Ramsgate, 15 August 1876 
11 Camden Square 
My dear Mr Lavrov, 

On my return from Germany '” I found awaiting me your letter 
of the 7th which I hastened to pass on to Liebknecht.’” Since the 
people concerned are completely unknown to me, there was little 
else I could do.’ 

I hope our poor Smirnov will have strength enough to get over 
his iliness. He has been working harder than the delicate state of 
his health allows, and he would be well-advised to take it a bit 
easier. With warmest regards both to him and to yourself. 

Yours ever, 

F. Engels