April 9, 1919

From the attached certificate it is clear that citizens Sorokin and Minin surrendered hides, as they say, in 1918. Until now they have received neither hides nor money.

I prescribe an immediate investigation be conducted and an exact report sent to me: when the petitioners were satisfied and who is guilty of the delay or non-return.

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

Printed from a typewritten copy.