Letter to Friedrich Engels, May 23, 1873

Author(s) Karl Marx
Written 23 May 1873


First published in Der Briefwechsel zwischen F. Engels und K. Marx, Bd. IV, Stuttgart, 1913
Published in English for the first time in Marx-Engels Collected Works, Volume 44


MARX TO ENGELS

IN LONDON

Manchester, 23 May [1873]
25 Dover Street

Dear FRED,

Put up at the Brunswick Hotel last night;[1] found neither Moore[2] nor Schorlemmer.

This morning I looked up Moore; he wasn't there. I asked his landlady if she could find me a room in the neighbourhood, whereupon she offered me SLEEPING ROOM in her own house. I came to an arrangement with her on the spot.

Then called on Gumpert, who was in Germany; I shall find out today (via Zapp) when he is due back.

On my return to the Brunswick Hotel I found Moore at the entrance. He was very pleased that I HAD SETTLED things with his landlady.

I have written to Tussy today[3] and am convinced that Mr Lissagaray must pour le moment make bonne mine à mauvais jeu.[4]

Your

K. M.

Regards to MRs.[5] Shall see Renshaws.

  1. ↑ Marx stayed in Manchester from 22 May to about 3 June 1873. The purpose of the trip was to consult Doctor Gumpert on a medical question.
  2. ↑ Samuel Moore
  3. ↑ This letter by Marx has not been found.
  4. ↑ make the best of a bad job for the moment; see this volume, p. 499.
  5. ↑ Lydia Burns