February 19, 1935.

Greetings to mama — my dear!

How is life, how is your health, mama — my dear? Are you feeling unwell, or do you feel better? It has been a long time since I have had a letter from you. Are you perhaps angry with me, mama — my dear?

I still feel well. Do not worry about me. Live many years.

A kiss!

Your son Soso.

Iosif Stalin v obyatiyakh semi. Moscow, 1993. P. 17.