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Secret memorandum from the Minister of Finance of Russia, David Davidovich Milstein, to the Ambassador to the United Nations from Russia, Nathan Abramov: |
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I am about to stick my head into the lion's mouth, and I may not be able to pull it out again. Can you imagine me, with my abhorrence of hunting and guns, shooting at innocent deer as they are driven by? I leave today, immediately after the grand state funeral for that anti-Semitic bastard, Orgonev. Aleksandr has begged me to go on this fool's errand to Aleyev's dacha, where I will be surrounded by enemieshis as well as minein order to get some sense of how far Soyuz has proceeded with their plot for the putsch we both know is coming. For some reason, the President clings to the belief that you and I, and all who are on the side of a legitimate government, suffer from paranoia. I do believe that he thinks I might be persuaded to his point of view if I spend several days in the company of this splendid group of Russian patriots. You are to see him immediately upon your return to Moscow, before you report to the Foreign Ministry. Aleksandr promises that he will listen to everything you have to tell him. I will still be in Ukovo; I come back to Moscow the following day. And, my beloved friend, pray to God that I arrive alive, and in one piece. |
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Personal letter from Nathan Abramov, Ambassador from Russia to the United Nations, to the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Charlotte Conroy: |
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