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Lenin

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To:   G. D. LEITEISEN

Geneva, October 23, 1905

Dear L., I have just been informed by Bracke of the French Parti Socialiste that
their party congress will take place in Châlon-sur-Sâone from October
27–30 to November 1. Le meilleur accord est réservé aux dél’egués
de
l’Étranger. [1]

Will you be there? Be sure to drop me a line . If you will, represent us and deliver without fail an exhaustive speech
with greetings from the revolutionary Social-Democracy of Russia.

If not, let me know at once . In that case we shall send a
detailed message of greetings from here. [2]

So be sure to reply!

Yours,
N. Lenin

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Notes:
[1]
Foreign delegates will be accorded the warmest welcome.— Ed .

[2]

G. D. Leiteisen attended the First Congress of the United Socialist
Party of France which opened on October 29, 1905, in Châlon. As a token
of solidarity with the revolutionary proletariat of Russia he was included
in the presidium and was unanimously applauded as he took his place on the
platform. A telegram of greetings from Proletary was given a warm
reception. The congress adopted a resolution moved by Paul Lafargue voicing
solidarity with the Russian revolution.