Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, informing her that he is still waiting for the order to depart and of the rumour of a French victory,
1914 August 27.
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| Summary: | Gives details of the previous night when everyone, "aptes, inaptes et réformés", was ordered to pack up to depart. Mentions writing to Madame Capamagian in the chaos. Mentions a painting competition. Makes comment about the value of people around him and their behaviour. |
| In collection: | Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | French |
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| Notes: | Addressed to "Madame Lemercier / 40 Rue Lauriston / Paris". Very faint and illegible postmarks from origin on front of envelope. 2 postmarks from destination at the back of the envelope. Physical description: 3 items : letter (5 pages) and envelope. more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
