V. I.

Lenin

483

To:   A. G. SHLYAPNIKOV

Dear A., I am sending you the Japs’ draft. Apparently we won’t get anywhere with
them.

I answer briefly:

I absolutely reject what is crossed out.

I am prepared to make concessions (1) in regard to 7 on the Editorial Board, (2) 15% quota for the C.C., (3) place of publication, if we agree on the rest, that is:

(1) 6 th and 7th are co-opted by the Editorial Board of the C.O., (2) new name for the collection, (3) agreement for one collection.

In regard to transport, etc., I trust you will make up an addendum to
the agreement and insert it (they must definitely contribute towards
transport, and this must definitely be inserted; without it, you
can’t work, and I would consider it the height of meanness if capitalists
were to give “their” money without ensuring the chief organiser a
livelihood. This is the height of meanness! I’ll never agree to it!).

Nadya has answered your questions (I was away lecturing). I hope
everything has been answered. If not, write and let me know!

Be more patient with the kulaks, don’t worry more than you need. It’s
not worth it.

All the very best, Yours, Lenin

N.B. Please return this copy of the text of the agreement to me.