V. I.

Lenin

140

TELEGRAM TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE OSTROGOZHSK SOVIET [1]

Draw up a precise inventory of the valuables, put them away in a secure place, you are responsible for their
safekeeping. The estates are the property of the people.
Prosecute for looting. Inform us of the sentences of the court.

Lenin

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Notes:
[1]
This telegram was sent in reply to an inquiry from Y. Kryukov,
Chairman of the Ostrogozhsk Soviet (Voronezh Gubernia), on what
to do with the valuables collected during confiscation of the landed
estates.