ANS in Russian, signed “Daddy Stalin,” one page, 5 x 7.5, September 1937. Short note written by Stalin beneath a handwritten letter to him from his daughter Svetlana, whom he called Setanka. His daughter writes (translated): “To Secretary N1 comrade I. Stalin. Strictly confidential. Order N 14 (a): Taking into account the fact that we haven’t been to the cinema for a long time I order you to go to the cinema today and take me along. Setanka the Housekeeper.” She has drawn a triangular detailed Soviet seal, making her letter official, identifying it as “Stamp / Signature of the Secretary.” Stalin’s reply, in red pencil: “I humbly obey and agree. The humble Secretary of the Housekeeper Daddy Stalin.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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