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Marx-Engels Correspondence 1865
Engels To Marx
In London
Source: MECW Volume 42, p. 147;
First published: in MEGA, Berlin, 1930.
[Manchester,] 16 April 1865
Dear Moor,
The Nordsterns returned enclosed. Herwegh and Rustow have certainly acquired a funny Dido dog in Reusche. The fellow is a real comic turn with his solemn declarations. The inevitable oath beside Lassalle’s dead body makes a precious counterpart to Willich’s apple-tree. It’s a real blessing that these people live so far away and that they still show a certain reserve in their attempts to approach us.
I haven’t received No. 43 of the Social-Demokrat so let me have it some time if there’s anything particular in it.
Your
F. E.What do you say about Richmond? I had expected that Lee would act like a soldier and surrender, instead of taking to his heels, at least so as to secure better terms for the army. But it’s better the way it is. He has ended like a scoundrel, and the tragedy closes on a comic note.