(November 17, 1964)
Comrade Lin Tie:
As you requested, I have written a few words; I am not sure whether they are suitable. I will compose the ci poem “Rao Tao Sha” at a later time. With best wishes,
Wishing you good health!
Mao Zedong
November 17
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In 1964, Lin Tie wrote to Mao Zedong, asking him to inscribe the masthead for the Hebei Daily and to write the ci poem “Rao Tao Sha” for him. This is Mao Zedong’s reply.