V. I.

Lenin

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To:   M. G. VECHESLOV [1]

To Yuriev

April 22

Since the red-print leaflets are to be forwarded to St. Petersburg the
valise containing them should be sent in that direction (to Pskov, not to
Smolensk or Poltava).

We are sending 100 marks as a loan to the Berlin group. [2] It would be desirable to collect the money needed for
delivering the valises on the spot and to relieve Iskra of this
expense. Do everything you can to raise the money, for we are very short of
funds.

As regards your leaving the neutral group, you know best what to do. It
might perhaps be better to wait, since you might be able to win others to
our side.

The stamp has been ordered. Let us have the Vienna address again, the
one you sent looks queer.

As regards sending consignments through the Polish Social-Democrat, you
should accept his offer and do your best to give him a pood or two of
literature at the earliest possible date for trial shipment. How much
literature do you have on hand? We shall send you the balance— Zarya and (after May 1) Iskra No. 3.

You did not let us know how much open literature you have
received. Send us a detailed account.