V. I.

Lenin

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To:   MARIA ANDREYEVA

Maria Fyodorovna, Unfortunately, my colleagues (in the Council) consider
it impossible for me to permit a meeting (bypassing the
investigating commission), all the more so since medical
aid (in case of illness) is available.

I cannot go against the will and decision of my Council
colleagues.

Just now it is absolutely impossible for me to have a talk with you, as I cannot tear myself away. I will
write you about the case of the “provocateur and blackmailer” ( obviously he was a
blackmailer: Kartashov has long been in prison , I have made inquiries).

I beg you to excuse me.

All the best, Lenin

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