V. I. Lenin

Source: ru:LS/v16
Translated: machine translation (DeepSeek) from the Russian; AI-translated.

AUTHOR: LEIDEN

* LETTER CONCERNING THE SUIT FILED BY THE SWISS OWNER OF THE PRINTING SHOP—SCHOLZ.

17 X 05. [Geneva.]

Dear Comrade,

The affair with Scholz has taken such a turn that the possibility of a heavy loss for the Party through the fault of the manager of the printing shop is becoming obvious.

Moreover, the execution of Demos’ orders in the Party printing shop is likewise attended with loss to the Party owing to the incorrect organisation of the work.

In view of this, and taking into consideration that the affairs of Demos, the control over which has been entrusted to me by the C.C., cannot require your stay in London for more than [3-4 days] until October 21, new style, I earnestly request you, after coming to an agreement with Iv[an] P[avlovich], to give up the trip to Berlin and to leave immediately for Geneva to settle the affairs entrusted to you by the C.C.

N. Lenin.

P.S. I draw your attention to the fact that it would be wrong on your part to refer to Demos’ affairs as a justification for your further absence, for I have got in touch with I[van] P[avlovich] and have satisfied myself that Demos’ affairs likewise now require your immediate return.

P.P.S. The suit was filed by Scholz (for 2,031 fr. 25) on 17 X. The time-limit for payment is 27 X. Another (minimum 5) days are needed for consultation with a lawyer.