14 February 1919

I am very worried about the retreat of the Second Army. I spoke with Vatsetis, who is soon going to Vyatka. I ask you to inform me what measures you are taking and what the situation is with the approach of one hundred companies. 2. I hope that for food supply you will do everything possible and provide good military forces to the Central Commission for Food Supply of the Red Army. The most important thing is to avoid frictions with them. Inform me whether harmonious work has been established. 3. How stands that conspiratorial matter about which Gusev sent me a letter with a special messenger?

Lenin

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