Postcard from Eugène Lemercier to his mother, Marguerite Lemercier, informing her that they are departing for the battle,
1915 April 5.
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Summary: | 2nd card, written around 1pm. Wonders whether this is happening for the good of all. Adds that his life is lived in his mother and grand mother alone. |
In collection: | Lemercier Papers, 1910-1925 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | French |
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Notes: | Addressed to "Madame Lemercier / 40 Rue Lauriston / Paris". Postmark "Trésor et Postes, 30", dated [7?] April [19]15. There is an illustration in colour on the front of the postcard : 7 flying flags of the allies tied at the flagpole by a yellow ribbon by "Stern graveur". 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. 163. Citations/References: Lettres d'un soldat (août 1914-avril 1915) : Présentées par Bernard Giovanangeli / Eugène Emmanuel Lemercier. Paris : Bernard Giovanangeli Editeur, 2013. p. 167. more |
Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |