V. I. Lenin

Direct-Line Conversation With L. D. Trotsky

Chairman Of The Soviet Peace Delegation
At Brest-Litovsk

January 3 (16), 1918

1

Lenin here. I have just received your special letter. Stalin is
away and I have not yet been able to show it to him. I think
your plan is worth discussing. Can its final implementation be
somewhat deferred, and the final decision taken after a special
Central Executive Committee meeting over here? I shall show the
letter to Stalin as soon as he returns.

Lenin.

2

I should like to consult Stalin before replying to your
question. A delegation of the Kharkov Ukrainian Central
Executive Committee, which has assured me that the Kiev Rada is
on its last legs, is leaving today to join you.

Lenin.

3

Stalin has just arrived, I shall discuss it with him, and will
shortly let you know our joint reply.

Lenin.

4

Please inform Trotsky. Request arrange adjournment and return to Petrograd.

Lenin. Stalin.