Postcard from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, rationalising war,
1915 February 11.
2nd letter written in a worrying pandemonium. Is reading about pre-war diplomacy which enlightens him about German thought. Expresses the idea that war was inevitable and feels privileged to be a witness despite the high price. Philosophical lines about his faith in an Order above human patience.
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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 of 7 flying flags tied at the flagpole by a yellow ribbon (including French, Belgian, Japanese, English and Russian) on front right upper corner of the postcard by "Stern graveurs". Physical description: 1 item. more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
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Postcard from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, rationalising war,
1915 February 11.
| In Collection: | Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925 |
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| Description: | 2nd letter written in a worrying pandemonium. Is reading about pre-war diplomacy which enlightens him about German thought. Expresses the idea that war was inevitable and feels privileged to be a witness despite the high price. Philosophical lines about his faith in an Order above human patience. |
| Main Creator: | |
| Language: | French |
| Extent: | 1 item. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 8,751/1/191
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |