TELEGRAM TO X. G. RAKOVSKY.
Kharkiv, or wherever Rakovsky may be located
To Rakovsky
March 16, 1919
From Petrograd, an old party comrade… who has fallen ill mentally—has been dispatched to Kharkiv, accompanied by a sister of mercy. I earnestly request that every possible measure be taken to ensure the patient is properly accommodated and treated; should this prove impossible, please arrange for his return to Pyger.
Chairman of the Sovnarkom, Lenin, 2133
MEMORANDUM TO V. A. AVANESOV.
November 21, 1919, to Avanesov!
The petitioner is Comrade Emelyanov, a worker from Petrograd—a long‑time, trusted comrade of mine and a dedicated party activist. I strongly urge you to grant him the opportunity to travel from Moscow to Petrograd as soon as possible.
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Lenin.