ENGELS TO MARX” 

[Manchester,] 16 April 1865 
Dear Moor, 

The Nordsterns returned enclosed. Herwegh and Riistow have 
certainly acquired a funny Dido” dog in Reusche. The fellow is a 
real comic turn with his solemn declarations. The inevitable oath 
beside Lassalle’s dead body makes a precious counterpart to 
Willich’s apple-tree. It’s a real blessing that these people live so 
far away and that they still show a certain reserve in their attempts 
to approach us. 

I haven’t received No. 43 of the Social-Demokrat, so let me have 
it some time if there’s anything particular in it. 

Your 

F. E. 

What do you say about Richmond?* I had expected that Lee 
would act like a soldier and surrender, instead of taking to his heels, 
at least so as to secure better terms for the army. But it’s better the 
way it is. He has ended like a scoundrel, and the tragedy closes on a 
comic note.