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0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux
0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux
0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux
0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux
0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux
0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux

0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux

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    0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux
    0346---1803 John Lewis Brown letter of Chanteau Cantenac Brown - Bordeaux
    Description
    Original and historic 1803 letter from well known merchant John Lewis Brown of Bordeaux France,
    to an equally important merchant of Philadelphia, Stephen Dutilh.
    There is much information online about both of these gentlemen, and here is a sample.
    At the beginning of the 19th century, John-Lewis Brown (1769-1851), bought a vineyard and designed in the village of Cantenac, a traditional Tudor style château, reminding him of his Scottish origins. His name is forever linked to the Grand Cru Classé. His grandson, John-Lewis Brown (1829-1890) esteemed animal painter and “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur”, spent time there during his childhood.
    In 1843, Mr. Gromard, banker, took over the estate. After the 1855 Grand Cru Classification, Louis Armand Lalande (1820-1894), Bordeaux winemerchant and owner of several estates in Médoc, extended the building. Surrounded by a remarkable British style park, Château Cantenac Brown is since then among the most original in Médoc.
    PLEASE CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW FOR A  CLOSE UP VIEW.
    Writing on August 22, 1803 from Bordeaux, John Lewis Brown is informing Dutilh
    about the death of "Mr. Lappree" of the business "Lappree Freres" a nearby merchant,
    and that Dutilh may have a claim on the estate.
    While researching I was able to find a blurb about
    Lappree Freres and the estate
    in the New York Advertiser,
    Sept 14, 1803 (see image).
    I have transcribed the letter below.   Brown also mentions "Mr Dumas."
    A one page letter in VG condition with natural mailing folds.
    Also has a New York cancel.
    Mr. Stephen Dutilh
    Philadelphia                                                                                                    Bordeaux 22d August 1803
    Dear Sir
    I inclose the copy of my last respects to you of 18 ??? I have now to inform you that Mr Lappree, after a short illness, departed this life two days ago. It appears that he had no partners who he conducted his business under the firm Lappree Freres when he failed. I cannot yet ascertain what influence this event will have on the liquidation of the estate, but conclude that it will be sooner brought to a conclusion. He leaves a widow + several children. I inclose a price current for your perusal. I have only to add that I shall keep a watchful for your interest in the claim on the Lappree Estate + be assured that the delay of decision, in the settlement of accounts + validity of Mr Dumas’s attachment, is not in my power to avoid. Never were affairs in so confused a state as those of Lappree Freres --- I remain most truly?? your most obedient servt.
    John Lewis Brown.
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