[January 14, 1918]

January 14, 1918. *
Lieber Radek! Trotzky or Kamenew will tell you my standpoint. I am in principle fundamentally
disagree with you: You fall into the trap set by the imperialists of both groups for the Republic of Soviets.
With best regards
Your Lenin
Translation
Dear Radek! Trotsky or Kamenev will convey to you my point of view. I fundamentally disagree with you in principle:
You are falling into the trap set by the imperialists of both groups
for the Republic of Soviets.
With best regards
Your Lenin