11. VII. 1921

Comrade Rothstein!

I recommend to you the bearer of this letter, Alexander Alexandrovich Armand, and his sister Varvara Alexandrovna.

I know these young people and take a particular interest in them. I would be extremely obliged to you if you would pay attention to them and assist them in every way possible.

Should any special need arise, I earnestly request that you telegraph me (in cipher to Chicherin for Lenin), and likewise in case of illness, etc. Al. Al. Armand speaks French well; after service in the old army he served two years in the Red Army, he is a tested man and will be fully useful, especially with the possibility of receiving guidance and direction from you from time to time.

I wish you all the best and every success in your work in Persia.

With communist greetings, Lenin

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