{Draft] 

[London,]} 31 March 1891 

Dear Citizen Mendelson, 

I have just received the letter a copy of which is enclosed here- 
with. 7°? I have absolutely no knowledge of how things stand between 
you and Wrédéblewski. It is a matter that does not concern me in the 
slightest. * But in view of the delicate situation in which this letter has 
placed me, I have no choice——and I think you will agree with me 

* In the ms., the first, deleted version of this sentence reads: ‘I have neither the inten- 
tion nor the slightest desire to meddle in private matters or things which concern no 
one but the Poles amongst themselves.’ 

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here — other than to inform you of the above and to advise Wrdéblew- 
ski of your address. Please, therefore, come to an understanding 
with him direct. 

I trust you have almost finished moving house. I know only too 
well how disagreeable these things are. Mrs Mendelson, to whom 
kindly remember me, must have had quite enough of it. 

Yours ever, 
F.E. 

Mrs Kautsky sends her regards both to you and to Mrs Mendelson.