4 Juillet 1861
Monsieur
Ainsi que je vous l’avais promis j’ai demandé a Monsieur Frank de Villecholle <1> s’il consentirait a vendre des photographies non encartées, il m’a repondu affirmativement, vous pourrez donc monsieur, faire un choix chez lui de ce qui vous sera agréable Son adresse est place de la Bourse 15
J’ai l’honneur de vous saluer avec la consideration la plus distinguée Votre serviteur
Ferrier
Translation:
4th July 1861
Sir,
As I had promised, I asked Mr Frank de Villecholle if he would agree to sell unmounted photographs He replied with his consent. Consequently, Sir, you will be able to make a choice, as you wish, at his establishment. His address is 15, place de la Bourse.
I have the honour of closing with my sincere regards.
Your servant,
Ferrier
Notes:
1. François-Marie Gobinet de Villecholle, known as Franck (1816–1906), photographer.