V. I.

Lenin

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To:   L. B. KAMENEV

Dear L. B., I am sending you the proof-sheets. [1]

In § “Two Parties” (especially in the end, page 86 in fine [2]

—see

separate sheet) changes are necessary .
(1) We must not call for a break with the conciliators . This is
quite uncalled for and incorrect. A “persuasive” tone should be adopted
towards them, by no means should they be antagonised.
(2) The split should be discussed with more tact, always choosing
formulations to the effect that the liquidators have broken away, created
and proclaimed a “complete break”, and that the Party ought not to
tolerate them (“and the conciliators ought not to confuse issues”), and
so on.

That’s how you put it mostly. But not always. Look through § “Two
Parties” once again.

We shall tone down the reply to the Germans. You are right in saying it
sounds rather sharp.

Do not fail to send in the proofs of the § on the conciliators.

All the best, Yours, Lenin