Postcard from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, informing her that he is in quarters after a costly battle,
1915 February 22.
Writes that he has seen everything during "la grande battaille" [the first attack at Les Éparges, 17-22 February 1915]. Mentions the cruel losses and the heroism of the regiment.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | French |
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| Notes: | Addressed to "Madame Lemercier / 40 Rue Lauriston / Paris". No postmark. Illustration in colour on the front of the postcard : two sets of two flying flags on top left and right corners. Physical description: 1 item. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Préface de André Chevrillon / [Eugène Lemercier]. Paris : Librairie Chapelot, 1916. p. 133. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Présentées par Bernard Giovanangeli / Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier. Paris : Bernard Giovanangeli Editeur, 2013. p. 142. more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
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Postcard from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, informing her that he is in quarters after a costly battle,
1915 February 22.
| In Collection: | Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925 |
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| Description: | Writes that he has seen everything during "la grande battaille" [the first attack at Les Éparges, 17-22 February 1915]. Mentions the cruel losses and the heroism of the regiment. |
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| Language: | French |
| Extent: | 1 item. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 8,751/1/201
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |