Jacques MESRINE, imprisoned, is saddened by the prison situation.

Jacques MESRINE (1936.1979)

Autograph letter signed to his mistress Jeanne Schneider.

Two pages in-8°.

[Health Prison]. April 18, 1976.

« By removing all hope from a man we initiate violent revolt. »

Mesrine, imprisoned in Health, is saddened by the prison situation.

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“Nanou d’amour, Good evening little girl. What a great day we had today. But I didn't enjoy the sun because I stayed watching TV. Nothing good ! It becomes a habit. Yesterday I received your letter no. 7 with the articles on prisons in Canada. I see that things are no better there than here. On one side or the other I am certain that sooner or later the reactions will be strong before long. Because by removing all hope from a man we initiate violent revolt. The article is ordinary, it is outside the real problem. Tomorrow I have a visit from Sabrina, unless the queen mother has changed. I lost in the trifecta. I wanted to play several Sundays in a row. But I'm going to stop right away. Because there is no point in playing “I never win”… not in this game (sic). Otherwise I saw no difference on this Sunday which for some is a holiday. Only 12 days left at most to see you my angel. Fortunately we at least have this consolation. This evening I am tired and I am going to bed just after your letter; However, it is only 8 p.m. I still haven't written to Mury. There she will react but what do you want, I forgive everything, except this kind of lie and I believe that you are like me my angel… You don't like being taken for “an idiot”. With that, your Z'husband Z'exhausted! kisses you and kisses you everywhere with love. Good night kitten. Your pirate. X »