[London,] 22 December 1856 

Dear Engels, 

You would oblige me greatly if you could send me the money 
before the week is out. I have just been to see Freiligrath and 
asked him whether he could advance me anything against my bill 

4 golden mean - > It’s disgusting! 

on America, which is drawable only in 2 or 3 weeks’ time, mais 
impossible! 1 was expecting the money from Putnam’s today; hasn’t 
arrived. The Transactions with Urquhart’s wretched rabble—on 
whom I have claims—are still in suspense.” If I’m late with the 
first payment to my Landlord, I shall be entierement discrédite. 

In great haste. 

Salut. 

Your 
K. M. 

P.S. Can you send me any bon mots on the military aspects of the 
Prussia-Neuchatel conflict? They would be very timely. I have 
dealt with the diplomatic part myself.” 

Red Wolff is in Blackburn, Lancashire,’ with his family. 
Schoolmaster at a salary of £60.