Émile PEREIRE (1814-1875) financier. L.A.S., Paris 185; 1page in-8 headed Compagnie des Chemins de fer de l'Ouest. He advises his correspondent to take care of "the Seyssel bitumen affair; you are losing shipments and your agents are using bad manners with regard to this operation, which can take on great importance and significantly increase your traffic".