Lafargue, Em. and Company, Bordeaux, France, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 August 1

They are sending no enclosure the bill of lading for 34 casks of white wine and 16 casks of red, on the Archibald, Captain Wilcke, which Archbishop John Baptist Purcell asked them to send in Blanc's care. It is necessary to see that these wines are not opened except at customs at Cincinnati so that the double wrapping will remain intact during the long trip on the Mississippi. They have made out the bill at a discount of 10%, as is the custom through the United States consul at Bordeaux. They also thank Blanc for the letter he wrote last January. It convinced them anew of the real advantage Blanc will find in buying from them; their wines are not as expensive as those bought at New Orleans. The wine sent to the Archbishop of Cincinnati will cost him only 94 francs a cask. All who have received the wines have praised them, among others the Bishop of Buffalo and the letter of the Bishop of Cincinnati of which they send a duplicate no enclosure. They want Blanc to try their wines so they propose sending him 4 casks at 94 francs. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to