6. XII. 1918

Samara
Gubernia Executive Committee
Copy to the Samara Cheka

I order the immediate release of Risenkampf and the representatives of the control commission. In case of absolute necessity, restrict [them] to house arrest or military surveillance at the hotel. You may keep in prison only those against whom you have evidence. Send me their names immediately by telegram. You are responsible for the complete preservation of the plans, documents, and all property. Report on the execution by telegraph to 224.

Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars Lenin

First published in 1933 in Lenin Collection XXI

Printed from the manuscript