To Mao Zelian[1]
(June 23, 1953)

Runfa, my worthy younger brother:

I have received your letter of May 8.

I am very concerned that your eye ailment and foot ailment have not yet healed. It is still best for you to rest and treat them at home; do not come to Beijing. For if Xiangya Hospital could not properly diagnose them, Beijing may not necessarily be able to diagnose them either. This is my reply.

Mao Zedong
June 23

[1] Mao Zelian, courtesy name Runfa, was Mao Zedong's younger paternal cousin.