MESRINE Jacques (1936-1979) nicknamed public enemy number on - Lot 68

MESRINE Jacques (1936-1979) nicknamed public enemy number one. 4 L.A.S. to Jeanne Schneider, Fleury-Merogis prison, October 4, 5, 6 and 8, 76. 8 pp. in-8 in-folio. Letters marked "F1". Enclosed is a letter from Maitre Aiche to Jacques Mesrine. October 4, "It is 10 pm. Yes, I worked a lot on my book today, as I had fallen behind on my work plan [] if things work out. There will be a film before the book! [] I'm now at the stage of entering USC. [On October 5, he announces his last change of cell "after they leave me in place", and boasts of having played (horse) racing "for a profit of 9,300 frs [] my games are very technical and required me to study (sic). [] ". He goes on to say, "Mum made an inventory of my belongings, and almost everything was 'looted' - that's the word, because all my ties, suits and jackets are missing [] there are cops dressed like Mesrine, no doubt about it! [] well, it's their war chest and I don't even blame them. [] Otherwise, my book is taking shape []"; on October 6, he gives the results of the races, as usual he wins "I win" 5,600 frs "yes, that's fine and you're fine, well, I'm fine (sic). Who's the strongest "the old man"? The important new aspect of this letter is conciliation: "A very nice president. No problem [] he told me my divorce would be finalized around May. [I told him it was the application of the "JM" (sic) law.) The only one I respected. He left me with a very cordial handshake, and I didn't bite him (sic), proving that I'm [not] 'the wild animal' of the press [...]"; on October 8, he apologizes "it's 10:45 pm and I've just finished the letters I have to send to various people for provisional liberty. [] I saw Aiche [] She didn't want to apply for your provisional release. [] I wrote a letter to the President about it. [] ".