113. To HIS MOTHER

First published in 1929 in the journal Proletarskaya Revolyutsiya No. 11. Sent from Munich. Printed from the original. · page 302 · Translated by The Late George H. Hanna

Maria Alexandrovna Ulyanova,
Sharonov’s House,
Bakhmetyevskaya Street, 25,
Moscow,
Russia

October 3, 1900

I have received, Mother dearest, Manyasha’s letter of September 8 which was delayed when forwarded to me from Paris. I was very glad to learn that Mitya’s affairs are being settled, and that he will probably be allowed to enter Yuriev University.^[1] It would be fine if he could get everything settled soon! What is happening to Manyasha’s case? She doesn’t write about it. How are you? Are you comfortable? I am now quite well, I got over my influenza long ago and am working more regularly. We are having excellent weather here—and you? I have also received the books from Manyasha (Bulletin officiel), thanks for them. I am expecting the box and money to arrive soon.

I embrace you fondly, my dear, and send regards to all.

Yours,
V. U.

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[1] Lenin’s brother Dmitry was at this time under police surveillance in Podolsk, Moscow Gubernia; he was later allowed to enter Yuriev University, from which he graduated in 1901.