Letter from Friedrich Engels to A. F. Robinson, London, 21 May 1889. Manuscript preserved at the IISG (Karl Marx / Friedrich Engels Papers, inv. K 1396), transcribed from the digital facsimile by the Escuela de marxismo, 2026 (two independent readings and collation with the image). Written in English. Diplomatic transcription: spelling, capitals and punctuation as in the manuscript; deletions as text where they can be read, otherwise [ilegible]; interlinear additions inserted where marked, with a note; [?] after an uncertain reading; [ilegible] for an illegible word. Spanish translation
122 Regents Park Road N.W.
May 21st 1889
Mr. A. F. Robinson
47 Little George St. Hampstead Rd
Sir
As I am informed that you are now in good work and well able to repay gradually the 25/– I advanced to you, and Mrs[?] Lake your neighbour is out of work, I request you to pay the above money to him in such weekly payments as you may agree to amongst yourselves & as are reasonable, and I shall consider their receipt – Mr & Mrs Lake's – for the money as good as my own.
I am Sir
Yours respectfully
F. Engels