Jacques MESRINE embraces his life as a banditry outsider.

Jacques MESRINE (1936.1979)

Autograph letter signed to his mistress Jeanne Schneider.

Two pages in-4°.

[Fleury-Mérogis remand center. October 22, 1976].

“ I think I always knew I would end my life in prison. I wanted this kind of life, I have no regrets..."

Imprisoned in Fleury-Mérogis, Jacques Mesrine embraces his life as a banditry outsider.

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“Good evening little girl. No letter this evening, but on the other hand, one from Sabrina [her daughter Sabrina Mesrine] who tells me that she is with Michel Mouly because the lawyer lost her husband who was dying and needed the room. As the little one comes tomorrow I will know more about it. But if you could be free, I would make her live with you (if you wanted). So much trouble with these kids... but she seems to be making an effort. So I'll be patient for the rest. I also received a letter from Mury who skips words as always… but is diligent in writing. I wrote him a letter yesterday. I also received a note from my “friend” Francine… I know you don’t like it! but I don't have to hide it from you. I have enormous respect and friendship for her. It's up to you to be a woman and not make movies. This girl has her love life… but Mister Jack does! is and will remain “the friend”. And then it's good that you're a little jealous (sic), it proves to you that your old pirate is valid... if he's not free in the full sense of the word. Because I do not forget that you are my wife, and although many women have shared my bed, only one has been able to keep my heart “YOU”… so, jealous or not… I prefer to smile and love you.

I had a visit from Maître Malinbau. The women told him that you were on edge waiting for this cursed freedom... yes, the answer doesn't come quickly... But be patient, do you know what I did... I bought myself a new radio …yes, I’m giving myself a present. It's definitely better than my old job. Here, I'll give you the six horses of the trifecta that I see: " FAROV " "SLOW-FOX" "MISTFUL" "BELLA-BELLA" "MIGRATEUR" "MIRASSI" one of the first two being in my opinion at the finish. Would you like to know my game? I won't know the name of my horse until tomorrow. But I have a method, which the more I do my calculations, seems infallible to me. It takes a lot of money to put it into practice, but there is a certain cost of “1 brick” per month. The pay of a “DR”…well a little more (sic), and net of taxes (resic). You know that I'm very good at calculating probability... except when calculating the risks of my life! ... and again, I think I always knew that I would end my life in prison...except on the run? I wanted this kind of life, I have no real regrets, except for the harm I did to the kids by my non-presence . But that can't be paid for in years in prison... just knowing it hurts sometimes. And you little girl! still waiting... it's a long time! Provided that ? Finally, I still hope for you. Your pirate places soft kisses on your lips. I love you darling. Nothing is important apart from that. Good night kitten, You and I “always” your VIEJO Bandido & Tuyo”