If in this matter A scolds B or B scolds A over philosophy, then we must do this separately, that is to say without hindrance to the work.

I earnestly request you and the comrades not to interpret my refusal to come in a bad light. I am very sorry, but given the whole state of affairs and the condition of the editorial board, I cannot go.

I shake hands firmly with everyone.

Your Lenin

From An. Vas. we expect the promised article on the Roman strike as soon as possible. From all the writers we expect assistance to *Proletarii*: we all answer before the Russians, who are dissatisfied with them.

Al. Al-ch should take care of the money matter properly!! They are howling in Russia from lack of funds.

on the island of Capri (Italy)

Sent from Geneva

First published in 1924 in *Leninskii sbornik* I

Printed from the manuscript