To Minkin

I have just read your report. I repeat the order to the Latvians who arrived with the expedition to remain for the time being, pending further instructions, in Penza.

Select the most reliable men from your eight hundred soldiers and act ruthlessly, first against one volost, carrying the matter through to the end. Send an exact report about Chem-
bary. So far you have clearly shown not only a lack of forces, but also a lack of energy,
for you were still able to suppress the uprising of five volosts, which means you could have carried it through to
the end in at least one volost. If need be, we shall send more forces; telegraph in greater detail and more precisely where you have how many men engaged, where and to what place assistance is needed.

Lenin