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Irkutsk.
Centrosibir.
April 23, 1918.

In response to your requests for funds—and especially to Prokopyev— I have conducted inquiries today.

Peter is allocating 150 million rubles per week to Siberia, with 180 million in the most recent week—of which Chelyabinsk receives 15 million, Tomsk 15 million, Omsk 40 million, Irkutsk 55 million, and Barnaul 15 million.

In addition to this standard allocation, Irkutsk received an extra 200 million, while Tomsk received 220 million.

Consider how much more will be required beyond this amount; verify the figures carefully and provide a precise reply regarding the ultimate goal.

Chairman of the Sovnarkom, Lenin.