V. I.

Lenin

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TELEGRAM TO THE PRESIDIUM OF THE MOSCOW SOVIET OF WORKERS’ AND SOLDIERS’ DEPUTIES [1]

All power is in the hands of the Soviets. Confirmations
are unnecessary. Your dismissal of the one and appointment of the other is law.

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Notes:
[1]
Lenin’s telegram was sent in reply to a request from the Presidium
of the Moscow Soviet of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Deputies that the
Council of People’s Commissars should confirm the appointment of
the newly elected Gubernia Commissar and the dismissal of the
previous one.