# I. F. ARMAND

Source: PSS vol 48

...** and not in 1912, but in 1911) we at the editorial office of *Sotsial-Demokrat* received a small brochure by Vinnichenko in Russian, dedicated to justifications regarding the accusations he faced from the Social Democrats over "Honesty with Oneself." Vinnichenko requested a response in print and in writing. I recall that the brochure made an impression on me, and I wanted to reply, but various petty affairs (oh, these "petty affairs," semblances of deeds, surrogates of deeds, hindrances to the cause, how I hate the bustle, the hassle, the petty affairs, and how I am inextricably and forever tied to them!! That is a sign more that I am lazy and tired and in a foul mood.

Generally I like my profession and now I often almost hate it***) got in the way. Incidentally,
I lost that brochure (published in Lvov) and forgot its title. If you can, find it,
read it, and send it to me.

It seemed to me that Vinnichenko is sincere and naive when he poses the question: "does a Social Democrat have the right (!! sic!!) to visit a public house?" and chews over this question in every way, but always individually. He is some kind of semi-anarchist or a complete anarchist, and
the Vperedists must be leading him astray. After all, did he not give a lecture in Paris on "Honesty with Oneself" under the chairmanship of Lunacharsky? Or is the situation such that Lunacharsky is for

* - crossed out. Ed.

** The beginning of the letter has not been found. The manuscript exists only from page 3. Ed.

*** - That is a sign more that I am lazy, tired, and in a foul mood. Generally I
love my profession, and now I often almost hate it. Ed.

Vinnichenko, and Aleksinsky - against? I would like to know some more details about it*.

Before leaving Paris you must** discuss with Nik. Vas., Kamsky, Lyudmila the question of
the delegation to the Vienna Congress. It is extremely desirable to have as many delegates as possible. The difficulty - money (travel expenses + 15 frs. for a ticket to the congress).
The task: 1) to seek out in advance people suitable to be delegates and capable of traveling at their own expense; 2) to find more
money; 3) to clarify how much is lacking for NN, MM, etc.

I firmly shake your hand. Your Lenin

1914

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Written in the first half of May

Sent from Poronin to Paris

Printed for the first time, from the manuscript