London, 31 July 1886 

Dear Kautsky, 

I shall retain the post orrice order here as there would be no point 
in trying to cash it with the moron in Southampton Road. It will 
be kept at your disposal and, should you not return before, I shall 
leave it with Mrs Parker, alias Sarah, in an envelope addressed 
to you. 

Instead, herewith. a post office order for £4 in your name, 
Karl Kautsky, taken out by me Frederick Engels. If you could 
do with a few more pounds sterling, I will gladly let you have 
them. 

Weather’s improving — with you, too, I hope. So that there may 
be a chance of this letter’s arriving today, I shall close. Kindest re- 
gards to your wife and yourself from Nim and 

Your 
F.E.