V. I.

Lenin

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To:   G. V. PLEKHANOV

October 21, 1901

Dear G. V., A few days ago I sent you Neue Zeit No. 1, with
Engels’s article on the programme. [4] I think you will find
it of some interest for your work, i.e., for drawing up the
draft programme. Then today we sent you proofs; when you have read them, please send them directly to Dietz
marked “ Druckfertig ” [1] as soon as possible.

I have selected a little material for a review of home affairs [2] and in a few days’ time I shall tackle it in real
earnest (at the moment I am indisposed—-a touch of the flu after my
trip [5] ). Since after this work I shall have to get busy with Iskra , and then with the pamphlet, which
I have been putting off for a long time, [3]

I have no time whatever left for the programme, and you are our only
hope.

Could you recommend some Frenchman for letters from
France? (Danevich will probably refuse.)

All the very best.

Yours,

Lenin