London, 24 December 1880 

Dear Old Man, 

This is to advise you in all haste that I have taken out a money 
order for you for five pounds sterling = 126 frs, which I trust you will 
receive. 

When Liebknecht was here °° I hauled him over the coals for hav- 
ing failed so much as to consider you when distributing the relief 
fund. I told him you were just as much, if not more, a victim of the 
Anti-Socialist Law as many of the Berliners, amongst whom there 
are some notorious blackguards. Now he has written to say: Becker 
will be cared for. So make sure this is done and, if not and supposing it 
embarrasses you to dun them, drop me a line and I'll see to it for you. 

Better luck in the New Year. 
Your old friend, 

F. Engels