V. I.

Lenin

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To:   HIS MOTHER

February 22, 1903

Mother dearest, I have received your letter, for which a big merci . It
was very interesting to hear about Anyuta. By the way, please send her this letter as I do not know her address.
It is true she recently sent me a brief note for which I am
very grateful, but she forgot to say anything about her
address and, in general, she was so hazy about everything
that I am completely bewildered. I learned about the “Chinese”
philistines [1] only from you. In a way, that is closer
to Europe, or to the New World! Rather interesting, I think, very much so, in fact!

I am very, very sorry about the old friend. [2]

Would it not be quicker to correspond with the Chinese lady through Japan or through some British port? True
enough, it is farther by sea, but the Europeans are many
times more punctual!

Life here goes on as usual. Nothing particularly good has happened and nothing bad either, and in general I
feel much less veberarbeitet [3] than before. I expect to
take a trip to Germany in a few days. [4] The weather is
astonishingly fine, it is hot in a light coat; sunshine and a
warm, warm breeze.... Just right for walking.

How are you getting on? Where are Mitya and his wife?
How is Manyasha?

I embrace you fondly, my dear, and wish you good health.

Yours,

V. Ulyanov

Best regards to all, especially to Anya and Mark!