{London,] 22 November 1871 

Dear Citizen, 

My ailment continues to keep me indoors, thereby preventing 
me from doing all I should like to do to support the better 
elements on the Qui Vivel.! Nevertheless I have spoken to 
several of my French friends, though I don’t know whether they 
have started things moving. 

As to the terms of admission to the International, all that is 
needed is recognition of our principles. I am sending you 30 cards 
OF MEMBERSHIP Which you may dispose of as and when you find new 
candidates. They only have to pay One Penny for their annual 
contribution but may subscribe more if they so wish. All you have 
to do is enter the names of new members on the cards. 

I am also sending you 30 copies of the Rules.* Every member 
must be supplied with a copy, which costs One PEnny. 

In accordance with a resolution passed at the last Conference,” 
adhesive stamps are now being manufactured representing the 
value of one penny, and these must be affixed to the Rules in 
possession of members. 

Those who have already paid for their cards will not have to 
make a further payment for the stamps. 

‘THE PAMPHLET ON The Civil War in France 1s sold at Truelove’s, 256 
High Holborn. 

Fraternal greetings, 

Karl Marx