Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, recalling his military life since September,
1914 November 20.
Gives details about his night duty and mentions a poem, in his diary, which he was writing when a shell landed close by. Informs her of the dead and wounded and develops his philosophy. Mentions Pierre.
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Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | French |
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Notes: | Addressed to "Madame Lemercier / 40 Rue Lauriston / Paris". Postmark "Trésor et Postes, 33", dated 21 November [19]14 . Postscript on back of envelope acknowledges reception of correspondence and of a sketchbook. Physical description: 2 items : letter (4 pages) and envelope. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Préface de André Chevrillon / [Eugène Lemercier]. Paris : Librairie Chapelot, 1916. p. 58-60. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Présentées par Bernard Giovanangeli / Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier. Paris : Bernard Giovanangeli Editeur, 2013. p. 68-69. more |
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Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, recalling his military life since September,
1914 November 20.
In Collection: | Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925 |
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Description: | Gives details about his night duty and mentions a poem, in his diary, which he was writing when a shell landed close by. Informs her of the dead and wounded and develops his philosophy. Mentions Pierre. |
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Language: | French |
Extent: | 2 items : letter (4 pages) and envelope. |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 8,751/1/109
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |