Letter to Chen Yi
(August 15, 1952)

Source: Shuxin, p. 439.

See text Oct, 11, 1955(1), note 53, and text Mar, 22, 1958, note 60.

Comrade Chen Yi:
I have received your letter. It is of the utmost necessity for you to fe

Wait until your health is restored before you return to East China to work
the time being it is suitable for your post to remain in East China because
role can be greater if you stay in East China.' There is much need for:
contribution in that area.
In response, and with regards for your daily well-being.
Mao Zedong
August 15

Note

1. Chen was second secretary of the East China Bureau of the Central Committee of fl
at the time of this letter -