«Pravda»*. This question is extremely serious. I would very much not like to come out in print against the editors of «Pravda» – we have worked together far too long – but supporting otzovism is for me a sin a h u n d r e d times worse than supporting liquidationism, and not only worse, but
more dishonourable. And I, speaking in all conscience, will be unable not to come out in print against this support, which has become clear through the placing of Mr. Bogdanov’s letter. If that was a blunder, let us correct it. If not, we shall go to war.

Send Alexinsky’s letter. Very important. Alexinsky conducts friendly conversations, and you… Bogdanov to him!!

(7) I received the money for April. It is necessary to send for May. I very much request not to be late. (The money is extremely necessary for me for my wife’s treatment, for an operation.)
Yours ready to serve, V. I.

I am terribly afraid that you have not warded off Plekhanov!! Potresov lies and pours slops. And
to force Plekhanov into silence?? That would be an irreparable mistake 225.

For the promise to send the missing numbers of «Pravda» and «Luch», many thanks. You
only mistakenly mention once one number instead of No. 8 (eighth number) for 1912
(twelfth) year. I very much request you to send this No. 8 (1912). It was returned to the editorial office in 180 copies from arrest.

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Written on June 16, 1913.

Sent from Poronin to Petersburg

First published in 1933

in Lenin Miscellany XXV

Printed from the manuscript