249. To G. L. SHKLOVSKY

Written between July 13 and 19, 1921 · First published in 1965 in Collected Works, Fifth (Russian) Ed., Vol. 53. Printed from the origins!. · page 211

Comrade Shklovsky:

I have spoken both to Stomonyakov and Krasin. I enclose a note from Krasin. He promised to see you. Lutovinov gave me his “word of honour” that he would treat you “impartially”. I have done everything I could. I reaffirm what I have told you personally: you should “make a fresh start” in Berlin and gain a position for yourself by your work. This happened to some old Party members after 1917. Best wishes to you and your whole family!

Lenin