Letter to Chen Yun [1] (December 30, 1959) Comrade Chen Yun: Your letter has been received. I am very pleased to learn that your condition is improving. When I depart, I would like to have a talk with you; we can set the time at a later date. Keep your spirits up and prepare for a protracted struggle; you will surely recover. Mao Zedong December 30 Based on the manuscript. Included in Selected Letters of Mao Zedong. Notes [1] Chen Yun was then Vice Chairman of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council. At this time he was convalescing in Hangzhou.