London, 12 September 1871 

My dear Mr Sidorov,’ 

Herewith the receipted account for the English books that were 
sent off to you yesterday*—my little bookseller did not tell me 
through what channel, but I think it will have been by the 
Continental Parcers Express. If you have not received them in two 
days’ time, please let me know. 

Buckle,‘ 3 vols, the least expensive edition, costs 24/- and, since I 
am in no doubt that the book is to be had in Paris, I did not send 
it. However, should you require it, you need only tell me so. 

Williams? has had your letter. As you will have seen, he was 
reported to be dead,° which made us laugh a great deal. 

II[putxanm 3ybcb BpoGnesckiti u Kypuers.’ As you will know, 
Williams’ daughters are back again. 

Excuse my not writing at greater length this evening. I must, 
you see, leave at about eight o’clock for a meeting” and it is nearly 
eight o’clock now. 

Yours ever, 

F. Engels