26 JUNE 1916* "A few days later," writes A. G. Shlichter, "the question was discussed in the collegium of the People's Commissariat of Food Supply, where it was decided to establish a model grain procurement in Yefremovsk District, Tula Province." (see Shlichter's pamphlet).

On this same question Lenin returns a few days later, checking what has been done, and the following exchange of notes takes place between him and A. D. Tsyurupa.

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LENIN'S NOTE.

To Tsyurupa.

When and whom are you sending to the localities (Shlichter, Bryukhanov, others? and where?).

Spoke with Pravdin¹ (he arrived today from Tula, Yelets, Orel).

there is bread exemplary order power of the poor.

Whom and with what detachments are you sending to Tambov? Would it not be good to send Bryukhanov there? We need the most energetic person there.

¹ *[Footnote reference preserved as in original]*