ARDÈCHE. SILK AND COCOONS. 14 business letters addressed to - Lot 636

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ARDÈCHE. SILK AND COCOONS. 14 business letters addressed to - Lot 636
ARDÈCHE. SILK AND COCOONS. 14 business letters addressed to Gustove ROCHE, in Le POUZIN, Ardèche, from PALLUAT, TESTENOIRE & Co. of Lyon (Rhône), BRAUN & Co. in Saint-Étienne (Loire), and GIRAUD Brothers in Marseille, from 1859 to 1862, regarding the trade in silkworm cocoons and seeds, and the consequences of the American Civil War. Excerpts: “Here are the prices for cocoons that we have noted in our correspondence from yesterday and today (list)…” “In recent days, we have received many inquiries regarding Chinese and Bengal silks, and a few sales have also been made of spun organza…” It seems today that manufacturers are already showing less enthusiasm, but prices remain firm…” “We are pleased to provide you with a table showing last month’s sales of cocoons and silk, as well as current arrivals and inventory… Sales have been quite minimal… Soon, spinners who have secured domestic cocoons will stop purchasing from our market for a while. Only some favorable development in America could breathe new life into business… The news we’re receiving about the harvest from Spain, Italy, and the Levant is fairly good for the moment…” “Trading is very quiet; the uncertain news regarding the American war is contributing to this, as are the favorable reports we’re receiving on the progress of the harvest. In both Italy and France, the silkworms have generally completed their second molt, and there are no complaints. In the Levant, a bountiful harvest is expected…“ “Trading has been fairly brisk. Demand has focused mainly on silks from the Levant; huge deals have been struck for Asian silks, and since imports of these silks have been declining for some time, buyers have sought to stock up… In the Levant, everything points to a good harvest; that region will be the most favored. There is talk of a major victory for the Federates, which will counterbalance the news about the harvest that was already beginning to deter buyers. We will write to you frequently to inform you of the prices of the cocoons as they come to our attention… ” “The harvest will be small this year in France; all the cocoons are arriving at the same time in the Cévennes, and there are very active markets (list of cities)…” 14 letters in-4°, including the “Official Silk Prices of June 28, 1862.” ” + “Current Silk Price Report. Cocoon Situation in Marseille” dated April 31, 1862 + “Public and Uniform Terms for Silk.”
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