[London,] 29 July 1872

Dear Kugelmann,

At the International Congress (Hague, opening 2 September),*” it will be a matter of life or death for the International; and, before I resign,’ I want at least to protect it from disintegrating elements. Germany must therefore have as many representatives as possible. Since you are in any case coming, write to Hepner that I ask him to get you a delegate’s mandate.

Your K. Marx