Letter · 1889

To V. A. Goltsev, 8 November 1889. Moscow.

В. А. ГОЛЬЦЕВУ, 8 ноября 1889 г. Москва.

Headnote

1 Date and addressee. Moscow, 8 November 1889. Written to Viktor Alexandrovich Goltsev (1850–1906), editor of the journal Russkaya Mysl (Russian Thought), with whom Chekhov corresponded regularly as a contributor to the journal.

2 A brief cover note. Chekhov explains that a Petersburg acquaintance, N. M. Sokovnin, passing through Moscow, asked him to forward an enclosed poem to the editorial office of Russkaya Mysl. Chekhov is simply acting as an intermediary, passing along the submission and closing with courteous regards. The letter carries no personal news and makes no comment on the poem’s quality or suitability for publication.

8 ноября 1889 г. Москва.
8 November.
8 ноябрь.
Dear Sir,
Многоуважаемый
Виктор Александрович!
My Petersburg acquaintance N. M. Sokovnin, passing through Moscow, asked me to send the enclosed poem to the editorial office of Russkaya Mysl.
Мой петербургский знакомый H. M. Соковнин проездом через Москву поручил мне послать в редакцию "Русской мысли" прилагаемое стихотворение.
In carrying out his request, I take the occasion to assure you of my deep respect and to wish you all good things.
Исполняя его желание, пользуюсь случаем, чтобы засвидетельствовать Вам свое глубокое уважение и пожелать всего хорошего.
А. Чехов.

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