Context: Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, noting her influence on his views about life and how the war has helped him found this new philosophy,

Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, noting her influence on his views about life and how the war has helped him found this new philosophy,

1914 October 1.

Wonders if she has received any of his correspondence as none form her has reached him since August. Explains that the officer in charge of the post of his regiment has recently been found throwing letters away. Explains that he is not preoccupied with mundane thoughts anymore and can focus on finding happiness in the present moment.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, 1886-1915
Contributors:	Lemercier, Marguerite, 1859-ca. 1930
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	French
Subjects:	Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, > 1886-1915 > Correspondence World War, 1914-1918 > France World War, 1914-1918 > France > Correspondence. France > History > 1914-1940
Notes:	Addressed to "Madame Lemercier / 40 Rue Lauriston / Paris". No postmark. "correspondance militaire" written on front of envelope but faded. Physical description: 2 items : letter (2 pages) and envelope. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Préface de André Chevrillon / [Eugène Lemercier]. Paris : Librairie Chapelot, 1916. p. 18. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Présentées par Bernard Giovanangeli / Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier. Paris : Bernard Giovanangeli Editeur, 2013. p. 35. more
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Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925.

Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, noting her influence on his views about life and how the war has helped him found this new philosophy,

1914 October 1.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925
Description:	Wonders if she has received any of his correspondence as none form her has reached him since August. Explains that the officer in charge of the post of his regiment has recently been found throwing letters away. Explains that he is not preoccupied with mundane thoughts anymore and can focus on finding happiness in the present moment.
Main Creator:	Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, 1886-1915
Language:	French
Extent:	2 items : letter (2 pages) and envelope.
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 8,751/1/51 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.