V. I.

Lenin

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To:   HIS SISTER MARIA

Maria Ilyinichna Ulyanova, Samarin’s House, Apt. 3, Moskovskaya Street, Vologda, Russia

February 16, 1914

Dear Manyasha, I recently returned from a trip (among other things,
I lectured on the question of nationalities in
Paris) [1] and still cannot settle down to write.

How are you? When will your term of exile be over?

How is Mother keeping? Has she completely recovered?

It is a long time since I had news of Mark or Mitya. I know nothing about their way of life or their plans.

There have been no changes here. We still live modestly.
Nadya seems to be in for a relapse of her thyroid trouble—
the symptoms are still mild but they are there. Perhaps I
shall have to take her for another operation in spring....
It is still not certain and it is better so far to say nothing
to her about it. I am quite well, so is Y.V.

All the best. Give Mother many kisses for me.

Yours,

V. U.

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Notes:
[1]
This refers to Lenin’s lecture on the question of nationalities
delivered in the Grand Hall of the Paris Geographical Society on
January 23, 1914.