Jacques MESRINE (1936–1979). French criminal. - Lot 337

Jacques MESRINE (1936–1979). French criminal. No. 3 Signed autograph letter [El viejo] addressed to Janine Schneider. Fleury-Mérogis Prison, January 21, 1977. Front and back of a single sheet (21 x 29.5 cm). " MESRINE Jacques 55.503 D5 G4 7 av. des Peupliers FLEURY-MÉROGIS 91700 Friday, 1/21/77 No. 3 Manon d'amour Good evening, my angel. Very pleasant visit; you looked lovely in your outfit. Very beautiful! Thank goodness you have a good banker (sic). You looked well and more rested. Let’s get down to business. You must not accept this arbitrary seizure of your mail during your incarceration. It is precisely because every inmate goes along with it that such abuses are possible at Fleury.I wrote a letter to Ms. Pauco asking her to return this mail to you or to notify you of its seizure. If your letters haven’t been returned to you within ten days, you’ll send the complaint I typed up for you to the prosecutor. I know what you owe Ms. Pauco, but that doesn’t mean she should let her mail be stolen. I’m asking you to be very strict about this. You saw the kind of “gifts” the administration gave us for Christmas. Your seizure of the letters is illegal, so they’ll either return them to you or you’ll file the complaint on February 2 via certified mail with return receipt requested. In the meantime, keep this letter and the envelope. OK. By the way, have you received the insurance? I’m surprised it’s taking so long! So you liked my manuscript. Maybe you’re just saying that to make me happy (sic).Yes, I think it’s not bad. We’ll see how it’s received. I think I’m going to get called every name in the book, but that leaves me cold—quite the opposite. You know, my angel, I’m happy that the little one is going out with you and that the two of you are getting some time alone together. It brings a little sunshine into your lives. Tomorrow I’ll talk to her about Régier, because I don’t want to see her kicked out before she turns 16... after that she can work if she wants to. The main thing is that she respects our authority for now. Deep down, having her work on my model a bit—it’s been several months since I’ve touched it. I really need to spend a day doing something once my grades are in.I hope to finish this by the start of the school year, big V! Just a few more months to wait and it’s going to be a blast! ... or a headache (sic). You’ll make a very beautiful widow (re-sic). On that note, no worries. I’m counting on you, sweetie. I hope my friend’s money order went through. Yes, my angel, very pleasant visit—you’re winning me over again... you lucky thing. Don’t forget to ask my banker for the money and let me know about Kazan (whether she paid you back or not).Otherwise, I’m in great shape, as you can see. I didn’t get a letter today. Second thing: you wanted the article from L’Aurore. I’ll send it to you; you can keep it (it’s of no interest). That’s it, sweetheart, everything’s OK. See you Tuesday. Your old rogue, failing to "rape" you... presses his lips to yours in a tender caress of love. Good night, kitten. I love you... oh yes. A kiss to "Pucette." EL VIEJO"