Jacques MESRINE does not worry about his future. 1976.

Jacques MESRINE (1936.1979)

Autograph letter signed to his mistress Jeanne Schneider.

Two pages in-8°.

[Health Prison]. April 16, 1976.

“ The only master of my future is me and I have no worries about that”

Mesrine, imprisoned in Fleury-Mérogis, considers himself master of his destiny.

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" Goodnight My Angel. How's Mister Jack's only love? No letter from you this evening, I will have two tomorrow. I am in exceptional shape and my book is progressing. The tension is still the same but I don't care... I'm being treated. I had a visit from my lawyer (the one who is handling my divorce). She had all her jewelry stolen. In the middle of the night while she was sleeping, a man entered through her kitchen window, emptied her bag, then her rings and necklaces and left without further noise. It's lucky for her that she didn't wake up, because we can only imagine the reaction of a surprised thief. Needless to say, she is now terrified that it will happen again. Just after Easter, divorce proceedings begin. I'm not sending you any Easter cards, even the one I have for the kids stays in my closet. All these parties are stupid. For me it's a day like any other. Plus the only card I have is lousy. It was Frida who sent it to me. I think this month is going by quickly. See you soon my angel. Keep faith, you are getting closer to freedom. Mine is not that far away… since “Papa Ponia” is offering me a 25-year stay, the little one is comical!! He must take his desires as realities. The only master of my future “is me” and I have no worries about that. The day I would have “4 aces” in my hands! I will place my game on the table and collect the bet (sic) my lips rest with love on everything that is you. I love you ! x your pirate »