V. I.

Lenin

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To:   THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE

We advise that steps be taken immediately to have the O.C. together
with the Polish Social-Democrats issue a formal declaration (as detailed and
precise as possible) on their full solidarity with the Russian S.D.L.P. and
their desire to join the Party. On the basis of such a formally published
statement the O.C. could invite the Polish Social-Democrats to the
Congress. Then, surely, no one will protest. [1]

Next (privately), we earnestly request you everywhere and among everyone to
prepare the ground for a struggle against the Bund at the Congress. Without a
stubborn struggle the Bund will not surrender its position. And we can never
accept its position. Only firm determination on our part to go through to the
end, to the expulsion of the Bund from the Party, will undoubtedly compel it to
give way.

Make haste with the list; it is very important and must be done quickly, without
waiting for a reply from the committees. By the way, were the committees given
a short time within which to reply? Are you keeping a list of the delegates
already appointed? (Send it to us as an additional precaution.)