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 beautiful day we had today. But I didn't enjoy the sun because I stayed up watching TV. Nothing good! It's becoming 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 both sides, I'm certain that sooner or later the reactions will be strong before long. Because by taking away all hope from a man, we start a violent revolt. The article is ordinary, it's out of touch with the real problem. Tomorrow I have a visit from Sabrina, unless there has been a change of Queen Mother. I lost at the tiercé. I wanted to play several Sundays in a row. But I'm going to stop right away. Because there's no point in playing "I never win"... not at that game (sic). Otherwise I didn't see any difference to this Sunday which for some is a holiday. Only 12 days at most to see you my angel. Fortunately we have at least this 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's going to react now 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 "an idiot". On that note, your Z'exhausted husband! kisses you and kisses you again from all over with love. Good night kitten. Your pirate. X »