Draft of a letter from Friedrich Engels to Thomas Cook & Son in London, [Eastbourne, about 6 March 1893]; the draft is undated: place and date are those of the editors of the MEW (vol. 39, p. 43). Written by Engels on the back of the firm's letter of 3 March 1893, to which it replies. Manuscript preserved at the IISG (Karl Marx / Friedrich Engels Papers, inv. K 336), transcribed from the digital facsimile by the Escuela de marxismo, 2026 (double reading and collation with the image). Written in English. Diplomatic transcription: spelling, capitals and punctuation as in the manuscript; deletions as text; [?] after an uncertain reading. Traducción al español
Dr Sir
Your letter of the 3d. has been forwarded to me here.
The gentleman in question is a young physician of[?] & member of the University of Vienna, Austria, where he graduated & practised with distinction; He has[?] been highly recommended to me by a prominent member of the Austrian Parliament & I have no doubt that you will find him a very desirable customer.