Letter to Lin Zhijun[1]
(March 27, 1953)

Mr. Zhijun:

Your kind letter and the long poem mourning Grand Marshal Stalin have been received. They are filled with affection for the people, which I greatly admire. This is my reply.

With the highest respect
Mao Zedong
March 27, 1953

[1] Lin Zhijun, then serving as a counselor in the Counsellors’ Office of the Government Administration Council.