Dear friends! Things are going well. The plan known to Comrade Minin is being carried out.

Platten is taking everything upon himself. Below I send you a copy of the conditions which Platten has presented. Apparently they will be accepted. Without this we shall not go. Grimm continues to persuade the Mensheviks, but we, of course, act completely independently. We think that the departure will take place on Friday, Wednesday, Saturday. And now here is what. We want a detailed protocol of everything to be drawn up before departure. Platten, Levi (press representative of the “Berner Tagwacht”) and others will be invited to sign it. It would be highly desirable that the French also take part. N. B. Talk immediately with Guilbeaux, explain the situation to him, show the conditions and, if he sympathises, ask him to come here by telegram (we will cover the expenses). This would be very important. It is very probable that we shall also invite Charles Naine (Platten will talk with him by telephone).

NB And even more important: if Guilbeaux sympathises, might he not also bring in Romain Rolland to sign. Extremely important: there was a note in “Petit Parisien” that Milyukov threatens to bring to trial all who travel through Germany. Tell this to Guilbeaux. The participation of the French in this connection is particularly important. Answer immediately. Cordial greetings. 4/IV/1917

A telegram has come from Perm: “Salut fraternel Ulian