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

Jacques Mesrine (1936.1979)

Autographed letter signed to his mistress Jeanne Schneider.

Two pages in-8°.

[Fleury-Mérogis Prison]. April 13, 1976.

" I'm a fatalist; I've never been afraid of death , otherwise I would have chosen a different profession! "

Mesrine, imprisoned in Fleury-Mérogis.

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" My darling Nanou, Good evening my angel. Tonight, letter number 3. I'm happy that the 'Te Quiero' pleased you. I always keep my promises... and yes, my angel. Besides, I've worn it often, which has imbued it with my energy (sic). I just had a visit from Maître Aiche, always so nice. She came because I had a hearing, but for the first time, Mache had been replaced by another judge (sic). He's cautious, that one! It was better that way, because I'm too angry with him to remain calm in his presence. Otherwise, nothing very special, except for a letter from Sabrina and another from Mury, which doesn't tell me anything since I haven't written to her for 14 days. I'm still receiving treatment, and the doctor is taking my 220/1250 blood pressure very seriously." This morning my blood pressure had dropped back down to 17-11. I'm well aware that at 22-12.5 you risk a heart attack or a stroke… and isolated as I am at night… I'd be in real trouble! But don't worry, it didn't stop me from exercising last night… much to the nurse's dismay this morning! All this makes me smile, and not boastfully… because I'm a fatalist, I've never been afraid of death, otherwise I would have chosen a different profession! Which doesn't stop me from loving life (sic) and "you." Little girl, sweet kisses are bestowed upon everything that is you. I adore you x Your pirate »