Jacques MESRINE plays with death and the dangers of his profession.

Jacques MESRINE (1936.1979)

Autograph letter signed to his mistress Jeanne Schneider.

Two pages in-8°.

[Fleury-Mérogis remand center]. April 13, 1976.

“ I am fatalistic, I have never been afraid of death , otherwise I would have chosen another profession! »

Mesrine, imprisoned in Fleury-Mérogis.

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“ Nanou d’amour, Good evening my angel. This evening letter No. 3, I am happy that the “Te Quiero” made you happy. I always keep my promises…and yes my angel. In addition I wore it often which impregnated it with my fluid (sic). I just had a visit from Maître Aiche, always so nice. She came because I had an instruction, but for the first time Mache had been replaced by another judge (sic). The little one is careful!! It was better that it be this way, because I am too angry with him to remain calm in his presence. Otherwise nothing very special, except a letter from Sabrina and another from Mury which tells me nothing about the fact that I haven't written to him for 14 days. They continue to treat me, and the doctor takes my 22 – 12 ½ blood pressure very seriously. This morning I was back down to 17 – 11. I am not unaware that at 22 – 12 ½ we risk a heart attack or cerebral congestion… and isolated as I am at night… I wouldn't be in trouble! But don't worry, that didn't stop me from doing my sport last night... to the loud cries of the nurse this morning! All this makes me smile and without boasting... because I am fatalistic, I have never been afraid of death without that, I would have chosen another profession! Which doesn't stop me from loving life (resic) and “you”. Little girl, sweet kisses land on everything that is you. I love you x Your pirate »