24. I (6 February) 1918

To the Commissariat of Finance
Moyka, 43

The petitioner — Evdokia Andreyevna Essen — wishes to submit a petition regarding the issuance to her of her deposit in the State Bank. I request that you explain to her how this petition should be drawn up, to whom and in what order it should be submitted, what documents it should be furnished with.

Lenin

1 E. A. Essen — stepmother of A. M. and E. M. Essen — participants in the social-democratic movement from the beginning of the 90s, who worked in Russia and abroad. Being in emigration together with her wards, she attended meetings at which V. I. Lenin delivered lectures.