make attractive pictures. But in truth I do not know how to specify them. I would have to reread my draft from beginning to end. As for the caption to place beneath each one, simply take the phrase that identifies the situation: \"Arrival on the island\", \"Establishment in the tree\", \"Death of the porcupine\", \"Voyage of discovery\", and so on—or else use the chapter title. The title of the work will be rather long; here it is: The Swiss Robinson, or Journal of a Father Shipwrecked with His Children. Translated from the German of Mr Wyss by Madame the Baroness de Montolieu. You will also have found the novella in the parcel. I lacked the time to make a fair copy of the two [[label: Letter text - Page 3]] that I had promised you to replace them. In any event, use it only for the collection; it will be joined to one of the volumes, like Sophie d'Altena. I do not know what to tell you about the title. If you add several more novellas—composed, imitated or translated by Madame de Montolieu—and if you prefer to name only one, you would have to choose Le Chalet des Alpes, which is my own. Since it is not the longest, however, that might perhaps seem odd. Would you prefer \"Continuation of the collection of novellas by Madame de Montolieu\", or \"New Novellas\"? Think about it and choose. It does indeed seem to me that you have very little time between now and New Year. My eye troubles have delayed me completely, and I still suffer from them considerably, being unable to write for long at a stretch. My husband says, with some justification, that I am nearly killing myself for nothing. It is certain that I do not receive from my works what I ought to receive. This Robinson gives me too much trouble for me to earn only ten louis per volume, and I would profit more by attending to any other occupation. But it amuses me, and I do not intend to go back on a price I agreed. Do what you can, [[notes]] Editorial notes: The heavily cancelled words at the start of the second line remain illegible and are not reconstructed. [[label: Address panel]] To Mr Arthus Bertrand, bookseller No. 23, rue Haute-Feuille Paris",
      "search_key": "nra l 000589 letter from isabelle de montolieu to claude arthus bertrand about le robinson suisse 1813 10 28 isabelle de montolieu writes to her paris publisher claude arthus bertrand about the preparation of le robinson suisse the delivery and scheduling of its volumes a map of the island subjects and captions for engravings the full title and a related collection of novellas she also describes eye trouble the pressure of writing and the inadequacy of her payment of ten louis per volume and asks for the return of an issue of the mercure etranger containing the first chapter isabelle de montolieu arthus bertrand bookseller claude arthus bertrand publisher and bookseller claude arthus bertrand bussigny vaud switzerland bussigny vaud switzerland paris france publishing correspondence book publishing translation and adaptation book illustration cartography author remuneration women writers eye health le robinson suisse mercure etranger publishing correspondence literary correspondence label letter text page 1 busigny 28 8bre je ne puis comprendre monsieur ce qui retarde autant les lettres de paris autrefois on les recevoient le cinquieme jour a present je n ai recu que hier 27 la votre du 16 et j y reponds aujourd huy 28 j espere que dans l intervalle mon 2d paquet vous est parvenu il etoit parti il y a plus de 8 jours a l adresse de mr javot et j ai recu une lettre de ce dernier qui me permet de tems en tems cette adresse mon paquet contenoit le 2d volume du robinson vous le partagerez egaux comme cela vous conviendra le 3me est fort avance mais il vaut mieux ce me semble le faire paroitre dans quelque tems avec le 4me ou avant comme vous l aimerez mieux je vous enverrai en meme tems une carte geographique de l isle qui sera interessante mais qui ne doit paroitre qu avec le dernier volume parce que qu il y a des endroits nommes d apres les decouvertes et les evenemens je voudrois pouvoir faire ce que vous me demandez et vous envoyer une esquisse des gravures mais en veritte je n en ai pas le tems et je serois moi meme embarassee sur le choix votre graveur peut ce me semble le faire aussi bien que moi ou peut etre mr giraud en le lisant voudroit bien vous indiquer les label letter text page 2 situations qui se rapprocheroient le plus pour la 1ere le depart pour l isle sur le batteau a cuves seroit tres joli s il n etoit pas tres difficile a composer il faudroit un dessinateur intelligent qui en faisoit la description de l auteur et qui eut de l imagination les 4 petits garcons leurs deux strikethrough ch gros chiens le pere la mere les betes extraordinaires qu ils rencontrent cette nature etrangere cet arbre singulier tout fera de jolis tableaux mais en veritte je ne scai comment les indiquer il faudroit que je relise mon brouillon d un bout a l autre quant a la lettre a mettre dessus prenez simplement la phrase qui indique la situation arrivee dans l isle etablissement sur l arbre mort du porc epi voyage de decouverte x x x ou bien le titre du chapitre celui de l ouvrage sera un peu long et le voici le robinson suisse ou journal d un pere de famille naufrage avec ses enfans traduit de l allemand de mr wyss par madame la bne de montolieu vous aurez trouve aussi la nouvelle dans le paquet le tems m a manque pour mettre au net les deux label letter text page 3 que je vous avois promis pour les remplacer a tout illegible crossed out servez vous en seulement pour le recueil elle sera jointe a un des volumes comme sophie d altena je ne scai que vous dire du titre si vous mettiez encore quelques nouvelles composees imitees ou traduites par mdme de montolieu si vous preferez en designer une seule il faudroit prendre le chalet des alpes qui est de moi et comme ce n est pas la plus longue on le trouveroit peut etre singulier aimez vous mieux suite du recueil des nouvelles de mdme de montolieu ou bien nouvelles nouvelles pensez y et choisissez il me semble bien en effet que vous avez bien peu de tems d ici au nouvel an mes maux de yeux m ont entierement retardee et j en souffre encore assez ne pouvant ecrire longtems de suitte mon mari dit avec assez de raison que je me tue a peu pres pour rien il est sur que je ne tire pas de mes ouvrages ce que je devrois en tirer ce robinson me donne trop de peine pour n en tirer que 10 louis le volume et je vaguerois plus a toute autre occupation mais cela m amuse et je ne pretends pas revenir sur un prix que j ai fait faites comme vous pourrez notes editorial notes the heavily cancelled words at the start of the second line remain illegible and are not reconstructed label address panel a monsieur arthus bertrand libraire no 23 rue haute feuille a paris label letter text page 1 busigny 28 october i cannot understand sir what delays the letters from paris so much formerly they arrived on the fifth day now it was only yesterday the 27th that i received your letter of the 16th and i am replying today the 28th i hope that in the meantime my second parcel has reached you it left more than eight days ago addressed to mr javot and i have received a letter from him permitting me to use his address from time to time my parcel contained the second volume of robinson you will divide it equally or as best suits you the third is well advanced but it seems better to me to publish it after some time either with the fourth or before it whichever you prefer at the same time i shall send you a geographical map of the island which will be of interest but which must appear only with the final volume because it contains places named after the discoveries and events i wish i could do what you ask and send you sketches for the engravings but in truth i have no time and i myself would be at a loss over the choice your engraver it seems to me can do this as well as i can or perhaps mr giraud on reading it would kindly indicate the label letter text page 2 situations that come closest to it for the first engraving the departure for the island in the tub boat would be very pretty were it not so difficult to compose it would require an intelligent artist who could work from the author s description and who possessed imagination the four little boys their two big dogs the father and mother the extraordinary animals they encounter this unfamiliar nature this singular tree all will make attractive pictures but in truth i do not know how to specify them i would have to reread my draft from beginning to end as for the caption to place beneath each one simply take the phrase that identifies the situation arrival on the island establishment in the tree death of the porcupine voyage of discovery and so on or else use the chapter title the title of the work will be rather long here it is the swiss robinson or journal of a father shipwrecked with his children translated from the german of mr wyss by madame the baroness de montolieu you will also have found the novella in the parcel i lacked the time to make a fair copy of the two label letter text page 3 that i had promised you to replace them in any event use it only for the collection it will be joined to one of the volumes like sophie d altena i do not know what to tell you about the title if you add several more novellas composed imitated or translated by madame de montolieu and if you prefer to name only one you would have to choose le chalet des alpes which is my own since it is not the longest however that might perhaps seem odd would you prefer continuation of the collection of novellas by madame de montolieu or new novellas think about it and choose it does indeed seem to me that you have very little time between now and new year my eye troubles have delayed me completely and i still suffer from them considerably being unable to write for long at a stretch my husband says with some justification that i am nearly killing myself for nothing it is certain that i do not receive from my works what i ought to receive this robinson gives me too much trouble for me to earn only ten louis per volume and i would profit more by attending to any other occupation but it amuses me and i do not intend to go back on a price i agreed do what you can notes editorial notes the heavily cancelled words at the start of the second line remain illegible and are not reconstructed label address panel to mr arthus bertrand bookseller no 23 rue haute feuille paris",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000653",
      "title": "Letter from Durin to Niusse, 19 December 1816",
      "description": "Durin urgently asks the royal notary Niusse to secure 30,000 francs from parcel sales at Thouly, Lugny and Brasles so that bills of exchange owed to Perier and Heroux can be met.",
      "date": "1816-12-19",
      "sort_year": 1816,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Durin"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Niusse"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Avallon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000653",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000653 image 1 showing handwritten letter page 1.",
      "themes": [
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          "relevance": "central",
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            "property-as-livelihood"
          ],
          "basis": "Land sales are needed urgently to meet bills of exchange."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000653 Letter from Durin to Niusse, 19 December 1816 Durin urgently asks the royal notary Niusse to secure 30,000 francs from parcel sales at Thouly, Lugny and Brasles so that bills of exchange owed to Perier and Heroux can be met. Durin Niusse Avallon, France Avallon, France Château-Thierry, France Land transactions Debt and credit Bills of exchange Business correspondence Financial correspondence Legal correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Avallon, le 19 Xbre 1816. Monsieur par la derniere lettre que vous m'avez fait l'honneur de m'ecrire, en date du 18 9bre dernier, vous m'annoncez que la vente de Thouly est enfin consommée ainsi que celle du Détail de Lugny, & vous me promettez pr. le 15 janvier, au plus tard, une somme de 26,000 francs provenant du prix de ces deux ventes. par votre précédente Lettre, en date du 17 8bre vous m'annonciez aussi une somme de 4000 fr. & plus, provenant du Détail de Brasles, pr. cette même Epoque : en tout 30,000 francs. je ne saurais trop vous rappeller de quelle Importance il est pour Mr & Mde Canerot & pour nous tous que ces 30,000 fr. soient encaissés à l'Epoque que vous m'avez dite, chez Mrs Perier & heroux. de cet Encaissement seul, dépend maintenant l'arrange- -ment complet & définitif de toutes nos affaires ; car il ne nous reste plus qu'à solder, à l'écheance, les [L. C.?] [[label: Letter page 2]] de Mrs Perier & heroux, lequel s'Elevera à 40,000 francs. je compte donc absolumens sur ces 30,000 francs de Thouly, de Brasles & de Lugny ; car il m'est absolument impossible de fournir un sou de plus que les 10,000 fr. que j'ai promis. En conséquence, je vous prie, Monsieur, de vous assurer bien positivement auprès de M. Niay du versement des 26000 f ; & de vous assurer vous-même des autres 4000 fr. que vous attendez du Détail des Brasles ; afin que ce versement de 30000 fr. ne puisse manquer d'avoir lieu pr. le 15 janvier. je l'ai annoncé à Mrs perier & heroux, & je ne saurais plus que leur dire, s'il n'etoit point effectué. Il n'y a pas un quart d'heure à perdre pr. assurer le succès de cette affaire, de laquelle ainsi que je viens de vous le dire, dépendent [[label: Closing page]] la tranquillité [strike]de M. et[/strike] de toute la famille. j'Espère donc que vous voudrez bien faire, de suite, toutes diligences à cet Egard. Quant à Brasles, je vous prie d'avoir la bonté de me dire si vous croyez qu'on pourra continuer la vente en détail, & si vous croyez que les meuniers soyent toujours dans l'Intention de Louer les terres. vous m'obligeriez beaucoup de m'envoyer de suite une Copie des Estimations que je vous ai remises, tant du nouveau détail que des prix de Location de brasles, ainsi que les deux Copies que vous aviez fait faire des arpentages de Berthaud. Enfin, Monsieur, je voudrais que vous y joignissiez l'Etat des Ventes parcellaires que Mr Canerot a faites depuis mon Départ de Chauny. je vous serai très obligé de me faire cet envoi par le plus prochain Courier. mandez-moi en meme tems si je puis etre parfaitement tranquille sur l'encaissement des 30,000 francs. j'ai, Monsieur, l'honneur d'etre bien sinceremt. Votre très humble & tres obéissant Serviteur. Durin [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Niusse Notaire royal, rue du chateau Chateau thierry, aisne. [[label: Letter page 1]] Avallon, 19 December 1816. Sir, In your last letter, dated 18 November, which you did me the honour of writing, you inform me that the sale of Thouly has at last been completed, as has the parcel sale at Lugny, and you promise me, by 15 January at the latest, the sum of 26,000 francs arising from those two sales. In your preceding letter, dated 17 October, you also announced a sum of 4,000 francs or more from the parcel sale at Brasles, for the same date: 30,000 francs in all. I cannot stress too strongly how important it is, for Mr and Mrs Canerot and for all of us, that these 30,000 francs be paid to Messrs Perier and Heroux by the date you gave me. The complete and final settlement of all our affairs now depends solely on that payment, for all that remains is to meet, at maturity, the [bills of exchange?] [[label: Letter page 2]] owed to Messrs Perier and Heroux, whose total will amount to 40,000 francs. I am therefore relying absolutely on these 30,000 francs from Thouly, Brasles and Lugny, for it is entirely impossible for me to provide a sou more than the 10,000 francs I promised. Consequently, Sir, I ask you to obtain definite assurance from Mr Niay that the 26,000 francs will be paid, and to make certain yourself of the other 4,000 francs you expect from the parcel sale at Brasles, so that the payment of 30,000 francs cannot fail to be made by 15 January. I have announced it to Messrs Perier and Heroux, and I would no longer know what to tell them if it were not made. There is not a quarter of an hour to lose in securing the success of this matter, upon which, as I have just told you, depends [[label: Closing page]] the peace of mind of the whole family. I therefore hope that you will take every necessary step in this regard without delay. As for Brasles, please tell me whether you believe the parcel sale can be continued and whether you think the millers still intend to lease the land. You would oblige me greatly by sending me at once a copy of the valuations I gave you, both for the new parcel sale and for the rental values at Brasles, together with the two copies you had made of Berthaud's surveys. Finally, Sir, I should like you to include the statement of the parcel sales Mr Canerot has made since my departure from Chauny. I would be most grateful if you would send all this by the next post. At the same time, let me know whether I may be entirely at ease about the collection of the 30,000 francs. I have the honour, Sir, to remain most sincerely, Your very humble and very obedient servant, Durin [[label: Address panel]] Mr Niusse Royal Notary Rue du Château Château-Thierry Aisne",
      "search_key": "nra l 000653 letter from durin to niusse 19 december 1816 durin urgently asks the royal notary niusse to secure 30 000 francs from parcel sales at thouly lugny and brasles so that bills of exchange owed to perier and heroux can be met durin niusse avallon france avallon france chateau thierry france land transactions debt and credit bills of exchange business correspondence financial correspondence legal correspondence label letter page 1 avallon le 19 xbre 1816 monsieur par la derniere lettre que vous m avez fait l honneur de m ecrire en date du 18 9bre dernier vous m annoncez que la vente de thouly est enfin consommee ainsi que celle du detail de lugny vous me promettez pr le 15 janvier au plus tard une somme de 26 000 francs provenant du prix de ces deux ventes par votre precedente lettre en date du 17 8bre vous m annonciez aussi une somme de 4000 fr plus provenant du detail de brasles pr cette meme epoque en tout 30 000 francs je ne saurais trop vous rappeller de quelle importance il est pour mr mde canerot pour nous tous que ces 30 000 fr soient encaisses a l epoque que vous m avez dite chez mrs perier heroux de cet encaissement seul depend maintenant l arrange ment complet definitif de toutes nos affaires car il ne nous reste plus qu a solder a l echeance les l c label letter page 2 de mrs perier heroux lequel s elevera a 40 000 francs je compte donc absolumens sur ces 30 000 francs de thouly de brasles de lugny car il m est absolument impossible de fournir un sou de plus que les 10 000 fr que j ai promis en consequence je vous prie monsieur de vous assurer bien positivement aupres de m niay du versement des 26000 f de vous assurer vous meme des autres 4000 fr que vous attendez du detail des brasles afin que ce versement de 30000 fr ne puisse manquer d avoir lieu pr le 15 janvier je l ai annonce a mrs perier heroux je ne saurais plus que leur dire s il n etoit point effectue il n y a pas un quart d heure a perdre pr assurer le succes de cette affaire de laquelle ainsi que je viens de vous le dire dependent label closing page la tranquillite strike de m et strike de toute la famille j espere donc que vous voudrez bien faire de suite toutes diligences a cet egard quant a brasles je vous prie d avoir la bonte de me dire si vous croyez qu on pourra continuer la vente en detail si vous croyez que les meuniers soyent toujours dans l intention de louer les terres vous m obligeriez beaucoup de m envoyer de suite une copie des estimations que je vous ai remises tant du nouveau detail que des prix de location de brasles ainsi que les deux copies que vous aviez fait faire des arpentages de berthaud enfin monsieur je voudrais que vous y joignissiez l etat des ventes parcellaires que mr canerot a faites depuis mon depart de chauny je vous serai tres oblige de me faire cet envoi par le plus prochain courier mandez moi en meme tems si je puis etre parfaitement tranquille sur l encaissement des 30 000 francs j ai monsieur l honneur d etre bien sinceremt votre tres humble tres obeissant serviteur durin label address panel monsieur monsieur niusse notaire royal rue du chateau chateau thierry aisne label letter page 1 avallon 19 december 1816 sir in your last letter dated 18 november which you did me the honour of writing you inform me that the sale of thouly has at last been completed as has the parcel sale at lugny and you promise me by 15 january at the latest the sum of 26 000 francs arising from those two sales in your preceding letter dated 17 october you also announced a sum of 4 000 francs or more from the parcel sale at brasles for the same date 30 000 francs in all i cannot stress too strongly how important it is for mr and mrs canerot and for all of us that these 30 000 francs be paid to messrs perier and heroux by the date you gave me the complete and final settlement of all our affairs now depends solely on that payment for all that remains is to meet at maturity the bills of exchange label letter page 2 owed to messrs perier and heroux whose total will amount to 40 000 francs i am therefore relying absolutely on these 30 000 francs from thouly brasles and lugny for it is entirely impossible for me to provide a sou more than the 10 000 francs i promised consequently sir i ask you to obtain definite assurance from mr niay that the 26 000 francs will be paid and to make certain yourself of the other 4 000 francs you expect from the parcel sale at brasles so that the payment of 30 000 francs cannot fail to be made by 15 january i have announced it to messrs perier and heroux and i would no longer know what to tell them if it were not made there is not a quarter of an hour to lose in securing the success of this matter upon which as i have just told you depends label closing page the peace of mind of the whole family i therefore hope that you will take every necessary step in this regard without delay as for brasles please tell me whether you believe the parcel sale can be continued and whether you think the millers still intend to lease the land you would oblige me greatly by sending me at once a copy of the valuations i gave you both for the new parcel sale and for the rental values at brasles together with the two copies you had made of berthaud s surveys finally sir i should like you to include the statement of the parcel sales mr canerot has made since my departure from chauny i would be most grateful if you would send all this by the next post at the same time let me know whether i may be entirely at ease about the collection of the 30 000 francs i have the honour sir to remain most sincerely your very humble and very obedient servant durin label address panel mr niusse royal notary rue du chateau chateau thierry aisne",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000654",
      "title": "Letter from Camille to his wife, 17 August 1852",
      "description": "Camille writes affectionately to his wife about missing the family, travelling through Nîmes, Béziers, Marseille, Aix and probably Pertuis, a night boat trip, cotton prices, a patronal festival and the high price of Nativity models.",
      "date": "1852-08-17",
      "sort_year": 1852,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Camille"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Wife of Camille (addressed care of Edgard Lombard)"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Béziers, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000654",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/5674917cdef0344ff8ef66eb2d6aa43a46faf998.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000654 image 1 showing the opening text together with the address and postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
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            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "A husband writes affectionately about missing his wife and family."
        },
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          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "The writer narrates travel through several southern French cities and a night boat journey."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000654 Letter from Camille to his wife, 17 August 1852 Camille writes affectionately to his wife about missing the family, travelling through Nîmes, Béziers, Marseille, Aix and probably Pertuis, a night boat trip, cotton prices, a patronal festival and the high price of Nativity models. Camille Wife of Camille (addressed care of Edgard Lombard) Béziers, France Béziers, France Forcalquier, Basses-Alpes, France Family correspondence Travel Cotton trade Festivals Nativity models Family correspondence Personal correspondence Commercial correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Edgard Lombard fourrier à la compagnie de gendarmerie Forcalquier basses alpes [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Béziers 17 aout 1852. Ma bien chere amie Je n'ai pu résister au Desir de t'écrire pour te donner de mes nouvelles, et te demander une réponse immédiate, je crois que ma lettre te trouvera dans notre petit paradis, a moins que les fêtes ne durent encore. ah! ma chere combien je regrette notre solitude et que tu [me manques?] ainsi que [celle?] de tes chers enfans. vive bientot Dimanche que je voie ces ces anges que mon cœur réclame incesament L'ainé ne te donne t_il point trop de peine? O le fripon a t il payé ?. Camille te boude_t_il bien? dis moi tout ça ma chere petite femme afin que les dix jours qui nous separent encore ne me paraissent pas trop longs. En passant à Nimes j'ai diné [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] avec [Ligne?] Boutin et passé une partie de la journée de Lundi avec Biou, le soir de notre mariage. nous avons fait en mer une promenade delicieuse, la nuit nous était propice et notre barque bondissait [légère?] sur les flots. nous etions montés entierement par des femmes qui chantaient à bord de ce bateau. c'était presque effrayant d'où je conserverai un souvenir charmant de cette course. Le roi coton ne m'a point été propice au prix de cour, point d'achat je suis désesperé de cette course. je ne me reporte plus vers mes envirrons à Béziers Dimanche matin je ne me doutais pas d'assister à la fete patronale du pays qui dure encore. hier soir je me suis promené au bal en plein air et la buvette où les chappaux noirs seuls etaient admis je n'y ai vu qu'un [fou?] Hier dans la journée nous etions allés voir une riche usine de Mr Le Sire bâtie à neuf à 1/2 lieue. L'affaire qui m'appellait dans ce pays ne me retiendra pas de mon voyage j'espère que Je serai demain Soir Dimanche, ou Lundi à [Pertuis?] où J'y ferai atteler une voiture qui m'amenera paisiblement pres de Vous Demain Soir pour Aix En passant à Marseille J'ai été chez Mr Roux il a un bien autre magazin. l'on m'a fait voir quelques models de nativité dont le moin cher etait de 80 fr. somme c'est peu possible pour cette aquisition. les marchands n'ayant encore quelques models dont ils ne se defont qu'a des prix exhorbitants. dis moi si je dois y [borner?] tes desirs. sur ce point j'ai cru devoir m'arreter avant de nouvelles demandes. Le docteur [J...?] m'a fait un [tableau?] suffi- sant pour m'oter l'idee de te faire faire ce long voyage en chemin de fer pour Marseille. Je termine chere amie ce griffonage j'arriverai près de vous tous. embrasse ma chere ange un millier de fois n'y oublie point mon Idole mes baisers les plus tendres et recois pour toi meme. ton amant mari Camille [[label: Address panel]] Mr Edgard Lombard Quartermaster in the gendarmerie company Forcalquier Basses-Alpes [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Béziers, 17 August 1852. My dearest friend, I could not resist the urge to write and give you my news, and to ask you for an immediate reply. I think my letter will find you in our little paradise, unless the festivities are still going on. Ah, my dear, how I miss our solitude and [the following words are unclear] your dear children. If only Sunday would come soon, so that I might see those angels whom my heart longs for constantly. Is the eldest not giving you too much trouble? Oh, has the rascal paid? Is Camille sulking badly at you? Tell me all of this, my dear little wife, so that the ten days which still separate us may not seem too long. Passing through Nîmes, I dined [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] with [given name unclear] Boutin and spent part of Monday with Biou. On the evening of our wedding, we took a delightful trip at sea. The night favoured us and our boat bounded [lightly?] over the waves. It was crewed entirely by women who sang aboard. It was almost frightening, yet I shall retain a charming memory of the excursion. King Cotton was not kind to me: at the current price there was nothing to buy, and I am in despair over this journey. I [unclear phrase concerning his return or surroundings]. On Sunday morning in Béziers I had no idea that I would be attending the town's patronal festival, which is still going on. Last night I walked about the open-air ball and the refreshment enclosure, where only black hats were admitted; I saw only one [word unclear]. Yesterday we went to see a prosperous factory belonging to Mr Le Sire, newly built half a league away. The business that brought me to this region will not delay my journey. I hope to be at [Pertuis?] tomorrow evening, Sunday, or on Monday; there I shall have a carriage harnessed to bring me peacefully back near you. Tomorrow evening, onward to Aix. While passing through Marseille, I called on Mr Roux; his shop is of quite another order. I was shown several Nativity models, the cheapest of which cost 80 francs. At that price the purchase is scarcely possible. The merchants still have only a few models and will part with them only at exorbitant prices. Tell me whether I must limit your wishes on that point. I thought it best to stop before making any further inquiries. Doctor [name unclear] gave me a sufficiently alarming picture to make me abandon the idea of having you undertake that long railway journey to Marseille. I shall end this scrawl, my dear friend; I shall soon be back with you all. Kiss my dear angel a thousand times, do not forget my idol, give them my tenderest kisses, and accept them for yourself as well. Your loving husband, Camille",
      "search_key": "nra l 000654 letter from camille to his wife 17 august 1852 camille writes affectionately to his wife about missing the family travelling through nimes beziers marseille aix and probably pertuis a night boat trip cotton prices a patronal festival and the high price of nativity models camille wife of camille addressed care of edgard lombard beziers france beziers france forcalquier basses alpes france family correspondence travel cotton trade festivals nativity models family correspondence personal correspondence commercial correspondence label address panel monsieur edgard lombard fourrier a la compagnie de gendarmerie forcalquier basses alpes label letter text image 1 beziers 17 aout 1852 ma bien chere amie je n ai pu resister au desir de t ecrire pour te donner de mes nouvelles et te demander une reponse immediate je crois que ma lettre te trouvera dans notre petit paradis a moins que les fetes ne durent encore ah ma chere combien je regrette notre solitude et que tu me manques ainsi que celle de tes chers enfans vive bientot dimanche que je voie ces ces anges que mon coeur reclame incesament l aine ne te donne t il point trop de peine o le fripon a t il paye camille te boude t il bien dis moi tout ca ma chere petite femme afin que les dix jours qui nous separent encore ne me paraissent pas trop longs en passant a nimes j ai dine address label letter text continuation image 2 avec ligne boutin et passe une partie de la journee de lundi avec biou le soir de notre mariage nous avons fait en mer une promenade delicieuse la nuit nous etait propice et notre barque bondissait legere sur les flots nous etions montes entierement par des femmes qui chantaient a bord de ce bateau c etait presque effrayant d ou je conserverai un souvenir charmant de cette course le roi coton ne m a point ete propice au prix de cour point d achat je suis desespere de cette course je ne me reporte plus vers mes envirrons a beziers dimanche matin je ne me doutais pas d assister a la fete patronale du pays qui dure encore hier soir je me suis promene au bal en plein air et la buvette ou les chappaux noirs seuls etaient admis je n y ai vu qu un fou hier dans la journee nous etions alles voir une riche usine de mr le sire batie a neuf a 1 2 lieue l affaire qui m appellait dans ce pays ne me retiendra pas de mon voyage j espere que je serai demain soir dimanche ou lundi a pertuis ou j y ferai atteler une voiture qui m amenera paisiblement pres de vous demain soir pour aix en passant a marseille j ai ete chez mr roux il a un bien autre magazin l on m a fait voir quelques models de nativite dont le moin cher etait de 80 fr somme c est peu possible pour cette aquisition les marchands n ayant encore quelques models dont ils ne se defont qu a des prix exhorbitants dis moi si je dois y borner tes desirs sur ce point j ai cru devoir m arreter avant de nouvelles demandes le docteur j m a fait un tableau suffi sant pour m oter l idee de te faire faire ce long voyage en chemin de fer pour marseille je termine chere amie ce griffonage j arriverai pres de vous tous embrasse ma chere ange un millier de fois n y oublie point mon idole mes baisers les plus tendres et recois pour toi meme ton amant mari camille label address panel mr edgard lombard quartermaster in the gendarmerie company forcalquier basses alpes label letter text image 1 beziers 17 august 1852 my dearest friend i could not resist the urge to write and give you my news and to ask you for an immediate reply i think my letter will find you in our little paradise unless the festivities are still going on ah my dear how i miss our solitude and the following words are unclear your dear children if only sunday would come soon so that i might see those angels whom my heart longs for constantly is the eldest not giving you too much trouble oh has the rascal paid is camille sulking badly at you tell me all of this my dear little wife so that the ten days which still separate us may not seem too long passing through nimes i dined address label letter text continuation image 2 with given name unclear boutin and spent part of monday with biou on the evening of our wedding we took a delightful trip at sea the night favoured us and our boat bounded lightly over the waves it was crewed entirely by women who sang aboard it was almost frightening yet i shall retain a charming memory of the excursion king cotton was not kind to me at the current price there was nothing to buy and i am in despair over this journey i unclear phrase concerning his return or surroundings on sunday morning in beziers i had no idea that i would be attending the town s patronal festival which is still going on last night i walked about the open air ball and the refreshment enclosure where only black hats were admitted i saw only one word unclear yesterday we went to see a prosperous factory belonging to mr le sire newly built half a league away the business that brought me to this region will not delay my journey i hope to be at pertuis tomorrow evening sunday or on monday there i shall have a carriage harnessed to bring me peacefully back near you tomorrow evening onward to aix while passing through marseille i called on mr roux his shop is of quite another order i was shown several nativity models the cheapest of which cost 80 francs at that price the purchase is scarcely possible the merchants still have only a few models and will part with them only at exorbitant prices tell me whether i must limit your wishes on that point i thought it best to stop before making any further inquiries doctor name unclear gave me a sufficiently alarming picture to make me abandon the idea of having you undertake that long railway journey to marseille i shall end this scrawl my dear friend i shall soon be back with you all kiss my dear angel a thousand times do not forget my idol give them my tenderest kisses and accept them for yourself as well your loving husband camille",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000655",
      "title": "Letter from Nancy Jouve's brother announcing the birth of his son, 4 October 1844",
      "description": "Nancy Jouve's brother announces the birth of his son, asks Henry to be godfather, and relies on Nancy to tell their mother and Annette and to report on little Délia.",
      "date": "1844-10-04",
      "sort_year": 1844,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unknown (Brother of Nancy Jouve)"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Madame Nancy Jouve"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Tarascon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000655",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000655 image 1 showing the opening text together with the address and postal evidence.",
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          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "The letter announces a son's birth, proposes a godfather and asks after another child."
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      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000655 Letter from Nancy Jouve's brother announcing the birth of his son, 4 October 1844 Nancy Jouve's brother announces the birth of his son, asks Henry to be godfather, and relies on Nancy to tell their mother and Annette and to report on little Délia. Unknown (Brother of Nancy Jouve) Madame Nancy Jouve Tarascon, France Tarascon, France Realmont, Tarn, France Birth Family correspondence Godparents Health Family correspondence Birth announcement [[label: Address panel]] Madame Madame Jouve Négociante à Realmont (Tarn) [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Tarascon le 4 8bre 1844 Ma chere Nancy Je ne viens pas t'annoncer une nouvelle, fanny a du te faire part de l'heureux resultat de ses couches? mais je viens te dire combien je suis fier d'avoir un garçon, je ne doute pas de la part que tu dois prendre à tout mon bonheur, ainsi que ton cher Aram et toutes les personnes qui me veulent du bien. Il y a deux jours que j'ai écrit à henry, pour le prier d'en être le Parrain. ses occupations & un départ sont la cause que je n'ai pas eu le plaisir de pouvoir t'ecrire par le meme Courrier. je viens de faire partir plusieurs lettres de faire part pour Realmont je n'ai pas cru devoir en adresser à ma mere, ni à Annette, j'ai pensé que tu aurais la bonté d'aller pour moi leur annoncer toute ma félicité et que cette demarche seroit plus convenable, ainsi tu vois que je compte sur ton obligeance pour me representer dans cette circonstance et suis assuré d'avance que ma commission sera parfaitement remplie. ma femme me dit dans une de ses lettres qu'elle avoit eu le plaisir de te voir quelques instans à Castres, et que tu avois ta petite délia un peu indisposée, lorsque tu m'ecriras ne manque pas je te prie [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] je te prie de me donner de ses nouvelles. a Dieu ma chere Nancy, mille choses affectueuses pour moi à aram, je pense qu'en arrivant des Bains [crossed out text] ^de lacaune^ en famille, tu n'auras pas passé à Castres, sans aller voir fanny et embrasser ton petit neveu et que dans ta prochaine lettre dis moi si le rejeton de la branche Cadète a bonne mine. Embrasse ta petite pour moi et crois moi toujours ton devoué frère et ami [Signature] [[label: Address panel]] Madame Jouve Merchant Réalmont (Tarn) [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Tarascon, 4 October 1844. My dear Nancy, I am not writing to announce news to you, for Fanny must already have told you of the happy outcome of her confinement. Rather, I want to tell you how proud I am to have a son. I do not doubt the part you will take in all my happiness, together with your dear Aram and everyone who wishes me well. Two days ago I wrote to Henry to ask him to be the boy's godfather. His business and an impending departure prevented me from having the pleasure of writing to you by the same post. I have just sent several birth announcements to Réalmont. I did not think it appropriate to address any to my mother or to Annette; I thought you would be kind enough to go in my stead and tell them of all my happiness, and that this would be the more suitable course. You see that I am relying on your kindness to represent me on this occasion, and I am certain in advance that my commission will be perfectly carried out. My wife tells me in one of her letters that she had the pleasure of seeing you for a few moments at Castres, and that your little Délia was slightly unwell. When you write, please do not fail [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] to give me news of her. Farewell, my dear Nancy. Give Aram a thousand affectionate greetings from me. I imagine that, on returning with the family from the baths at Lacaune, you cannot have passed through Castres without going to see Fanny and kissing your little nephew. In your next letter, tell me whether the offspring of the younger branch of the family looks well. Kiss your little girl for me, and believe me always your devoted brother and friend, [Signature]",
      "search_key": "nra l 000655 letter from nancy jouve s brother announcing the birth of his son 4 october 1844 nancy jouve s brother announces the birth of his son asks henry to be godfather and relies on nancy to tell their mother and annette and to report on little delia unknown brother of nancy jouve madame nancy jouve tarascon france tarascon france realmont tarn france birth family correspondence godparents health family correspondence birth announcement label address panel madame madame jouve negociante a realmont tarn label letter text image 1 tarascon le 4 8bre 1844 ma chere nancy je ne viens pas t annoncer une nouvelle fanny a du te faire part de l heureux resultat de ses couches mais je viens te dire combien je suis fier d avoir un garcon je ne doute pas de la part que tu dois prendre a tout mon bonheur ainsi que ton cher aram et toutes les personnes qui me veulent du bien il y a deux jours que j ai ecrit a henry pour le prier d en etre le parrain ses occupations un depart sont la cause que je n ai pas eu le plaisir de pouvoir t ecrire par le meme courrier je viens de faire partir plusieurs lettres de faire part pour realmont je n ai pas cru devoir en adresser a ma mere ni a annette j ai pense que tu aurais la bonte d aller pour moi leur annoncer toute ma felicite et que cette demarche seroit plus convenable ainsi tu vois que je compte sur ton obligeance pour me representer dans cette circonstance et suis assure d avance que ma commission sera parfaitement remplie ma femme me dit dans une de ses lettres qu elle avoit eu le plaisir de te voir quelques instans a castres et que tu avois ta petite delia un peu indisposee lorsque tu m ecriras ne manque pas je te prie address label letter text continuation image 2 je te prie de me donner de ses nouvelles a dieu ma chere nancy mille choses affectueuses pour moi a aram je pense qu en arrivant des bains crossed out text de lacaune en famille tu n auras pas passe a castres sans aller voir fanny et embrasser ton petit neveu et que dans ta prochaine lettre dis moi si le rejeton de la branche cadete a bonne mine embrasse ta petite pour moi et crois moi toujours ton devoue frere et ami signature label address panel madame jouve merchant realmont tarn label letter text image 1 tarascon 4 october 1844 my dear nancy i am not writing to announce news to you for fanny must already have told you of the happy outcome of her confinement rather i want to tell you how proud i am to have a son i do not doubt the part you will take in all my happiness together with your dear aram and everyone who wishes me well two days ago i wrote to henry to ask him to be the boy s godfather his business and an impending departure prevented me from having the pleasure of writing to you by the same post i have just sent several birth announcements to realmont i did not think it appropriate to address any to my mother or to annette i thought you would be kind enough to go in my stead and tell them of all my happiness and that this would be the more suitable course you see that i am relying on your kindness to represent me on this occasion and i am certain in advance that my commission will be perfectly carried out my wife tells me in one of her letters that she had the pleasure of seeing you for a few moments at castres and that your little delia was slightly unwell when you write please do not fail address label letter text continuation image 2 to give me news of her farewell my dear nancy give aram a thousand affectionate greetings from me i imagine that on returning with the family from the baths at lacaune you cannot have passed through castres without going to see fanny and kissing your little nephew in your next letter tell me whether the offspring of the younger branch of the family looks well kiss your little girl for me and believe me always your devoted brother and friend signature",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000656",
      "title": "Letter from L. Bancel to Notary Bancel, July 26, 1823",
      "description": "L. Bancel writes to his father, a notary in the canton of Lamastre, with family health news, comments on two cousins at college, and reports weak manufacturing orders in Saint-Chamond.",
      "date": "1823-07-26",
      "sort_year": 1823,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "L. Bancel"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Bancel"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Saint-Chamond",
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          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "A son writes to his father with health news and information about cousins at college."
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000656 Letter from L. Bancel to Notary Bancel, July 26, 1823 L. Bancel writes to his father, a notary in the canton of Lamastre, with family health news, comments on two cousins at college, and reports weak manufacturing orders in Saint-Chamond. L. Bancel Monsieur Bancel Saint-Chamond Saint-Chamond Canton of Lamastre, Ardèche, France Family correspondence Health Education Manufacturing Trade Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Bancel notaire aux [Ayaux?], canton de la Mastre Ardèche par tournon [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] St Chamond le 26 juillet 1823 Mon cher papa, voulant me conformer aux ordres que j'ai reçu de vous de vous écrire souvent, je viens vous donner quelques détails sur la situation actuelle de Mon oncle et de ma tatan et de toute leur famille c'est je crois ce que je puis vous dire de plus intéressant. Mon oncle n'est pas encore de retour, mais nous l'attendons les premiers jours de la semaine prochaine, il a écrit presque tous les jours, il se porte fort bien, ma tatan est plus mal depuis quelques jours, elle commence cependant à se lever un peu dans la journée. Adelle est toujours auprès d'elle, et je ne pense pas qu'elle retourne [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] à Lyon. j'ai eu le plaisir de la fêter lundi dernier, je lui débité quelques vers pour comparer ses attraits à l'éclat des fleurs que lui presentait, et j'ai ajouté seulement qu'ils seraint plus durables. Nous avons reçues des nouvelles de Phanie, elle va fort bien et attend sans trop sans inquiéter pourtant le moment des féries; vous devez savoir pourquoi ce tems ne lui est pas aussi cher qu'à tant d'autres. Mes deux cousins, sont toujours au collège mais il s'en faut de beaucoup qu'ils soient les phénix de de leurs classes Gustave est devenu aussi paresseux que Bancel, au moins, et autant serait déja beaucoup. Sitot que mon oncle sera de retour je vous écrirai pour prosper. n'oubliez pas la promesse que vous m'avez faite de venir nous voir au commencement de 7embre; vous ferez le plus grand plaisir à ma tatan, et quelques moments de plaisir ne lui seraient pas inutiles. je crois que l'ouvrage que nous aurons me permettra d'aller vous chercher à Annonay; Mon oncle ainsi que tous les autres fabriquans n'a pas reçu de fortes commissions et si tout ne change je ne sais pas ce que deviendra le commerce. Embrassez s'il vous plait pour moi Ma maman, mes sœurs et prosper et Célestin et tous les parens et amis; n'oubliez pas non plus de me rappeller au souvenir de Verrassat. je vous embrasse de tout mon cœur, votre très soumis et très-obéissant fils L. Bancel [[label: Address panel]] Mr Bancel, notary At [Ayaux?], canton of Lamastre Ardèche Via Tournon [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Saint-Chamond, 26 July 1823. My dear Papa, Wishing to follow your instructions that I write to you often, I am sending you a few details about the present condition of my uncle, my aunt and their whole family; I believe this is the most interesting news I can give you. My uncle has not yet returned, but we expect him in the first days of next week. He has written almost every day and is in very good health. My aunt has been worse for several days, although she is now beginning to get up for a little while during the day. Adelle is still with her, and I do not think she will return [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] to Lyon. I had the pleasure of celebrating her name day last Monday. I recited a few verses to her, comparing her charms with the brilliance of the flowers I presented to her, adding only that her charms would be more lasting. We have received news of Phanie. She is very well and awaits the holiday period without too much anxiety; you will know why this season is not as dear to her as it is to so many others. My two cousins are still at college, but they are very far from being the stars of their classes. Gustave has become at least as lazy as Bancel, and that alone would already be a great deal. As soon as my uncle returns, I shall write to you concerning Prosper. Do not forget your promise to come and see us at the beginning of September. You will give my aunt the greatest pleasure, and a few pleasant moments would do her no harm. I believe the work we have will allow me to come and fetch you at Annonay. My uncle, like all the other manufacturers, has not received any substantial orders, and unless everything changes I do not know what will become of trade. Please kiss Mother, my sisters, Prosper and Célestin for me, as well as all our relatives and friends. Do not forget either to commend me to Verrassat's remembrance. I embrace you with all my heart, Your most dutiful and obedient son, L. Bancel",
      "search_key": "nra l 000656 letter from l bancel to notary bancel july 26 1823 l bancel writes to his father a notary in the canton of lamastre with family health news comments on two cousins at college and reports weak manufacturing orders in saint chamond l bancel monsieur bancel saint chamond saint chamond canton of lamastre ardeche france family correspondence health education manufacturing trade family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel a monsieur monsieur bancel notaire aux ayaux canton de la mastre ardeche par tournon label letter text image 1 st chamond le 26 juillet 1823 mon cher papa voulant me conformer aux ordres que j ai recu de vous de vous ecrire souvent je viens vous donner quelques details sur la situation actuelle de mon oncle et de ma tatan et de toute leur famille c est je crois ce que je puis vous dire de plus interessant mon oncle n est pas encore de retour mais nous l attendons les premiers jours de la semaine prochaine il a ecrit presque tous les jours il se porte fort bien ma tatan est plus mal depuis quelques jours elle commence cependant a se lever un peu dans la journee adelle est toujours aupres d elle et je ne pense pas qu elle retourne address label letter text continuation image 2 a lyon j ai eu le plaisir de la feter lundi dernier je lui debite quelques vers pour comparer ses attraits a l eclat des fleurs que lui presentait et j ai ajoute seulement qu ils seraint plus durables nous avons recues des nouvelles de phanie elle va fort bien et attend sans trop sans inquieter pourtant le moment des feries vous devez savoir pourquoi ce tems ne lui est pas aussi cher qu a tant d autres mes deux cousins sont toujours au college mais il s en faut de beaucoup qu ils soient les phenix de de leurs classes gustave est devenu aussi paresseux que bancel au moins et autant serait deja beaucoup sitot que mon oncle sera de retour je vous ecrirai pour prosper n oubliez pas la promesse que vous m avez faite de venir nous voir au commencement de 7embre vous ferez le plus grand plaisir a ma tatan et quelques moments de plaisir ne lui seraient pas inutiles je crois que l ouvrage que nous aurons me permettra d aller vous chercher a annonay mon oncle ainsi que tous les autres fabriquans n a pas recu de fortes commissions et si tout ne change je ne sais pas ce que deviendra le commerce embrassez s il vous plait pour moi ma maman mes soeurs et prosper et celestin et tous les parens et amis n oubliez pas non plus de me rappeller au souvenir de verrassat je vous embrasse de tout mon coeur votre tres soumis et tres obeissant fils l bancel label address panel mr bancel notary at ayaux canton of lamastre ardeche via tournon label letter text image 1 saint chamond 26 july 1823 my dear papa wishing to follow your instructions that i write to you often i am sending you a few details about the present condition of my uncle my aunt and their whole family i believe this is the most interesting news i can give you my uncle has not yet returned but we expect him in the first days of next week he has written almost every day and is in very good health my aunt has been worse for several days although she is now beginning to get up for a little while during the day adelle is still with her and i do not think she will return address label letter text continuation image 2 to lyon i had the pleasure of celebrating her name day last monday i recited a few verses to her comparing her charms with the brilliance of the flowers i presented to her adding only that her charms would be more lasting we have received news of phanie she is very well and awaits the holiday period without too much anxiety you will know why this season is not as dear to her as it is to so many others my two cousins are still at college but they are very far from being the stars of their classes gustave has become at least as lazy as bancel and that alone would already be a great deal as soon as my uncle returns i shall write to you concerning prosper do not forget your promise to come and see us at the beginning of september you will give my aunt the greatest pleasure and a few pleasant moments would do her no harm i believe the work we have will allow me to come and fetch you at annonay my uncle like all the other manufacturers has not received any substantial orders and unless everything changes i do not know what will become of trade please kiss mother my sisters prosper and celestin for me as well as all our relatives and friends do not forget either to commend me to verrassat s remembrance i embrace you with all my heart your most dutiful and obedient son l bancel",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000657",
      "title": "Letter to Monsieur Porcher père, circa October 1817",
      "description": "The surviving final page discusses chairs, receipt of 119 francs, a half-year payment due from Mr Eudon, and whether Dorion would agree to 1,800 francs for a lease.",
      "date": "1817-10-20",
      "sort_year": 1817,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Porcher père"
      ],
      "place_sent": null,
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000657 image 1 showing the handwritten closing and signature.",
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          "relevance": "central",
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          ],
          "basis": "Receipt of money, a half-year payment, furnishings and a proposed lease make up the surviving page."
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      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000657 Letter to Monsieur Porcher père, circa October 1817 The surviving final page discusses chairs, receipt of 119 francs, a half-year payment due from Mr Eudon, and whether Dorion would agree to 1,800 francs for a lease. Monsieur Porcher père Orléans Personal finance Leases Family correspondence Family correspondence Financial correspondence [[label: Closing page]] mon frere vous dis mille choses amicales il prie porcher de ne pas se gener pour ses chaises il lui remetra cela lorsqu'il viendra nous voir les notres se trouvent aquités de reste car j'ai recu les 119 f pour lesquel vous étiez endoute c'est moi qui vous etois redevable d'ailleurs je ne serai pas tres longtems sans recevoir de mr eudon notre second semestre de 1817. je suis surprise de ne pas entendre parler de dorion qui ne peut guere ignorer les démarches de son beau frere je ne sais si il consentiroit a donner les 1800 de bail [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur porcher père Rue bannier, no 45 Orleans [[label: Closing page]] My brother sends you his warmest regards. He asks Porcher not to put himself out over his chairs; he will settle that with him when he comes to see us. Our own account is now more than settled, for I have received the 119 francs about which you were uncertain; in fact, it was I who owed you money. Besides, I do not expect it will be long before I receive our second half-year payment for 1817 from Mr Eudon. I am surprised to have heard nothing of Dorion, who can hardly be unaware of the steps taken by his brother-in-law. I do not know whether he would agree to pay the 1,800 francs for the lease. [[label: Address panel]] Mr Porcher senior 45 Rue Bannier Orléans",
      "search_key": "nra l 000657 letter to monsieur porcher pere circa october 1817 the surviving final page discusses chairs receipt of 119 francs a half year payment due from mr eudon and whether dorion would agree to 1 800 francs for a lease monsieur porcher pere orleans personal finance leases family correspondence family correspondence financial correspondence label closing page mon frere vous dis mille choses amicales il prie porcher de ne pas se gener pour ses chaises il lui remetra cela lorsqu il viendra nous voir les notres se trouvent aquites de reste car j ai recu les 119 f pour lesquel vous etiez endoute c est moi qui vous etois redevable d ailleurs je ne serai pas tres longtems sans recevoir de mr eudon notre second semestre de 1817 je suis surprise de ne pas entendre parler de dorion qui ne peut guere ignorer les demarches de son beau frere je ne sais si il consentiroit a donner les 1800 de bail label address panel a monsieur monsieur porcher pere rue bannier no 45 orleans label closing page my brother sends you his warmest regards he asks porcher not to put himself out over his chairs he will settle that with him when he comes to see us our own account is now more than settled for i have received the 119 francs about which you were uncertain in fact it was i who owed you money besides i do not expect it will be long before i receive our second half year payment for 1817 from mr eudon i am surprised to have heard nothing of dorion who can hardly be unaware of the steps taken by his brother in law i do not know whether he would agree to pay the 1 800 francs for the lease label address panel mr porcher senior 45 rue bannier orleans",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000658",
      "title": "Letter from Eugène to Auguste Manoël, 6 November 1829",
      "description": "Eugène writes to Auguste Manoël about the education of Auguste's son Henri at Juilly, his long-standing care for Auguste's children, and account entries involving Charles and 700 francs from Saumur.",
      "date": "1829-11-06",
      "sort_year": 1829,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Eugène"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Auguste Manoël"
      ],
      "place_sent": null,
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000658 image 1 showing handwritten letter page 1.",
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          "relevance": "central",
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            "education-and-schooling"
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          "basis": "The writer discusses a son's education and long-standing care for the recipient's children."
        },
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        }
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000658 Letter from Eugène to Auguste Manoël, 6 November 1829 Eugène writes to Auguste Manoël about the education of Auguste's son Henri at Juilly, his long-standing care for Auguste's children, and account entries involving Charles and 700 francs from Saumur. Eugène Auguste Manoël Château de Cante, Saverdun Education Guardianship Family correspondence Accounts Family correspondence Personal correspondence Educational correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Mon cher Auguste, Votre lettre m'a encore trouvé à Dourdan où Je me reposais depuis un mois des fatigues insupportables de nos travaux judiciaires : mais Je suis revenu dix jours après, et J'ai pu voir encor votre fils henri dont J'ai été enchanté : Je l'avais si mal reçu à son passage ici au mois d'aout à cause de la circonstance grave qui m'obligeait impérieusement à l'abandonner que Je ne l'avais pas vu à vrai dire depuis un an ; sauf le petit voyage que je fis a Juilly au printemps : mais on ne les juge pas bien au collège dans une aussi courte visite. Je suis bien fâché, mon cher ami, qu'il soit si loin de nous, maintenant qu'il ne me reste plus que lui, je m'en serais occupé d'autant plus : et je vois avec chagrin que mes pupilles m'abandonnent ainsi petit à petit : jamais les soins que j'ai eu a donner à vos enfants n'ont été pour moi un embarras, [[label: Letter page 2]] soyez en bien persuadé, et lorsque j'ai paru m'en dégager un peu moins, c'est que mes occupations m'empêchaient absolument de faire autrement. maintenant qu'ils deviennent des hommes, ils ne songent plus guère à moi probablement : mais si jamais ils venaient à avoir besoin de moi pour quelque chose, ils trouveraient un cœur qui leur serai aussi dévoué qu'il l'a été à ses meilleurs parents. Je vais reprendre mes comptes ainsi que vous me l'indiquez : je suis bien aise que charles se soit rappelé les 139 fr de sa place : je les ai retrouvés le soir dans mon livre journal = « Comme l'etat a eté fait quand je vous ai envoyé le dernier Compte, cet article n'y etait pas passé, en faisant le relevé dans mon livre. = » Quant aux 700 de Saumur, je les lui ai payés : ils ne se sont pas portés dans le dernier Compte parceque je ne les avais pas encor donnés vous les trouverez sur le prochain Compte. Je ne [[label: Closing page]] les avais pas oubliés du tout . je Adieu mon cher Auguste, Je vous remercie de toutes les choses aimables que vous me dites et Je vous prie de me conserver toujours votre bonne amitié. Votre nouvelle cousine me prie de vous dire mille choses ainsi qu'a adèle. Votre bien devoué [Eugene?] Ce 6 novembre 1829. [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur A. Manoël, au chateau de Cante par Saverdun (ariège) [[label: Letter page 1]] My dear Auguste, Your letter found me still at Dourdan, where for a month I had been resting from the intolerable fatigue of our legal work. I returned ten days later and was able to see your son Henri again, which delighted me. I had received him so poorly when he passed through here in August, because grave circumstances had imperatively obliged me to leave him, that in truth I had hardly seen him for a year, apart from the short trip I made to Juilly in the spring. One cannot judge how they are doing at college during so brief a visit. I am very sorry, my dear friend, that he is so far from us, now that he is the only one left to me; I would have devoted all the more attention to him. It grieves me to see my wards leave me little by little. Please be assured that the care I have had to give your children has never been a burden to me. [[label: Letter page 2]] Whenever I appeared to withdraw from it somewhat, it was only because my other duties made it absolutely impossible to do otherwise. Now that they are becoming men, they probably think of me very little; but if they should ever need me for anything, they would find a heart as devoted to them as it has been to their closest kin. I shall take up my accounts again as you suggest. I am very glad Charles remembered the 139 francs connected with his position; I found them that evening in my journal: “Since the statement had already been drawn up when I sent you the last account, this item had not been entered when I extracted the figures from my journal.” As for the 700 francs from Saumur, I paid them to him. They do not appear in the last account because I had not yet paid them; you will find them in the next account. I had not [[label: Closing page]] forgotten them at all. Farewell, my dear Auguste. I thank you for all the kind things you say to me and ask you always to preserve your good friendship for me. Your new cousin asks me to send a thousand greetings to you and to Adèle. Your devoted friend, [Eugène?] 6 November 1829. [[label: Address panel]] Mr A. Manoël Château de Cante Via Saverdun (Ariège)",
      "search_key": "nra l 000658 letter from eugene to auguste manoel 6 november 1829 eugene writes to auguste manoel about the education of auguste s son henri at juilly his long standing care for auguste s children and account entries involving charles and 700 francs from saumur eugene auguste manoel chateau de cante saverdun education guardianship family correspondence accounts family correspondence personal correspondence educational correspondence label letter page 1 mon cher auguste votre lettre m a encore trouve a dourdan ou je me reposais depuis un mois des fatigues insupportables de nos travaux judiciaires mais je suis revenu dix jours apres et j ai pu voir encor votre fils henri dont j ai ete enchante je l avais si mal recu a son passage ici au mois d aout a cause de la circonstance grave qui m obligeait imperieusement a l abandonner que je ne l avais pas vu a vrai dire depuis un an sauf le petit voyage que je fis a juilly au printemps mais on ne les juge pas bien au college dans une aussi courte visite je suis bien fache mon cher ami qu il soit si loin de nous maintenant qu il ne me reste plus que lui je m en serais occupe d autant plus et je vois avec chagrin que mes pupilles m abandonnent ainsi petit a petit jamais les soins que j ai eu a donner a vos enfants n ont ete pour moi un embarras label letter page 2 soyez en bien persuade et lorsque j ai paru m en degager un peu moins c est que mes occupations m empechaient absolument de faire autrement maintenant qu ils deviennent des hommes ils ne songent plus guere a moi probablement mais si jamais ils venaient a avoir besoin de moi pour quelque chose ils trouveraient un coeur qui leur serai aussi devoue qu il l a ete a ses meilleurs parents je vais reprendre mes comptes ainsi que vous me l indiquez je suis bien aise que charles se soit rappele les 139 fr de sa place je les ai retrouves le soir dans mon livre journal comme l etat a ete fait quand je vous ai envoye le dernier compte cet article n y etait pas passe en faisant le releve dans mon livre quant aux 700 de saumur je les lui ai payes ils ne se sont pas portes dans le dernier compte parceque je ne les avais pas encor donnes vous les trouverez sur le prochain compte je ne label closing page les avais pas oublies du tout je adieu mon cher auguste je vous remercie de toutes les choses aimables que vous me dites et je vous prie de me conserver toujours votre bonne amitie votre nouvelle cousine me prie de vous dire mille choses ainsi qu a adele votre bien devoue eugene ce 6 novembre 1829 label address panel monsieur a manoel au chateau de cante par saverdun ariege label letter page 1 my dear auguste your letter found me still at dourdan where for a month i had been resting from the intolerable fatigue of our legal work i returned ten days later and was able to see your son henri again which delighted me i had received him so poorly when he passed through here in august because grave circumstances had imperatively obliged me to leave him that in truth i had hardly seen him for a year apart from the short trip i made to juilly in the spring one cannot judge how they are doing at college during so brief a visit i am very sorry my dear friend that he is so far from us now that he is the only one left to me i would have devoted all the more attention to him it grieves me to see my wards leave me little by little please be assured that the care i have had to give your children has never been a burden to me label letter page 2 whenever i appeared to withdraw from it somewhat it was only because my other duties made it absolutely impossible to do otherwise now that they are becoming men they probably think of me very little but if they should ever need me for anything they would find a heart as devoted to them as it has been to their closest kin i shall take up my accounts again as you suggest i am very glad charles remembered the 139 francs connected with his position i found them that evening in my journal since the statement had already been drawn up when i sent you the last account this item had not been entered when i extracted the figures from my journal as for the 700 francs from saumur i paid them to him they do not appear in the last account because i had not yet paid them you will find them in the next account i had not label closing page forgotten them at all farewell my dear auguste i thank you for all the kind things you say to me and ask you always to preserve your good friendship for me your new cousin asks me to send a thousand greetings to you and to adele your devoted friend eugene 6 november 1829 label address panel mr a manoel chateau de cante via saverdun ariege",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000659",
      "title": "Letter from S to Adèle de St Joseph, 6 August 1821",
      "description": "An intensely affectionate letter from S to his wife Adèle, longing for their reunion, discussing their son's health and travel arrangements, and reviewing the household accounts for July.",
      "date": "1821-08-06",
      "sort_year": 1821,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "S"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Adèle de St. Joseph"
      ],
      "place_sent": "St. Joseph",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000659",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/5f5dae2c8eba41839d721810bbd2630668fb8774.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000659 image 1 showing handwritten letter page 1.",
      "themes": [
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          "relevance": "central",
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            "children-and-parenting",
            "separation-and-reunion"
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          "basis": "An affectionate husband longs for reunion and discusses their son's health."
        },
        {
          "id": "travel-migration-distance",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "journey",
            "separation-by-distance"
          ],
          "basis": "Travel arrangements and physical separation drive the emotional letter."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000659 Letter from S to Adèle de St Joseph, 6 August 1821 An intensely affectionate letter from S to his wife Adèle, longing for their reunion, discussing their son's health and travel arrangements, and reviewing the household accounts for July. S Adèle de St. Joseph St. Joseph St. Joseph Bailly, France (forwarded from Paris via Versailles) Marriage Family correspondence Travel Household accounts Longing and separation Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] n: 34. St. Joseph, le 6 août, 1821. A mon tour, mon Adèle, ma bien aimée, je soupire après tes lettres; combien j' serais fâché que les courriers du Dép.t du Var ne m'aient pas permis de te donner plus souvent de mes nouvelles, tu en auras souffert comme je souffre dans ce moment et c'est vraiment une chose cruelle que de n' avoir pas à touts momens des nouvelles de tout ce que l'on aime. Mon Amie, plus je me rapproche du moment qui doit nous réunir plus mon impatience de t'embrasser, de te presser contre mon cœur augmente, je ne suis bien nulle part, j'éprouve un vuide qui fait que je ne puis jouir de rien, je ne pourrai retrouver du bonheur qu'à ton arrivée, presse-la autant que tu pourras, ma bien aimée, sans toi je ne puis exister; j'ai écrit à Gonare il y a deux jours, toute ma lettre est remplie de Maman et de mes recommandations pour qu'elle ne retarde pas ton départ, je lui demande avec instances ce témoignages de sa tendresse. Cependant mon amour pour mon Adèle parle à son tour, après les longs et pénibles sacrifices que nous lui avons faits; n'en détruisons pas le bienfait par un voyage qui pût nuire à sa santé; faisons- le nous passer avant nous, de tes bagages nécessaires, [[label: Letter page 2]] prenons Mr Bigot pour juge et rapportons-nous en à sa décision. Mais que de mal ce cher fils me fera s'il te retient encore loin de moi! Il t'écrit ce jour dimanche; j'ai passé la journée ici avec mon fils toujours très occupé de votre arrivée et visitant partout pour que tout soit en état; je ne l'ai pas quitté et partageois ses soins avec plaisir. Après cela seul je suis allé dans tous les lieux où je te conduirai, je m' arrêtai où je m'asseierai avec toi, je te voyois à mes côtés, je l[illisible] à me faire illusion, je me représentais les momens où tu y serais réellement, mais mon cœur soupiroit dans cette triste solitude, rien que mon Adèle peut y répandre le bonheur. Mon Père est parti le soir, je suis resté seul avec Beaumais; j'ai erré toute la soirée dans les campagnes, la lune l'éclairoit, je me suis surtout arrêté au bout de l'Erment, j'avois à travailler je suis rentré et j'ai été encore avec toi je me suis occupé de mes comptes pour le mois de Juillet. Je les ai mis en règle jusqu'au jour dit j'ai vu avec satisfaction que pour le mois entier nous n'avons dépensé entre tous deux que Fr. 941. 95. Mes dépenses pendant mon voyage seront presqu' entièrement couvertes par mon indemnité est 15 fr par jour. Et il me restera les [[label: Closing page]] Fr 602 de mes appointemens de Juillet J'en suis Joyeux pour toi, pour mon Erment, tout ce qui je puis épargner pour embellir notre existence est le plus grand bonheur qui puisse m'arriver. Dis moi pour quel objet sont les impositions de 13 fr que Mad.e Kinganjor t'a fait payer. J'attends ton compte de Juillet pour en régler la dépense. Adieu, mon Amie, mon Epouse, tu auras encore un mot de moi de Marseilles où je me rendrai; reçois toujours le cœur de ton Ami et tout Je t'écrirai ma lettre à Marseille, le [jeudi] m'a dérangé beaucoup d'ouvrages, et actuellement je n'ai que le tems de t'envoyer de plus tendres, les plus amoureuses baisers, et tes mille caresses à notre Erment. S [[label: Address panel]] Aude Madame Madame De St. Joseph (rue taitbout, n: 20.) Paris Versailles parti Chez m de belleville a bailly [[label: Letter page 1]] No. 34. Saint-Joseph, 6 August 1821. It is my turn, my dearest Adèle. I long for your letters. How sorry I should be if the mails from the department of Var had not allowed me to send you news more often. You will have suffered from it as I am suffering now; it is truly cruel not to have news at every moment of all those one loves. My love, the nearer I come to the moment that is to reunite us, the more impatient I become to embrace you and press you to my heart. I am at ease nowhere; I feel an emptiness that prevents me from taking pleasure in anything, and I shall not find happiness again until you arrive. Hasten that arrival as much as you can, my beloved: without you I cannot exist. I wrote to Gonare two days ago. My whole letter was about Mother and filled with recommendations that she not delay your departure; I earnestly asked her for this proof of her affection. Yet my love for Adèle must also speak in its turn. After the long and painful sacrifices we have made for her, let us not undo their benefit by a journey that might harm her health. Let us have [him or the necessary luggage—the syntax is unclear] sent ahead of us, [[label: Letter page 2]] and let us take Mr Bigot as arbiter and abide by his decision. But how much pain this dear son will cause me if he keeps you far from me any longer! He is writing to you today, Sunday. I spent the day here with my son, still very busy preparing for your arrival and inspecting everything so that it will all be in order. I did not leave him and gladly shared his cares. Afterwards I went alone to all the places where I shall take you. I stopped where I shall sit with you; I saw you beside me and [unclear word] myself into the illusion, imagining the moments when you would truly be there. But my heart sighed in that sad solitude: only my Adèle can bring happiness to it. My father left in the evening, and I remained alone with Beaumais. I wandered through the countryside all evening under the moonlight, stopping especially at the end of [l'Erment—the place-name is uncertain]. I had work to do, so I went back inside; yet I was still with you in thought while I attended to my accounts for July. I brought them up to date and saw with satisfaction that, for the whole month, the two of us had spent only 941 francs 95 centimes. My expenses during the journey will be almost entirely covered by my allowance of 15 francs a day, leaving me [[label: Closing page]] the 602 francs from my July salary. I am happy about this for you and for my Erment; everything I can save to improve our life is the greatest happiness that could come to me. Tell me what the 13 francs in taxes were for that Madame [Kinganjor?] made you pay. I am waiting for your July account so that I can settle the expense. Farewell, my friend, my wife. You will have another note from me from Marseille, where I am going. Always accept the heart of your loving friend and all [the text breaks off here]. I shall finish my letter at Marseille. The [word unclear] has disrupted much of my work, and now I have time only to send you the tenderest, most loving kisses, and a thousand caresses for our Erment. S [[label: Address panel]] Aude Madame de St Joseph 20 Rue Taitbout Paris Forwarded via Versailles to Mr de Belleville at Bailly",
      "search_key": "nra l 000659 letter from s to adele de st joseph 6 august 1821 an intensely affectionate letter from s to his wife adele longing for their reunion discussing their son s health and travel arrangements and reviewing the household accounts for july s adele de st joseph st joseph st joseph bailly france forwarded from paris via versailles marriage family correspondence travel household accounts longing and separation family correspondence personal correspondence label letter page 1 n 34 st joseph le 6 aout 1821 a mon tour mon adele ma bien aimee je soupire apres tes lettres combien j serais fache que les courriers du dep t du var ne m aient pas permis de te donner plus souvent de mes nouvelles tu en auras souffert comme je souffre dans ce moment et c est vraiment une chose cruelle que de n avoir pas a touts momens des nouvelles de tout ce que l on aime mon amie plus je me rapproche du moment qui doit nous reunir plus mon impatience de t embrasser de te presser contre mon coeur augmente je ne suis bien nulle part j eprouve un vuide qui fait que je ne puis jouir de rien je ne pourrai retrouver du bonheur qu a ton arrivee presse la autant que tu pourras ma bien aimee sans toi je ne puis exister j ai ecrit a gonare il y a deux jours toute ma lettre est remplie de maman et de mes recommandations pour qu elle ne retarde pas ton depart je lui demande avec instances ce temoignages de sa tendresse cependant mon amour pour mon adele parle a son tour apres les longs et penibles sacrifices que nous lui avons faits n en detruisons pas le bienfait par un voyage qui put nuire a sa sante faisons le nous passer avant nous de tes bagages necessaires label letter page 2 prenons mr bigot pour juge et rapportons nous en a sa decision mais que de mal ce cher fils me fera s il te retient encore loin de moi il t ecrit ce jour dimanche j ai passe la journee ici avec mon fils toujours tres occupe de votre arrivee et visitant partout pour que tout soit en etat je ne l ai pas quitte et partageois ses soins avec plaisir apres cela seul je suis alle dans tous les lieux ou je te conduirai je m arretai ou je m asseierai avec toi je te voyois a mes cotes je l illisible a me faire illusion je me representais les momens ou tu y serais reellement mais mon coeur soupiroit dans cette triste solitude rien que mon adele peut y repandre le bonheur mon pere est parti le soir je suis reste seul avec beaumais j ai erre toute la soiree dans les campagnes la lune l eclairoit je me suis surtout arrete au bout de l erment j avois a travailler je suis rentre et j ai ete encore avec toi je me suis occupe de mes comptes pour le mois de juillet je les ai mis en regle jusqu au jour dit j ai vu avec satisfaction que pour le mois entier nous n avons depense entre tous deux que fr 941 95 mes depenses pendant mon voyage seront presqu entierement couvertes par mon indemnite est 15 fr par jour et il me restera les label closing page fr 602 de mes appointemens de juillet j en suis joyeux pour toi pour mon erment tout ce qui je puis epargner pour embellir notre existence est le plus grand bonheur qui puisse m arriver dis moi pour quel objet sont les impositions de 13 fr que mad e kinganjor t a fait payer j attends ton compte de juillet pour en regler la depense adieu mon amie mon epouse tu auras encore un mot de moi de marseilles ou je me rendrai recois toujours le coeur de ton ami et tout je t ecrirai ma lettre a marseille le jeudi m a derange beaucoup d ouvrages et actuellement je n ai que le tems de t envoyer de plus tendres les plus amoureuses baisers et tes mille caresses a notre erment s label address panel aude madame madame de st joseph rue taitbout n 20 paris versailles parti chez m de belleville a bailly label letter page 1 no 34 saint joseph 6 august 1821 it is my turn my dearest adele i long for your letters how sorry i should be if the mails from the department of var had not allowed me to send you news more often you will have suffered from it as i am suffering now it is truly cruel not to have news at every moment of all those one loves my love the nearer i come to the moment that is to reunite us the more impatient i become to embrace you and press you to my heart i am at ease nowhere i feel an emptiness that prevents me from taking pleasure in anything and i shall not find happiness again until you arrive hasten that arrival as much as you can my beloved without you i cannot exist i wrote to gonare two days ago my whole letter was about mother and filled with recommendations that she not delay your departure i earnestly asked her for this proof of her affection yet my love for adele must also speak in its turn after the long and painful sacrifices we have made for her let us not undo their benefit by a journey that might harm her health let us have him or the necessary luggage the syntax is unclear sent ahead of us label letter page 2 and let us take mr bigot as arbiter and abide by his decision but how much pain this dear son will cause me if he keeps you far from me any longer he is writing to you today sunday i spent the day here with my son still very busy preparing for your arrival and inspecting everything so that it will all be in order i did not leave him and gladly shared his cares afterwards i went alone to all the places where i shall take you i stopped where i shall sit with you i saw you beside me and unclear word myself into the illusion imagining the moments when you would truly be there but my heart sighed in that sad solitude only my adele can bring happiness to it my father left in the evening and i remained alone with beaumais i wandered through the countryside all evening under the moonlight stopping especially at the end of l erment the place name is uncertain i had work to do so i went back inside yet i was still with you in thought while i attended to my accounts for july i brought them up to date and saw with satisfaction that for the whole month the two of us had spent only 941 francs 95 centimes my expenses during the journey will be almost entirely covered by my allowance of 15 francs a day leaving me label closing page the 602 francs from my july salary i am happy about this for you and for my erment everything i can save to improve our life is the greatest happiness that could come to me tell me what the 13 francs in taxes were for that madame kinganjor made you pay i am waiting for your july account so that i can settle the expense farewell my friend my wife you will have another note from me from marseille where i am going always accept the heart of your loving friend and all the text breaks off here i shall finish my letter at marseille the word unclear has disrupted much of my work and now i have time only to send you the tenderest most loving kisses and a thousand caresses for our erment s label address panel aude madame de st joseph 20 rue taitbout paris forwarded via versailles to mr de belleville at bailly",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000660",
      "title": "Urgent letter from Pauline Genevrier to Monsieur Genevrier, circa 21 July 1852",
      "description": "In an urgent and emotionally charged letter, Pauline Genevrier begs Monsieur Genevrier to return, discuss a division of family money, pay debts, avoid damaging gossip, and respond after a month of silence amid political and financial uncertainty.",
      "date": "1852-07-21",
      "sort_year": 1852,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Pauline Genevrier"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Genevrier"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Lyon, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000660",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/bb41b2a7921ef5273eebdce28519e23d7b3a1697.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000660 image 1 showing the opening text together with the address and postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "womens-lives",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "legal-and-economic-agency",
            "dependence-and-constraint"
          ],
          "basis": "Pauline Genevrier urgently asserts a claim to family money and asks her absent husband to address debts and damaging gossip."
        },
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "marriage-and-partnership",
            "family-conflict",
            "separation-and-reunion"
          ],
          "basis": "Marital silence and a contested division of money are central."
        },
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "household-economy"
          ],
          "basis": "Debt and division of family assets drive the plea."
        }
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000660 Urgent letter from Pauline Genevrier to Monsieur Genevrier, circa 21 July 1852 In an urgent and emotionally charged letter, Pauline Genevrier begs Monsieur Genevrier to return, discuss a division of family money, pay debts, avoid damaging gossip, and respond after a month of silence amid political and financial uncertainty. Pauline Genevrier Monsieur Genevrier Lyon, France Lyon, France Pommiers (Loire) Family dispute Marriage Debt and credit Inheritance or division of assets Political uncertainty Family correspondence Personal correspondence Financial correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur, Monsieur Genevrier, propriétaire à Pommiers par St Germain laval Loire pressée [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Mon ami, enfin que deviens-tu ou en es tu a quoi penses-tu enfin Si tu ne m'aimes plus dis le j'aurai au moins de tes nouvelles tu ne te fais pas une idée de ma position quelqu'un te conseille sans doute d'abandonner la mère de tes enfants ou de la punir de t'aimer pas une lettre depuis un mois pas ligne de toi ni pour toi ni pour mon pere ni pour moi et dans un moment comme celui ci car enfin nous ne savons pas ce que cette constitution va nous donner Si tu n'es pas d'accord avec mon frere ne vous mangez pas il parait qu'il y a [trou] je le presentais toi meme de l'argent [trou] mon frere se decide a partager une somme assez forte tu verras Si j'aurai pu nous mettre d'accord je ne peux avoir aucune communication avec mon pere Si je veux avoir la paix la somme que tu as en depot mon frere dit qu'il ne la demandera plus enfin nous verrons il n'ai pas bien portant viens si ta presence te retiens ici plus long temps à lors je partirai de suite a Vezelin mais je tiendrai a etre ici lorsque tu viendras d'ailleurs je ne sais ou je pourrai te rejoindre auparavant il est necessaire que je te parle il ne faut pas croire ceux qui te dise qu'il ne faut pas partager à present les dispositions de mon frere m'ont fait changer d'opinion ainsi viens viens c'est une affaire majeure mon pere est bien disposé ainsi que mon frere Si vous n'êtes pas d'accord tu seras promptement [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] de retour à tes affaires tu me disais que je restais à Vezelin et que je gagnais 4 francs pour perdre 10000 francs je t'adresse le meme reproche il ne faut pas non plus qu'il en soit question de cette cause que l'on n'a rien fait avant les decrets du gouvernemen[t] je t'en prie dans l'interet de tes enfants fais moi ce plaisir viens viens et de suite vezelin ne resteras pas trois jours seul d'ailleurs [Clément?] ou Annette, mais je sais que cette dernière n'est pas disposée dans ce moment à se décider et peu partisante d'un arrangement je crois moi que cela nous convient nous payerons nos dettes et nous aurons du bon et bel argent je ne peux tout te raconter c'est pour cela que je t'attends n'amene point de domestique ici adieu mon ami arrive donne moi de quelque façon que ce soit de tes nouvelles mais donne m'en ou je deviendrais folle il ne faut parler de nos affaires à personne de ta famille les bavardages ne peuvent que nous nuire tu sais tout ce que je te recommande dans mes lettres precedentes j'espere que tu y reflechiras et executeras ce que je te recommande adieu mon ami dis moi oui reponds moi mais que je sache si tu es mort ou en vie mon dieu comme tu me fais de la peine tu me tues je crois que tu prends un mauvais temps viens je t'en prie agissons vite on s'attends avec impatience ce nouveau gouvernement tous vendent tout avoir de l'argent qui ne rend rien et nous payons des interets et encore un capital qui peut etre en l'air d'un moment à l'autre par les evenements qui courent on monte la garde regulierement à Bully Clément est capitaine adieu encore je t'attends j'ai trop peur que tu ne viennes pas assez vite cette incertitude me tue ta fidèle amie Pauline Genevrier recommande aux domestique de veiller à tout on peut bien rester 3 ou 4 jours sans battre n'écoute personne que moi et viens je serai seule mon affaire d'ailleurs tu veras le pour et le contre et cela ne t'engagera à rien d'ailleurs tu le dois je veux te prouver que ceux de ta famille qui cherchent à faire la pluie et le beau temps dans ma maison n'y ont pas mis l'abondance quand tu ferais tes efforts pour la mettre dans ta maison la mienne propre et voila tout la brouillerie ne valait pas mieux dans une famille que dans la tienne viens si tu es malade dis le jamais je ne me suis vue à pareille fête tu veux me tuer par ton indiference [[label: Address panel]] Mr Genevrier Proprietor at Pommiers Via Saint-Germain-Laval Loire Urgent [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] My dear, What has become of you? Where are you? What are you thinking? If you no longer love me, say so; at least then I shall have some news of you. You have no idea of my position. No doubt someone is advising you to abandon the mother of your children, or to punish her for loving you. Not one letter for a month, not a line from you—not for you, not for my father, and not for me—at a time like this, when we do not know what this constitution will bring us. If you and my brother disagree, do not tear each other apart. It appears that [two short passages are lost where the paper is torn]. My brother has decided to divide a fairly large sum; you will see whether I have managed to bring us to an agreement. I cannot communicate with my father if I want peace. As for the sum you hold on deposit, my brother says that he will no longer ask for it. We shall see. He is not well. Come. If your presence keeps you there any longer, I shall leave at once for Vezelin, but I intend to be here when you arrive. Besides, I do not know where I could meet you beforehand, and I must speak to you. Do not believe those who tell you that no division should be made now. My brother's attitude has made me change my mind. So come—come; this is a matter of the greatest importance. My father is well disposed, and so is my brother. If you cannot agree, you will quickly be [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] back to your own affairs. You used to tell me that I remained at Vezelin and earned four francs only to lose 10,000; I make the same reproach to you. Nor should there any longer be talk of the claim that nothing was done before the government's decrees. For your children's sake, I beg you: do me this kindness and come at once. Vezelin cannot be left alone for three days. Besides, [Clément?] or Annette [might attend to it], but I know that the latter is not presently disposed to make a decision and is little inclined towards an arrangement. I myself believe it would suit us: we shall pay our debts and still have good, sound money. I cannot tell you everything, which is why I am waiting for you. Do not bring a servant here. Farewell, my dear. Come; send me news of yourself by any means at all, but send some, or I shall go mad. Do not speak of our affairs to anyone in your family; gossip can only harm us. You know everything I urged upon you in my previous letters. I hope you will reflect on it and do what I ask. Farewell, my dear. Say yes; answer me. Let me know whether you are dead or alive. My God, how you make me suffer. You are killing me. I think you are taking a very bad course. Come, I beg you. Let us act quickly. Come—they are waiting for it impatiently. Under this new government everyone is selling everything in order to have money that yields nothing, while we are paying interest and also have capital that may be swept away at any moment by current events. Guard is mounted regularly at Bully; Clément is captain. Farewell once more. I am waiting for you. I am terribly afraid that you will not come soon enough. This uncertainty is killing me. Your faithful friend, Pauline Genevrier Tell the servants to watch over everything. They can manage for three or four days without threshing. Listen to no one but me, and come. I shall be alone. In any event, you will see the arguments for and against my proposal, and that will commit you to nothing. Besides, you owe me this. I want to prove to you that those in your family who seek to rule the roost in my house have not brought prosperity to it. Even if you were to make every effort to bring prosperity into your house—my own house—and that is all, discord is no better in one family than in yours. Come. If you are ill, say so. Never have I found myself in such a state. You mean to kill me with your indifference.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000660 urgent letter from pauline genevrier to monsieur genevrier circa 21 july 1852 in an urgent and emotionally charged letter pauline genevrier begs monsieur genevrier to return discuss a division of family money pay debts avoid damaging gossip and respond after a month of silence amid political and financial uncertainty pauline genevrier monsieur genevrier lyon france lyon france pommiers loire family dispute marriage debt and credit inheritance or division of assets political uncertainty family correspondence personal correspondence financial correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur genevrier proprietaire a pommiers par st germain laval loire pressee label letter text image 1 mon ami enfin que deviens tu ou en es tu a quoi penses tu enfin si tu ne m aimes plus dis le j aurai au moins de tes nouvelles tu ne te fais pas une idee de ma position quelqu un te conseille sans doute d abandonner la mere de tes enfants ou de la punir de t aimer pas une lettre depuis un mois pas ligne de toi ni pour toi ni pour mon pere ni pour moi et dans un moment comme celui ci car enfin nous ne savons pas ce que cette constitution va nous donner si tu n es pas d accord avec mon frere ne vous mangez pas il parait qu il y a trou je le presentais toi meme de l argent trou mon frere se decide a partager une somme assez forte tu verras si j aurai pu nous mettre d accord je ne peux avoir aucune communication avec mon pere si je veux avoir la paix la somme que tu as en depot mon frere dit qu il ne la demandera plus enfin nous verrons il n ai pas bien portant viens si ta presence te retiens ici plus long temps a lors je partirai de suite a vezelin mais je tiendrai a etre ici lorsque tu viendras d ailleurs je ne sais ou je pourrai te rejoindre auparavant il est necessaire que je te parle il ne faut pas croire ceux qui te dise qu il ne faut pas partager a present les dispositions de mon frere m ont fait changer d opinion ainsi viens viens c est une affaire majeure mon pere est bien dispose ainsi que mon frere si vous n etes pas d accord tu seras promptement address label letter text continuation image 2 de retour a tes affaires tu me disais que je restais a vezelin et que je gagnais 4 francs pour perdre 10000 francs je t adresse le meme reproche il ne faut pas non plus qu il en soit question de cette cause que l on n a rien fait avant les decrets du gouvernemen t je t en prie dans l interet de tes enfants fais moi ce plaisir viens viens et de suite vezelin ne resteras pas trois jours seul d ailleurs clement ou annette mais je sais que cette derniere n est pas disposee dans ce moment a se decider et peu partisante d un arrangement je crois moi que cela nous convient nous payerons nos dettes et nous aurons du bon et bel argent je ne peux tout te raconter c est pour cela que je t attends n amene point de domestique ici adieu mon ami arrive donne moi de quelque facon que ce soit de tes nouvelles mais donne m en ou je deviendrais folle il ne faut parler de nos affaires a personne de ta famille les bavardages ne peuvent que nous nuire tu sais tout ce que je te recommande dans mes lettres precedentes j espere que tu y reflechiras et executeras ce que je te recommande adieu mon ami dis moi oui reponds moi mais que je sache si tu es mort ou en vie mon dieu comme tu me fais de la peine tu me tues je crois que tu prends un mauvais temps viens je t en prie agissons vite on s attends avec impatience ce nouveau gouvernement tous vendent tout avoir de l argent qui ne rend rien et nous payons des interets et encore un capital qui peut etre en l air d un moment a l autre par les evenements qui courent on monte la garde regulierement a bully clement est capitaine adieu encore je t attends j ai trop peur que tu ne viennes pas assez vite cette incertitude me tue ta fidele amie pauline genevrier recommande aux domestique de veiller a tout on peut bien rester 3 ou 4 jours sans battre n ecoute personne que moi et viens je serai seule mon affaire d ailleurs tu veras le pour et le contre et cela ne t engagera a rien d ailleurs tu le dois je veux te prouver que ceux de ta famille qui cherchent a faire la pluie et le beau temps dans ma maison n y ont pas mis l abondance quand tu ferais tes efforts pour la mettre dans ta maison la mienne propre et voila tout la brouillerie ne valait pas mieux dans une famille que dans la tienne viens si tu es malade dis le jamais je ne me suis vue a pareille fete tu veux me tuer par ton indiference label address panel mr genevrier proprietor at pommiers via saint germain laval loire urgent label letter text image 1 my dear what has become of you where are you what are you thinking if you no longer love me say so at least then i shall have some news of you you have no idea of my position no doubt someone is advising you to abandon the mother of your children or to punish her for loving you not one letter for a month not a line from you not for you not for my father and not for me at a time like this when we do not know what this constitution will bring us if you and my brother disagree do not tear each other apart it appears that two short passages are lost where the paper is torn my brother has decided to divide a fairly large sum you will see whether i have managed to bring us to an agreement i cannot communicate with my father if i want peace as for the sum you hold on deposit my brother says that he will no longer ask for it we shall see he is not well come if your presence keeps you there any longer i shall leave at once for vezelin but i intend to be here when you arrive besides i do not know where i could meet you beforehand and i must speak to you do not believe those who tell you that no division should be made now my brother s attitude has made me change my mind so come come this is a matter of the greatest importance my father is well disposed and so is my brother if you cannot agree you will quickly be address label letter text continuation image 2 back to your own affairs you used to tell me that i remained at vezelin and earned four francs only to lose 10 000 i make the same reproach to you nor should there any longer be talk of the claim that nothing was done before the government s decrees for your children s sake i beg you do me this kindness and come at once vezelin cannot be left alone for three days besides clement or annette might attend to it but i know that the latter is not presently disposed to make a decision and is little inclined towards an arrangement i myself believe it would suit us we shall pay our debts and still have good sound money i cannot tell you everything which is why i am waiting for you do not bring a servant here farewell my dear come send me news of yourself by any means at all but send some or i shall go mad do not speak of our affairs to anyone in your family gossip can only harm us you know everything i urged upon you in my previous letters i hope you will reflect on it and do what i ask farewell my dear say yes answer me let me know whether you are dead or alive my god how you make me suffer you are killing me i think you are taking a very bad course come i beg you let us act quickly come they are waiting for it impatiently under this new government everyone is selling everything in order to have money that yields nothing while we are paying interest and also have capital that may be swept away at any moment by current events guard is mounted regularly at bully clement is captain farewell once more i am waiting for you i am terribly afraid that you will not come soon enough this uncertainty is killing me your faithful friend pauline genevrier tell the servants to watch over everything they can manage for three or four days without threshing listen to no one but me and come i shall be alone in any event you will see the arguments for and against my proposal and that will commit you to nothing besides you owe me this i want to prove to you that those in your family who seek to rule the roost in my house have not brought prosperity to it even if you were to make every effort to bring prosperity into your house my own house and that is all discord is no better in one family than in yours come if you are ill say so never have i found myself in such a state you mean to kill me with your indifference",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000661",
      "title": "Letter from Jules Simon to Henfort, 22 May 1849",
      "description": "Jules Simon asks the notary Henfort and Louis-Antoine Dufilhol to help bring a private domestic arrangement to a successful conclusion, explaining how deeply he longs to establish a home of his own.",
      "date": "1849-05-22",
      "sort_year": 1849,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Jules Simon"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Henfort"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000661",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/f9c15fe8f9c8b30b9fa4997e29615faa43175e56.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000661 image 1 showing the manuscript address panel, postal marks and related docketing.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "domestic-life",
            "friendship"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer seeks help to establish a home through a private domestic arrangement."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000661 Letter from Jules Simon to Henfort, 22 May 1849 Jules Simon asks the notary Henfort and Louis-Antoine Dufilhol to help bring a private domestic arrangement to a successful conclusion, explaining how deeply he longs to establish a home of his own. Jules Simon Henfort Paris, France Paris, France Pacé, Ille-et-Vilaine, France Personal correspondence Domestic arrangements Bereavement Friendship Personal correspondence Family correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] 22 Mai 1849. N.o 6. J'ai si peu de tems, mon cher Henfort, que je ne vous répondrai que deux lignes. Votre lettre arrivée ce matin m'a causé le plus vif plaisir. Je vous prie maintenant, vous et M. Du- filhol de faire en sorte que rien ne vienne se jeter à la traverse. J'avais depuis quelque tems l'âme tellement triste, que mon esprit en souffrait, et ma santé s'en était ressentie. Si, grâce à vous deux, j'ai bientôt un intérieur, je vous en au- rai plus d'obligation que vous ne le pensez peut-être. Après tout, ce qui importe le plus, c'est un caractère aimable, digne d'une amitié comme celle que je puis offrir, c'est à dire chaude, fidelle et dévouée. J'attendrai pour partir que le signal me vienne de Rennes, mais je partirai aussitôt. Par exemple si Dufilhol [[label: Letter page 2]] m'écrit cette semaine de partir, je prendrai la poste le mercredi 31 mai. Je ne pourrai rester à Rennes que deux jours, mais je retour- nerai presqu'aussitôt. Je ne vous dis pas, ni à vous, ni à M. Dufilhol, la moitié du desir que j'ai de voir cette affaire tourner à bonne fin. Si vous m'aviez vu ici pendant le mois qui a suivi la mort de mon père, vous compren- driez ce qui se passe en moi. Adieu. Embras- sez bien M. Dufilhol pour moi, et exhortez- le à m'envoyer bientôt de bonnes nouvelles. Mille amitiés Jules Simon [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Henfort, notaire à Pacé, près Rennes. Ille et vilaine [[label: Letter page 1]] 22 May 1849. No. 6. I have so little time, my dear Henfort, that I shall answer you in only two lines. Your letter, which arrived this morning, gave me the keenest pleasure. I now ask you and Mr Dufilhol to make sure that nothing gets in the way. For some time my soul had been so sad that my mind suffered and my health was affected. If, thanks to the two of you, I soon have a home of my own, I shall owe you more than you perhaps imagine. After all, what matters most is an amiable character, worthy of a friendship such as I can offer—that is to say, warm, faithful and devoted. I shall wait to leave until the signal reaches me from Rennes, but I shall set out at once. For example, if Dufilhol [[label: Letter page 2]] writes this week telling me to leave, I shall take the post on Wednesday, 31 May. I can stay at Rennes only two days, but I shall return almost immediately. I am not telling either you or Mr Dufilhol half of how much I long to see this affair end well. If you had seen me here during the month that followed my father's death, you would understand what is going on within me. Farewell. Embrace Mr Dufilhol warmly for me, and urge him to send me good news soon. A thousand expressions of friendship, Jules Simon [[label: Address panel]] Mr Henfort Notary Pacé, near Rennes Ille-et-Vilaine",
      "search_key": "nra l 000661 letter from jules simon to henfort 22 may 1849 jules simon asks the notary henfort and louis antoine dufilhol to help bring a private domestic arrangement to a successful conclusion explaining how deeply he longs to establish a home of his own jules simon henfort paris france paris france pace ille et vilaine france personal correspondence domestic arrangements bereavement friendship personal correspondence family correspondence label letter page 1 22 mai 1849 n o 6 j ai si peu de tems mon cher henfort que je ne vous repondrai que deux lignes votre lettre arrivee ce matin m a cause le plus vif plaisir je vous prie maintenant vous et m du filhol de faire en sorte que rien ne vienne se jeter a la traverse j avais depuis quelque tems l ame tellement triste que mon esprit en souffrait et ma sante s en etait ressentie si grace a vous deux j ai bientot un interieur je vous en au rai plus d obligation que vous ne le pensez peut etre apres tout ce qui importe le plus c est un caractere aimable digne d une amitie comme celle que je puis offrir c est a dire chaude fidelle et devouee j attendrai pour partir que le signal me vienne de rennes mais je partirai aussitot par exemple si dufilhol label letter page 2 m ecrit cette semaine de partir je prendrai la poste le mercredi 31 mai je ne pourrai rester a rennes que deux jours mais je retour nerai presqu aussitot je ne vous dis pas ni a vous ni a m dufilhol la moitie du desir que j ai de voir cette affaire tourner a bonne fin si vous m aviez vu ici pendant le mois qui a suivi la mort de mon pere vous compren driez ce qui se passe en moi adieu embras sez bien m dufilhol pour moi et exhortez le a m envoyer bientot de bonnes nouvelles mille amities jules simon label address panel monsieur monsieur henfort notaire a pace pres rennes ille et vilaine label letter page 1 22 may 1849 no 6 i have so little time my dear henfort that i shall answer you in only two lines your letter which arrived this morning gave me the keenest pleasure i now ask you and mr dufilhol to make sure that nothing gets in the way for some time my soul had been so sad that my mind suffered and my health was affected if thanks to the two of you i soon have a home of my own i shall owe you more than you perhaps imagine after all what matters most is an amiable character worthy of a friendship such as i can offer that is to say warm faithful and devoted i shall wait to leave until the signal reaches me from rennes but i shall set out at once for example if dufilhol label letter page 2 writes this week telling me to leave i shall take the post on wednesday 31 may i can stay at rennes only two days but i shall return almost immediately i am not telling either you or mr dufilhol half of how much i long to see this affair end well if you had seen me here during the month that followed my father s death you would understand what is going on within me farewell embrace mr dufilhol warmly for me and urge him to send me good news soon a thousand expressions of friendship jules simon label address panel mr henfort notary pace near rennes ille et vilaine",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000662",
      "title": "Letter from Henry Druard to Henry Cordelier, 7 December 1848",
      "description": "The artist Henry Druard asks his cousin Henry Cordelier for 250 francs to meet debts to a bootmaker and upholsterer, National Guard expenses and the cost of models for an exhibition painting; he also mentions a delayed journey to Chalon, a possible return to Africa and threats from the gendarmerie.",
      "date": "1848-12-07",
      "sort_year": 1848,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Henry Druard (signed “Hy Druard”)"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Henry Cordelier"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000662",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/52c7d2ef683c8355ec9ba02208102a1343dc0b29.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000662 image 1 showing a handwritten continuation surrounding the address panel and postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
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          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "debt-and-credit",
            "craft-and-profession"
          ],
          "basis": "An artist requests 250 francs for debts, National Guard expenses and models for an exhibition painting."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000662 Letter from Henry Druard to Henry Cordelier, 7 December 1848 The artist Henry Druard asks his cousin Henry Cordelier for 250 francs to meet debts to a bootmaker and upholsterer, National Guard expenses and the cost of models for an exhibition painting; he also mentions a delayed journey to Chalon, a possible return to Africa and threats from the gendarmerie. Henry Druard (signed “Hy Druard”) Henry Cordelier Paris, France Paris, France Seurre, Côte-d'Or, France Artists Debt and credit National Guard Art exhibitions Travel Personal correspondence Financial correspondence Artistic correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur Henry Cordelier, chez Mr Sordet Pere Banquier à Seurre côte d'or [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Paris 7 Xbre 1848. Mon cher Henry je te prie de m'envoyer tout de suite 250 f. je croyais partir pour chalon avant hier mais ce ne sera je pense que pour la fin du mois ou le commencement de l'autre, ce qui me fera une dépense de plus et c'est a cause de ce prochain voyage que je vous demande cette somme, il faudra peut-être que je me fasse bientot habiller pour la garde national, et peut-être retournerai je en afrique pour y terminer mes affaires adieu mon cher henry je suis bien ennuyé maintenant on me menace de la gendarmerie et toute la journée je suis en démarches pour obtenir du repit bien des choses a toute la famille ton cousin et ami hy Druard T. s. v. p. [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] Mon cher henry Je profitte de la lettre d'hyppolyte pour te prier de m'envoyer 250 f. au lieu de 200 - et cela pour le 20 ou 25 au plutard La raison est que je dois 100 f. a mon bottier et que je ne pensais pas le payer encore Deplus j'ai pour le 25. un billet de 100 f. à mon tapissier eu a donner pour mes meubles = sur les 200 f. que j'ai reçu ce mois ci j'ai eu a payer 80 f pour mon équipement de garde Nationale je t'avais écrit de ne m'envoyer 200 f. que la fin de dec parceque je ne pensais pas avoir cette dépense a faire de plus je croyois pouvoir payer mon billet de 100 f. le 25 avec mon mois - mais je suis dans l'impossibilité de le faire - ainsi mon cher henry je compte sur toi pour ce que je te demande de plus Je fais en ce moment un petit tableau pour l'exposition ça va me couter au moins 60 f. de Modeles ce qui me contrarie assez adieu je vous embrasse tous en attendant de vos nouvelles ton tout Devoué hy Druard no 1. r. st Dominique st gn [[label: Address panel]] Mr Henry Cordelier Care of Mr Sordet senior, banker Seurre Côte-d'Or [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Paris, 7 December 1848. My dear Henry, Please send me 250 francs at once. I thought I would leave for Chalon the day before yesterday, but I now think it will not be until the end of the month or the beginning of next month. That will mean an additional expense, and it is because of this forthcoming journey that I am asking you for this sum. I may soon have to have a National Guard uniform made, and perhaps I shall return to Africa to settle my affairs there. Farewell, my dear Henry. I am greatly troubled at present: I am being threatened with the gendarmerie, and I spend the whole day trying to obtain a respite. Give my regards to the whole family. Your cousin and friend, Hy Druard Please turn over. [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] My dear Henry, I am taking advantage of Hippolyte's letter to ask you to send me 250 francs instead of 200, by the 20th or 25th at the latest. The reason is that I owe 100 francs to my bootmaker, whom I had not expected to pay yet. In addition, on the 25th I have a note for 100 francs due to my upholsterer for my furniture. Out of the 200 francs I received this month, I had to pay 80 francs for my National Guard equipment. I had written to you not to send me the 200 francs until the end of December, because I did not expect this additional expense. I also thought I could pay the 100-franc note on the 25th from my monthly allowance, but I am unable to do so. Thus, my dear Henry, I am counting on you for the extra amount I am asking. I am presently making a small painting for the exhibition. It will cost me at least 60 francs for models, which vexes me considerably. Farewell. I embrace you all while awaiting news from you. Entirely yours, Hy Druard No. 1, Rue Saint-Dominique-Saint-Germain.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000662 letter from henry druard to henry cordelier 7 december 1848 the artist henry druard asks his cousin henry cordelier for 250 francs to meet debts to a bootmaker and upholsterer national guard expenses and the cost of models for an exhibition painting he also mentions a delayed journey to chalon a possible return to africa and threats from the gendarmerie henry druard signed hy druard henry cordelier paris france paris france seurre cote d or france artists debt and credit national guard art exhibitions travel personal correspondence financial correspondence artistic correspondence label address panel monsieur monsieur henry cordelier chez mr sordet pere banquier a seurre cote d or label letter text image 1 paris 7 xbre 1848 mon cher henry je te prie de m envoyer tout de suite 250 f je croyais partir pour chalon avant hier mais ce ne sera je pense que pour la fin du mois ou le commencement de l autre ce qui me fera une depense de plus et c est a cause de ce prochain voyage que je vous demande cette somme il faudra peut etre que je me fasse bientot habiller pour la garde national et peut etre retournerai je en afrique pour y terminer mes affaires adieu mon cher henry je suis bien ennuye maintenant on me menace de la gendarmerie et toute la journee je suis en demarches pour obtenir du repit bien des choses a toute la famille ton cousin et ami hy druard t s v p address label letter text continuation image 2 mon cher henry je profitte de la lettre d hyppolyte pour te prier de m envoyer 250 f au lieu de 200 et cela pour le 20 ou 25 au plutard la raison est que je dois 100 f a mon bottier et que je ne pensais pas le payer encore deplus j ai pour le 25 un billet de 100 f a mon tapissier eu a donner pour mes meubles sur les 200 f que j ai recu ce mois ci j ai eu a payer 80 f pour mon equipement de garde nationale je t avais ecrit de ne m envoyer 200 f que la fin de dec parceque je ne pensais pas avoir cette depense a faire de plus je croyois pouvoir payer mon billet de 100 f le 25 avec mon mois mais je suis dans l impossibilite de le faire ainsi mon cher henry je compte sur toi pour ce que je te demande de plus je fais en ce moment un petit tableau pour l exposition ca va me couter au moins 60 f de modeles ce qui me contrarie assez adieu je vous embrasse tous en attendant de vos nouvelles ton tout devoue hy druard no 1 r st dominique st gn label address panel mr henry cordelier care of mr sordet senior banker seurre cote d or label letter text image 1 paris 7 december 1848 my dear henry please send me 250 francs at once i thought i would leave for chalon the day before yesterday but i now think it will not be until the end of the month or the beginning of next month that will mean an additional expense and it is because of this forthcoming journey that i am asking you for this sum i may soon have to have a national guard uniform made and perhaps i shall return to africa to settle my affairs there farewell my dear henry i am greatly troubled at present i am being threatened with the gendarmerie and i spend the whole day trying to obtain a respite give my regards to the whole family your cousin and friend hy druard please turn over address label letter text continuation image 2 my dear henry i am taking advantage of hippolyte s letter to ask you to send me 250 francs instead of 200 by the 20th or 25th at the latest the reason is that i owe 100 francs to my bootmaker whom i had not expected to pay yet in addition on the 25th i have a note for 100 francs due to my upholsterer for my furniture out of the 200 francs i received this month i had to pay 80 francs for my national guard equipment i had written to you not to send me the 200 francs until the end of december because i did not expect this additional expense i also thought i could pay the 100 franc note on the 25th from my monthly allowance but i am unable to do so thus my dear henry i am counting on you for the extra amount i am asking i am presently making a small painting for the exhibition it will cost me at least 60 francs for models which vexes me considerably farewell i embrace you all while awaiting news from you entirely yours hy druard no 1 rue saint dominique saint germain",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000663",
      "title": "Letter from Josephe Millon to his father Jean Millon, 9 January 1807",
      "description": "Josephe Millon, serving in the Second Squadron of the Artillery Park Train at Tarbes, reproaches his family for not replying, asks about money and reports that 1,500 designated men expect to leave for Spain near the end of January.",
      "date": "1807-01-09",
      "sort_year": 1807,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Josephe Millon"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Jean Millon"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Tarbes, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000663",
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      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000663 image 1 showing the manuscript address panel, postal marks and related docketing.",
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          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
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            "war-and-occupation"
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          "basis": "Service in an artillery transport unit and expected movement toward Spain define the letter."
        },
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          "relevance": "central",
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          "basis": "The unit expects imminent departure for Spain while the writer remains distant from family."
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      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000663 Letter from Josephe Millon to his father Jean Millon, 9 January 1807 Josephe Millon, serving in the Second Squadron of the Artillery Park Train at Tarbes, reproaches his family for not replying, asks about money and reports that 1,500 designated men expect to leave for Spain near the end of January. Josephe Millon Jean Millon Tarbes, France Tarbes, France Pont-de-Beauvoisin, Isère, France Military service Artillery transport Family correspondence Money Spain Family correspondence Military correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Tarbes Le Neuf Janvier 1807 Mes cher pere et Meres et soeursetfrere Je Mettrai en main a la plume pour vous inform de L etet De notre Sante quant a la mienne elles est tres Bonne pour Le Moment et je Souhaite ave grand plaisit que la presente lettre Vous trouve de meme a toute La Maison; je vous diray mon cher pere que le temps ma beacoup dure de voir que Voila la troizieme lettre que je vous ecrit sans Recevoir aucune reponce je ne sait sy vous navez pas receue mes Lettres ou sy cest un mepris que Vous faret de moy, et au apres que vous avez Retiré L argent que je vous Laisse En partent, cest qui me fait plustot mal croir je vous [?] Mon necéssaire j'en ai Bien plaisit Maintenant, car nous nous attendont de partir pour L espagne Sur les dernier jours du mois de janvier Car il n'ya quinze cents hommes de Designé qui doivent Sembarquer au premier jours j'espere mon cher pere que vous menverrez quelque chose sy que vous avez retire mon argent je pance que ma soeur claudine M' en Menagera quelques sous pour que je L en Rant Laisse en partant Mon chere je vous prie de me faire a savoir sy mon cousin a quité Le service ou S'il nest ... [[label: Letter page 2]] Car je Luy ait ecrit je Lui ait Marque que qu'il passeres un Billets en mon faveur de la Somme que doit [?] et m'a fait reponce que aussitot aures Reçue L argent quil passerai un Billets et que nous ne torderons pas un instant de savoir S' il a Reçue L argent je vous diray que des quelques jours que nous avons eprouve des Grandes froidurt Mais voila des jours qu il S'est un peu apaisé Il fait Bien Bon maintenant Je vous diray mon cher pere que je n'ai Rien des choses a Vous marquer Mais comme nous sommes Beacoup auqpé voila une huitaine De jours je n'ait pas pu Vous en marquer plus Londs Mais arri... a case du ... du commandant de place le neuf au precent mois A douf heure apres midy il an antre point de mouvem[ent] je finis ma lettre En vous anbrasent du plus profont de mon coeur a toute La Maison je Suis et Seray pour La vie votre cher fils josephe millon Vous feres Bien des Compliment de ma part a mon cousin Chermillon ainsi que a tous ceux que parleront de Moy Monsieur Joseph Millon au deuxieme escadron du Train des parc d artillerie 1ere Compagnie A Tarbes ou a la suite [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur mr Jean Millon a coste [du?] pont de Pont de beau Voisin Departement de L ysere [[label: Letter page 1]] Tarbes, 9 January 1807. My dear father and mother, sisters and brothers, I take up my pen to inform you of the state of our health. As for mine, it is very good at present, and I sincerely hope that this letter finds everyone at home in the same condition. I must tell you, my dear father, that time has weighed heavily on me, for this is the third letter I have written without receiving any reply. I do not know whether you have failed to receive my letters or whether you are neglecting me. After you collected the money I left when I departed, this makes me fear the worst. [A short passage is unclear.] I am very glad to have my necessities now, for we expect to leave for Spain in the final days of January. Fifteen hundred men have been designated and are to embark in the first days. I hope, my dear father, that you will send me something if you have collected my money. I think my sister Claudine will spare me a few sous in return for what I left her when I departed. My dear father, please let me know whether my cousin has left the service or whether he is still there. [[label: Letter page 2]] I wrote to him and told him that he should issue a note in my favour for the sum that is owed [passage unclear]. He answered that, as soon as he had received the money, he would issue the note, and that we would lose no time in learning whether the money had arrived. For several days we experienced severe cold, but it has eased somewhat over the last few days and the weather is now very fine. I have nothing further to tell you, my dear father. We have been very busy, and for a week I have been unable to write to you at greater length. [A passage concerning the local commander and 9 January at noon is unclear.] I end my letter by embracing everyone at home from the depths of my heart. I am, and shall remain for life, your dear son, Josephe Millon Please give my compliments to my cousin Chermillon and to everyone who asks about me. Mr Joseph Millon, Second Squadron of the Artillery Park Train, First Company, at Tarbes or following the unit. [[label: Address panel]] Mr Jean Millon Near the bridge at Pont-de-Beauvoisin Department of Isère",
      "search_key": "nra l 000663 letter from josephe millon to his father jean millon 9 january 1807 josephe millon serving in the second squadron of the artillery park train at tarbes reproaches his family for not replying asks about money and reports that 1 500 designated men expect to leave for spain near the end of january josephe millon jean millon tarbes france tarbes france pont de beauvoisin isere france military service artillery transport family correspondence money spain family correspondence military correspondence label letter page 1 tarbes le neuf janvier 1807 mes cher pere et meres et soeursetfrere je mettrai en main a la plume pour vous inform de l etet de notre sante quant a la mienne elles est tres bonne pour le moment et je souhaite ave grand plaisit que la presente lettre vous trouve de meme a toute la maison je vous diray mon cher pere que le temps ma beacoup dure de voir que voila la troizieme lettre que je vous ecrit sans recevoir aucune reponce je ne sait sy vous navez pas receue mes lettres ou sy cest un mepris que vous faret de moy et au apres que vous avez retire l argent que je vous laisse en partent cest qui me fait plustot mal croir je vous mon necessaire j en ai bien plaisit maintenant car nous nous attendont de partir pour l espagne sur les dernier jours du mois de janvier car il n ya quinze cents hommes de designe qui doivent sembarquer au premier jours j espere mon cher pere que vous menverrez quelque chose sy que vous avez retire mon argent je pance que ma soeur claudine m en menagera quelques sous pour que je l en rant laisse en partant mon chere je vous prie de me faire a savoir sy mon cousin a quite le service ou s il nest label letter page 2 car je luy ait ecrit je lui ait marque que qu il passeres un billets en mon faveur de la somme que doit et m a fait reponce que aussitot aures recue l argent quil passerai un billets et que nous ne torderons pas un instant de savoir s il a recue l argent je vous diray que des quelques jours que nous avons eprouve des grandes froidurt mais voila des jours qu il s est un peu apaise il fait bien bon maintenant je vous diray mon cher pere que je n ai rien des choses a vous marquer mais comme nous sommes beacoup auqpe voila une huitaine de jours je n ait pas pu vous en marquer plus londs mais arri a case du du commandant de place le neuf au precent mois a douf heure apres midy il an antre point de mouvem ent je finis ma lettre en vous anbrasent du plus profont de mon coeur a toute la maison je suis et seray pour la vie votre cher fils josephe millon vous feres bien des compliment de ma part a mon cousin chermillon ainsi que a tous ceux que parleront de moy monsieur joseph millon au deuxieme escadron du train des parc d artillerie 1ere compagnie a tarbes ou a la suite label address panel a monsieur mr jean millon a coste du pont de pont de beau voisin departement de l ysere label letter page 1 tarbes 9 january 1807 my dear father and mother sisters and brothers i take up my pen to inform you of the state of our health as for mine it is very good at present and i sincerely hope that this letter finds everyone at home in the same condition i must tell you my dear father that time has weighed heavily on me for this is the third letter i have written without receiving any reply i do not know whether you have failed to receive my letters or whether you are neglecting me after you collected the money i left when i departed this makes me fear the worst a short passage is unclear i am very glad to have my necessities now for we expect to leave for spain in the final days of january fifteen hundred men have been designated and are to embark in the first days i hope my dear father that you will send me something if you have collected my money i think my sister claudine will spare me a few sous in return for what i left her when i departed my dear father please let me know whether my cousin has left the service or whether he is still there label letter page 2 i wrote to him and told him that he should issue a note in my favour for the sum that is owed passage unclear he answered that as soon as he had received the money he would issue the note and that we would lose no time in learning whether the money had arrived for several days we experienced severe cold but it has eased somewhat over the last few days and the weather is now very fine i have nothing further to tell you my dear father we have been very busy and for a week i have been unable to write to you at greater length a passage concerning the local commander and 9 january at noon is unclear i end my letter by embracing everyone at home from the depths of my heart i am and shall remain for life your dear son josephe millon please give my compliments to my cousin chermillon and to everyone who asks about me mr joseph millon second squadron of the artillery park train first company at tarbes or following the unit label address panel mr jean millon near the bridge at pont de beauvoisin department of isere",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000664",
      "title": "Letter from E. Chèze to Madame Faucher née Chappuis, 16 July 1826",
      "description": "E. Chèze sends Madame Faucher née Chappuis a money order for 1,050 francs against the income from her Petit-Pré property, while adding brief news of his son's recovery from illness.",
      "date": "1826-07-16",
      "sort_year": 1826,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "E. Chèze"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Madame Faucher, widow, née Chappuis"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Serrières, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000664",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/c137c86892448fd1b7b79249c37a18bb748fc832.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000664 image 1 showing the manuscript address panel, postal marks and related docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "work-poverty-money",
          "relevance": "central",
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            "debt-and-credit",
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          ],
          "basis": "A 1,050-franc order is drawn against income from property."
        }
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000664 Letter from E. Chèze to Madame Faucher née Chappuis, 16 July 1826 E. Chèze sends Madame Faucher née Chappuis a money order for 1,050 francs against the income from her Petit-Pré property, while adding brief news of his son's recovery from illness. E. Chèze Madame Faucher, widow, née Chappuis Serrières, France Serrières, France Grenoble, Isère, France Money orders Property income Family health Personal correspondence Financial correspondence Family correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Serrières le 16 juillet 1826 Madame chappuis , J'ai l'honneur de vous adresser un mandat de 1050 francs sur Mr Vellay ainé Negociant à grenoble payable au 31 courant, il m'a été impossible de l'avoir pour terme plus court quoiqu' dans le principe Monsieur me l'eut promis pour le 20. Mon allentour assez bien; mon fils a été bien malade pendant les chaleurs; mais il va mieux maintenant. toute ma famille vous dit mille choses empressées et je vous prie d'agréer l'assurance de mon respectueux attachement Votre très humble serviteur et devoué E. Chèze. Veuillez m'accuser reception du présent pour ma regle ; c'est a dire pour vos revenus de petit pré échus au premier mai 1826 [[label: Address panel]] à Madame Madame Veuve Faucher née chappuis ché Mr achard Menuisier rue neuve du college N° 23 à grenoble isère [[label: Letter page 1]] Serrières, 16 July 1826. Madame Chappuis, I have the honour of sending you a money order for 1,050 francs, drawn on Mr Vellay senior, merchant in Grenoble, and payable on the 31st of this month. It was impossible for me to obtain a shorter term, although at first he had promised me the 20th. Everyone around me is well. My son was very ill during the hot weather, but he is better now. My whole family sends you a thousand warm regards, and I ask you to accept the assurance of my respectful attachment. Your very humble and devoted servant, E. Chèze Please acknowledge receipt of this for my records. It represents the income from your property at Petit-Pré, due on 1 May 1826. [[label: Address panel]] Madame Faucher, widow, née Chappuis Care of Mr Achard, carpenter 23 Rue Neuve du Collège Grenoble, Isère",
      "search_key": "nra l 000664 letter from e cheze to madame faucher nee chappuis 16 july 1826 e cheze sends madame faucher nee chappuis a money order for 1 050 francs against the income from her petit pre property while adding brief news of his son s recovery from illness e cheze madame faucher widow nee chappuis serrieres france serrieres france grenoble isere france money orders property income family health personal correspondence financial correspondence family correspondence label letter page 1 serrieres le 16 juillet 1826 madame chappuis j ai l honneur de vous adresser un mandat de 1050 francs sur mr vellay aine negociant a grenoble payable au 31 courant il m a ete impossible de l avoir pour terme plus court quoiqu dans le principe monsieur me l eut promis pour le 20 mon allentour assez bien mon fils a ete bien malade pendant les chaleurs mais il va mieux maintenant toute ma famille vous dit mille choses empressees et je vous prie d agreer l assurance de mon respectueux attachement votre tres humble serviteur et devoue e cheze veuillez m accuser reception du present pour ma regle c est a dire pour vos revenus de petit pre echus au premier mai 1826 label address panel a madame madame veuve faucher nee chappuis che mr achard menuisier rue neuve du college n 23 a grenoble isere label letter page 1 serrieres 16 july 1826 madame chappuis i have the honour of sending you a money order for 1 050 francs drawn on mr vellay senior merchant in grenoble and payable on the 31st of this month it was impossible for me to obtain a shorter term although at first he had promised me the 20th everyone around me is well my son was very ill during the hot weather but he is better now my whole family sends you a thousand warm regards and i ask you to accept the assurance of my respectful attachment your very humble and devoted servant e cheze please acknowledge receipt of this for my records it represents the income from your property at petit pre due on 1 may 1826 label address panel madame faucher widow nee chappuis care of mr achard carpenter 23 rue neuve du college grenoble isere",
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    },
    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000665",
      "title": "Undated letter from a son to the Countess d'Auteroche",
      "description": "An unidentified son writes to the Countess d'Auteroche while awaiting orders to join a camp. The damaged letter describes travel from Vendôme, a dispute involving military-school pupils and officers, horses and garrisons, and sends family greetings.",
      "date": "",
      "sort_year": null,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Unidentified son of the Countess d'Auteroche"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Countess d'Auteroche"
      ],
      "place_sent": null,
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000665",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/41a30831fd6450d9c68c40b98d6ca5d27e2ca394.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000665 image 1 showing the manuscript address panel, postal marks and related docketing.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "war-service-upheaval",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "military-service"
          ],
          "basis": "Camp orders, military-school pupils, officers, horses and garrisons dominate the damaged letter."
        },
        {
          "id": "travel-migration-distance",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "journey",
            "separation-by-distance"
          ],
          "basis": "The writer describes travel from Vendome while awaiting a further move."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000665 Undated letter from a son to the Countess d'Auteroche An unidentified son writes to the Countess d'Auteroche while awaiting orders to join a camp. The damaged letter describes travel from Vendôme, a dispute involving military-school pupils and officers, horses and garrisons, and sends family greetings. Unidentified son of the Countess d'Auteroche Countess d'Auteroche Château de Thiville, near Cloyes, Eure-et-Loir, France Family correspondence Military education Travel Military service Family correspondence Military correspondence Travel correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Pendant que j'attends l'avis du camp pour m'y rendre je vais Causer avec vous ma chere Maman . un jour etant dans notre cour j'oublie de passer par une porte qu'etais aux abords mais l'officier de poste tres mécontents aussitot demandera Mr de beaumont S'il prenait Cela sur lui . Mr de vaux, de Charette et de goulaine ils ont ete fort bien fait temoigner le desir qu'ils voulaient acquerir les moeurs d'ici. Tout près jusqu'a present meme Mr de Charette s'etait arrangé de le vouloir il fait des excuses au Commandant qui lui auroit repondu il me dit que Mr auguste le voyait. au dis present de leur arreté. Surtout de le dire a la Commission Mr henry de Cramé est en meme place. il n'y a plus d'avis lorsqu'il a tort Croiriez vous que c'est un des eleves qui est Chargé de representer l'armee Du plus Loyal des hommes je trouve Cela humiliant pour l'ecole il a eu aussi quelques mots durs chez Mr d'autichamp Ce qui va rendre nos marches plus difficile au reste le meme des temps. il a abattu 8 chevaux de poste et galopé des messagers ce qu'il m'a une drôle de figure de l'etonnement - etant partie a 10 heure de vendome J'etais ici avant le louis Je ne me sens pas du tout fatigué Seline est pale tres ouf[?] que Cet air si triste. dans l'humeur a engourdi marie toute triste dans Cette Santerie il a l'air fort Content de parcourir notre beau pays. l'on s'y etouffe Jeline il lui faudrai la guerre n'aime pas tous les Soirs Je suis si habitué d'etre triste que les choses penibles ne font aucun effet [[label: Letter page 2]] Je pensais etre heureux j'aurai ete plus triste en vous quittant Cependant je vous assure que si je ne croyais pas remplir un devoir de reconnaissance surtout envers ma bonne mere que je serai qu'on Course pour avoir l'honneur de ce je vous assure que je n'aurais pas fait ce voyage on laisse les chevaux a de Coulomiers vont s'en aller Ce Soir des garnisons diverses de Mr de [?] les [?] il m'en veut tous ou on a les recrus de [?] avoir enleva un Jules avant le diner Je lui etais peu maudissant de la visite de Mr de lales[?] Je viens de finir les adieux de tous les abordés qui me parait tres braves nous sommes 18 tres par jours dans pour boire C'est un Cabestan c'est a la place de Cela va plus vite je m'ennuierais moins que d'une voiture. il m'en ennuie tout l'estoumac Je laisse ici pour des bourgs qu'ils m'ennuient le moiss[?] jusqu'a ce que enfin [?] de d'obligatoire puis pour le retour je le ferais avec reconnaissance Cedant autant qu'aux obligations j'espere que ma chere laurande à Chaumont a ete gentille n'a ferais beau dommage et elle gaterait son bon Caractere de l'humeur J'ai lui faire des voeux et des talens j'espere l'esperation à l'obligeance que pour m'atteler C'est une [?] Donnez bonté pretez un Complaisance Car elle l'a de reconnoitre Combien je vous suis chere Vous n'avez pas eu ils ont traine sans aucune peine la voiture mon Dieu Comme votre quai serait ininteressant partout adieu ma chere maman mille choses a annette Camille les enfans et bonne m'femme ecrivez moi vit demain je suis ecris longtemps a ma soeur à ma tante et tous les gazettes m'ont annuié toujours vous tacherez que ce sera surement a la chaudiere Ce Jeudi Soir [[label: Address panel]] [crossed out: Monsieur le Cte] Madame Madame la Ctesse d'Auteroche au château de Thiville près Cloyes Eure et Loir [[label: Letter page 1]] While I wait for orders to go to the camp, I shall talk with you, my dear Maman. [Several lines concerning an incident involving a post officer, Mr de Beaumont, Mr de Vaux, Mr de Charette and Mr de Goulaine are difficult to read.] Would you believe that one of the pupils has been charged with representing the army? I find that humiliating for the school. He also exchanged some harsh words at Mr d'Autichamp's, which will make our movements more difficult. [A passage mentioning eight post horses and messengers is unclear.] Having left Vendôme at ten o'clock, I was here before [word unclear]. I do not feel tired at all. [The following comments about several people are partly illegible.] I am so accustomed to being sad that painful things no longer affect me. [[label: Letter page 2]] I thought I would be happy; yet I was sadder when leaving you. I assure you that, if I did not believe I was fulfilling a duty of gratitude—above all towards my good mother—I would not have made this journey. We are leaving the horses at [Coulommiers?]; they are to depart this evening. [Several lines about garrisons, recruits and a visit are unclear.] I have just finished saying farewell to all those [word unclear], who seem very brave. We are eighteen [passage concerning the journey and transport is unclear]. I hope my dear Laurande at Chaumont has been good; it would be a great pity if ill humour spoiled her good character. [Several lines are difficult to read.] Farewell, my dear Maman. A thousand regards to Annette, Camille, the children and the good woman. Write to me quickly. [The final lines about writing to his sister and aunt and about newspapers are unclear.] This Thursday evening. [[label: Address panel]] [Crossed out: The Count] Madame the Countess d'Auteroche Château de Thiville Near Cloyes Eure-et-Loir",
      "search_key": "nra l 000665 undated letter from a son to the countess d auteroche an unidentified son writes to the countess d auteroche while awaiting orders to join a camp the damaged letter describes travel from vendome a dispute involving military school pupils and officers horses and garrisons and sends family greetings unidentified son of the countess d auteroche countess d auteroche chateau de thiville near cloyes eure et loir france family correspondence military education travel military service family correspondence military correspondence travel correspondence label letter page 1 pendant que j attends l avis du camp pour m y rendre je vais causer avec vous ma chere maman un jour etant dans notre cour j oublie de passer par une porte qu etais aux abords mais l officier de poste tres mecontents aussitot demandera mr de beaumont s il prenait cela sur lui mr de vaux de charette et de goulaine ils ont ete fort bien fait temoigner le desir qu ils voulaient acquerir les moeurs d ici tout pres jusqu a present meme mr de charette s etait arrange de le vouloir il fait des excuses au commandant qui lui auroit repondu il me dit que mr auguste le voyait au dis present de leur arrete surtout de le dire a la commission mr henry de crame est en meme place il n y a plus d avis lorsqu il a tort croiriez vous que c est un des eleves qui est charge de representer l armee du plus loyal des hommes je trouve cela humiliant pour l ecole il a eu aussi quelques mots durs chez mr d autichamp ce qui va rendre nos marches plus difficile au reste le meme des temps il a abattu 8 chevaux de poste et galope des messagers ce qu il m a une drole de figure de l etonnement etant partie a 10 heure de vendome j etais ici avant le louis je ne me sens pas du tout fatigue seline est pale tres ouf que cet air si triste dans l humeur a engourdi marie toute triste dans cette santerie il a l air fort content de parcourir notre beau pays l on s y etouffe jeline il lui faudrai la guerre n aime pas tous les soirs je suis si habitue d etre triste que les choses penibles ne font aucun effet label letter page 2 je pensais etre heureux j aurai ete plus triste en vous quittant cependant je vous assure que si je ne croyais pas remplir un devoir de reconnaissance surtout envers ma bonne mere que je serai qu on course pour avoir l honneur de ce je vous assure que je n aurais pas fait ce voyage on laisse les chevaux a de coulomiers vont s en aller ce soir des garnisons diverses de mr de les il m en veut tous ou on a les recrus de avoir enleva un jules avant le diner je lui etais peu maudissant de la visite de mr de lales je viens de finir les adieux de tous les abordes qui me parait tres braves nous sommes 18 tres par jours dans pour boire c est un cabestan c est a la place de cela va plus vite je m ennuierais moins que d une voiture il m en ennuie tout l estoumac je laisse ici pour des bourgs qu ils m ennuient le moiss jusqu a ce que enfin de d obligatoire puis pour le retour je le ferais avec reconnaissance cedant autant qu aux obligations j espere que ma chere laurande a chaumont a ete gentille n a ferais beau dommage et elle gaterait son bon caractere de l humeur j ai lui faire des voeux et des talens j espere l esperation a l obligeance que pour m atteler c est une donnez bonte pretez un complaisance car elle l a de reconnoitre combien je vous suis chere vous n avez pas eu ils ont traine sans aucune peine la voiture mon dieu comme votre quai serait ininteressant partout adieu ma chere maman mille choses a annette camille les enfans et bonne m femme ecrivez moi vit demain je suis ecris longtemps a ma soeur a ma tante et tous les gazettes m ont annuie toujours vous tacherez que ce sera surement a la chaudiere ce jeudi soir label address panel crossed out monsieur le cte madame madame la ctesse d auteroche au chateau de thiville pres cloyes eure et loir label letter page 1 while i wait for orders to go to the camp i shall talk with you my dear maman several lines concerning an incident involving a post officer mr de beaumont mr de vaux mr de charette and mr de goulaine are difficult to read would you believe that one of the pupils has been charged with representing the army i find that humiliating for the school he also exchanged some harsh words at mr d autichamp s which will make our movements more difficult a passage mentioning eight post horses and messengers is unclear having left vendome at ten o clock i was here before word unclear i do not feel tired at all the following comments about several people are partly illegible i am so accustomed to being sad that painful things no longer affect me label letter page 2 i thought i would be happy yet i was sadder when leaving you i assure you that if i did not believe i was fulfilling a duty of gratitude above all towards my good mother i would not have made this journey we are leaving the horses at coulommiers they are to depart this evening several lines about garrisons recruits and a visit are unclear i have just finished saying farewell to all those word unclear who seem very brave we are eighteen passage concerning the journey and transport is unclear i hope my dear laurande at chaumont has been good it would be a great pity if ill humour spoiled her good character several lines are difficult to read farewell my dear maman a thousand regards to annette camille the children and the good woman write to me quickly the final lines about writing to his sister and aunt and about newspapers are unclear this thursday evening label address panel crossed out the count madame the countess d auteroche chateau de thiville near cloyes eure et loir",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000666",
      "title": "Letter from Charles de Mauvaisin to his mother at Canté, 10 January 1839",
      "description": "Charles de Mauvaisin writes to his mother about family news, a masked ball at Musard's attended by more than 4,000 people, Paris theatres, his law studies and examinations at the Sorbonne, news from Mexico and a request for Bordeaux rum. An inserted note records his distress at the killing of the family dogs Jet, César and Aline.",
      "date": "1839-01-10",
      "sort_year": 1839,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Charles de Mauvaisin"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "Madame de Mauvaisin"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Paris, France",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000666",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/116e415a695dc04bc14272b77adb7fc13cd9055d.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000666 image 1 showing a handwritten continuation surrounding the address panel and postal evidence.",
      "themes": [
        {
          "id": "family-childhood-relationships",
          "relevance": "central",
          "subthemes": [
            "education-and-schooling",
            "domestic-life"
          ],
          "basis": "A son writes to his mother about family, law studies, examinations and social life."
        }
      ],
      "search_text": "NRA-L-000666 Letter from Charles de Mauvaisin to his mother at Canté, 10 January 1839 Charles de Mauvaisin writes to his mother about family news, a masked ball at Musard's attended by more than 4,000 people, Paris theatres, his law studies and examinations at the Sorbonne, news from Mexico and a request for Bordeaux rum. An inserted note records his distress at the killing of the family dogs Jet, César and Aline. Charles de Mauvaisin Madame de Mauvaisin Paris, France Paris, France Château de Canté, near Saverdun, Ariège, France Family correspondence Parisian social life Carnival and theatre Legal education Current affairs Animals and mourning Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Address panel]] Madame Madame de Mauvaisin Château de Canté par Saverdun Ariège [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] Ma Chere Mere j'ai reçu hier a 11 heures du Soir votre lettre qui m'a fait bien plaisir car il y avait plus de 10 jours que je n'avais rien de vos nouvelles je ne Savais que penser, je n'avais reçu que la lettre de Xavier auquel je n'ai pas encore eu le temps de répondre. j'ai eu votre lettre si tard parceque n'ayant pas trouvé Eugène au Ministère je m'en fus et je l'ai trouvée chez moi le Soir quand je Suis rentré. voila ce qui fait que je l'ai eu aussi tard. je veux vous répondre le matin pour vous dire que je Suis bien ennuyé de ne pas avoir des nouvelles de Louis. il ne m'écrit pas. il n'arrive pas tous les jours je l'attends. je ne Sais que penser ni a quoi attribuer ce long retard. j'ai toujours peur qu'il ne vienne pas. enfin il est bien long a s'équiper c'est [l'examen?] il aurait Mieux fait de se passer avec moi au mois d'aout, j'ai toujours Sa Chambre prête qui l'attend. Enfin il arrivera peut-etre a la fin. vous me dites qu'il doit avoir passé Son examen avec Gaston, vous avez Sans doute eu une lettre ou je vous disais ce que nous avions fait au jour de l'an. depuis Albert n'est pas Sorti. Eugène ne voulait pas qu'il Sorte dimanche dernier jour des rois parcequ'il devait diner Chez quelqu'un avec ma tante je lui dis que je m'en chargerais il ne douta pas aussi il n'est pas Sorti il Se Sera ennuyé. quand a moi je n'ai rien fait de bien remarquable depuis le temps la je ne Suis plus retourné chez Cette dame ou j'avais été avec Mylady. elle est en deuil et ne reçoit plus pendant quelques temps. du reste je ne crois pas aller beaucoup au bal Cette année on n'en parle encore pas. Eugène n'en a pas je Croyais qu'a paris d'après ce qu'on disait il y en aurait eu plus que la maintenant Surtout il n'y en aura plus aux tuileries ni chez les Ministres ni chez les Ambassadeurs a Cause de la mort de la princesse Marie encore je ne Suis engagé nulle part. de coté je M'en Suis pas faché car il est ennuyeux d'être dans un Salon ou l'on ne Connait personne je ne Sais pas faire de nouvelle Connaissance, je m'en tiens a Celles des personnes que je Connais, je vois les jeunes-gens que je Connais voila tout je Suis prèque toujours Seul. maintenant je vois quelquefois Mirandol. [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] je Suis bien aise qu'il soit ici c'est un très bon garçon il est très bien en uniforme me a l'ecole d'Etat major ils Sortent le Soir nous allons diner ensemble je vous dirai que je Me Suis donné le plaisir d'aller Samedi au bal masqué Chez Musard je voulais attendre Louis mais il fallait bien Me mettre en train et Commencer le Carnaval. j'y ai été avec Mr de juristy qu' y va beaucoup quoique Marié. nous n'étions pas Costumés nous étions en redingotte. il y avait un monde fou plus de 4000 personnes dans Sa jolie Salle de la rue Nve Vivienne qui etait Superieurement bien eclairée. tout le monde se pressait on etait foulé on pouvait a peine marcher. il y avait les 2 tiers Costumés. les hommes ne Sont pas masqués il n'y a que les femmes. il y avait un orchestre très bon Conduit par Musard et Composé de 130 musiciens (dites le a jeannette) enfin moi qui n'y Connaissais personne qui ne dansait pas j'y Suis resté jusqu'a 5h du matin. je regardais le Coup d'oeil etoit très joli. il y avait de très jolis Costumes. je Me Couchais a 5h et me levai le 1h le lendemain. je trouve que c'est très-amusant la loute 5f. et 10 a l'opéra. c'est plus cher qu'a toulouse. avant hier je m'en fus tout Seul a la gaité voir le Sonneur de St paul une pièce qui a la vogue et qu'on a joué 90 fois il y a des Scenes asez bien. hier je fus aux Variétés voir la petite pièce qui fait asez rire il y avait très long-temps que je n'avais été au Spectacle c'est ennuyeux d'y aller Seul. il y a toujours beaucoup de monde. voila Ce que j'ai fait. je Me Suis mis en train. le Carnaval est Court. je n'ai pas vu Mr de Vienne depuis long-temps j'irai peut-etre les voir aujourd'hui. j'ai vu l'autre jour Maria qui vit bien retiré elle ne va nulle part et reste toujours chez elle Son Mari est toujours au Manège il me persecute toujours pour y aller mais ma modique fortune ne Me le permet pas. la Tante d'Ander est repartie, je n'ais pas [illisible] jamais chez lui. nous avons mangé le 2me chapon chez Ma tante toujours avec Antonia et Son Mari. il etoit très-bon. lundi c'etoit aussi ennuyeux qu'a l'ordinaire chez Ma tante j'y vais un peu moins Souvent. elle a toujours peur de vous voir arriver. le Ministère Se traine encore il y est encore Eugène est très-occupé il veut Changer d'appartement il Court pour en chercher il a envie d'aller rue du Mont Blanc Sa tante est toujours la Même elle grogne quelquefois. elle a peur de quitter le Ministère [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 3]] d'après Ce que vous me dites vous ne vous amusez pas trop a Cante auts pourquoi y aller vous jus a toulouse. que pouves-vous faire a Cante? vous Me dites que vous etes enrhumée. pour moi je le Suis je tousse mais je n'y fais rien il passera s'il veut. j'ai appris la nomination de Mr le duc de Valmy dit d'it-on un royaliste ralhi il a été Secretaire de Mr Mole Mr Salvandy avait eu une drole d'idée de Se faire nommer. vous me demandez Si Marthe m'a donné Son Cachet. j'avais Cacheté ma lettre chez Eugène. je ne Sais rien de nouveau. vous Savez qu'on a pris St Jean d'Ulloa et Vera Cruz au Mexique C'est la dernière nouvelle le procès gisquet est terminé. il a été rayé des tableau des Conseillers d'état on n'en parle plus. maintenant C'est le vote de l'adresse qui occupe il y a très-long-temps que je n'ai eu des nouvelles d'henri il ne m'ecrit pas je pense qu'il Se porte bien je lui ai envoyé les bas de laine. je n'ai pas été au droit aujourd'hui. j'y vais Cependant asez Souvent. je Me Suis Mis a travailler Mon examen. je vous dirai que Ce n'est que Mardi que Mon affaire avec le Ministre a été enfin terminée. il m'avait bien accordé de Suivre l'1ere année mais il avait fallu qu'elle passe au Conseil de l'instruction ou on voulait me faire perdre une inscriptions et ne pas me Compter la dernière que j'avais pris a toulouse avant de partir. mais Cela est terminé j'ai été a la Sorbonne parler au recteur enfin j'ai obtenu Ce que je voulais et j'ai pris prendre ici ma 10me inscription. vous voyez que les affaires de bureau ne vont pas vite maintenant je n'ai plus qu'a Me débarrasser de ces 3 examens qui est tout Sur le droit romain. on a 4 examinateurs a la fin de l'année j'aurai le 4 et dernier Sur les Cours de Cette année. puis la thèse alors je Serai débarrassé de Mon droit il me tarde bien je vous assure. je n'ai pas encore acheté la chaine j'attends votre reponse. je n'ai pas eu le temps de répondre a Xavier dites le lui de ma part sa lettre etait asez longue. mon père a donc été Content de ma lettre et ma tante augus qu'en a-t-elle dit? je vous prie quand vous ecrirez a ma tante Janny de lui faire bien mes Complimens ainsi qu'a mon oncle. dites leur qu'il me tarde que louis Soit ici que fait mon père. deviel chasse et ne dit jamais rien. avey vous payé paul. vous avez payé Mon Compte chez Mr Auguste j'en Suis bien aise je ne me rappele pas Si j'ai payé Gilbert. je crois avoir payé sa [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 4]] Chapeau qui est du Mois de Mai. il ne Sera pas Sa Conquête du reste s'il tombe sur le compte de dans le dernier tirait a droite le bon bureau vous pouvez voir s'il y a Cette paye. quand a ligonnière S'il me voyait il me ferait une lettre pour qu'elle parte le même jour. je l'enverrai a Mr loste j'avais oublié de le mettre dans ma dernière lettre. je vous prie de me donner de lui de cheres a tout le Monde. que j'ai fait Caire, je ne m'amuse pas bien je voudrais bien que l'on repart acheter a bordeaux deux Bouteilles de rhum S'il se les envoie par Imbert [written vertically in left margin] je n'en ai plus qu'une bouteille on le trouve très bon. je serai bien aise qu'il s'il le m'envoyer du Même au du Meilleur s'il peut en trouver je pense que vous ferez Cette Commission quand vous le verrez je termine ma lettre en vous l'embrassant de tout mon Cœur. Charles de Mauvaisin Paris jeudi 10 janvier 1839 [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 5]] Jeudi 10 j. 4h au moment ou je Sortais de chez moi pour aller jeter ma lettre a la poste. j'ai reçu une lettre de ma tante qui m'annonce le départ de louis elle me dit que louis est parti lundi. mais Comme il n'est pas encore arrivé je pense qu'il n'est parti que mardi. j'ai reçu la lettre de ma tante qui n'est parti que mardi de toulouse si louis etoit parti ce jour-la il Seroit arrivé avec elle je pense donc qu'il arrivera demain. j'en suis enchanté je suis Seulement très faché de ce que ma tante Me dit qu'on a tué Jet pourquoi n'est-il pas dans votre lettre ce qu'il lui est-il arrivé est qu'il est passé un chien enragé. je Suis très faché de la mort de ce pauvre chien que j'aimais beaucoup Comme vous Savez. quand heste est il arrivé. ma tante me dit qu'on a tué aussi Cesar et aline je vous prie de me donner des détails. je viens d'aller a la Chancelerie dire a ma tante que louis arrive. c'est la que je vous ecris Ce petit mot ma tante est a la Chambre. Eugène est dans Son Cabinet. ils ont vu Mr de Sanat. j'irai demain attendre louis remercier ma tante de Sa lettre. louis aurait du m'ecrir de Suite apres avoir passé Son examen mais il etoit bien occupé. Bonjour je regrette bien Jet ou l'a-t-on enterré qu'on prenne garde a hatema pourquoi ne S'est-il pas obligé de faire de Même j'aurais mieux aimé que ce fut les autres. [[label: Address panel]] Madame de Mauvaisin Château de Canté Via Saverdun Ariège [[label: Letter text - Image 1]] My dear Mother, Yesterday at eleven o'clock in the evening I received your letter, which gave me great pleasure, for more than ten days had passed without any news from you and I did not know what to think. I had received only Xavier's letter, to which I have not yet had time to reply. I received yours so late because, when I failed to find Eugène at the Ministry, I left; I found the letter at home that evening when I returned. That is why it reached me so late. I am answering this morning to tell you how vexed I am to have no news of Louis. He does not write and he does not arrive; I wait for him every day. I do not know what to think or how to explain this long delay. I am always afraid that he will not come. He is taking a very long time to equip himself. [One short phrase is unclear.] He would have done better to come with me in August. His room is still ready and waiting for him. Perhaps he will arrive at last. You tell me that he must have taken his examination with Gaston. You have no doubt received the letter in which I told you what we did on New Year's Day. Albert has not been out since then. Eugène did not want him to go out last Sunday, Epiphany, because he had to dine somewhere with my aunt. I told him I would take charge of Albert, and so he did not go out; he must have been bored. As for me, I have done nothing especially noteworthy since then. I have not returned to the lady whom I visited with Mylady. She is in mourning and will not receive visitors for a while. I do not think I shall go to many balls this year; no one is speaking of them yet. I had thought, from what people said, that there would be more in Paris, but now above all there will be none at the Tuileries, at the ministers' houses, or at the ambassadors', because of the death of Princess Marie. I have not yet been invited anywhere. I am not sorry, because it is tedious to be in a drawing room where one knows nobody. I do not know how to make new acquaintances; I keep to people I already know and see the young men I know, that is all. I am almost always alone. Now I sometimes see Mirandol. [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 2]] I am very glad he is here. He is a very good fellow and looks very well in the uniform of the Staff College. They go out in the evening, and we dine together. I must tell you that on Saturday I treated myself to the masked ball at Musard's. I wanted to wait for Louis, but I had to make a start and begin the Carnival. I went with Mr de Juristy, who goes there often although he is married. We were not in costume; we wore frock coats. There was an extraordinary crowd—more than 4,000 people—in the handsome hall on Rue Neuve-Vivienne, which was superbly lit. Everyone pressed together; we were crushed and could scarcely walk. Two-thirds of the people were in costume. The men are not masked, only the women. There was an excellent orchestra conducted by Musard and composed of 130 musicians—tell Jeannette that. Although I knew nobody and did not dance, I stayed until five in the morning. The spectacle was very pretty and there were some beautiful costumes. I went to bed at five and rose at one the next afternoon. I find it great fun. Admission costs 5 francs, and 10 at the Opera; it is dearer than at Toulouse. The day before yesterday I went alone to the Gaîté to see Le Sonneur de Saint-Paul, a fashionable play that has been performed ninety times. Some scenes are quite good. Yesterday I went to the Variétés to see a short piece that is quite amusing. It had been a very long time since I had gone to the theatre; it is tedious to go alone. There is always a large crowd. That is what I have been doing: I have begun the Carnival. I have not seen Mr de Vienne for a long time; perhaps I shall visit them today. The other day I saw Maria, who lives very quietly, goes nowhere and always stays at home. Her husband is always at the riding school and keeps urging me to go, but my modest means do not allow it. Tante d'Ander has left again. [One short phrase is illegible.] We ate the second capon at my aunt's, again with Antonia and her husband; it was very good. Monday at my aunt's was as dull as usual. I go there a little less often. She is still afraid that you will arrive. The ministry is still dragging on, and Eugène is still there and very busy. He wants to change apartments and is running about looking for one; he would like to move to Rue du Mont-Blanc. His aunt is as she always is: she sometimes grumbles and is afraid of leaving the ministry. [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 3]] From what you tell me, you are not enjoying yourselves very much at Canté. Why do you go all the way to Toulouse? What can you do at Canté? You tell me that you have a cold. So do I; I cough, but I do nothing about it and it will pass if it wishes. I heard of the appointment of the Duke of Valmy, who is said to be a royalist reconciled to the regime; he was Mr Molé's secretary. Mr Salvandy had a strange idea in seeking appointment. You ask whether Marthe gave me her seal. I had sealed my letter at Eugène's. I know no other news. You know that San Juan de Ulúa and Vera Cruz in Mexico have been taken; that is the latest news. The Gisquet trial is over. He has been struck from the roll of Councillors of State and no one speaks of it any longer. Now attention is occupied by the vote on the Address. It is a very long time since I heard from Henri. He does not write, but I think he is well. I sent him the woollen stockings. I did not attend law lectures today, although I go fairly often. I have begun studying for my examination. It was only on Tuesday that my business with the minister was finally settled. He had indeed allowed me to follow the first year, but the matter had to go before the Council of Public Instruction, where they wanted to make me lose one enrolment and refuse to count the last one I had taken at Toulouse before leaving. It is now settled. I went to the Sorbonne to speak with the rector; at last I obtained what I wanted and took my tenth enrolment here. You see how slowly administrative matters proceed. Now I need only get through three examinations, all in Roman law. There are four examinations; at the end of the year I shall take the fourth and last, on this year's courses, and then the thesis. Then I shall be finished with law, and I assure you I long for it. I have not yet bought the chain; I await your answer. I have not had time to reply to Xavier; tell him so for me. His letter was fairly long. So my father was pleased with my letter; and what did Aunt Auguste say of it? When you write to Aunt Janny, please give her my warm compliments, as well as my uncle. Tell them how eager I am for Louis to be here. What is my father doing? [Deviel?] hunts and never says anything. Have you paid Paul? I am glad you paid my account with Mr Auguste. I do not remember whether I paid Gilbert. I believe I paid for his… [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 4]] …hat, which dates from May. [Several words about an account are unclear.] You can see whether that payment appears. As for Ligonnière, if he sees me he will make out a letter so that it can leave the same day. I shall send it to Mr Lhoste; I had forgotten to include it in my last letter. Give my warm regards to everyone. I am not enjoying myself very much here. I should very much like someone to buy two bottles of rum at Bordeaux and have them sent to me by Imbert. [Written vertically in the left margin] I have only one bottle left and everyone finds it very good. I would be very glad if he could send me the same kind, or a better one if he can find it. I trust you will carry out this commission when you see him. I end my letter by embracing you with all my heart. Charles de Mauvaisin Paris, Thursday, 10 January 1839. [Address] [[label: Letter text continuation - Image 5]] Thursday the 10th, 4 p.m. Just as I was leaving home to put my letter in the post, I received a letter from my aunt announcing Louis's departure. She says he left on Monday, but since he has not yet arrived, I think he did not leave until Tuesday. My aunt's letter did not leave Toulouse until Tuesday. If Louis had left that day, he would have arrived with it; I therefore think he will arrive tomorrow, which delights me. I am only deeply upset by my aunt's news that Jet has been killed. Why did your letter say nothing of it? What happened to him? Was he bitten by a rabid dog? I am very sorry for the death of this poor dog, whom I loved very much, as you know. When did [Heste?] arrive? My aunt tells me that César and Aline were killed as well. Please give me details. I have just gone to the Chancellery to tell my aunt that Louis is coming. I am writing this little note there. My aunt is in the Chamber and Eugène is in his office. They saw Mr de [Sanat?]. I shall go tomorrow to await Louis and thank my aunt for her letter. Louis should have written to me immediately after taking his examination, but he was very busy. Farewell. I greatly regret Jet. Where was he buried? Take care of Hatema. Why was he not compelled to do the same? I would rather it had been the others.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000666 letter from charles de mauvaisin to his mother at cante 10 january 1839 charles de mauvaisin writes to his mother about family news a masked ball at musard s attended by more than 4 000 people paris theatres his law studies and examinations at the sorbonne news from mexico and a request for bordeaux rum an inserted note records his distress at the killing of the family dogs jet cesar and aline charles de mauvaisin madame de mauvaisin paris france paris france chateau de cante near saverdun ariege france family correspondence parisian social life carnival and theatre legal education current affairs animals and mourning family correspondence personal correspondence label address panel madame madame de mauvaisin chateau de cante par saverdun ariege label letter text image 1 ma chere mere j ai recu hier a 11 heures du soir votre lettre qui m a fait bien plaisir car il y avait plus de 10 jours que je n avais rien de vos nouvelles je ne savais que penser je n avais recu que la lettre de xavier auquel je n ai pas encore eu le temps de repondre j ai eu votre lettre si tard parceque n ayant pas trouve eugene au ministere je m en fus et je l ai trouvee chez moi le soir quand je suis rentre voila ce qui fait que je l ai eu aussi tard je veux vous repondre le matin pour vous dire que je suis bien ennuye de ne pas avoir des nouvelles de louis il ne m ecrit pas il n arrive pas tous les jours je l attends je ne sais que penser ni a quoi attribuer ce long retard j ai toujours peur qu il ne vienne pas enfin il est bien long a s equiper c est l examen il aurait mieux fait de se passer avec moi au mois d aout j ai toujours sa chambre prete qui l attend enfin il arrivera peut etre a la fin vous me dites qu il doit avoir passe son examen avec gaston vous avez sans doute eu une lettre ou je vous disais ce que nous avions fait au jour de l an depuis albert n est pas sorti eugene ne voulait pas qu il sorte dimanche dernier jour des rois parcequ il devait diner chez quelqu un avec ma tante je lui dis que je m en chargerais il ne douta pas aussi il n est pas sorti il se sera ennuye quand a moi je n ai rien fait de bien remarquable depuis le temps la je ne suis plus retourne chez cette dame ou j avais ete avec mylady elle est en deuil et ne recoit plus pendant quelques temps du reste je ne crois pas aller beaucoup au bal cette annee on n en parle encore pas eugene n en a pas je croyais qu a paris d apres ce qu on disait il y en aurait eu plus que la maintenant surtout il n y en aura plus aux tuileries ni chez les ministres ni chez les ambassadeurs a cause de la mort de la princesse marie encore je ne suis engage nulle part de cote je m en suis pas fache car il est ennuyeux d etre dans un salon ou l on ne connait personne je ne sais pas faire de nouvelle connaissance je m en tiens a celles des personnes que je connais je vois les jeunes gens que je connais voila tout je suis preque toujours seul maintenant je vois quelquefois mirandol label letter text continuation image 2 je suis bien aise qu il soit ici c est un tres bon garcon il est tres bien en uniforme me a l ecole d etat major ils sortent le soir nous allons diner ensemble je vous dirai que je me suis donne le plaisir d aller samedi au bal masque chez musard je voulais attendre louis mais il fallait bien me mettre en train et commencer le carnaval j y ai ete avec mr de juristy qu y va beaucoup quoique marie nous n etions pas costumes nous etions en redingotte il y avait un monde fou plus de 4000 personnes dans sa jolie salle de la rue nve vivienne qui etait superieurement bien eclairee tout le monde se pressait on etait foule on pouvait a peine marcher il y avait les 2 tiers costumes les hommes ne sont pas masques il n y a que les femmes il y avait un orchestre tres bon conduit par musard et compose de 130 musiciens dites le a jeannette enfin moi qui n y connaissais personne qui ne dansait pas j y suis reste jusqu a 5h du matin je regardais le coup d oeil etoit tres joli il y avait de tres jolis costumes je me couchais a 5h et me levai le 1h le lendemain je trouve que c est tres amusant la loute 5f et 10 a l opera c est plus cher qu a toulouse avant hier je m en fus tout seul a la gaite voir le sonneur de st paul une piece qui a la vogue et qu on a joue 90 fois il y a des scenes asez bien hier je fus aux varietes voir la petite piece qui fait asez rire il y avait tres long temps que je n avais ete au spectacle c est ennuyeux d y aller seul il y a toujours beaucoup de monde voila ce que j ai fait je me suis mis en train le carnaval est court je n ai pas vu mr de vienne depuis long temps j irai peut etre les voir aujourd hui j ai vu l autre jour maria qui vit bien retire elle ne va nulle part et reste toujours chez elle son mari est toujours au manege il me persecute toujours pour y aller mais ma modique fortune ne me le permet pas la tante d ander est repartie je n ais pas illisible jamais chez lui nous avons mange le 2me chapon chez ma tante toujours avec antonia et son mari il etoit tres bon lundi c etoit aussi ennuyeux qu a l ordinaire chez ma tante j y vais un peu moins souvent elle a toujours peur de vous voir arriver le ministere se traine encore il y est encore eugene est tres occupe il veut changer d appartement il court pour en chercher il a envie d aller rue du mont blanc sa tante est toujours la meme elle grogne quelquefois elle a peur de quitter le ministere label letter text continuation image 3 d apres ce que vous me dites vous ne vous amusez pas trop a cante auts pourquoi y aller vous jus a toulouse que pouves vous faire a cante vous me dites que vous etes enrhumee pour moi je le suis je tousse mais je n y fais rien il passera s il veut j ai appris la nomination de mr le duc de valmy dit d it on un royaliste ralhi il a ete secretaire de mr mole mr salvandy avait eu une drole d idee de se faire nommer vous me demandez si marthe m a donne son cachet j avais cachete ma lettre chez eugene je ne sais rien de nouveau vous savez qu on a pris st jean d ulloa et vera cruz au mexique c est la derniere nouvelle le proces gisquet est termine il a ete raye des tableau des conseillers d etat on n en parle plus maintenant c est le vote de l adresse qui occupe il y a tres long temps que je n ai eu des nouvelles d henri il ne m ecrit pas je pense qu il se porte bien je lui ai envoye les bas de laine je n ai pas ete au droit aujourd hui j y vais cependant asez souvent je me suis mis a travailler mon examen je vous dirai que ce n est que mardi que mon affaire avec le ministre a ete enfin terminee il m avait bien accorde de suivre l 1ere annee mais il avait fallu qu elle passe au conseil de l instruction ou on voulait me faire perdre une inscriptions et ne pas me compter la derniere que j avais pris a toulouse avant de partir mais cela est termine j ai ete a la sorbonne parler au recteur enfin j ai obtenu ce que je voulais et j ai pris prendre ici ma 10me inscription vous voyez que les affaires de bureau ne vont pas vite maintenant je n ai plus qu a me debarrasser de ces 3 examens qui est tout sur le droit romain on a 4 examinateurs a la fin de l annee j aurai le 4 et dernier sur les cours de cette annee puis la these alors je serai debarrasse de mon droit il me tarde bien je vous assure je n ai pas encore achete la chaine j attends votre reponse je n ai pas eu le temps de repondre a xavier dites le lui de ma part sa lettre etait asez longue mon pere a donc ete content de ma lettre et ma tante augus qu en a t elle dit je vous prie quand vous ecrirez a ma tante janny de lui faire bien mes complimens ainsi qu a mon oncle dites leur qu il me tarde que louis soit ici que fait mon pere deviel chasse et ne dit jamais rien avey vous paye paul vous avez paye mon compte chez mr auguste j en suis bien aise je ne me rappele pas si j ai paye gilbert je crois avoir paye sa label letter text continuation image 4 chapeau qui est du mois de mai il ne sera pas sa conquete du reste s il tombe sur le compte de dans le dernier tirait a droite le bon bureau vous pouvez voir s il y a cette paye quand a ligonniere s il me voyait il me ferait une lettre pour qu elle parte le meme jour je l enverrai a mr loste j avais oublie de le mettre dans ma derniere lettre je vous prie de me donner de lui de cheres a tout le monde que j ai fait caire je ne m amuse pas bien je voudrais bien que l on repart acheter a bordeaux deux bouteilles de rhum s il se les envoie par imbert written vertically in left margin je n en ai plus qu une bouteille on le trouve tres bon je serai bien aise qu il s il le m envoyer du meme au du meilleur s il peut en trouver je pense que vous ferez cette commission quand vous le verrez je termine ma lettre en vous l embrassant de tout mon coeur charles de mauvaisin paris jeudi 10 janvier 1839 address label letter text continuation image 5 jeudi 10 j 4h au moment ou je sortais de chez moi pour aller jeter ma lettre a la poste j ai recu une lettre de ma tante qui m annonce le depart de louis elle me dit que louis est parti lundi mais comme il n est pas encore arrive je pense qu il n est parti que mardi j ai recu la lettre de ma tante qui n est parti que mardi de toulouse si louis etoit parti ce jour la il seroit arrive avec elle je pense donc qu il arrivera demain j en suis enchante je suis seulement tres fache de ce que ma tante me dit qu on a tue jet pourquoi n est il pas dans votre lettre ce qu il lui est il arrive est qu il est passe un chien enrage je suis tres fache de la mort de ce pauvre chien que j aimais beaucoup comme vous savez quand heste est il arrive ma tante me dit qu on a tue aussi cesar et aline je vous prie de me donner des details je viens d aller a la chancelerie dire a ma tante que louis arrive c est la que je vous ecris ce petit mot ma tante est a la chambre eugene est dans son cabinet ils ont vu mr de sanat j irai demain attendre louis remercier ma tante de sa lettre louis aurait du m ecrir de suite apres avoir passe son examen mais il etoit bien occupe bonjour je regrette bien jet ou l a t on enterre qu on prenne garde a hatema pourquoi ne s est il pas oblige de faire de meme j aurais mieux aime que ce fut les autres label address panel madame de mauvaisin chateau de cante via saverdun ariege label letter text image 1 my dear mother yesterday at eleven o clock in the evening i received your letter which gave me great pleasure for more than ten days had passed without any news from you and i did not know what to think i had received only xavier s letter to which i have not yet had time to reply i received yours so late because when i failed to find eugene at the ministry i left i found the letter at home that evening when i returned that is why it reached me so late i am answering this morning to tell you how vexed i am to have no news of louis he does not write and he does not arrive i wait for him every day i do not know what to think or how to explain this long delay i am always afraid that he will not come he is taking a very long time to equip himself one short phrase is unclear he would have done better to come with me in august his room is still ready and waiting for him perhaps he will arrive at last you tell me that he must have taken his examination with gaston you have no doubt received the letter in which i told you what we did on new year s day albert has not been out since then eugene did not want him to go out last sunday epiphany because he had to dine somewhere with my aunt i told him i would take charge of albert and so he did not go out he must have been bored as for me i have done nothing especially noteworthy since then i have not returned to the lady whom i visited with mylady she is in mourning and will not receive visitors for a while i do not think i shall go to many balls this year no one is speaking of them yet i had thought from what people said that there would be more in paris but now above all there will be none at the tuileries at the ministers houses or at the ambassadors because of the death of princess marie i have not yet been invited anywhere i am not sorry because it is tedious to be in a drawing room where one knows nobody i do not know how to make new acquaintances i keep to people i already know and see the young men i know that is all i am almost always alone now i sometimes see mirandol label letter text continuation image 2 i am very glad he is here he is a very good fellow and looks very well in the uniform of the staff college they go out in the evening and we dine together i must tell you that on saturday i treated myself to the masked ball at musard s i wanted to wait for louis but i had to make a start and begin the carnival i went with mr de juristy who goes there often although he is married we were not in costume we wore frock coats there was an extraordinary crowd more than 4 000 people in the handsome hall on rue neuve vivienne which was superbly lit everyone pressed together we were crushed and could scarcely walk two thirds of the people were in costume the men are not masked only the women there was an excellent orchestra conducted by musard and composed of 130 musicians tell jeannette that although i knew nobody and did not dance i stayed until five in the morning the spectacle was very pretty and there were some beautiful costumes i went to bed at five and rose at one the next afternoon i find it great fun admission costs 5 francs and 10 at the opera it is dearer than at toulouse the day before yesterday i went alone to the gaite to see le sonneur de saint paul a fashionable play that has been performed ninety times some scenes are quite good yesterday i went to the varietes to see a short piece that is quite amusing it had been a very long time since i had gone to the theatre it is tedious to go alone there is always a large crowd that is what i have been doing i have begun the carnival i have not seen mr de vienne for a long time perhaps i shall visit them today the other day i saw maria who lives very quietly goes nowhere and always stays at home her husband is always at the riding school and keeps urging me to go but my modest means do not allow it tante d ander has left again one short phrase is illegible we ate the second capon at my aunt s again with antonia and her husband it was very good monday at my aunt s was as dull as usual i go there a little less often she is still afraid that you will arrive the ministry is still dragging on and eugene is still there and very busy he wants to change apartments and is running about looking for one he would like to move to rue du mont blanc his aunt is as she always is she sometimes grumbles and is afraid of leaving the ministry label letter text continuation image 3 from what you tell me you are not enjoying yourselves very much at cante why do you go all the way to toulouse what can you do at cante you tell me that you have a cold so do i i cough but i do nothing about it and it will pass if it wishes i heard of the appointment of the duke of valmy who is said to be a royalist reconciled to the regime he was mr mole s secretary mr salvandy had a strange idea in seeking appointment you ask whether marthe gave me her seal i had sealed my letter at eugene s i know no other news you know that san juan de ulua and vera cruz in mexico have been taken that is the latest news the gisquet trial is over he has been struck from the roll of councillors of state and no one speaks of it any longer now attention is occupied by the vote on the address it is a very long time since i heard from henri he does not write but i think he is well i sent him the woollen stockings i did not attend law lectures today although i go fairly often i have begun studying for my examination it was only on tuesday that my business with the minister was finally settled he had indeed allowed me to follow the first year but the matter had to go before the council of public instruction where they wanted to make me lose one enrolment and refuse to count the last one i had taken at toulouse before leaving it is now settled i went to the sorbonne to speak with the rector at last i obtained what i wanted and took my tenth enrolment here you see how slowly administrative matters proceed now i need only get through three examinations all in roman law there are four examinations at the end of the year i shall take the fourth and last on this year s courses and then the thesis then i shall be finished with law and i assure you i long for it i have not yet bought the chain i await your answer i have not had time to reply to xavier tell him so for me his letter was fairly long so my father was pleased with my letter and what did aunt auguste say of it when you write to aunt janny please give her my warm compliments as well as my uncle tell them how eager i am for louis to be here what is my father doing deviel hunts and never says anything have you paid paul i am glad you paid my account with mr auguste i do not remember whether i paid gilbert i believe i paid for his label letter text continuation image 4 hat which dates from may several words about an account are unclear you can see whether that payment appears as for ligonniere if he sees me he will make out a letter so that it can leave the same day i shall send it to mr lhoste i had forgotten to include it in my last letter give my warm regards to everyone i am not enjoying myself very much here i should very much like someone to buy two bottles of rum at bordeaux and have them sent to me by imbert written vertically in the left margin i have only one bottle left and everyone finds it very good i would be very glad if he could send me the same kind or a better one if he can find it i trust you will carry out this commission when you see him i end my letter by embracing you with all my heart charles de mauvaisin paris thursday 10 january 1839 address label letter text continuation image 5 thursday the 10th 4 p m just as i was leaving home to put my letter in the post i received a letter from my aunt announcing louis s departure she says he left on monday but since he has not yet arrived i think he did not leave until tuesday my aunt s letter did not leave toulouse until tuesday if louis had left that day he would have arrived with it i therefore think he will arrive tomorrow which delights me i am only deeply upset by my aunt s news that jet has been killed why did your letter say nothing of it what happened to him was he bitten by a rabid dog i am very sorry for the death of this poor dog whom i loved very much as you know when did heste arrive my aunt tells me that cesar and aline were killed as well please give me details i have just gone to the chancellery to tell my aunt that louis is coming i am writing this little note there my aunt is in the chamber and eugene is in his office they saw mr de sanat i shall go tomorrow to await louis and thank my aunt for her letter louis should have written to me immediately after taking his examination but he was very busy farewell i greatly regret jet where was he buried take care of hatema why was he not compelled to do the same i would rather it had been the others",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000671",
      "title": "Letter concerning a proposed marriage to Justine",
      "description": "A printer in Tours writes to a bailiff in Chinon about his circumstances and a proposed marriage to Justine.",
      "date": "1818-03-02",
      "sort_year": 1818,
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      "creators": [
        "J. M. [initials only]"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "M. Nerpin",
        "M. Nerpin, bailiff"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Tours",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000671 Letter concerning a proposed marriage to Justine A printer in Tours writes to a bailiff in Chinon about his circumstances and a proposed marriage to Justine. J. M. [initials only] M. Nerpin M. Nerpin, bailiff Tours Tours Chinon, Indre-et-Loire Marriage proposal Printing trade Family correspondence Personal correspondence Family correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Tours, 2 Mars 1818. A M. Nerpin, huissier à Chinon, Frappez, on vous ouvrira ; demandez, vous recevrez, nous dit l'Evangile. Voilà, Monsieur, ce qui me fait hasarder de prendre la liberté de vous entretenir de ce qui m'est, depuis quelque temps, plus cher que la vie, espérant que vous daignerez m'entendre. L'Amour, je n'en puis douter, guidant mes pas (ô charmant souvenir !) j'aperçois une Nymphe jolie, le sourire du bonheur sur ses lèvres, les pas gracieux, la tournure légère, en un mot de Vénus les attraits. Quel plaisir, me dis-je, le cœur palpitant, de vivre sous les lois d'une aussi tendre amie ! Qu'il serait doux de pouvoir près d'elle abandonner son ame ! Que les plaisirs seraient purs ! Ce serait le vrai bonheur. Par quel enchantement, par quelle faveur, dis-je encore, la ville de Tours se voit-elle en ce moment embellie d'un si joli portrait ? Je cours, je m'informe, et j'apprends que c'est à Chinon où réside Mlle Justine, ce précieux trésor. Mais emporté par l'enthousiasme, je m'écarte du point principal que je veux traiter. Ainsi, vous apercevez sans doute que votre demoiselle a su, sans le vouloir, charmer mon cœur, que j'en suis épris et que j'ai cherché à la connaitre. D'après les informations que j'ai prises chez Mme [Babin] de Chinon, actuellement à Tours, [mot rayé], je me trouverais heureux si je pouvais obtenir la main de Mlle Justine. Pour parvenir [à c]et effet, il faut, je crois, vous donner un état exact de ma situation et de [mes] idées. Je vais sans rien déguiser, vous en donner connaissance. Si elles [vous] conviennent, il me reste la tâche difficile de plaire à la charmante Justine. Je suis compositeur d'imprimerie, ou pour mieux dire imprimeur. Agé [de] 25 ans, il y en a 8 ou 9 que je professe cette partie. Actuellement [en] cette ville, chez Mr Mame, je me loue de l'obligation d'être [???]teur. Ne pouvant espérer de m'établir avec une imprimerie, les [frais é]tant trop considérables, et ayant, pendant plusieurs [[label: Letter page 2]] années travaillé dans une étude d'huissier, chez Mr Coiffé, décédé, huissier à Tours (ce qui me donne une forte teinture de cette partie), j'ai saisi l'occasion qui parait se présenter. Mr Nerpin, m'a-t-on dit, n'espérant plus, pour lui succéder, ni sur son fils, ni sur le mari de sa demoiselle aînée (Mr Bastard), il serait assez content de trouver pour son aimable Justine un gendre qui lui convint et [pour rayé] à qui il pourrait se faire succéder, si bon lui semblait. En conséquence, et d'après toutes [mes] réflexions faites, j'ai pensé qu'en demandant l'on peut réussir, espérant aussi pouvoir convenir. Mes parens, d'une réputation intacte, sont sans fortune. Si je possède quelque chose c'est le produit de mes économies. J'ai eu le plaisir de causer avec Mme Bastard, qui peut être à même de prendre sur moi les informations nécessaires. Ayez la bonté de me répondre. D'après je saurai si je dois espérer ou non. Daignez aussi, je vous supplie, embrasser pour moi votre belle Justine, toutefois si elle veut bien me faire ce plaisir. Je suis en attendant votre dévoué serviteur, J. M. Nota. Cette démarche n'étant connue que de Mme [...] d'adresser votre lettre ainsi : A Monsieur J. [...] rue de la [...] n° 9 [...] [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Nerpin, huissier, A Chinon Indre et Loire [[label: Letter page 1]] Tours, 2 March 1818. To Mr Nerpin, bailiff at Chinon, “Knock and it shall be opened to you; ask and you shall receive,” says the Gospel. That, Sir, is why I venture to take the liberty of speaking to you about something that has for some time been dearer to me than life, in the hope that you will hear me out. Love, I cannot doubt it, guided my steps (oh, delightful memory!). I caught sight of a lovely nymph, with a happy smile on her lips, graceful steps and a light bearing—in short, all the charms of Venus. What joy, I said to myself, my heart pounding, to live under the sway of so tender a beloved! How sweet it would be to surrender one's soul beside her! How pure such pleasures would be! That would be true happiness. By what enchantment, by what favour, I asked again, is the town of Tours at this moment graced by such a lovely vision? I ran to inquire and learned that this precious treasure, Miss Justine, lives in Chinon. But carried away by enthusiasm, I stray from the main point I wish to discuss. You can doubtless see that your daughter has, without intending to, captivated my heart; that I have fallen in love with her and sought to get to know her. From inquiries I made through Mme [Babin] of Chinon, now in Tours, [crossed-out word], I should be happy if I could win Miss Justine's hand. To that end, I believe I must give you an exact account of my situation and my intentions. I shall tell you everything without concealment. If they meet with your approval, I shall still face the difficult task of pleasing the charming Justine. I am a printing compositor, or rather a printer. I am twenty-five and have practised this trade for eight or nine years. At present, here in this town, with Mr Mame, I [occupational wording unclear]. I cannot hope to set up a printing house of my own, the costs being too great; and, having spent several [[label: Letter page 2]] years working in a bailiff's office, under the late Mr Coiffé, a bailiff in Tours (which has given me a good grounding in that profession), I have seized the opportunity that seems to present itself. I was told that Mr Nerpin, no longer expecting either his son or the husband of his eldest daughter (Mr Bastard) to succeed him, would be glad to find for his dear Justine a son-in-law who suited him and whom he might make his successor, should he wish. After considering everything, I thought that by asking I might succeed, hoping that I too might be acceptable. My parents have an unblemished reputation but no fortune. Whatever I possess is the product of my savings. I had the pleasure of speaking with Mme Bastard, who can obtain whatever information about me is needed. Please be so kind as to reply; your answer will tell me whether I may hope. I beg you, too, to embrace your lovely Justine for me, if she is willing to grant me that pleasure. Meanwhile I remain your devoted servant, J. M. Note. Since only Mme [...] knows of this approach, [please] address your letter as follows: To Monsieur J. [...] rue de la [...] no. 9 [...] [[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Nerpin, bailiff, At Chinon Indre-et-Loire",
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d elle abandonner son ame que les plaisirs seraient purs ce serait le vrai bonheur par quel enchantement par quelle faveur dis je encore la ville de tours se voit elle en ce moment embellie d un si joli portrait je cours je m informe et j apprends que c est a chinon ou reside mlle justine ce precieux tresor mais emporte par l enthousiasme je m ecarte du point principal que je veux traiter ainsi vous apercevez sans doute que votre demoiselle a su sans le vouloir charmer mon coeur que j en suis epris et que j ai cherche a la connaitre d apres les informations que j ai prises chez mme babin de chinon actuellement a tours mot raye je me trouverais heureux si je pouvais obtenir la main de mlle justine pour parvenir a c et effet il faut je crois vous donner un etat exact de ma situation et de mes idees je vais sans rien deguiser vous en donner connaissance si elles vous conviennent il me reste la tache difficile de plaire a la charmante justine je suis compositeur d imprimerie ou pour mieux dire imprimeur age de 25 ans il y en a 8 ou 9 que je professe cette partie actuellement en cette ville chez mr mame je me loue de l obligation d etre teur ne pouvant esperer de m etablir avec une imprimerie les frais e tant trop considerables et ayant pendant plusieurs label letter page 2 annees travaille dans une etude d huissier chez mr coiffe decede huissier a tours ce qui me donne une forte teinture de cette partie j ai saisi l occasion qui parait se presenter mr nerpin m a t on dit n esperant plus pour lui succeder ni sur son fils ni sur le mari de sa demoiselle ainee mr bastard il serait assez content de trouver pour son aimable justine un gendre qui lui convint et pour raye a qui il pourrait se faire succeder si bon lui semblait en consequence et d apres toutes mes reflexions faites j ai pense qu en demandant l on peut reussir esperant aussi pouvoir convenir mes parens d une reputation intacte sont sans fortune si je possede quelque chose c est le produit de mes economies j ai eu le plaisir de causer avec mme bastard qui peut etre a meme de prendre sur moi les informations necessaires ayez la bonte de me repondre d apres je saurai si je dois esperer ou non daignez aussi je vous supplie embrasser pour moi votre belle justine toutefois si elle veut bien me faire ce plaisir je suis en attendant votre devoue serviteur j m nota cette demarche n etant connue que de mme d adresser votre lettre ainsi a monsieur j rue de la n 9 label address panel a monsieur nerpin huissier a chinon indre et loire label letter page 1 tours 2 march 1818 to mr nerpin bailiff at chinon knock and it shall be opened to you ask and you shall receive says the gospel that sir is why i venture to take the liberty of speaking to you about something that has for some time been dearer to me than life in the hope that you will hear me out love i cannot doubt it guided my steps oh delightful memory i caught sight of a lovely nymph with a happy smile on her lips graceful steps and a light bearing in short all the charms of venus what joy i said to myself my heart pounding to live under the sway of so tender a beloved how sweet it would be to surrender one s soul beside her how pure such pleasures would be that would be true happiness by what enchantment by what favour i asked again is the town of tours at this moment graced by such a lovely vision i ran to inquire and learned that this precious treasure miss justine lives in chinon but carried away by enthusiasm i stray from the main point i wish to discuss you can doubtless see that your daughter has without intending to captivated my heart that i have fallen in love with her and sought to get to know her from inquiries i made through mme babin of chinon now in tours crossed out word i should be happy if i could win miss justine s hand to that end i believe i must give you an exact account of my situation and my intentions i shall tell you everything without concealment if they meet with your approval i shall still face the difficult task of pleasing the charming justine i am a printing compositor or rather a printer i am twenty five and have practised this trade for eight or nine years at present here in this town with mr mame i occupational wording unclear i cannot hope to set up a printing house of my own the costs being too great and having spent several label letter page 2 years working in a bailiff s office under the late mr coiffe a bailiff in tours which has given me a good grounding in that profession i have seized the opportunity that seems to present itself i was told that mr nerpin no longer expecting either his son or the husband of his eldest daughter mr bastard to succeed him would be glad to find for his dear justine a son in law who suited him and whom he might make his successor should he wish after considering everything i thought that by asking i might succeed hoping that i too might be acceptable my parents have an unblemished reputation but no fortune whatever i possess is the product of my savings i had the pleasure of speaking with mme bastard who can obtain whatever information about me is needed please be so kind as to reply your answer will tell me whether i may hope i beg you too to embrace your lovely justine for me if she is willing to grant me that pleasure meanwhile i remain your devoted servant j m note since only mme knows of this approach please address your letter as follows to monsieur j rue de la no 9 label address panel to monsieur nerpin bailiff at chinon indre et loire",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000672",
      "title": "Letter from Jean Aubert to a notary at Nyons",
      "description": "A writer in Saint-Maurice asks a notary at Nyons to defer payment of a sum until late September and to avoid legal costs.",
      "date": "1858-07-27",
      "sort_year": 1858,
      "languages": [
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      "creators": [
        "Jean Aubert fils"
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      "recipients": [
        "M. [Vidal?]",
        "M. [Vidal?], notary"
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      "place_sent": "Saint-Maurice",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000672 Letter from Jean Aubert to a notary at Nyons A writer in Saint-Maurice asks a notary at Nyons to defer payment of a sum until late September and to avoid legal costs. Jean Aubert fils M. [Vidal?] M. [Vidal?], notary Saint-Maurice Saint-Maurice Nyons, Drôme Debt payment Notarial correspondence Land transaction Financial correspondence Notarial correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] A St Maurice le 27 Juillet 1858 monsieur scitot quit vou ecrit ceit mot dait Laitre pour Dire quet huit Jous quet Jait etait cet vou pour vou peyer quet navés pa toute La somme acompter cettat a fait quet Jait pa passer a nyon ceit monsieur vigon hier quedit monsieur ilh ma dist quilh voulait mait fare dait frait faite moit ceit plaisir datande a La fien setembre prochin pour tout plutot Jaimar mieu que vou profetes dait Interez quent La Justice fait frait Largent quet Javes pour vou donner ilh ma sarvit an peyment d'une terre evites moit dait frait Jeut sere verait reconaisan Jait Lhonner dait vou salue Jean aubert fils [[label: Address panel]] À Monsieur monsieur [Vidal?] notaire à Nyons Drôme [[label: Letter page 1]] Saint-Maurice, 27 July 1858 Sir, I write you this short letter to say that eight days ago I came to you to pay, but I did not have the entire sum. That is why I did not go on to Nyons. Yesterday Mr. [Vignon?] told me that he wished to charge me costs. Please do me the favor of waiting until the end of next September for the whole amount. I would much rather you received the interest than have the money spent on legal costs. The money I had intended to give you was used to pay for a piece of land. Spare me the costs, and I shall be truly grateful. I have the honor to salute you. Jean Aubert fils [[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur [Vidal?] notary at Nyons Drôme",
      "search_key": "nra l 000672 letter from jean aubert to a notary at nyons a writer in saint maurice asks a notary at nyons to defer payment of a sum until late september and to avoid legal costs jean aubert fils m vidal m vidal notary saint maurice saint maurice nyons drome debt payment notarial correspondence land transaction financial correspondence notarial correspondence label letter page 1 a st maurice le 27 juillet 1858 monsieur scitot quit vou ecrit ceit mot dait laitre pour dire quet huit jous quet jait etait cet vou pour vou peyer quet naves pa toute la somme acompter cettat a fait quet jait pa passer a nyon ceit monsieur vigon hier quedit monsieur ilh ma dist quilh voulait mait fare dait frait faite moit ceit plaisir datande a la fien setembre prochin pour tout plutot jaimar mieu que vou profetes dait interez quent la justice fait frait largent quet javes pour vou donner ilh ma sarvit an peyment d une terre evites moit dait frait jeut sere verait reconaisan jait lhonner dait vou salue jean aubert fils label address panel a monsieur monsieur vidal notaire a nyons drome label letter page 1 saint maurice 27 july 1858 sir i write you this short letter to say that eight days ago i came to you to pay but i did not have the entire sum that is why i did not go on to nyons yesterday mr vignon told me that he wished to charge me costs please do me the favor of waiting until the end of next september for the whole amount i would much rather you received the interest than have the money spent on legal costs the money i had intended to give you was used to pay for a piece of land spare me the costs and i shall be truly grateful i have the honor to salute you jean aubert fils label address panel to monsieur monsieur vidal notary at nyons drome",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000673",
      "title": "Letter from Joseph Molroguier to his father and family",
      "description": "Joseph writes from Jonzac to his father and family in Bourgoin, asking forgiveness for his silence and recalling his father's counsel.",
      "date": "1828-07-27",
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      "creators": [
        "Joseph Molroguier (surname attested by self-address note and address; precise identity not established)"
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      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur Molroguier, the writer's father, with greetings to his family"
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      "place_sent": "Jonzac, Charente-Inférieure",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000673 Letter from Joseph Molroguier to his father and family Joseph writes from Jonzac to his father and family in Bourgoin, asking forgiveness for his silence and recalling his father's counsel. Joseph Molroguier (surname attested by self-address note and address; precise identity not established) Monsieur Molroguier, the writer's father, with greetings to his family Jonzac, Charente-Inférieure Jonzac, Charente-Inférieure Bourgoin, Isère Family correspondence Forgiveness Parent-child relationships Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] [Upper-left note:] Voici mon adresse : Mr Jh Molroguier à Jonzac - Charente inférieure. Tout simplement. Jonzac ce 27 Juillet 1828. Me voilà, me voilà, ô mon père, mon [Agarithe?] Julie, Antonia, ô vous tous mes bien aimés parens ! Suspendez cette sentence que vous voulez prononcer ; ou si [raturé] je suis condamné, recevez moi comme un autre enfant prodigue. Gageons, mes chers parens que vous vous êtes dit bien souvent que j'étais un homme de peu de parole, que je promettais beaucoup et que je ne tenais rien ; que ce brave Lafontaine avait bien raison de faire accoucher des souris par des montagnes. Je gage même que vous êtes allés jusqu'à accuser mes sentimens, jusqu'à penser que je m'étais embarqué sur ce fleuve qui entraîne tout dans un gouffre d'oubli éternel, et que j'y avois noyé le souvenir de personnes que le passage de mille fleuves Léthé ne devrait jamais effacer de ma mémoire ou plutot de mon cœur. Non ô mes chers parens, Joseph ne vous a point oubliés ; il vous a ecrit des millions de lettres, il vous en ecrit tous les jours, à toute heure. Dégagé de tout lien étranger, vous êtes pour lui son univers. J'ai reçu ta lettre ô mon [Agarithe?]. Ces mots que j'y ai lus m'ont tiré de ma léthargie. J'aurais mille choses interessantes à te dire, hâte toi chere [Agarithe?], je suis si impatient de recevoir de toi de longs détails sur tout ce [[label: Letter page 2]] qui peut m'interesser que je ne me sens pas le courage de d'achever ou plutot de commencer tout ce que j'ai à vous dire. Permettez donc que cette fois je me borne à vous [dire, raturé] répéter que je vous aime et ma chère famille autant qu'on peut aimer. Mon bon père, votre fête est passée. Je ne sais si comme je l'avais vivement recommandé à François j'ai été compris pour une petite part de 50 fs dans le bouquet qui vous a sans doute été présenté. Je te prie ma chère Ag. de me dire deux mots à cet égard. Ah mon digne & tendre père si vous lisiez dans mon cœur vous verriez que celui que vous appelez le plus étourdi de vos enfans, n'en est pas le moins aimant ! Vous rappelez vous mon cher père qu'une fois réunis tous au coin du feu à faire notre petite partie, vous devintes tout à coup sérieux & pensif. Je vous en demandai le motif. Mon ami, me répondîtes vous, j'examine ce papillon que tu vois voltiger autour du flambeau, il va, il vient, voit le danger, se retire ; mais séduit de nouveau par l'illusion, il se précipite dans la flamme ; Ainsi je crains pour toi cette jeunesse impétueuse, si tu ne la tempères par la fréquentation de gens agés & sages. [Left margin:] Jacques est à Paris ; j'ignore le sujet de son voyage. [Left margin:] [La grue?] est toujours à Vienne pour les affaires de famille. [[label: Letter page 3]] Toute ma vie ô mon bon père je me souviendrai de cette leçon et j'ose vous promettre qu'elle me profitera ; Mais je m'aperçois que je vais entrer dans les détails de ma manière d'être, de mon genre de vie dans mon nouveau pays ; Je veux réserver tout cela pour une autre longue lettre. [Agarithe?] je t'en supplie, déchire le voile, dis moi tout, dis moi longuement. Je vais compter les jours pour recevoir ta lettre. Adieu ô mes chers parens adieu ma Julie, ô bien Antonia ; ah que mon cœur sent vivement ce que je ne sais vous exprimer. Puissions nous bientôt être tous réunis ! adieu ma bien chère [Agarithe?] adieu ô mon tendre père. je vous embrasse tous [avec?] une tendresse sans égale. Joseph Ayez la bonté de me rappeler au souvenir de Mr & Madame de [Pethmont?], de Mr Ambroise. sois mon interprète ma bonne Ag. auprès de Mademoiselle de [May?]. quant à l'aimable Adèle de Bourgoin ; dis lui que j'ai d'elle certaine lettre .... et que si je n'avais point ... [mot illisible] avant de la connaître, elle aurait fait de terribles ravages dans mon faible .... Je lui voue pour la vie estime, et amitié, même quelque chose de plus vif. [Left margin:] A propos qu'est devenue cette bonne Clothilde de Crémieu si tu as occasion de la voir ne m'oublie point auprès d'elle. [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur Molroguier Maison des carrières (département de l'Isère) Bourgoin [[label: Letter page 1]] [Upper-left note:] Here is my address: Mr Jh Molroguier, at Jonzac, Charente-Inférieure. Quite simply. Jonzac, 27 July 1828. Here I am, here I am, O my father, my [Agarithe?], Julie, Antonia, O all of you, my beloved family! Suspend the sentence you are about to pronounce; or if I am condemned, receive me as another prodigal son. I wager, my dear family, that you have often said to yourselves that I was a man of little word, that I promised much and kept nothing; that good La Fontaine was quite right to make mountains give birth to mice. I even wager that you went so far as to question my feelings, to think that I had embarked on that river which sweeps everything into a gulf of eternal oblivion, and had drowned there the memory of people whom the passage of a thousand rivers of Lethe should never erase from my memory—or rather from my heart. No, O my dear family, Joseph has not forgotten you; he has written you millions of letters, he writes to you every day, at every hour. Free of all other ties, you are his universe. I received your letter, O my [Agarithe?]. The words I read in it drew me from my lethargy. I have a thousand interesting things to tell you. Hurry, dear [Agarithe?]; I am so impatient to receive from you long details about all that [[label: Letter page 2]] ...may interest me that I cannot summon the courage to finish—or rather, to begin—all that I have to tell you. So allow me this time to confine myself to repeating that I love you and my dear family as much as one can love. My good father, your name day has passed. I do not know whether, as I had strongly urged François, I was included for a small share of 50 francs in the bouquet that was no doubt presented to you. Please, my dear Ag., say a few words to me about it. Ah, my worthy and tender father, if you could read my heart, you would see that the one you call the most scatterbrained of your children is not the least loving! Do you remember, my dear father, how once, when we were all gathered by the fireside playing our little game, you suddenly grew serious and thoughtful? I asked you why. 'My friend,' you answered, 'I am watching that butterfly you see fluttering around the flame. It comes and goes, sees the danger, draws back; but, seduced again by the illusion, it plunges into the flame. So I fear for your impetuous youth, unless you temper it by keeping company with older, wiser people.' [Left margin:] Jacques is in Paris; I do not know the purpose of his journey. [Left margin:] [La grue?] is still in Vienne on family business. [[label: Letter page 3]] All my life, O my good father, I shall remember that lesson, and I dare promise you that I shall profit from it. But I realize that I am about to go into the details of how I am, of my way of life in my new country; I want to reserve all that for another long letter. [Agarithe?], I beg you, lift the veil: tell me everything, tell me at length. I shall count the days until your letter arrives. Farewell, O my dear family; farewell, my Julie, and dear Antonia. Ah, how keenly my heart feels what I cannot express to you. May we soon all be reunited! Farewell, my very dear [Agarithe?]; farewell, O my tender father. I embrace you all with unequalled tenderness. Joseph. Please remember me to Monsieur and Madame de [Pethmont?], and to Monsieur Ambroise. My good Ag., convey my regards to Mademoiselle de [May?]. As for the charming Adèle de Bourgoin, tell her that I have a certain letter from her ... and that, had I not ... [illegible word] before meeting her, she would have made terrible ravages in my weak ... . I shall hold her in esteem and friendship for life, even something more ardent. [Left margin:] By the way, what has become of good Clothilde de Crémieu? If you have occasion to see her, do not forget me to her. [[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur Molroguier House of the Quarries (Department of Isère) Bourgoin",
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homme de peu de parole que je promettais beaucoup et que je ne tenais rien que ce brave lafontaine avait bien raison de faire accoucher des souris par des montagnes je gage meme que vous etes alles jusqu a accuser mes sentimens jusqu a penser que je m etais embarque sur ce fleuve qui entraine tout dans un gouffre d oubli eternel et que j y avois noye le souvenir de personnes que le passage de mille fleuves lethe ne devrait jamais effacer de ma memoire ou plutot de mon coeur non o mes chers parens joseph ne vous a point oublies il vous a ecrit des millions de lettres il vous en ecrit tous les jours a toute heure degage de tout lien etranger vous etes pour lui son univers j ai recu ta lettre o mon agarithe ces mots que j y ai lus m ont tire de ma lethargie j aurais mille choses interessantes a te dire hate toi chere agarithe je suis si impatient de recevoir de toi de longs details sur tout ce label letter page 2 qui peut m interesser que je ne me sens pas le courage de d achever ou plutot de commencer tout ce que j ai a vous dire permettez donc que cette fois je me borne a vous dire rature repeter que je vous aime et ma chere famille autant qu on peut aimer mon bon pere votre fete est passee je ne sais si comme je l avais vivement recommande a francois j ai ete compris pour une petite part de 50 fs dans le bouquet qui vous a sans doute ete presente je te prie ma chere ag de me dire deux mots a cet egard ah mon digne tendre pere si vous lisiez dans mon coeur vous verriez que celui que vous appelez le plus etourdi de vos enfans n en est pas le moins aimant vous rappelez vous mon cher pere qu une fois reunis tous au coin du feu a faire notre petite partie vous devintes tout a coup serieux pensif je vous en demandai le motif mon ami me repondites vous j examine ce papillon que tu vois voltiger autour du flambeau il va il vient voit le danger se retire mais seduit de nouveau par l illusion il se precipite dans la flamme ainsi je crains pour toi cette jeunesse impetueuse si tu ne la temperes par la frequentation de gens ages sages left margin jacques est a paris j ignore le sujet de son voyage left margin la grue est toujours a vienne pour les affaires de famille label letter page 3 toute ma vie o mon bon pere je me souviendrai de cette lecon et j ose vous promettre qu elle me profitera mais je m apercois que je vais entrer dans les details de ma maniere d etre de mon genre de vie dans mon nouveau pays je veux reserver tout cela pour une autre longue lettre agarithe je t en supplie dechire le voile dis moi tout dis moi longuement je vais compter les jours pour recevoir ta lettre adieu o mes chers parens adieu ma julie o bien antonia ah que mon coeur sent vivement ce que je ne sais vous exprimer puissions nous bientot etre tous reunis adieu ma bien chere agarithe adieu o mon tendre pere je vous embrasse tous avec une tendresse sans egale joseph ayez la bonte de me rappeler au souvenir de mr madame de pethmont de mr ambroise sois mon interprete ma bonne ag aupres de mademoiselle de may quant a l aimable adele de bourgoin dis lui que j ai d elle certaine lettre et que si je n avais point mot illisible avant de la connaitre elle aurait fait de terribles ravages dans mon faible je lui voue pour la vie estime et amitie meme quelque chose de plus vif left margin a propos qu est devenue cette bonne clothilde de cremieu si tu as occasion de la voir ne m oublie point aupres d elle label address panel a monsieur monsieur molroguier maison des carrieres departement de l isere bourgoin label letter page 1 upper left note here is my address mr jh molroguier at jonzac charente inferieure quite simply jonzac 27 july 1828 here i am here i am o my father my agarithe julie antonia o all of you my beloved family suspend the sentence you are about to pronounce or if i am condemned receive me as another prodigal son i wager my dear family that you have often said to yourselves that i was a man of little word that i promised much and kept nothing that good la fontaine was quite right to make mountains give birth to mice i even wager that you went so far as to question my feelings to think that i had embarked on that river which sweeps everything into a gulf of eternal oblivion and had drowned there the memory of people whom the passage of a thousand rivers of lethe should never erase from my memory or rather from my heart no o my dear family joseph has not forgotten you he has written you millions of letters he writes to you every day at every hour free of all other ties you are his universe i received your letter o my agarithe the words i read in it drew me from my lethargy i have a thousand interesting things to tell you hurry dear agarithe i am so impatient to receive from you long details about all that label letter page 2 may interest me that i cannot summon the courage to finish or rather to begin all that i have to tell you so allow me this time to confine myself to repeating that i love you and my dear family as much as one can love my good father your name day has passed i do not know whether as i had strongly urged francois i was included for a small share of 50 francs in the bouquet that was no doubt presented to you please my dear ag say a few words to me about it ah my worthy and tender father if you could read my heart you would see that the one you call the most scatterbrained of your children is not the least loving do you remember my dear father how once when we were all gathered by the fireside playing our little game you suddenly grew serious and thoughtful i asked you why my friend you answered i am watching that butterfly you see fluttering around the flame it comes and goes sees the danger draws back but seduced again by the illusion it plunges into the flame so i fear for your impetuous youth unless you temper it by keeping company with older wiser people left margin jacques is in paris i do not know the purpose of his journey left margin la grue is still in vienne on family business label letter page 3 all my life o my good father i shall remember that lesson and i dare promise you that i shall profit from it but i realize that i am about to go into the details of how i am of my way of life in my new country i want to reserve all that for another long letter agarithe i beg you lift the veil tell me everything tell me at length i shall count the days until your letter arrives farewell o my dear family farewell my julie and dear antonia ah how keenly my heart feels what i cannot express to you may we soon all be reunited farewell my very dear agarithe farewell o my tender father i embrace you all with unequalled tenderness joseph please remember me to monsieur and madame de pethmont and to monsieur ambroise my good ag convey my regards to mademoiselle de may as for the charming adele de bourgoin tell her that i have a certain letter from her and that had i not illegible word before meeting her she would have made terrible ravages in my weak i shall hold her in esteem and friendship for life even something more ardent left margin by the way what has become of good clothilde de cremieu if you have occasion to see her do not forget me to her label address panel to monsieur monsieur molroguier house of the quarries department of isere bourgoin",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000674",
      "title": "Letter announcing the death of Louis Emmanuel",
      "description": "A correspondent reports the death of Louis Emmanuel after a fifty-five-day illness and conveys the confessor's consolation to the family.",
      "date": "1843-07-06",
      "sort_year": 1843,
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      "recipients": [
        "M. de Cadillan"
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      "place_sent": "Marseille",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000674 Letter announcing the death of Louis Emmanuel A correspondent reports the death of Louis Emmanuel after a fifty-five-day illness and conveys the confessor's consolation to the family. M. de Cadillan Marseille Marseille Tarascon Death and mourning Family correspondence Religious consolation Family correspondence Death announcement [[label: Letter page 1]] Marseille le 6 juillet 1843 M. Madame taxil ainsi que sa mere et son fils - me chargent de vous faire part du coup terrible - qui vient de les frapper en la personne de leur fils, petit-fils et frère louis Emmanuel. le pauvre enfant a succombé sous une pénible maladie de cinquante cinq jours; modele admirable de foi de patience d'humilité de modestie autant vertus qui justifient bien l'épitaphe que son confesseur a voulu lui donner pour la consolation de la famille. Vous demandez pourquoi la mort l'a frappé si jeune; c'est que comptant ses vertus elle l'a pris pour un vieillard. [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur de Cadillan Tarascon [[label: Letter page 1]] Marseille, 6 July 1843 Sir, Madame Taxil, along with her mother and her son, have asked me to inform you of the terrible blow that has just struck them in the person of their son, grandson and brother, Louis Emmanuel. The poor child died after a painful illness lasting fifty-five days; an admirable model of faith, patience, humility and modesty—all virtues that well justify the epitaph his confessor wished to give him to console the family. You ask why death struck him so young: it was because, counting his virtues, it took him for an old man. [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur de Cadillan Tarascon",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000675",
      "title": "Letter from Paul de Sancy to his father about life in Civray",
      "description": "Paul de Sancy weighs the educational advantages of remaining in Civray against his discomfort with local social life and discusses travel plans with Olivier.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000675 Letter from Paul de Sancy to his father about life in Civray Paul de Sancy weighs the educational advantages of remaining in Civray against his discomfort with local social life and discusses travel plans with Olivier. Paul de Sancy M. [Parent?] de Sancy Father ('Bon père') Paul de Sancy's father (addressed as M. [Parent?] de Sancy) Civray Civray Aulnay Family correspondence Education Social life Travel Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Letter opening — Image 1]] Civray 18 Juin. Bon père, Tu vois que je n'ai point oublié la promesse que je vous avais faite de vous écrire Dimanche le résultat de mes démarches et de mes réflexions. Je connais Civray autant qu'on peut le connaître depuis le peu de tems que j'y suis et je ne trouve rien de désagréable dans cette petite ville, si ce n'est la curiosité générale qu'excite l'apparition d'un Nouvel Arrivé. Les plaisirs de la ville sont peu capables de détourner du travail. Si ce n'est la partie de Whist assez adoptée, je ne vois rien de récréatif ici. Olivier m'a présenté dans une soirée où j'ai eu l'Avantage de faire un quatrième depuis 9 h. jusqu'à minuit et demi. J'ai trouvé la partie un peu longue pour une première fois. La conversation de cette soirée a roulé sur l'un sur l'autre ; moi, étranger à la ville, j'ai été vite au fait de tout ce qui [[label: Letter continuation — Image 2]] pouvait se passer de plus intime et de plus ridicule dans tel ou tel ménage. J'ai naturellement conclu de tous ces propos qu'on était diablement cancanier[?] et que pas une de nos démarches n'échappait aux bons habitants de Civray. Quant aux professeurs, la somme totale de ces messieurs est de cinq et à l'exception de 2, peu sont capables. Le choix a donc été vite fait. Je les ai vus, j'ai causé, ils m'ont plu assez. Le professeur de mathématiques surtout se ferait un vrai plaisir de me donner des leçons comme ami de son frère et vraiment il m'a fait cette offre si sincèrement que je ne l'ai pas entièrement refusée. Sous ce rapport je crois donc qu'on pourrait retirer un résultat assez avantageux de mon séjour à Civray. Quant au professeur de latin je ne le connais pas assez intimement pour en juger. Un de mes anciens maîtres d'étude est au collège professeur d'élémentaire. Je regrette qu'il ne puisse me [Panneau droit :] convenir sous le rapport de l'instruction car c'est un Bon et Brave Garçon. Voilà donc le Beau côté de la médaille ; s'il n'y avait que cela à considérer je n'hésiterais pas à rester à Civray car demeurant et mangeant avec Olivier je ne puis rien désirer de mieux. Mais Olivier est lancé partout et moi certainement je voudrais me séparer de la société. Cette conduite si différente de celle d'Olivier donnerait à causer et d'après ce que j'en sais ce n'est jamais en bien qu'on interprète ce que vous faites. J'ai donc conclu de là que d'un côté Civray me convenait et que de l'autre il me convenait peu. Que décider de tout cela ? Je ne sais. Olivier m'engage à partir avec lui pour revenir ensuite ; le fait est que d'ici notre départ je connaîtrai mieux la société. Comme tu m'avais demandé une réponse positive, je partirai avec Olivier jeudi ou vendredi au plus tard. Nous discuterons de vive voix cette importante question de retour soit à Civray soit à Paris car je ne veux pas rester plus longtems dans une société qui à chaque instant blesse mon amour propre. [Ajout autographe vertical entre les panneaux, trois lignes :] Nous passerons par chef-Boutonne [mon/notre?] [frère?] [Arsène?] offre de nous y conduire ; Henri viendra nous y chercher vendredi. avec le cabriolet C'est donc un voyage que nous ferons sans frais. [[notes]] Editorial notes: A three-line note written vertically between the text panels adds travel arrangements through Chef-Boutonne. The relationship and given name in this note remain uncertain. [[label: Letter conclusion and postscript — Image 1]] J'ai écrit à Adèle hier une assez longue lettre. Je pense qu'elle sera contente de moi. Si tu crois avoir le tems de m'écrire avant vendredi, donne-moi de vos nouvelles et de celles de ma malle. Je suis fort enrhumé et tousse un peu. Nous nous empiffrons des pommes de terre nouvelles et [d'?]une truite. Adieu, à bientôt. Olivier et moi nous vous embrassons tous. Ton fils qui t'aime, Paul de Sancy [Post-scriptum en bas à gauche :] Dis à maman que j'ai fait connaissance du tonton Valentin qui lui fait dire bien des choses. C'est un excellent homme, j'ai été voir ses enfants au collège. [[label: Address panel — Image 1]] Monsieur Monsieur [Parent?] de Sancy [ligne d'acheminement illisible] à Aulnay [[notes]] Editorial notes: The letter begins on the right of this sheet, continues on the other sheet, and concludes at the upper left; the folded address is separate from the letter text. The writer dates the letter 18 June without a year. The year in the Civray postmark is partly illegible. The recipient's name and one short line of the address remain uncertain. [[label: Letter opening — Image 1]] Civray, 18 June. Dear Father, You see that I have not forgotten the promise I made you to write to you on Sunday with the outcome of my inquiries and reflections. I know Civray as well as one can in the short time I have been here, and I find nothing unpleasant in this little town apart from the general curiosity aroused by the arrival of a newcomer. The town's pleasures are hardly likely to distract one from work. Apart from whist, which is fairly popular, I see nothing recreational here. Olivier introduced me at an evening gathering where I had the advantage of making up a fourth player from nine o'clock until half past midnight. I found the game a little long for a first occasion. That evening's conversation ranged over one person and another; although a stranger in the town, I was soon informed of everything that [[label: Letter continuation — Image 2]] could happen of the most intimate and the most ridiculous kind in one household or another. From all these remarks I naturally concluded that people were terribly prone to gossip, and that not one of our actions escaped the good inhabitants of Civray. As for the teachers, there are five of these gentlemen altogether and, except for two, few are capable. The choice was therefore quickly made. I saw them and spoke with them; I liked them well enough. The mathematics teacher in particular would be genuinely pleased to give me lessons, as a friend of his brother, and he made this offer so sincerely that I did not refuse it altogether. In this respect, I think I could derive considerable benefit from my stay in Civray. As for the Latin teacher, I do not know him well enough to judge him. One of my former study masters teaches elementary classes at the collège. I regret that he cannot [Right panel:] suit me in terms of instruction, for he is a good and decent fellow. That is the bright side of the picture. If there were only that to consider, I would not hesitate to stay in Civray, since living and eating with Olivier leaves me nothing more to wish for. But Olivier moves in every circle, whereas I would certainly like to keep apart from society. Such conduct, so different from Olivier's, would give people cause to talk, and from what I know, they never put a favourable interpretation on what you do. I have therefore concluded that, on the one hand, Civray suits me and, on the other, it suits me little. What am I to decide from all this? I do not know. Olivier urges me to leave with him and then return; in any event, by the time we depart I shall know the society better. As you had asked me for a definite answer, I shall leave with Olivier on Thursday or Friday at the latest. We shall discuss in person the important question of whether to return to Civray or to Paris, for I do not wish to remain any longer in a society that wounds my self-esteem at every turn. [Vertical authorial addition between panels, three lines:] We shall go via Chef-Boutonne; [my/our?] [brother?] [Arsène?] offers to take us there. Henri will come to pick us up there on Friday, with the cabriolet. So it is a journey we shall make at no cost. [[notes]] Editorial notes: A three-line note written vertically between the text panels adds travel arrangements through Chef-Boutonne. The relationship and given name in this note remain uncertain. [[label: Letter conclusion and postscript — Image 1]] I wrote Adèle a fairly long letter yesterday. I think she will be pleased with me. If you think you have time to write to me before Friday, give me news of you all and of my trunk. I have a bad cold and am coughing a little. We are stuffing ourselves with new potatoes and [a?] trout. Farewell, see you soon. Olivier and I embrace you all. Your son who loves you, Paul de Sancy [Postscript at lower left:] Tell Mother that I have met Uncle Valentin, who sends her many greetings. He is an excellent man; I went to see his children at the collège. [[label: Address panel — Image 1]] Monsieur Monsieur [Parent?] de Sancy [unreadable routing line] at Aulnay [[notes]] Editorial notes: The letter begins on the right of this sheet, continues on the other sheet, and concludes at the upper left; the folded address is separate from the letter text. The writer dates the letter 18 June without a year. The year in the Civray postmark is partly illegible. The recipient's name and one short line of the address remain uncertain.",
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depart je connaitrai mieux la societe comme tu m avais demande une reponse positive je partirai avec olivier jeudi ou vendredi au plus tard nous discuterons de vive voix cette importante question de retour soit a civray soit a paris car je ne veux pas rester plus longtems dans une societe qui a chaque instant blesse mon amour propre ajout autographe vertical entre les panneaux trois lignes nous passerons par chef boutonne mon notre frere arsene offre de nous y conduire henri viendra nous y chercher vendredi avec le cabriolet c est donc un voyage que nous ferons sans frais notes editorial notes a three line note written vertically between the text panels adds travel arrangements through chef boutonne the relationship and given name in this note remain uncertain label letter conclusion and postscript image 1 j ai ecrit a adele hier une assez longue lettre je pense qu elle sera contente de moi si tu crois avoir le tems de m ecrire avant vendredi donne moi de vos nouvelles et de celles de ma malle je suis fort enrhume et tousse un peu nous nous empiffrons des pommes de terre nouvelles et d une truite adieu a bientot olivier et moi nous vous embrassons tous ton fils qui t aime paul de sancy post scriptum en bas a gauche dis a maman que j ai fait connaissance du tonton valentin qui lui fait dire bien des choses c est un excellent homme j ai ete voir ses enfants au college label address panel image 1 monsieur monsieur parent de sancy ligne d acheminement illisible a aulnay notes editorial notes the letter begins on the right of this sheet continues on the other sheet and concludes at the upper left the folded address is separate from the letter text the writer dates the letter 18 june without a year the year in the civray postmark is partly illegible the recipient s name and one short line of the address remain uncertain label letter opening image 1 civray 18 june dear father you see that i have not forgotten the promise i made you to write to you on sunday with the outcome of my inquiries and reflections i know civray as well as one can in the short time i have been here and i find nothing unpleasant in this little town apart from the general curiosity aroused by the arrival of a newcomer the town s pleasures are hardly likely to distract one from work apart from whist which is fairly popular i see nothing recreational here olivier introduced me at an evening gathering where i had the advantage of making up a fourth player from nine o clock until half past midnight i found the game a little long for a first occasion that evening s conversation ranged over one person and another although a stranger in the town i was soon informed of everything that label letter continuation image 2 could happen of the most intimate and the most ridiculous kind in one household or another from all these remarks i naturally concluded that people were terribly prone to gossip and that not one of our actions escaped the good inhabitants of civray as for the teachers there are five of these gentlemen altogether and except for two few are capable the choice was therefore quickly made i saw them and spoke with them i liked them well enough the mathematics teacher in particular would be genuinely pleased to give me lessons as a friend of his brother and he made this offer so sincerely that i did not refuse it altogether in this respect i think i could derive considerable benefit from my stay in civray as for the latin teacher i do not know him well enough to judge him one of my former study masters teaches elementary classes at the college i regret that he cannot right panel suit me in terms of instruction for he is a good and decent fellow that is the bright side of the picture if there were only that to consider i would not hesitate to stay in civray since living and eating with olivier leaves me nothing more to wish for but olivier moves in every circle whereas i would certainly like to keep apart from society such conduct so different from olivier s would give people cause to talk and from what i know they never put a favourable interpretation on what you do i have therefore concluded that on the one hand civray suits me and on the other it suits me little what am i to decide from all this i do not know olivier urges me to leave with him and then return in any event by the time we depart i shall know the society better as you had asked me for a definite answer i shall leave with olivier on thursday or friday at the latest we shall discuss in person the important question of whether to return to civray or to paris for i do not wish to remain any longer in a society that wounds my self esteem at every turn vertical authorial addition between panels three lines we shall go via chef boutonne my our brother arsene offers to take us there henri will come to pick us up there on friday with the cabriolet so it is a journey we shall make at no cost notes editorial notes a three line note written vertically between the text panels adds travel arrangements through chef boutonne the relationship and given name in this note remain uncertain label letter conclusion and postscript image 1 i wrote adele a fairly long letter yesterday i think she will be pleased with me if you think you have time to write to me before friday give me news of you all and of my trunk i have a bad cold and am coughing a little we are stuffing ourselves with new potatoes and a trout farewell see you soon olivier and i embrace you all your son who loves you paul de sancy postscript at lower left tell mother that i have met uncle valentin who sends her many greetings he is an excellent man i went to see his children at the college label address panel image 1 monsieur monsieur parent de sancy unreadable routing line at aulnay notes editorial notes the letter begins on the right of this sheet continues on the other sheet and concludes at the upper left the folded address is separate from the letter text the writer dates the letter 18 june without a year the year in the civray postmark is partly illegible the recipient s name and one short line of the address remain uncertain",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000676",
      "title": "Letter from Julie to her mother about Gustave's re-enlistment",
      "description": "Julie tells her mother that Gustave has re-enlisted, describes his distress at receiving no letter from her, and writes about hardship and her own long penance. A postscript says that he re-enlisted out of spite after learning of their respective circumstances.",
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      "creators": [
        "Julie (surname not established)"
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      "recipients": [
        "Julie's mother (name not established)"
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      "place_sent": "Péronne",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000676 Letter from Julie to her mother about Gustave's re-enlistment Julie tells her mother that Gustave has re-enlisted, describes his distress at receiving no letter from her, and writes about hardship and her own long penance. A postscript says that he re-enlisted out of spite after learning of their respective circumstances. Julie (surname not established) Julie's mother (name not established) Péronne Péronne Batignolles (probable) Family correspondence Military service Hardship Family correspondence Military correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Ma Chère Maman J'ai [reçue?] il y a quelques jours une lettre de Gustave, j'ai cru de mon devoir de vous annoncer qu'il vient de ce rengager. Je m'empresse de vous en faire part, pour vous tranquilliser sur son compte ainsi que pour le vôtre, il me dit vous avoir écrit par l'intermédiaire de Monsieur [Boubillat?] et qu'il voit bien [[label: Letter page 2]] que les peines et les tourmens qu'il[s?] vous a fait dans sa jeunesse ne peuvent être oublié[s?] par vous ; puisque vous ne voullez pas lui donner la satisfaction d'une seule fois d'une lettre de vous. Je répète mot pour mot ses propres paroles. Rien de plus à vous dire que la misère est grande partout et que je souhaite du plus profond de mon âme qu'elle ne vous atteigne le moins possible car rien de plus terrible. Vivez chère Maman heureuse, vous, vous le méritez ; mais moi je subis une longue [[label: Letter page 3]] pénitence. C'est ma faute. Je tâche de la supporter en résignation. Je suis tout en vous aimant plus que vous ne le croyez et suis votre fille Soumise et respectueuse Julie [nom ou ajout illisible] P. S. C'est par acte de dépit que Gustave c'est rengagé, on lui ayant fait apercevoir nos position[s?] respective[s?]. Péronne Dimanche le 27 février 184[7/8?]. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The last digit of the writer's year is unresolved. A separate Péronne postal strike on P001 reads 28 February 1847; 27 February fell on a Sunday in 1848, not 1847. The reason for the disagreement is unknown. [[label: Address panel]] A M[adame?] [nom incertain : Soudan/Joudan?] Avenue de Clichy n° 21 [?] à Batignolles [?] [[notes]] Editorial notes: The recipient's name and parts of the address are faint and crossed by postal marks. The postal year and the writer's year must be assessed separately. [[label: Letter page 1]] My dear Mother, I received a letter from Gustave a few days ago. I thought it my duty to tell you that he has just re-enlisted. I hasten to let you know, to set your mind at ease about him and about yourself. He tells me that he has written to you through Monsieur [Boubillat?], and that he sees clearly [[label: Letter page 2]] that you cannot forget the sorrows and torments he caused you in his youth, since you will not give him the satisfaction of even a single letter from you. I repeat his own words exactly. I have nothing more to tell you except that hardship is widespread, and that I wish from the depths of my soul that it affect you as little as possible, for nothing is more dreadful. Live happily, dear Mother; you deserve it. But I am enduring a long [[label: Letter page 3]] penance. It is my fault. I try to bear it with resignation. I am, while loving you more than you think, your obedient and respectful daughter, Julie [surname or addition unreadable]. P.S. It was out of spite that Gustave re-enlisted, after someone made him aware of our respective positions. Péronne, Sunday, 27 February 184[7/8?]. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The last digit of the writer's year is unresolved. A separate Péronne postal strike on P001 reads 28 February 1847; 27 February fell on a Sunday in 1848, not 1847. The reason for the disagreement is unknown. [[label: Address panel]] To M[adame?] [name uncertain: Soudan/Joudan?] 21 Avenue de Clichy [?] at Batignolles [?] [[notes]] Editorial notes: The recipient's name and parts of the address are faint and crossed by postal marks. The postal year and the writer's year must be assessed separately.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000676 letter from julie to her mother about gustave s re enlistment julie tells her mother that gustave has re enlisted describes his distress at receiving no letter from her and writes about hardship and her own long penance a postscript says that he re enlisted out of spite after learning of their respective circumstances julie surname not established julie s mother name not established peronne peronne batignolles probable family correspondence military service hardship family correspondence military correspondence label letter page 1 ma chere maman j ai recue il y a quelques jours une lettre de gustave j ai cru de mon devoir de vous annoncer qu il vient de ce rengager je m empresse de vous en faire part pour vous tranquilliser sur son compte ainsi que pour le votre il me dit vous avoir ecrit par l intermediaire de monsieur boubillat et qu il voit bien label letter page 2 que les peines et les tourmens qu il s vous a fait dans sa jeunesse ne peuvent etre oublie s par vous puisque vous ne voullez pas lui donner la satisfaction d une seule fois d une lettre de vous je repete mot pour mot ses propres paroles rien de plus a vous dire que la misere est grande partout et que je souhaite du plus profond de mon ame qu elle ne vous atteigne le moins possible car rien de plus terrible vivez chere maman heureuse vous vous le meritez mais moi je subis une longue label letter page 3 penitence c est ma faute je tache de la supporter en resignation je suis tout en vous aimant plus que vous ne le croyez et suis votre fille soumise et respectueuse julie nom ou ajout illisible p s c est par acte de depit que gustave c est rengage on lui ayant fait apercevoir nos position s respective s peronne dimanche le 27 fevrier 184 7 8 notes editorial notes the last digit of the writer s year is unresolved a separate peronne postal strike on p001 reads 28 february 1847 27 february fell on a sunday in 1848 not 1847 the reason for the disagreement is unknown label address panel a m adame nom incertain soudan joudan avenue de clichy n 21 a batignolles notes editorial notes the recipient s name and parts of the address are faint and crossed by postal marks the postal year and the writer s year must be assessed separately label letter page 1 my dear mother i received a letter from gustave a few days ago i thought it my duty to tell you that he has just re enlisted i hasten to let you know to set your mind at ease about him and about yourself he tells me that he has written to you through monsieur boubillat and that he sees clearly label letter page 2 that you cannot forget the sorrows and torments he caused you in his youth since you will not give him the satisfaction of even a single letter from you i repeat his own words exactly i have nothing more to tell you except that hardship is widespread and that i wish from the depths of my soul that it affect you as little as possible for nothing is more dreadful live happily dear mother you deserve it but i am enduring a long label letter page 3 penance it is my fault i try to bear it with resignation i am while loving you more than you think your obedient and respectful daughter julie surname or addition unreadable p s it was out of spite that gustave re enlisted after someone made him aware of our respective positions peronne sunday 27 february 184 7 8 notes editorial notes the last digit of the writer s year is unresolved a separate peronne postal strike on p001 reads 28 february 1847 27 february fell on a sunday in 1848 not 1847 the reason for the disagreement is unknown label address panel to m adame name uncertain soudan joudan 21 avenue de clichy at batignolles notes editorial notes the recipient s name and parts of the address are faint and crossed by postal marks the postal year and the writer s year must be assessed separately",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000677",
      "title": "Letter from Le Mans on bereavement and a newspaper subscription",
      "description": "An unidentified correspondent consoles a friend whose mother has lost her long-time companion, recalls the writer's own mother's death, and discusses back issues of the Journal de commerce and a twelve-franc payment.",
      "date": "1828-12-09",
      "sort_year": 1828,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur de [Boisrichard?] (surname uncertain)",
        "My dear friend (name not securely established)"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Le Mans",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000677 Letter from Le Mans on bereavement and a newspaper subscription An unidentified correspondent consoles a friend whose mother has lost her long-time companion, recalls the writer's own mother's death, and discusses back issues of the Journal de commerce and a twelve-franc payment. Monsieur de [Boisrichard?] (surname uncertain) My dear friend (name not securely established) Le Mans Le Mans Paris Family correspondence Bereavement Periodicals Personal correspondence Family correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Au Mans le 9 Xbre 1828- Les Larmes Me gagnent Mon Cher ami en Lisant ta Lettre où tu Me parles De l'entrevue que tu as eu avec ta pauvre Mere j'en ai le Coeur tout Navré je Ne La Croyois pas Capable D'un tel Courage, Car après Soixante ans d'une union aussi parfaite Comment est Il possible que L'on puisse rester Dans L'appartement où est Décédé Celui que L'on a tant aimé - Ni toi Ni moi N'aurions le Courage de [passage illisible] et - Meme personne au Monde je Lui ai ecrit et Ne Sçavois ce que je Lui écrivois tant - j'etois interdit, je partage bien Sincèrement Sa Douleur et la tienne Moi qui te Connois et qui Sçais Combien tu es Sensible et Comme tu L'aimes, je n'ai qu'une Crainte c'est que tu n'en tombes Malade Menage toi pour [tous?] et pour tes amis qui t'environnent et qui te Sont Si Sincerement attachés et [range?] Moi - Du nombre Sans Crainte et je Suis bien - [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviation 'Xbre' in the dateline denotes December. The passage after 'Ni toi Ni moi N'aurions le Courage de' cannot be read securely. [[label: Letter page 2]] Convaincu que tu n'en Doutes pas, Nous Sommes tous Malheureusement Sujets à Des pertes aux- quelles Nous Sommes bien Sensibles, Car il - n'est pas De jours que je Ne Songe à Ma pauvre Mere et Ne puis L'oublier que je Suis Malheureux De ce qu'elle m'a été ravie Si vîte, je m'attendois bien que tu agirois D'une Maniere aussi Noble envers la tienne et que tu la laisserois jouir - De tout Comme elle faisoit précédemment tous Ces procédés De ta part Ne m'étonnent - nullement Comment est ce que les Miens n'en - ont pas fait autant, tout annonce bien - que Nous Ne Sommes pas pétris de la Même - pate, graces à tes bons Soins j'ai reçu - tous les Numéros arriérés De Mon journal - De Commerce, auquel tu m'avois abonné - Nos deux lettres ont dû Se Croiser, je m'attends bien que tu auras reçu La Mienne dans Laquelle je te parlois de Melle [Carreau?], j'avois écrit au fils Coutard pour qu'il prenne [de rechet?] 12 francs chez toi. je t'embrasse Comme je t'aime et donne moi promptement de tes nouvelles [[label: Address panel]] Dpt. de la Seine Monsieur - Monsieur De [Boisrichard?] - Rüe Neuve d'orleans Nº. 20 - près - la porte St Denis à paris. [[label: Letter page 1]] Le Mans, 9 December 1828. Tears overcome me, my dear friend, as I read your letter telling me of your meeting with your poor mother. I am heartbroken by it. I did not think her capable of such courage: after sixty years of so close a union, how is it possible to remain in the room where the person one loved so much died? Neither you nor I would have the courage to [passage unreadable]; the following words about anyone else in the world are also syntactically uncertain. I wrote to her and scarcely knew what I was writing, so bewildered was I. I sincerely share her grief and yours. Knowing you, how sensitive you are and how much you love her, my only fear is that you might fall ill. Take care of yourself for [all of us?] and for the friends around you who are so sincerely attached to you. Count me among them without hesitation; and I am quite— [[notes]] Editorial notes: The abbreviation 'Xbre' in the dateline denotes December. The passage after 'Ni toi Ni moi N'aurions le Courage de' cannot be read securely. [[label: Letter page 2]] —convinced that you do not doubt it. We are all, sadly, subject to losses that affect us deeply. Not a day goes by without my thinking of my poor mother; I cannot forget how unhappy I am that she was taken from me so quickly. I fully expected you to behave just as nobly towards yours and to let her enjoy everything as she did before. These actions of yours do not surprise me at all. Why did my own people not do likewise? Everything shows that we are not made of the same stuff. Thanks to your kind efforts, I have received all the back issues of the Journal de commerce to which you subscribed me. Our two letters must have crossed. I expect you received mine, in which I spoke of Mademoiselle [Carreau?]. I wrote to Coutard's son so that he might collect twelve francs from you [the word qualifying this instruction is unclear]. I embrace you with all my affection; send me news of yourself soon. [[label: Address panel]] Department of the Seine To Monsieur Monsieur de [Boisrichard?] 20 Rue Neuve d'Orléans, near the Porte Saint-Denis in Paris.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000677 letter from le mans on bereavement and a newspaper subscription an unidentified correspondent consoles a friend whose mother has lost her long time companion recalls the writer s own mother s death and discusses back issues of the journal de commerce and a twelve franc payment monsieur de boisrichard surname uncertain my dear friend name not securely established le mans le mans paris family correspondence bereavement periodicals personal correspondence family correspondence label letter page 1 au mans le 9 xbre 1828 les larmes me gagnent mon cher ami en lisant ta lettre ou tu me parles de l entrevue que tu as eu avec ta pauvre mere j en ai le coeur tout navre je ne la croyois pas capable d un tel courage car apres soixante ans d une union aussi parfaite comment est il possible que l on puisse rester dans l appartement ou est decede celui que l on a tant aime ni toi ni moi n aurions le courage de passage illisible et meme personne au monde je lui ai ecrit et ne scavois ce que je lui ecrivois tant j etois interdit je partage bien sincerement sa douleur et la tienne moi qui te connois et qui scais combien tu es sensible et comme tu l aimes je n ai qu une crainte c est que tu n en tombes malade menage toi pour tous et pour tes amis qui t environnent et qui te sont si sincerement attaches et range moi du nombre sans crainte et je suis bien notes editorial notes the abbreviation xbre in the dateline denotes december the passage after ni toi ni moi n aurions le courage de cannot be read securely label letter page 2 convaincu que tu n en doutes pas nous sommes tous malheureusement sujets a des pertes aux quelles nous sommes bien sensibles car il n est pas de jours que je ne songe a ma pauvre mere et ne puis l oublier que je suis malheureux de ce qu elle m a ete ravie si vite je m attendois bien que tu agirois d une maniere aussi noble envers la tienne et que tu la laisserois jouir de tout comme elle faisoit precedemment tous ces procedes de ta part ne m etonnent nullement comment est ce que les miens n en ont pas fait autant tout annonce bien que nous ne sommes pas petris de la meme pate graces a tes bons soins j ai recu tous les numeros arrieres de mon journal de commerce auquel tu m avois abonne nos deux lettres ont du se croiser je m attends bien que tu auras recu la mienne dans laquelle je te parlois de melle carreau j avois ecrit au fils coutard pour qu il prenne de rechet 12 francs chez toi je t embrasse comme je t aime et donne moi promptement de tes nouvelles label address panel dpt de la seine monsieur monsieur de boisrichard rue neuve d orleans no 20 pres la porte st denis a paris label letter page 1 le mans 9 december 1828 tears overcome me my dear friend as i read your letter telling me of your meeting with your poor mother i am heartbroken by it i did not think her capable of such courage after sixty years of so close a union how is it possible to remain in the room where the person one loved so much died neither you nor i would have the courage to passage unreadable the following words about anyone else in the world are also syntactically uncertain i wrote to her and scarcely knew what i was writing so bewildered was i i sincerely share her grief and yours knowing you how sensitive you are and how much you love her my only fear is that you might fall ill take care of yourself for all of us and for the friends around you who are so sincerely attached to you count me among them without hesitation and i am quite notes editorial notes the abbreviation xbre in the dateline denotes december the passage after ni toi ni moi n aurions le courage de cannot be read securely label letter page 2 convinced that you do not doubt it we are all sadly subject to losses that affect us deeply not a day goes by without my thinking of my poor mother i cannot forget how unhappy i am that she was taken from me so quickly i fully expected you to behave just as nobly towards yours and to let her enjoy everything as she did before these actions of yours do not surprise me at all why did my own people not do likewise everything shows that we are not made of the same stuff thanks to your kind efforts i have received all the back issues of the journal de commerce to which you subscribed me our two letters must have crossed i expect you received mine in which i spoke of mademoiselle carreau i wrote to coutard s son so that he might collect twelve francs from you the word qualifying this instruction is unclear i embrace you with all my affection send me news of yourself soon label address panel department of the seine to monsieur monsieur de boisrichard 20 rue neuve d orleans near the porte saint denis in paris",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000678",
      "title": "Letter about a retirement pension and an administrative appeal",
      "description": "A correspondent reports to an uncle on efforts to address an obstacle raised by the municipality of Lyon in a retirement-pension matter, and asks for news when the appeal is assigned to a reporting councillor.",
      "date": "1841-12-24",
      "sort_year": 1841,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [],
      "recipients": [
        "Monsieur [Paulin?]",
        "mon cher oncle",
        "Unidentified uncle addressed as Monsieur [Paulin?]"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Nîmes",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000678",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000678 Letter about a retirement pension and an administrative appeal A correspondent reports to an uncle on efforts to address an obstacle raised by the municipality of Lyon in a retirement-pension matter, and asks for news when the appeal is assigned to a reporting councillor. Monsieur [Paulin?] mon cher oncle Unidentified uncle addressed as Monsieur [Paulin?] Nîmes Nîmes Beaucaire Family correspondence Retirement pensions Administrative appeals Administrative correspondence Financial correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Nismes 24 Xbre 1841. Mon cher oncle, j'ai pu à la fin voir M. Teulon et l'entretenir de l'affaire de votre pension de retraite. Il a été surpris, comme moi, de la nouvelle tracasserie qui vous est suscitée par la commune de Lyon, mais il pense que vous en aurez justice. J'ai trouvé chez lui le même empressement de vous servir et je compte qu'il ne négligera rien pour faire lever promptement ce dernier obstacle. Il est en relation d'amitié avec plusieurs membres du conseil d'état et dans le cas où il ne serait pas aussi lié avec le conseiller chargé du rapport, il m'a bien promis de le voir lui-même, comme député, et de lui faire parler ou vous recommander par des connaissances. L'essentiel, m'a-t-il dit, est de prier M. [Béchard?] de presser l'instruction et dès que le rapporteur sera nommé de le lui désigner pour qu'il puisse commencer ses démarches. M. Teulon ne sera à Paris que dans une quinzaine parce qu'il doit s'arrêter en route, mais il m'a engagé à lui écrire aussitôt que nous [aurions?] quelque chose de positif sur la distribution du pourvoi. Nos affectueuses civilités à ma cousine ; je vous embrasse. [Portalier?] [[notes]] Editorial notes: The manuscript date abbreviation Xbre means December; the departure strike on P001 independently reads NISMES 24 DEC. The appeal's assignment is not a decision on the pension claim. [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur [Paulin?], rue [illisible] à Beaucaire. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The recipient surname is uncertain. The street is obscured by handwriting and a postal mark. [[label: Letter page 1]] Nîmes, 24 December 1841. My dear uncle, At last I was able to see M. Teulon and speak to him about your retirement pension. Like me, he was surprised by the new difficulty raised against you by the municipality of Lyon, but he thinks you will obtain justice. I found him just as eager to help you, and I expect he will leave nothing undone to have this last obstacle promptly removed. He is on friendly terms with several members of the Council of State; if he is not as close to the councillor in charge of the report, he expressly promised to see him himself, as a deputy, and to have acquaintances speak to him or recommend you. The essential thing, he told me, is to ask M. [Béchard?] to expedite the proceedings and, as soon as the reporting councillor has been appointed, to tell Teulon who it is so that he can begin his approaches. M. Teulon will not be in Paris for about a fortnight, because he must stop on the way, but he urged me to write to him as soon as we [had?] definite information about the assignment of the appeal. Our affectionate regards to my cousin; I embrace you. [Portalier?] [[notes]] Editorial notes: The manuscript date abbreviation Xbre means December; the departure strike on P001 independently reads NISMES 24 DEC. The appeal's assignment is not a decision on the pension claim. [[label: Address panel]] Monsieur Monsieur [Paulin?], [street name unreadable] at Beaucaire. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The recipient surname is uncertain. The street is obscured by handwriting and a postal mark.",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000679",
      "title": "Letter to a cousin in Tours about family news and waterproof cloth",
      "description": "An unnamed writer tells a cousin about a planned return to town, an aunt's solitude, a request for waterproof cloth, and news of relatives.",
      "date": "1818-12-10",
      "sort_year": 1818,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [],
      "recipients": [
        "Madame [Papion?]",
        "ma chere cousine",
        "Unidentified cousin addressed as Madame [Papion?]"
      ],
      "place_sent": null,
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000679 Letter to a cousin in Tours about family news and waterproof cloth An unnamed writer tells a cousin about a planned return to town, an aunt's solitude, a request for waterproof cloth, and news of relatives. Madame [Papion?] ma chere cousine Unidentified cousin addressed as Madame [Papion?] Tours, Indre-et-Loire Family correspondence Domestic life Textiles Family correspondence Personal correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] [Vans?] ce 10 Xbre 1818. tu es bien aimable, ma chere cousine de m'avoir donné de tes nouvelles tu Sais qu'elles me font toujours grand plaisir, moins que ta présence cependant, car je t'assure j'ai été fort aise de vous voir ici, tous il y avoit bien longtems que tu n'étois venue voir notre hermitage et j'espere bien que ce ne Sera pas la derniere fois. je Suis encore ici, mais pas pour longtems nous allons enfin retourner à la ville, je quitte toujours cet endroit ci avec regret j'ai tant à [me retourner?], et tout m'y est Si commode pour mes enfans. mais enfin, ma tante est bien Seule et ce Sera pour moi une Satisfaction de la dédomager autant qu'il me Sera possible de Son isolement. et de lui tenir lieu de tout ce qui lui manque. [[notes]] Editorial notes: Xbre is a historical abbreviation for December; the place named in the dateline is uncertain. The writer contrasts the pleasure of receiving news with the greater pleasure of the cousin's presence. The phrase following 'j'ai tant à' is difficult to read and its meaning remains uncertain. [[label: Letter page 2]] nous étions réunis à la roche aujourdhui et j'ai fait auprès de Mr de [Merville?] ta commission et te prie de lui faire l'emplette de toile imperméable, de quoi lui faire un grand collet et un tablier de cheval, il a cinq pied cinq pouces. aussi [statue?] là dessus dans la demande que tu feras de ces deux objets. Mme de [Margot?] n'est point encore accouchée, car elle a écrit à Mme de [Savouniers?] qui m'a montré la lettre. elle avoit l'air de se bien porter je ne sais si sa fille s'est décidée à marcher. il ne faut pas grand chose à Edmond pour qu'il prenne son parti à cet égard là si toutefois des doutes qui le tourmentent dans ce moment ci ne l'en empêchent pas. adieu ma chere cousine, je vas te quitter pour écrire à ma tante [envoyant?] demain à la ville aussi je finis tout Simplement en [[notes]] Editorial notes: The word 'doutes' refers to the doubts troubling Edmond. Several names are uncertain; 'marcher' may be used figuratively, but its precise meaning here is unclear. The wording after 'aussi' and the closing reference to the aunt and a journey or dispatch to town remain uncertain. The final 'en' continues directly to 't'embrassant' on P004; P004 is a continuation, not a separate letter. [[label: Address panel]] Madame [Papion?] rue neuve à Tours indre et Loire [[notes]] Editorial notes: The second address line appears to give a surname followed by 'rue neuve'; the surname is uncertain. 'Indre et Loire' is written separately below the principal address lines but belongs to the destination. The postal mark, rate and wax-seal remnant are separate physical/postal evidence, not additional letter prose. No secure letter continuation is visible on this side. [[label: Letter page 1]] [Vans?], 10 December 1818. You are very kind, my dear cousin, to have sent me news of yourself. You know it always gives me great pleasure, though less than your presence; for I assure you I was very glad to see you all here. It had been a very long time since you had come to visit our hermitage, and I very much hope it will not be the last time. I am still here, but not for long. We are finally going back to town. I always leave this place with regret; I have so much [the following expression is uncertain], and everything here is so convenient for my children. But my aunt is very much alone, and it will be a pleasure for me to make up for her isolation as far as I can and to supply all that she lacks. [[notes]] Editorial notes: Xbre is a historical abbreviation for December; the place named in the dateline is uncertain. The writer contrasts the pleasure of receiving news with the greater pleasure of the cousin's presence. The phrase following 'j'ai tant à' is difficult to read and its meaning remains uncertain. [[label: Letter page 2]] We were gathered at [La Roche?] today, and I carried out your errand with Mr de [Merville?]. I ask you to buy him waterproof cloth, enough to make a large collar and a horse apron; he is five feet five inches [the reference of this measurement is not certain]. [Please settle?] that in the request you make for these two items. Madame de [Margot?] has not yet given birth, for she wrote to Madame de [Savouniers?], who showed me the letter. She seemed to be in good health. I do not know whether her daughter has decided to take that step [literally, 'to walk']. It would not take much for Edmond to make up his mind about it, provided the doubts troubling him at present do not prevent him. Goodbye, my dear cousin. I shall leave you now to write to my aunt; [the clause concerning something being sent to town tomorrow is unclear]. So I shall simply end by [[notes]] Editorial notes: The word 'doutes' refers to the doubts troubling Edmond. Several names are uncertain; 'marcher' may be used figuratively, but its precise meaning here is unclear. The wording after 'aussi' and the closing reference to the aunt and a journey or dispatch to town remain uncertain. The final 'en' continues directly to 't'embrassant' on P004; P004 is a continuation, not a separate letter. [[label: Address panel]] Madam [Papion?], Rue Neuve at Tours Indre-et-Loire [[notes]] Editorial notes: The second address line appears to give a surname followed by 'rue neuve'; the surname is uncertain. 'Indre et Loire' is written separately below the principal address lines but belongs to the destination. The postal mark, rate and wax-seal remnant are separate physical/postal evidence, not additional letter prose. No secure letter continuation is visible on this side.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000679 letter to a cousin in tours about family news and waterproof cloth an unnamed writer tells a cousin about a planned return to town an aunt s solitude a request for waterproof cloth and news of relatives madame papion ma chere cousine unidentified cousin addressed as madame papion tours indre et loire family correspondence domestic life textiles family correspondence personal correspondence label letter page 1 vans ce 10 xbre 1818 tu es bien aimable ma chere cousine de m avoir donne de tes nouvelles tu sais qu elles me font toujours grand plaisir moins que ta presence cependant car je t assure j ai ete fort aise de vous voir ici tous il y avoit bien longtems que tu n etois venue voir notre hermitage et j espere bien que ce ne sera pas la derniere fois je suis encore ici mais pas pour longtems nous allons enfin retourner a la ville je quitte toujours cet endroit ci avec regret j ai tant a me retourner et tout m y est si commode pour mes enfans mais enfin ma tante est bien seule et ce sera pour moi une satisfaction de la dedomager autant qu il me sera possible de son isolement et de lui tenir lieu de tout ce qui lui manque notes editorial notes xbre is a historical abbreviation for december the place named in the dateline is uncertain the writer contrasts the pleasure of receiving news with the greater pleasure of the cousin s presence the phrase following j ai tant a is difficult to read and its meaning remains uncertain label letter page 2 nous etions reunis a la roche aujourdhui et j ai fait aupres de mr de merville ta commission et te prie de lui faire l emplette de toile impermeable de quoi lui faire un grand collet et un tablier de cheval il a cinq pied cinq pouces aussi statue la dessus dans la demande que tu feras de ces deux objets mme de margot n est point encore accouchee car elle a ecrit a mme de savouniers qui m a montre la lettre elle avoit l air de se bien porter je ne sais si sa fille s est decidee a marcher il ne faut pas grand chose a edmond pour qu il prenne son parti a cet egard la si toutefois des doutes qui le tourmentent dans ce moment ci ne l en empechent pas adieu ma chere cousine je vas te quitter pour ecrire a ma tante envoyant demain a la ville aussi je finis tout simplement en notes editorial notes the word doutes refers to the doubts troubling edmond several names are uncertain marcher may be used figuratively but its precise meaning here is unclear the wording after aussi and the closing reference to the aunt and a journey or dispatch to town remain uncertain the final en continues directly to t embrassant on p004 p004 is a continuation not a separate letter label address panel madame papion rue neuve a tours indre et loire notes editorial notes the second address line appears to give a surname followed by rue neuve the surname is uncertain indre et loire is written separately below the principal address lines but belongs to the destination the postal mark rate and wax seal remnant are separate physical postal evidence not additional letter prose no secure letter continuation is visible on this side label letter page 1 vans 10 december 1818 you are very kind my dear cousin to have sent me news of yourself you know it always gives me great pleasure though less than your presence for i assure you i was very glad to see you all here it had been a very long time since you had come to visit our hermitage and i very much hope it will not be the last time i am still here but not for long we are finally going back to town i always leave this place with regret i have so much the following expression is uncertain and everything here is so convenient for my children but my aunt is very much alone and it will be a pleasure for me to make up for her isolation as far as i can and to supply all that she lacks notes editorial notes xbre is a historical abbreviation for december the place named in the dateline is uncertain the writer contrasts the pleasure of receiving news with the greater pleasure of the cousin s presence the phrase following j ai tant a is difficult to read and its meaning remains uncertain label letter page 2 we were gathered at la roche today and i carried out your errand with mr de merville i ask you to buy him waterproof cloth enough to make a large collar and a horse apron he is five feet five inches the reference of this measurement is not certain please settle that in the request you make for these two items madame de margot has not yet given birth for she wrote to madame de savouniers who showed me the letter she seemed to be in good health i do not know whether her daughter has decided to take that step literally to walk it would not take much for edmond to make up his mind about it provided the doubts troubling him at present do not prevent him goodbye my dear cousin i shall leave you now to write to my aunt the clause concerning something being sent to town tomorrow is unclear so i shall simply end by notes editorial notes the word doutes refers to the doubts troubling edmond several names are uncertain marcher may be used figuratively but its precise meaning here is unclear the wording after aussi and the closing reference to the aunt and a journey or dispatch to town remain uncertain the final en continues directly to t embrassant on p004 p004 is a continuation not a separate letter label address panel madam papion rue neuve at tours indre et loire notes editorial notes the second address line appears to give a surname followed by rue neuve the surname is uncertain indre et loire is written separately below the principal address lines but belongs to the destination the postal mark rate and wax seal remnant are separate physical postal evidence not additional letter prose no secure letter continuation is visible on this side",
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      "identifier": "NRA-L-000680",
      "title": "Letter from Delisle to a notary about property sales",
      "description": "Delisle asks a notary to send title deeds for the sale of a jointly owned house and to arrange an official copy of a farm-sale deed for delivery to a military intendant in Rouen.",
      "date": "",
      "sort_year": null,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "Delisle (initials unresolved)"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "M. [Tabure?], notary",
        "Notary at Neufchâtel-en-Bray (surname [Tabure?] uncertain)"
      ],
      "place_sent": "Fontainebleau",
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000680",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/a8de8b6bbf08d7c747bd120d0e024b47c0b50bde.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000680 image 1 showing a folded address to a notary with a blue wax-seal remnant.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000680 Letter from Delisle to a notary about property sales Delisle asks a notary to send title deeds for the sale of a jointly owned house and to arrange an official copy of a farm-sale deed for delivery to a military intendant in Rouen. Delisle (initials unresolved) M. [Tabure?], notary Notary at Neufchâtel-en-Bray (surname [Tabure?] uncertain) Fontainebleau Fontainebleau Neufchâtel-en-Bray Notarial correspondence Property sales Inheritance Notarial correspondence Property correspondence [[label: Letter page 1]] Fontainebleau Ce 9 février 182[4/8?]. Monsieur Par ma précédente je vous priais d'Envoyer à mon Notaire à Versailles mes Titres de propriété lesquels lui sont Indispensables pour faire la Vente de la Maison que j'ai en Commun avec les heritiers du 1er Mari de deffunte mon Epouse ; je suis persuadé que vous aurez eu Cette Complaisance, Veuillez m'en Instruire de suite. Je profite de Cette occasion pour vous prier de me faire faire de suite l'expédition de la Vente de la ferme & de l'adresser aussitôt à Mr Prevost Intendant Militaire à Rouen, avec [Intimation?] de ne la [[notes]] Editorial notes: The final numeral of the dateline is open and flourished: both 4 and 8 remain plausible on the writer's ink alone. The later upside-down P001 pencil notation is too weak to decide it. The last phrase continues directly on P003. The noun before 'de ne la' remains uncertain. [[label: Letter page 2]] remettre qu'a moi Delisle, ou à Mr Le fevre porteur d'une Lettre de creance au près de Mr Prevost. Si L'acquereur de la ferme, qui me doit cette expédition, refusoit d'En payer le Cout, Je vous en tiendrais Compte au prochain voyage que je Compte faire en votre ville, ou vous en ferai passer le montant. J'ai L'honneur D'être Monsieur Votre très humble serviteur [Jh?] Delisle [[notes]] Editorial notes: The signature's surname Delisle is clear; the initials are not. Lefevre/Le fevre is a documentary name form, not an externally verified identity. 'Lettre de creance' is translated cautiously as a letter of credence or authorization; a financial letter of credit is not established. [[label: Address panel]] A Monsieur Monsieur [Tabure?] Notaire à Neufchatel en Bray à Neuf Chatel Par Rouen [[notes]] Editorial notes: The repeated 'à Neuf Chatel' is visibly written as a separate address line and must be preserved. The notary's surname remains genuinely uncertain; no authority identity is asserted. Postal and later marks are not part of the address. [[label: Letter page 1]] Fontainebleau, 9 February 182[4/8?]. Sir, In my previous letter I asked you to send my title deeds to my notary at Versailles; he needs them in order to arrange the sale of the house that I own jointly with the heirs of my late wife's first husband. I trust that you have been kind enough to do so; please let me know at once. I also ask you to have the official copy of the sale of the farm prepared at once and sent without delay to Mr Prevost, a military intendant in Rouen, with [an instruction?] not to hand it over [[notes]] Editorial notes: The final numeral of the dateline is open and flourished: both 4 and 8 remain plausible on the writer's ink alone. The later upside-down P001 pencil notation is too weak to decide it. The last phrase continues directly on P003. The noun before 'de ne la' remains uncertain. [[label: Letter page 2]] only to me, Delisle, or to Mr Lefevre, who carries a letter of credence or authorization concerning Mr Prevost. If the purchaser of the farm, who owes me this official copy, refuses to pay its cost, I shall settle it with you on the next journey I intend to make to your town, or send you the amount. I have the honour to be, Sir, your very humble servant, [initials unclear] Delisle. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The signature's surname Delisle is clear; the initials are not. Lefevre/Le fevre is a documentary name form, not an externally verified identity. 'Lettre de creance' is translated cautiously as a letter of credence or authorization; a financial letter of credit is not established. [[label: Address panel]] To Monsieur Monsieur [Tabure?], notary at Neufchâtel-en-Bray at Neufchâtel via Rouen [[notes]] Editorial notes: The repeated 'à Neuf Chatel' is visibly written as a separate address line and must be preserved. The notary's surname remains genuinely uncertain; no authority identity is asserted. Postal and later marks are not part of the address.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000680 letter from delisle to a notary about property sales delisle asks a notary to send title deeds for the sale of a jointly owned house and to arrange an official copy of a farm sale deed for delivery to a military intendant in rouen delisle initials unresolved m tabure notary notary at neufchatel en bray surname tabure uncertain fontainebleau fontainebleau neufchatel en bray notarial correspondence property sales inheritance notarial correspondence property correspondence label letter page 1 fontainebleau ce 9 fevrier 182 4 8 monsieur par ma precedente je vous priais d envoyer a mon notaire a versailles mes titres de propriete lesquels lui sont indispensables pour faire la vente de la maison que j ai en commun avec les heritiers du 1er mari de deffunte mon epouse je suis persuade que vous aurez eu cette complaisance veuillez m en instruire de suite je profite de cette occasion pour vous prier de me faire faire de suite l expedition de la vente de la ferme de l adresser aussitot a mr prevost intendant militaire a rouen avec intimation de ne la notes editorial notes the final numeral of the dateline is open and flourished both 4 and 8 remain plausible on the writer s ink alone the later upside down p001 pencil notation is too weak to decide it the last phrase continues directly on p003 the noun before de ne la remains uncertain label letter page 2 remettre qu a moi delisle ou a mr le fevre porteur d une lettre de creance au pres de mr prevost si l acquereur de la ferme qui me doit cette expedition refusoit d en payer le cout je vous en tiendrais compte au prochain voyage que je compte faire en votre ville ou vous en ferai passer le montant j ai l honneur d etre monsieur votre tres humble serviteur jh delisle notes editorial notes the signature s surname delisle is clear the initials are not lefevre le fevre is a documentary name form not an externally verified identity lettre de creance is translated cautiously as a letter of credence or authorization a financial letter of credit is not established label address panel a monsieur monsieur tabure notaire a neufchatel en bray a neuf chatel par rouen notes editorial notes the repeated a neuf chatel is visibly written as a separate address line and must be preserved the notary s surname remains genuinely uncertain no authority identity is asserted postal and later marks are not part of the address label letter page 1 fontainebleau 9 february 182 4 8 sir in my previous letter i asked you to send my title deeds to my notary at versailles he needs them in order to arrange the sale of the house that i own jointly with the heirs of my late wife s first husband i trust that you have been kind enough to do so please let me know at once i also ask you to have the official copy of the sale of the farm prepared at once and sent without delay to mr prevost a military intendant in rouen with an instruction not to hand it over notes editorial notes the final numeral of the dateline is open and flourished both 4 and 8 remain plausible on the writer s ink alone the later upside down p001 pencil notation is too weak to decide it the last phrase continues directly on p003 the noun before de ne la remains uncertain label letter page 2 only to me delisle or to mr lefevre who carries a letter of credence or authorization concerning mr prevost if the purchaser of the farm who owes me this official copy refuses to pay its cost i shall settle it with you on the next journey i intend to make to your town or send you the amount i have the honour to be sir your very humble servant initials unclear delisle notes editorial notes the signature s surname delisle is clear the initials are not lefevre le fevre is a documentary name form not an externally verified identity lettre de creance is translated cautiously as a letter of credence or authorization a financial letter of credit is not established label address panel to monsieur monsieur tabure notary at neufchatel en bray at neufchatel via rouen notes editorial notes the repeated a neuf chatel is visibly written as a separate address line and must be preserved the notary s surname remains genuinely uncertain no authority identity is asserted postal and later marks are not part of the address",
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    {
      "identifier": "NRA-L-000682",
      "title": "Possibly incomplete letter about allied troops in Issoudun and local affairs",
      "description": "The surviving text reports the passage and billeting of allied troops through Issoudun, disruptions to the court, deaths, fires, municipal affairs, legal disputes and family news. The first part of the letter may be missing; the order of the final two text-bearing sides is plausible but not physically proved. The last side carries a postscript and the delivery address to a former lawyer at Bar-le-Duc. The exact authorial date remains uncertain.",
      "date": "",
      "sort_year": null,
      "languages": [
        "French"
      ],
      "creators": [
        "[J. B.?] Sartin (signature initials uncertain)"
      ],
      "recipients": [
        "M. [Macheux?], former lawyer",
        "Former lawyer at Bar-le-Duc (surname [Macheux?] uncertain)"
      ],
      "place_sent": null,
      "stable_url": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/NRA-L-000682",
      "thumbnail": "https://archive.neruda-archives.org/files/medium/0eaf044b0afb9dfc9263a6116c1144c96d4733c1.jpg",
      "alt_text": "NRA-L-000682 image 1 showing an address to Bar-le-Duc beside the rotated closing lines of the letter.",
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      "search_text": "NRA-L-000682 Possibly incomplete letter about allied troops in Issoudun and local affairs The surviving text reports the passage and billeting of allied troops through Issoudun, disruptions to the court, deaths, fires, municipal affairs, legal disputes and family news. The first part of the letter may be missing; the order of the final two text-bearing sides is plausible but not physically proved. The last side carries a postscript and the delivery address to a former lawyer at Bar-le-Duc. The exact authorial date remains uncertain. [J. B.?] Sartin (signature initials uncertain) M. [Macheux?], former lawyer Former lawyer at Bar-le-Duc (surname [Macheux?] uncertain) Bar-le-Duc-sur-l'Ornain, Meuse Troop movements and billeting Local news in Issoudun Legal and family affairs Personal correspondence Military correspondence Local-news correspondence [[label: Letter text — Image 3]] Vous m'avés fait l'an dernier un tableau, Monsieur [l'avoué?], qui n'étoit pas brillant, j'attend cette année son pendant, et j'[espère?] qu'il ne sera pas plus gay ni plus satisfaisant, et qu'au contraire votre position n'aura fait qu'empirer, si j'en juge par les détails qui nous parviennent des endroits Voisins des notre, et qui sont ainsi que Vous à la disposition de ces Etrangers, qui se disent nos alliés. Il faut convenir que le degré de [parenté?] qui nous lie nous sera bien funeste. - - - - A notre Egard nous n'aurons qu'à nous plaindre de ces Réquisitions indispensables [dans?] la grande Réunion de troupes dans nos Villes trop resserées pour les contenir, et par les logemt. La population d'Issoudun que Vous Savez être de 10,500. a été obligée de recevoir 16,000 hom. [interligne : par jour] de tout armes Sans compter Les chevaux, qui ne trouvant pas d'écurie étoient parqués Dans un champ appartenant à [Le?] charbonnier [Casselier?] qui est parallèle à la maison de M. Heurtault Dumez ; Ils l'étoient aussy dans un pré appartenant à la Veuve Louis, derrière St paterne, et dans les champs, on Jamais Issoudun n'avoit Vu autant d'hommes d'armes, De chevaux, d'attirail de guerre de tout espèce, et ce passage a duré long temps, L'on fait nombre de plus De 100 mille hom. qui ont passé ou qui y ont stationné. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The surviving text begins mid-discussion; an earlier opening leaf may be missing. The darker '11 9bre 1815' note is not securely an authorial date. [[label: Letter text continued — Image 4]] Cependt. les journaux réduisoient l'armée de la loire à 63 mille hom. Vous sentez bien que pendant ce long passage, Notre tribunal n'a pu s'occuper d'affaires, chacun de nous étant Nécessaire chez Soi, d'ailleurs Il a Eprouvé des pertes qui l'ont forcé à donner Vacances, Je Vous ai parlé de la mort de Desjobert père, de Digeon, De la femme gautier, La mort ne s'est pas contenté de ces Victimes. Il a fallu encore qu'elle attaqua notre parquet, Leconte étoit allé respirer L'air de la Campagne, Il étoit à 7 à 8 heures du soir à sa porte à Voir Jouer des Enfans, à onze heures il n'existoit plus, Guymon père l'a suivi de près, à la suite d'une maladie Longue. Ces deux fonctionnaires n'ont point encore Eté remplacés, L'on parle cependt. d'un [av.t?] de paris qui succèdera à Leconte, qui porte le même nom que notre président. Nous n'avons pas été heureux dans le Choix que nous avions fait des candidats. aucun de ceux désignés n'ont Eté nommés, La Châtre et leblanc s'étant réunis et fort bien entendus ont exclus M.M. Taillandier, heurtault Et [biffé : illisible] Belsunce Sully, que nous avions élus. Vous avez Sçu que c'étoit M. Gadeau d'[Heutreigne?] qui nous présidoit. Notre maire M. [Baucheron-La Châtre?], avoit éprouvé quelques désagrémens pendant le passage des troupes qui l'avoient mis dans le cas de se démettre, cependt. il a repris à la sollicitation du Conseil et des habitans. [[label: Letter text continued — Image 5]] Ici comme partout nous avons nos royalistes et nos Bonapartistes, mais dans [ces/les?] premiers on compte beaucoup de femmes. Moreau tanneur rue des boucheries est riche, pour Economiser une Journée il a fait chauffer La Lessive par quelqu'un de chez lui, qui obligée de veiller dans l'Interieur laissoit là la Lessive, le deffaut de surveillance a occasionné un incendie qui alloit Embrasser toutes les maisons qui bordent la riviere, heureusement que le Jeu des pompes que l'on avoit placé dans la Riviere a fait tout L'effet que l'on pouvoit attendre de ce secours, une seule [fenacle?] a brulé. Il y a eu du dommage à des maisons voisines qui a été reparé aux frais de L'avare. Il y a cinq à six jours que le feu a pris à [l'eclairie?] qui est en face du moulin de la fosse en pleine nuit, de prompts secours ont borné le dommage au batiment même, Le temps étoit calme, car sans cela L'incendie eût été horrible, l'on prétend que le feu a été mis par méchanceté. Nous avons pour sous préfet un M. [Mesillas?] cet homme qui n'avoit jamais eu d'autorité abuse de celle que lui donne Sa place dont il ne connoit pas même Les attributions, il S'avise d'empêcher les comédiens de Jouer, de faire cesser les Représentations commencées &. Il a été [morigéné?] par quelques Officiers dont il troubloit les innocens plaisirs, et il est plus circonspect, mais il n'en est pas plus prudent, Si quelqu'un s'avise de prononcer le nom de Bonnaparte et qu'il l'entende il fait les fonctions de la force armée, saisit le délinquant et le conduit en prison, il vouloit agir de la Sorte envers un M. godard tailleur que Vous connoissez, sa femme a eu la témérité de donner un pied au cul à cette autorité, Les grenadiers de la garde ont facilité L'évasion du coupable mais après leur départ il a été pris et constitué prisonnier, on instruit [de?] son procès ... L'inquisition est si grande [[label: Letter text continued — Image 6]] qu'il y a maintenant plusieurs femmes en arrestation pour le même crime, et l'on juge combien notre sous préfet est Vénéré. M. [Delaparand?] qui avant lui occupoit la place est allé fixer son domicile à Tours. Demonferrand père que la goutte avoit reduit à quitter la culotte et à prendre le cotillon est maintenant en culotte grace aux soins de M. heurtault justement célèbre dans la science d'esculape. L'emprunt n'a pas laissé de tater un peu Vivement nos Capitalistes, Moreau Bouchage a été taxé 3338 f. [Mayet?] [minime?] qui represente feu Gillou et son beau frere [1?30] f. Reneaume cy devt M[d?] Epicier 1300 f. [Dudoujon?] 930 f. mais les riches prop[riétai]res ne sont atteints que foiblement en comparaison. [Guymon?] fils sollicite la place de Comm[issai]re de police dont son pere est mort pourvu. M. [Eneau?] de [Touraille?] qui a longtps pleuré le partage de la pologne est allé de Vie à trepas. (Une pauvre pologne disoit-il.) M. [Caignare?] continue d'écrire, mais il donne au public Les Critiques que l'on fait de ses ouvrages pour en demontrer Le Vuide ce qui exerce sa Verve et sa plume ! M. [Doza?] aussi est à sa 4e tragedie, la 3e est intitulée, Clotilde. L'escalier de l'orgue a été suprimé on l'a replacé à coté de l'orloge de la paroisse, par ce moyen il ne gene personne. On abat dans ce moment tous les batimens qui longoient la rue basse du ci-devt Couvent des ursulines ils sont remplacés par un mur de cloture qui est rentré de maniere que la rue est plus large et plus spacieuse, a mesure qu'il se fait des batisses on recule ou avance selon l'alignement. Le Pere [Baucheron-Boissoudy?] est mort à Paris Laissant à therese [Cloquier?] sa concubine 40,000 f. [Bergerioux?] Menuisier de [l'endroit?] en a fait autant Laissant à ses enfans 60,000 f. et M[r] [[label: Letter text continued — Image 2]] Delalande, Lavergne, Gromel pere, Leconte, Boireau sont décédés. M. [Doza?] Delerbay avoit disposé de ses biens en faveur de Mlle Hortense sa nièce, fille de son frère, moyennant 2500 f. de pension viagère. Cette nièce a épousé un M. Blanchard que son mérite éminent attira à Issoudun comme contrôleur ; il étoit veuf et avoit de son premier mariage deux filles nommées l'une Laura, et l'autre Adelle. À l'époque de son mariage Mlle Hortense fit don à ces deux demoiselles de chacune 15000 f., ce qui leur avoit procuré des établissemens honnêtes, Mlle Laura en épousant votre neveu, et la seconde Félix Laborie. Mme Ve [Doza?] habitoit avec sa fille dans une ville de Normandie où l'état de son gendre l'avoit attiré. Mlle Hortense est décédée ; qu'est-il arrivé ? M. Blanchard a mis dehors sa belle mère qui est maintenant à mal affaire ; elle a cru trouver un azile chez son beau frère [Doza?] ; celui-ci l'a accablée d'injures et n'a pas voulu la recevoir. L'on dit que M. [Doza?] est résolu de faire casser la donation ; alors Mrs Delalande et Laborie se trouveront avoir épousé des femmes presque sans fortune. Il y a quelques années que Serrier qui, comme vous savez, tient la boutique de son père, avoit le projet de se retirer ; il fit annoncer son fond de boutique au prix coûtant ; il vendit considérablement. L'on reconnut que c'étoit un leurre et qu'il n'avoit pas tenu parole. Aujourd'hui cette même boutique se vend à l'encan, le prop[riétai]re ayant intention de se retirer à Charost. Je me suis occupé sérieusement de vos intérêts ; j'avouerai q[u'il?] [?] été dégoûté par un non succès dans une affaire de [Livres?] où il y a beaucoup de négligence ; dans ce moment j'assignerai [mots incertains] dès qu[e] l'on ne répond pas à plusieurs avertissemens donnés à beaucoup d'intervalles. [[label: Letter conclusion and postscript — Image 1]] Vous vous doutez bien que dans l'état présent les dénonciations sont sans bornes ; notre préfet M. [Desolles?] se conduit dans une réserve et une circonspection qui lui gagne tous les cœurs. Il y a déjà plusieurs de ces dénonciateurs arrêtés dont les intentions étoient aussi perfides que criminelles. M. [Delatang?] [d'Auxerre?] est en guerre ouverte avec un M. [Malivoire?] qui a 3 ou 4 [épaulettes?] ; celui-ci est accusé d'avoir fait couper 19 arpens d'arbres au prétendu baron. Il y a eu instance à la police correctionnelle ; [mots incertains] tellement que le tribunal l'a trouvé coupable et l'a condamné à 3 mois de prison. Il y a appel à Châteauroux. Cette affaire pique la curiosité en raison des personnes attachées au délit. Nous avons dans ce moment 200 h[ommes] du 2e d'hussards qui sont fort tranquilles. Les nouvelles nous apprennent que votre ville a une forte garnison de ces alliés ; il faut se consoler de tout. [J. B.?] Sartin [Post-scriptum perpendiculaire] Mme Delalande se porte bien ; elle a passé quelque temps à la campagne ; elle me charge de vous dire bien des choses gracieuses de sa part. Gaschet aîné vient de mourir ainsi que Mme de Lacherolles. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The connection with the preceding surviving side is plausible but cannot be proved from the scans; the letter may be incomplete. [[label: Address panel — Image 1]] Monsieur M[acheux?] ancien avocat, département de La Meuse à Bar-le-Duc sur L'ornain [[label: Letter text — Image 3]] Last year you painted me a picture, Monsieur [the lawyer?], which was not a bright one. I await its counterpart this year, and I [hope?] it will be no more cheerful or satisfactory; on the contrary, your position will only have worsened, if I judge by the details reaching us from places neighbouring ours, places which, like you, are at the disposal of these foreigners who call themselves our allies. We must admit that the degree of [kinship?] that binds us will prove very harmful to us. As for ourselves, we have only to complain of these indispensable requisitions [amid?] the great gathering of troops in our towns, too cramped to contain them, and of their billeting. The population of Issoudun, which you know to be 10,500, has been obliged to receive 16,000 men [interlinear addition: each day], of all arms, not counting the horses. Unable to find stables, the horses were penned in a field belonging to [the?] charcoal merchant [Casselier?], parallel to the house of Mr Heurtault Dumez. They were also penned in a meadow belonging to the widow Louis, behind Saint-Paterne, and in the fields. Never had Issoudun seen so many armed men, horses and military equipment of every kind. This passage lasted a long time; the number is reckoned at more than 100,000 men who passed through or were stationed there. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The surviving text begins mid-discussion; an earlier opening leaf may be missing. The darker '11 9bre 1815' note is not securely an authorial date. [[label: Letter text continued — Image 4]] Nevertheless, the newspapers put the Army of the Loire at 63,000 men. You will understand that, during this long passage, our court could not attend to its cases, each of us being needed at home. Besides, it suffered losses that forced it to suspend sittings. I have told you of the deaths of Desjobert senior, Digeon and Mrs Gautier. Death was not content with these victims: it had to strike our prosecutor's office as well. Leconte had gone to breathe the country air; between seven and eight in the evening he was at his door watching children play, and by eleven he was no longer alive. Guymon senior followed him soon afterwards, after a long illness. These two officials have not yet been replaced. There is nevertheless talk of a [lawyer?] from Paris succeeding Leconte, who bears the same name as our president. We have not been fortunate in our choice of candidates. None of those designated was appointed: La Châtre and Leblanc, having joined forces and come to a good understanding, excluded Messrs Taillandier, Heurtault and Belsunce Sully, whom we had chosen. You have heard that Mr Gadeau d'[Heutreigne?] presided over us. Our mayor, Mr [Baucheron-La Châtre?], had experienced some unpleasantness during the passage of the troops that had put him in the position of resigning; nevertheless, at the urging of the council and the inhabitants, he resumed his post. [[label: Letter text continued — Image 5]] Here, as everywhere, we have our royalists and our Bonapartists, but among the former there are many women. Moreau, a tanner in Rue des Boucheries, is rich. To save a day's labour, he had someone in his household heat the wash. [The clause about this person's duty to keep watch indoors and leaving the wash is difficult to construe.] The lack of supervision caused a fire that was about to engulf all the houses along the river. Fortunately, the pumps placed in the river worked as well as could be hoped from that help; only one [structure — the manuscript noun is uncertain] burned. Neighbouring houses were damaged, and the damage was repaired at the miser's expense. Five or six days ago a fire broke out at [an unidentified place or structure] opposite the mill of La Fosse, in the middle of the night. Prompt assistance confined the damage to the building itself. The weather was calm; otherwise the fire would have been terrible. People claim that the fire was started maliciously. We have as sub-prefect a Mr [Mesillas?]. This man, who had never held authority, abuses the authority his office gives him, although he does not even understand its powers. He takes it upon himself to stop actors from performing and to bring performances already begun to an end, and so forth. Several officers, whose innocent amusements he was disrupting, [reprimanded him?]; he is more circumspect now, but no more prudent. If someone happens to utter Bonaparte's name and he hears it, he assumes the functions of the armed force, seizes the offender and takes him to prison. He intended to behave in this way towards Mr Godard, a tailor whom you know. His wife had the temerity to kick this authority in the backside. The guards' grenadiers helped the offender escape, but after they had left he was caught and imprisoned; proceedings are being prepared against him. The inquisitorial scrutiny is so great— [[label: Letter text continued — Image 6]] —that several women are now under arrest for the same offence, and one may judge how much our sub-prefect is revered. Mr [Delaparand?], who held the position before him, has gone to settle in Tours. Demonferrand senior, whom gout had forced to give up his breeches and take to a petticoat, is now back in breeches, thanks to the care of Mr Heurtault, justly celebrated in the healing art [literally, the science of Aesculapius]. The loan has tested our capitalists rather sharply: Moreau Bouchage was assessed 3,338 francs; [Mayet?] [minime?], who represents the late Gillou and his brother-in-law, [1?30] francs; Reneaume, formerly a [merchant?] grocer, 1,300 francs; and [Dudoujon?], 930 francs. Yet the wealthy property owners are affected only slightly by comparison. [Guymon?] junior is seeking the post of police commissioner, which his father held when he died. Mr [Eneau?] de [Touraille?], who had long lamented the partition of Poland, has died. (“Poor Poland,” he used to say.) Mr [Caignare?] continues to write, but he makes public the criticisms levelled at his works in order to demonstrate how empty they are [the referent of “they” is not wholly explicit]; this gives exercise to his wit and his pen. Mr [Doza?] is also working on his fourth tragedy; the third is entitled *Clotilde*. The organ staircase has been removed and put back beside the parish clock, where it troubles no one. They are now demolishing all the buildings that ran along the lower street of the former Ursuline convent. These are being replaced by an enclosure wall set back so that the street is wider and more spacious. As new buildings go up, each is set farther back or forward according to the alignment. Father [Baucheron-Boissoudy?] died in Paris, leaving 40,000 francs to Thérèse [Cloquier?], described by the writer as his concubine. [Bergerioux?], a carpenter [of this place?], has likewise died, leaving 60,000 francs to his children, and Mr— [[label: Letter text continued — Image 2]] Delalande, Lavergne, Gromel senior, Leconte and Boireau have died. Mr [Doza?] Delerbay had made arrangements for his property in favour of Miss Hortense, his niece and his brother's daughter, in return for a life annuity of 2,500 francs. This niece married Mr Blanchard, whose outstanding merit brought him to Issoudun as a controller. He was a widower with two daughters from his first marriage, Laura and Adelle. At the time of her marriage, Miss Hortense gave each of these two young women 15,000 francs, which enabled them to make respectable marriages: Laura married your nephew, and the other married Félix Laborie. Widow [Doza?] lived with her daughter in a Norman town to which her son-in-law's employment had brought him. Miss Hortense has died. What happened? Mr Blanchard turned his mother-in-law out; she is now in difficult circumstances. She thought she could find refuge with her brother-in-law [Doza?], but he abused her and refused to receive her. It is said that Mr [Doza?] intends to have the gift annulled; in that event Messrs Delalande and Laborie will find themselves married to women with almost no fortune. Some years ago Serrier, who, as you know, runs his father's shop, planned to retire. He advertised his stock for sale at cost price and sold a great deal. People realised that this was a lure and that he had not kept his word. The same shop is now being sold at auction, its owner intending to retire to Charost. I have attended seriously to your interests. I must confess that I [unclear words] was disheartened by a lack of success in a matter concerning [books?], in which there has been much negligence. I shall now issue summonses [object and wording unclear] after a number of warnings, given at widely spaced intervals, have gone unanswered. [[label: Letter conclusion and postscript — Image 1]] You can well imagine that, in the present circumstances, denunciations know no bounds. Our prefect, Mr [Desolles?], behaves with reserve and circumspection, winning everyone's affection. Several of these informers have already been arrested; their intentions were as treacherous as they were criminal. Mr [Delatang?] [of Auxerre?] is in open conflict with a Mr [Malivoire?], who has three or four [epaulettes?]. The latter is accused of having had nineteen arpents of trees cut down, belonging to the self-styled baron. Proceedings were brought before the correctional court; [the intervening wording is uncertain], so that the court found [the defendant, not securely identified here] guilty and sentenced [that person] to three months in prison. An appeal is pending at Châteauroux. The case arouses curiosity because of the people implicated in the offence. We currently have 200 men of the 2nd Hussars, who are very quiet. News tells us that your town has a substantial garrison of these allies; one must put up with everything. [J. B.?] Sartin. [Perpendicular postscript] Madame Delalande is well. She spent some time in the countryside and sends you many kind regards. Gaschet senior has just died, as has Madame de Lacherolles. [[notes]] Editorial notes: The connection with the preceding surviving side is plausible but cannot be proved from the scans; the letter may be incomplete. [[label: Address panel — Image 1]] Monsieur M[acheux?], former lawyer, department of the Meuse at Bar-le-Duc on the Ornain.",
      "search_key": "nra l 000682 possibly incomplete letter about allied troops in issoudun and local affairs the surviving text reports the passage and billeting of allied troops through issoudun disruptions to the court deaths fires municipal affairs legal disputes and family news the first part of the letter may be missing the order of the final two text bearing sides is plausible but not physically proved the last side carries a postscript and the delivery address to a former lawyer at bar le duc the exact authorial date remains uncertain j b sartin signature initials uncertain m macheux former lawyer former lawyer at bar le duc surname macheux uncertain bar le duc sur l ornain meuse troop movements and billeting local news in issoudun legal and family affairs personal correspondence military correspondence local news correspondence label letter text image 3 vous m aves fait l an dernier un tableau monsieur l avoue qui n etoit pas brillant j attend cette annee son pendant et j espere qu il ne sera pas plus gay ni plus satisfaisant et qu au contraire votre position n aura fait qu empirer si j en juge par les details qui nous parviennent des endroits voisins des notre et qui sont ainsi que vous a la disposition de ces etrangers qui se disent nos allies il faut convenir que le degre de parente qui nous lie nous sera bien funeste a notre egard nous n aurons qu a nous plaindre de ces requisitions indispensables dans la grande reunion de troupes dans nos villes trop resserees pour les contenir et par les logemt la population d issoudun que vous savez etre de 10 500 a ete obligee de recevoir 16 000 hom interligne par jour de tout armes sans compter les chevaux qui ne trouvant pas d ecurie etoient parques dans un champ appartenant a le charbonnier casselier qui est parallele a la maison de m heurtault dumez ils l etoient aussy dans un pre appartenant a la veuve louis derriere st paterne et dans les champs on jamais issoudun n avoit vu autant d hommes d armes de chevaux d attirail de guerre de tout espece et ce passage a dure long temps l on fait nombre de plus de 100 mille hom qui ont passe ou qui y ont stationne notes editorial notes the surviving text begins mid discussion an earlier opening leaf may be missing the darker 11 9bre 1815 note is not securely an authorial date label letter text continued image 4 cependt les journaux reduisoient l armee de la loire a 63 mille hom vous sentez bien que pendant ce long passage notre tribunal n a pu s occuper d affaires chacun de nous etant necessaire chez soi d ailleurs il a eprouve des pertes qui l ont force a donner vacances je vous ai parle de la mort de desjobert pere de digeon de la femme gautier la mort ne s est pas contente de ces victimes il a fallu encore qu elle attaqua notre parquet leconte etoit alle respirer l air de la campagne il etoit a 7 a 8 heures du soir a sa porte a voir jouer des enfans a onze heures il n existoit plus guymon pere l a suivi de pres a la suite d une maladie longue ces deux fonctionnaires n ont point encore ete remplaces l on parle cependt d un av t de paris qui succedera a leconte qui porte le meme nom que notre president nous n avons pas ete heureux dans le choix que nous avions fait des candidats aucun de ceux designes n ont ete nommes la chatre et leblanc s etant reunis et fort bien entendus ont exclus m m taillandier heurtault et biffe illisible belsunce sully que nous avions elus vous avez scu que c etoit m gadeau d heutreigne qui nous presidoit notre maire m baucheron la chatre avoit eprouve quelques desagremens pendant le passage des troupes qui l avoient mis dans le cas de se demettre cependt il a repris a la sollicitation du conseil et des habitans label letter text continued image 5 ici comme partout nous avons nos royalistes et nos bonapartistes mais dans ces les premiers on compte beaucoup de femmes moreau tanneur rue des boucheries est riche pour economiser une journee il a fait chauffer la lessive par quelqu un de chez lui qui obligee de veiller dans l interieur laissoit la la lessive le deffaut de surveillance a occasionne un incendie qui alloit embrasser toutes les maisons qui bordent la riviere heureusement que le jeu des pompes que l on avoit place dans la riviere a fait tout l effet que l on pouvoit attendre de ce secours une seule fenacle a brule il y a eu du dommage a des maisons voisines qui a ete repare aux frais de l avare il y a cinq a six jours que le feu a pris a l eclairie qui est en face du moulin de la fosse en pleine nuit de prompts secours ont borne le dommage au batiment meme le temps etoit calme car sans cela l incendie eut ete horrible l on pretend que le feu a ete mis par mechancete nous avons pour sous prefet un m mesillas cet homme qui n avoit jamais eu d autorite abuse de celle que lui donne sa place dont il ne connoit pas meme les attributions il s avise d empecher les comediens de jouer de faire cesser les representations commencees il a ete morigene par quelques officiers dont il troubloit les innocens plaisirs et il est plus circonspect mais il n en est pas plus prudent si quelqu un s avise de prononcer le nom de bonnaparte et qu il l entende il fait les fonctions de la force armee saisit le delinquant et le conduit en prison il vouloit agir de la sorte envers un m godard tailleur que vous connoissez sa femme a eu la temerite de donner un pied au cul a cette autorite les grenadiers de la garde ont facilite l evasion du coupable mais apres leur depart il a ete pris et constitue prisonnier on instruit de son proces l inquisition est si grande label letter text continued image 6 qu il y a maintenant plusieurs femmes en arrestation pour le meme crime et l on juge combien notre sous prefet est venere m delaparand qui avant lui occupoit la place est alle fixer son domicile a tours demonferrand pere que la goutte avoit reduit a quitter la culotte et a prendre le cotillon est maintenant en culotte grace aux soins de m heurtault justement celebre dans la science d esculape l emprunt n a pas laisse de tater un peu vivement nos capitalistes moreau bouchage a ete taxe 3338 f mayet minime qui represente feu gillou et son beau frere 1 30 f reneaume cy devt m d epicier 1300 f dudoujon 930 f mais les riches prop rietai res ne sont atteints que foiblement en comparaison guymon fils sollicite la place de comm issai re de police dont son pere est mort pourvu m eneau de touraille qui a longtps pleure le partage de la pologne est alle de vie a trepas une pauvre pologne disoit il m caignare continue d ecrire mais il donne au public les critiques que l on fait de ses ouvrages pour en demontrer le vuide ce qui exerce sa verve et sa plume m doza aussi est a sa 4e tragedie la 3e est intitulee clotilde l escalier de l orgue a ete suprime on l a replace a cote de l orloge de la paroisse par ce moyen il ne gene personne on abat dans ce moment tous les batimens qui longoient la rue basse du ci devt couvent des ursulines ils sont remplaces par un mur de cloture qui est rentre de maniere que la rue est plus large et plus spacieuse a mesure qu il se fait des batisses on recule ou avance selon l alignement le pere baucheron boissoudy est mort a paris laissant a therese cloquier sa concubine 40 000 f bergerioux menuisier de l endroit en a fait autant laissant a ses enfans 60 000 f et m r label letter text continued image 2 delalande lavergne gromel pere leconte boireau sont decedes m doza delerbay avoit dispose de ses biens en faveur de mlle hortense sa niece fille de son frere moyennant 2500 f de pension viagere cette niece a epouse un m blanchard que son merite eminent attira a issoudun comme controleur il etoit veuf et avoit de son premier mariage deux filles nommees l une laura et l autre adelle a l epoque de son mariage mlle hortense fit don a ces deux demoiselles de chacune 15000 f ce qui leur avoit procure des etablissemens honnetes mlle laura en epousant votre neveu et la seconde felix laborie mme ve doza habitoit avec sa fille dans une ville de normandie ou l etat de son gendre l avoit attire mlle hortense est decedee qu est il arrive m blanchard a mis dehors sa belle mere qui est maintenant a mal affaire elle a cru trouver un azile chez son beau frere doza celui ci l a accablee d injures et n a pas voulu la recevoir l on dit que m doza est resolu de faire casser la donation alors mrs delalande et laborie se trouveront avoir epouse des femmes presque sans fortune il y a quelques annees que serrier qui comme vous savez tient la boutique de son pere avoit le projet de se retirer il fit annoncer son fond de boutique au prix coutant il vendit considerablement l on reconnut que c etoit un leurre et qu il n avoit pas tenu parole aujourd hui cette meme boutique se vend a l encan le prop rietai re ayant intention de se retirer a charost je me suis occupe serieusement de vos interets j avouerai q u il ete degoute par un non succes dans une affaire de livres ou il y a beaucoup de negligence dans ce moment j assignerai mots incertains des qu e l on ne repond pas a plusieurs avertissemens donnes a beaucoup d intervalles label letter conclusion and postscript image 1 vous vous doutez bien que dans l etat present les denonciations sont sans bornes notre prefet m desolles se conduit dans une reserve et une circonspection qui lui gagne tous les coeurs il y a deja plusieurs de ces denonciateurs arretes dont les intentions etoient aussi perfides que criminelles m delatang d auxerre est en guerre ouverte avec un m malivoire qui a 3 ou 4 epaulettes celui ci est accuse d avoir fait couper 19 arpens d arbres au pretendu baron il y a eu instance a la police correctionnelle mots incertains tellement que le tribunal l a trouve coupable et l a condamne a 3 mois de prison il y a appel a chateauroux cette affaire pique la curiosite en raison des personnes attachees au delit nous avons dans ce moment 200 h ommes du 2e d hussards qui sont fort tranquilles les nouvelles nous apprennent que votre ville a une forte garnison de ces allies il faut se consoler de tout j b sartin post scriptum perpendiculaire mme delalande se porte bien elle a passe quelque temps a la campagne elle me charge de vous dire bien des choses gracieuses de sa part gaschet aine vient de mourir ainsi que mme de lacherolles notes editorial notes the connection with the preceding surviving side is plausible but cannot be proved from the scans the letter may be incomplete label address panel image 1 monsieur m acheux ancien avocat departement de la meuse a bar le duc sur l ornain label letter text image 3 last year you painted me a picture monsieur the lawyer which was not a bright one i await its counterpart this year and i hope it will be no more cheerful or satisfactory on the contrary your position will only have worsened if i judge by the details reaching us from places neighbouring ours places which like you are at the disposal of these foreigners who call themselves our allies we must admit that the degree of kinship that binds us will prove very harmful to us as for ourselves we have only to complain of these indispensable requisitions amid the great gathering of troops in our towns too cramped to contain them and of their billeting the population of issoudun which you know to be 10 500 has been obliged to receive 16 000 men interlinear addition each day of all arms not counting the horses unable to find stables the horses were penned in a field belonging to the charcoal merchant casselier parallel to the house of mr heurtault dumez they were also penned in a meadow belonging to the widow louis behind saint paterne and in the fields never had issoudun seen so many armed men horses and military equipment of every kind this passage lasted a long time the number is reckoned at more than 100 000 men who passed through or were stationed there notes editorial notes the surviving text begins mid discussion an earlier opening leaf may be missing the darker 11 9bre 1815 note is not securely an authorial date label letter text continued image 4 nevertheless the newspapers put the army of the loire at 63 000 men you will understand that during this long passage our court could not attend to its cases each of us being needed at home besides it suffered losses that forced it to suspend sittings i have told you of the deaths of desjobert senior digeon and mrs gautier death was not content with these victims it had to strike our prosecutor s office as well leconte had gone to breathe the country air between seven and eight in the evening he was at his door watching children play and by eleven he was no longer alive guymon senior followed him soon afterwards after a long illness these two officials have not yet been replaced there is nevertheless talk of a lawyer from paris succeeding leconte who bears the same name as our president we have not been fortunate in our choice of candidates none of those designated was appointed la chatre and leblanc having joined forces and come to a good understanding excluded messrs taillandier heurtault and belsunce sully whom we had chosen you have heard that mr gadeau d heutreigne presided over us our mayor mr baucheron la chatre had experienced some unpleasantness during the passage of the troops that had put him in the position of resigning nevertheless at the urging of the council and the inhabitants he resumed his post label letter text continued image 5 here as everywhere we have our royalists and our bonapartists but among the former there are many women moreau a tanner in rue des boucheries is rich to save a day s labour he had someone in his household heat the wash the clause about this person s duty to keep watch indoors and leaving the wash is difficult to construe the lack of supervision caused a fire that was about to engulf all the houses along the river fortunately the pumps placed in the river worked as well as could be hoped from that help only one structure the manuscript noun is uncertain burned neighbouring houses were damaged and the damage was repaired at the miser s expense five or six days ago a fire broke out at an unidentified place or structure opposite the mill of la fosse in the middle of the night prompt assistance confined the damage to the building itself the weather was calm otherwise the fire would have been terrible people claim that the fire was started maliciously we have as sub prefect a mr mesillas this man who had never held authority abuses the authority his office gives him although he does not even understand its powers he takes it upon himself to stop actors from performing and to bring performances already begun to an end and so forth several officers whose innocent amusements he was disrupting reprimanded him he is more circumspect now but no more prudent if someone happens to utter bonaparte s name and he hears it he assumes the functions of the armed force seizes the offender and takes him to prison he intended to behave in this way towards mr godard a tailor whom you know his wife had the temerity to kick this authority in the backside the guards grenadiers helped the offender escape but after they had left he was caught and imprisoned proceedings are being prepared against him the inquisitorial scrutiny is so great label letter text continued image 6 that several women are now under arrest for the same offence and one may judge how much our sub prefect is revered mr delaparand who held the position before him has gone to settle in tours demonferrand senior whom gout had forced to give up his breeches and take to a petticoat is now back in breeches thanks to the care of mr heurtault justly celebrated in the healing art literally the science of aesculapius the loan has tested our capitalists rather sharply moreau bouchage was assessed 3 338 francs mayet minime who represents the late gillou and his brother in law 1 30 francs reneaume formerly a merchant grocer 1 300 francs and dudoujon 930 francs yet the wealthy property owners are affected only slightly by comparison guymon junior is seeking the post of police commissioner which his father held when he died mr eneau de touraille who had long lamented the partition of poland has died poor poland he used to say mr caignare continues to write but he makes public the criticisms levelled at his works in order to demonstrate how empty they are the referent of they is not wholly explicit this gives exercise to his wit and his pen mr doza is also working on his fourth tragedy the third is entitled clotilde the organ staircase has been removed and put back beside the parish clock where it troubles no one they are now demolishing all the buildings that ran along the lower street of the former ursuline convent these are being replaced by an enclosure wall set back so that the street is wider and more spacious as new buildings go up each is set farther back or forward according to the alignment father baucheron boissoudy died in paris leaving 40 000 francs to therese cloquier described by the writer as his concubine bergerioux a carpenter of this place has likewise died leaving 60 000 francs to his children and mr label letter text continued image 2 delalande lavergne gromel senior leconte and boireau have died mr doza delerbay had made arrangements for his property in favour of miss hortense his niece and his brother s daughter in return for a life annuity of 2 500 francs this niece married mr blanchard whose outstanding merit brought him to issoudun as a controller he was a widower with two daughters from his first marriage laura and adelle at the time of her marriage miss hortense gave each of these two young women 15 000 francs which enabled them to make respectable marriages laura married your nephew and the other married felix laborie widow doza lived with her daughter in a norman town to which her son in law s employment had brought him miss hortense has died what happened mr blanchard turned his mother in law out she is now in difficult circumstances she thought she could find refuge with her brother in law doza but he abused her and refused to receive her it is said that mr doza intends to have the gift annulled in that event messrs delalande and laborie will find themselves married to women with almost no fortune some years ago serrier who as you know runs his father s shop planned to retire he advertised his stock for sale at cost price and sold a great deal people realised that this was a lure and that he had not kept his word the same shop is now being sold at auction its owner intending to retire to charost i have attended seriously to your interests i must confess that i unclear words was disheartened by a lack of success in a matter concerning books in which there has been much negligence i shall now issue summonses object and wording unclear after a number of warnings given at widely spaced intervals have gone unanswered label letter conclusion and postscript image 1 you can well imagine that in the present circumstances denunciations know no bounds our prefect mr desolles behaves with reserve and circumspection winning everyone s affection several of these informers have already been arrested their intentions were as treacherous as they were criminal mr delatang of auxerre is in open conflict with a mr malivoire who has three or four epaulettes the latter is accused of having had nineteen arpents of trees cut down belonging to the self styled baron proceedings were brought before the correctional court the intervening wording is uncertain so that the court found the defendant not securely identified here guilty and sentenced that person to three months in prison an appeal is pending at chateauroux the case arouses curiosity because of the people implicated in the offence we currently have 200 men of the 2nd hussars who are very quiet news tells us that your town has a substantial garrison of these allies one must put up with everything j b sartin perpendicular postscript madame delalande is well she spent some time in the countryside and sends you many kind regards gaschet senior has just died as has madame de lacherolles notes editorial notes the connection with the preceding surviving side is plausible but cannot be proved from the scans the letter may be incomplete label address panel image 1 monsieur m acheux former lawyer department of the meuse at bar le duc on the ornain",
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