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Personal letter from Russian poet and translator Leonid Martynov, dated November 23, 1962, in Moscow. In this letter, addressed to Karel Šafránek, Martynov expresses gratitude for the sent newspaper clippings and announces that he is sending his new book along with this letter.Original text in Russian:
"Дорогой товарищ Карл Шафранек,
Спасибо за вырезки из газет. Одновременно с этим письмом я посылаю Вам новую книгу, мой друг.
С приветом Леонид Мартынов
23/XI-62 Москва"
(Translation:
"Dear Comrade Karel Šafránek,
Thank you for the newspaper clippings. Along with this letter, I am sending you my new book, my friend.
With regards, Leonid Martynov
November 23, 1962, Moscow")
The letter is written in blue ink and ends with the author's full signature.