February 19, 1919

I prescribe to People's Commissar A. D. Tsyurupa, in view of his undertaking work and the necessity of protecting state property, to strictly observe precautions:

not work more than two hours without a break.

not work after 10 p.m.

not receive the public.

Follow the limiting instructions of Lidia Aleksandrovna Fotieva *without question*.

Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars
V. Ulyanov (Lenin)