Letter to Liu Yanan
(May 27, 1950)

Source: Shuxin, p. 375.

According to the source, Liu Yanan (b. 1917) was at the time of this letter head of:
Xiangxiang xian, Hunan Province. For more biographical information on Liu, see
Zhonggong renming lu, p. 890.

Comrade Yanan: 4
I have received the enclosed letters from four brothers of the family of;
Wen! from Dapingyao, Fengyin xiang of Sidu, Xiangxiang [xian]; and these.
are herewith forwarded for your perusal. They have said things that express
discontent with the work of the local district and xiang government. I wonder
what the real situation is? If it is possible, please send a comrade down to!
investigate a bit and let me know the results. The Wen brothers are all poor
peasants, but in their letters they speak in favor of the landlords and the rich
peasants. Why is this so? Please also investigate this and let me know. As far
as the question of the difficulties that the Wen family (my uncle’s family) has.
encountered and their appeal for aid and relief, you can help them relieve their.
problem only insofar as the normal pattern of rent reduction and land reform, i:
which is common to all peasants, will allow. You cannot give them special 4
attention and aid, or else the people in general will be unhappy about it.
My best wishes for your health.
Mao Zedong
May 27, 1950

Notes

1. See text May 12, 1950.
2. See text Feb. 18, 1951, note 2.

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