Context: Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, pouring his soul to her before attacking,

Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, pouring his soul to her before attacking,

1914 October 9.

Explains how his heart has opened during the past few weeks at the front and that he now comprehends life in the way his mother does. Explains that he is living the best moments of his moral life and expresses his conviction that all the evil of mankind will not destroy the beauty of nature. Signs: "ton fils qui te doit tout".

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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. The letter folds itself into an envelope. The words "correspondance militaire" are written above the address. Further notes written at the back, noting date and time of expedition, that all is well and thanking recipient for the clothes she sent. 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. 19. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Présentées par Bernard Giovanangeli / Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier. Paris : Bernard Giovanangeli Editeur, 2013. p. 36 more
Arrangement:	Sub-fonds

Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925.

I. Eugène Lemercier Correspondence, 1914-1915.
II. Marguerite Lemercier Correspondence, 1915-1925
III. Eugène Lemercier Diaries, 1910-1914.
- Eugène Lemercier Diary, 1910 July 29 to 1914 November 15.
- Eugène Lemercier War Diary, 1914 August 12 to November 4.
IV. Photographs, 1914.
- [Eugène Lemercier standing with walking stick in left hand, in the woods, wearing his uniform and ...
- [Eugène Lemercier standing with walking stick in left hand, in the woods, wearing his uniform and ...
V. Lemercier Miscellanea, 1910-1925.

Letter from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, pouring his soul to her before attacking,

1914 October 9.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925
Description:	Explains how his heart has opened during the past few weeks at the front and that he now comprehends life in the way his mother does. Explains that he is living the best moments of his moral life and expresses his conviction that all the evil of mankind will not destroy the beauty of nature. Signs: "ton fils qui te doit tout".
Main Creator:	Lemercier, Eugène Emmanuel, 1886-1915
Language:	French
Extent:	1 item.
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 8,751/1/59 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.