V. I.

Lenin

305

TELEGRAM TO G. Y. SOKOLNIKOV

In code

Sokolnikov

It is necessary at all costs to put down the revolt quickly, once and for all. Beloborodov has been sent from the
Central Committee. I fear you are making a mistake in not applying severe measures, but if you are absolutely
convinced that there are not enough forces for dealing with
it summarily, then wire immediately and in detail. What
about promising an amnesty and at that price completely
disarming them? Reply at once. We are sending trainees of two more commanders’ courses.

Lenin