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

Jacques Mesrine (1936.1979)

Autographed letter signed to his mistress Jeanne Schneider.

Two pages in-8°.

[La Santé Prison]. April 18, 1976.

« By removing all hope from a man, you trigger violent revolt. »

Mesrine, imprisoned at La Santé, is dismayed by the prison situation.

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"My darling Nanou, Good evening, little girl. What a beautiful day we had today. But I didn't get to enjoy the sun because I stayed home watching TV. Nothing good! It's becoming a habit. Yesterday I received your letter #7 with the articles about prisons in Canada. I see that things aren't any better there than here. On both sides, I'm certain that sooner or later, the reactions will be strong. Because by taking away all hope from a man, you incite violent revolt. The article is ordinary; it's beside the point. Tomorrow I have a visit from Sabrina, unless there's been a change of the queen mother. I lost at the trifecta. I wanted to play several Sundays in a row. But I'm going to stop right now. Because there's no point in playing 'I never win'... not at this game (sic). Otherwise, I didn't see any difference this Sunday, which for some is a holiday." Only 12 days at most until I see you, my angel. Luckily, we have at least that consolation. Tonight I'm tired and I'm going to bed right after your letter; it's only 8 p.m. I still haven't written to Mury. She'll react, but what can you do? I forgive everything except this kind of lie, and I think you're like me, my angel… You don't like being taken for a fool. With that, your exhausted husband kisses you all over with love. Goodnight, kitten. Your pirate. X