My statement to Martov (approximately, reconstructed from memory)

I fully agree with the desire of Comrade Martov, expressed through Comrade Hans, to eliminate the personal

* See V. I. Lenin. "The Bourgeoisie That Pretends to Be Populist and the Bewildered Populism" (Collected Works, 5th ed., vol. 8, pp. 77-86). Ed.

** See the statement "To the Editorial Board of the Central Organ of the RSDLP" (Collected Works, 5th ed., vol. 8, p. 87). Ed.

F. I. DUN. DECEMBER 2, 1903

aspect of our conflict by exchanging statements, and on my part, I propose such a statement.

I have never doubted and do not doubt the sincerity and honesty of Martov. If Martov states that, while familiarizing himself with my proposal for the selection of the two trios and approving this proposal, he personally always considered it necessary to expand the initial editorial trio, then I do not doubt and do not allow any doubts from anyone about the truthfulness of Martov. I would be very glad to be convinced that the accusations raised against me were based on a misunderstanding.
29. XI. 03.

N. Lenin