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Letter to Jan Frankel, May 11, 1933
| Author(s) | Leon Trotsky |
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| Written | 11 May 1933 |
Paralyzed Financially
Dear Friend:
I am sending you the letter from the couple that Well recommended to us for settling down in Prinkipo. You remember, I am sure. The man belongs to the scientific community. Iâll send you the most important new publications from here. Enclosed also is a copy of my answer. Of course, if the IS doesnât agree with my suggestions, please inform those concerned immediately.
It is very clear that the Stalinists want to keep us away from the Copenhagen conference at any cost. Given the new situation, the matter must be considered anew. It is clear that we can send only anonymous, unknown delegates. We have to give up the plan of finding Danes for this. We need rock-solid people in this witch-hunt atmosphere, and in Copenhagen we can count on lukewarm sympathizers at best. What is the situation on this with the SAP, the Sneevliet people, etc.? The IS must consider the matter very carefully and from all sides so that we donât compromise ourselves.
Could you get me the latest publications of the Brandlerites from Strasbourg and other places?
Best greetings.
Yours,
L.T.
P.S. You ask for a platform on the Russian question for the [projected international] conference. But there already is a platform on the Russian question. As far as I can recall, outside of the lately departed Well, no one has expressed an opinion on it. Thus the only problem is to assess the latest events. The most essential things have been said in the article âAlarm Signal!â One event or another may yet occur before the conference, and therefore it is better to make the final formulations at the very last moment.
Have the Copenhagen addresses and contacts been found? It turns out that no steps have been taken by anyone thus far to strengthen these ties. That is a big mistake. Denmark can assume great importance for us because of its sea links with Hamburg. It is a very important route. It will be essential for Swabeck to visit Denmark on his way to the United States. He is waiting here for money. The financial crisis cuts into us from every side and paralyzes a goodly part of any undertaking.
But what can one do ⌠?
L.T.