Letter to Zou Puxun, Tan Xichun, and Mao Xichen [1] (October 29, 1953) Comrades Zou Puxun and Tan Xichun: I have received your letters.
Xichun and Xichen (from Longtoushan) wish to come to Beijing once more, and Puxun also desires another visit to the capital; I think this can be arranged.
As the weather has already turned cold, it would be best to come next spring—around the third month of the lunar calendar.
However, if you prefer to arrive earlier, you might consider coming in mid-December according to the solar calendar.
You three could travel together, covering your own expenses.
Arranging for tickets and other matters during the journey should also be handled by yourselves.
After staying in Beijing for about a month, you may return home.
If you agree, we can proceed accordingly. … Furthermore, my younger brother Mao Zelian [2] (from Dongmaotang) has requested to come to Beijing for treatment of an eye ailment.
Please inform him through Brother Zou Puxun that he may join you as well.
Apart from the four of you, no others should make the trip.
Those who come without authorization will find it difficult to be accommodated.
Since I am not replying separately to Xichen and Xichun, please convey this message to them via Brother Puxun.
Wishing you good health, Mao Zedong October 29th Printed from the manuscript.

Notes [1] Zou Puxun was a childhood classmate and neighbor of Mao Zedong when they both attended a private school.
Tan Xichun engaged in workers’ movements with Mao Zedong in Anyuan in his early years.
Mao Xichen was Mao Zedong’s great-uncle. [2] Mao Zelian was Mao Zedong’s cousin.