December 12 (24), 1917

We agree with your policy. We agree with the electivity of the commander-in-chief. Upon your departure, issue orders to the most energetic people so that in Kharkov as soon as possible there might be a larger force of completely reliable troops and so that the movement proceeds without stopping before any obstacles or any other considerations.

Lenin

We are extremely concerned about the sluggish movement of troops from the front to Kharkov. Take all measures, up to and including the most revolutionary, for the most energetic movement of troops and moreover in large quantities to Kharkov.

Lenin

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