217. To MAXIM GORKY

First published in Pravda No. 75 and Izvestia No. 75, March 29, 1928. Sent from Moscow to Petrograd. Printed from the original. · page 409

July 18, 1919

Dear A. M.,

Come here for a rest—I often go away for two days to the country, where I can put you up splendidly for either a short or a longer time. Do come!

Telegraph when; we shall arrange a compartment for you, so that you can travel in comfort. Really, you need a little change of air. I await your reply.

Yours,
Lenin