I know that Kinkel almost hates me for my requests to him for a translation. But the matter is urgent, important, and swift assistance is needed—perhaps he won't be too angry.

Dash off a reply by postcard as soon as possible.

All best wishes! Your Lenin in Bern

Written 19 August 1915

Sent from Sörenberg (Switzerland)

First published in 1930 in Lenin Collection XIV

Printed from the manuscript