London, 17 February [1863] 

Dear ‘Frederick, 

I am really worried by your silence. I hope you aren’t ill. 
Conversely, I hope I haven’t again given offence malgré moi. If, in 
my letter, acknowledging the £100, I discussed machinery, etc.,” 
this was really done to divert you, and distract you from your 
misery. 

a despite myself - > See this volume, pp, 448-52. 

The Polish business and Prussia’s intervention do indeed 
represent a combination that impels us to speak. Not in person, 
partly so as to avoid any appearance of competing with the 
student Blind,’ partly so as not to deny ourselves entry to 
Germany. But the Workers’ Society here would serve well for the 
purpose. A manifesto should be issued in its name,” and issued 
IMMEDIATELY. YOU must write the military bit—i.e. on Germany’s 
military and political interest in the restoration of Poland. I shall 
write the diplomatic bit. 

Well, o1p soy, let me have an answer and, if you’ve got anything 
on your mind, speak our LIKE A MAN in the assurance that no one takes a 
warmer interest in your weal and woe than does 

Your 
Moor