Letter to Ma Xulun[I]
(October 5, 1953)

Mr. Yichu:
I am very concerned to hear of your illness. Please be sure to rest and recuperate with peace of mind, without any time limit, and return to work only after you have recovered. Should you need anything, please let me know at any time. I respectfully wish you
a speedy recovery of health!

Mao Zedong
October 5

[I] Ma Xulun, courtesy name Yichu, was then Minister of Higher Education of the Central People's Government.